When Allah wills an event, the command “Kun” includes the period designated for that event to be manifested. The expression does not require every intended occurrence to become outwardly manifest in the same instant.
An event may become apparent immediately or after a specified period; in either case, it takes place by Allah’s will.
The essential distinction is that both the timing and the result remain subject to divine will.
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Divine Will, Self-Sufficiency, Life, and Resurrection
When Allah wills an event, the command “Kun” includes the period designated for that event to be manifested. The expression does not require every intended occurrence to become outwardly manifest in the same instant.
An event may become apparent immediately or after a specified period; in either case, it takes place by Allah’s will.
The essential distinction is that both the timing and the result remain subject to divine will.