وَخَلَقَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ فَقَدَّرَهُ تَقْدِيرًا
He created everything and determined it in due measure. (al-Furqān 25:2)
Khalaqa affirms creation, while qaddara affirms determination and due measure. The verse thus joins Allah's creation with His decree; nothing lies outside His appointed measure.