LessonsThe Attribute of Takwīn: Reality, Eternity, Created Effects and RelationsQuiz

Tarzīq concerns provision, iḥyāʾ giving life, imātah causing death, and takhlīq bringing things into existence. Their objects and effects differ, but one theological question remains: does each name require its own distinct eternal subsisting attribute?

In a Māturīdī analysis, one general principle of takwīn can have differing relations to creatures and conditions, generating distinct descriptions of action. Thus the underlying attribute may be one although its descriptions vary with what is brought about.

The existence of a recipient of provision or of life supplies different relations; these relations do not imply a plurality of independent creators.

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Providing, giving life and causing death

The Attribute of Takwīn: Reality, Eternity, Created Effects and Relations

Tarzīq concerns provision, iḥyāʾ giving life, imātah causing death, and takhlīq bringing things into existence. Their objects and effects differ, but one theological question remains: does each name require its own distinct eternal subsisting attribute?

In a Māturīdī analysis, one general principle of takwīn can have differing relations to creatures and conditions, generating distinct descriptions of action. Thus the underlying attribute may be one although its descriptions vary with what is brought about.

The existence of a recipient of provision or of life supplies different relations; these relations do not imply a plurality of independent creators.