LessonsDivine Will, Self-Sufficiency, Life, and ResurrectionQuiz

The birth of a child: When Allah wills to grant a child, the purport of “Kun” may include the child’s birth after the appointed period, such as nine months.

The coming of death: When Allah wills the death of a person, that death comes at the time He has determined.

In both illustrations there is no conflict between the divine command and the appointed interval. The time itself is included in that command.

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Two illustrations of an appointed time

Divine Will, Self-Sufficiency, Life, and Resurrection

The birth of a child: When Allah wills to grant a child, the purport of “Kun” may include the child’s birth after the appointed period, such as nine months.

The coming of death: When Allah wills the death of a person, that death comes at the time He has determined.

In both illustrations there is no conflict between the divine command and the appointed interval. The time itself is included in that command.