Allah is eternally Lord, Creator, Originator, Powerful, and Knowing; the prior existence of created beings is not a condition for these perfections.
Creation comes into existence at its appointed time according to His power, will, and knowledge. Its appearance adds nothing to Allah’s attributes.
The divine perfection of creating and the event of creation are distinct. This distinction preserves the meaning of His eternity, unendingness, power, and independence.
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The Eternal Attributes and Perfection of Allah
Allah is eternally Lord, Creator, Originator, Powerful, and Knowing; the prior existence of created beings is not a condition for these perfections.
Creation comes into existence at its appointed time according to His power, will, and knowledge. Its appearance adds nothing to Allah’s attributes.
The divine perfection of creating and the event of creation are distinct. This distinction preserves the meaning of His eternity, unendingness, power, and independence.