Allah’s attribute of creating is eternal, while the creature to which its effect relates comes into existence. Likewise, His attribute of providing sustenance is eternal, while the recipient of sustenance is created and originated.
Two matters must be distinguished:
The divine attribute — eternal and enduring.
The created entity and its relation to that attribute — appearing at its appointed time.
The beginning of a creature is not the beginning of Allah’s attribute.
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The Eternal Attributes and Perfection of Allah
Allah’s attribute of creating is eternal, while the creature to which its effect relates comes into existence. Likewise, His attribute of providing sustenance is eternal, while the recipient of sustenance is created and originated.
Two matters must be distinguished:
The divine attribute — eternal and enduring.
The created entity and its relation to that attribute — appearing at its appointed time.
The beginning of a creature is not the beginning of Allah’s attribute.