What does Al-klamu al-jaamʿ mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-klamu al-jaamʿ (كلامُ الجَامع) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-klamu al-jaamʿ

Al-klamu al-jaamʿ according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

That the speaker adorns his speech with something from admonitions, or wisdoms, or complaining about the times and brethren.

Al-klamu al-jaamʿ according to Al-Qamus al-Fiqhi

Speech whose expressions are few and meanings are numerous. Plural: jawami'. And in the noble hadith: "I have been given jawami' al-kalim", meaning: the speech of the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him was concise in expression and abundant in meaning.

And some said: jawami' al-kalim in this hadith refers to the Quran.

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