The Kalam school of thought was a medieval Islamic philosophy movement that focused on understanding the nature of God through rational analysis and argumentation. This movement is also known as the Ash'ari School, which emphasizes the use of reason and logic to explain Islamic theology. Other synonyms for the Kalam school include the Mu'tazilite and the Maturidiyya schools of thought. These schools of thought have their own distinct views on Islamic theology and use different methodologies to interpret the Quran and the Hadith. The Kalam school's influence can be seen in Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and ethics and has shaped Islamic thought and practice for centuries.