The attribute of creating is already affirmed, while the time for bringing a particular creature into existence comes later.
Example: A creature did not exist and was then brought into existence by Allah. It is correct to say that the creature has now been created; it is incorrect to say that Allah has only now become Creator for the first time.
A creature’s prior nonexistence shows that it is originated, not that the divine essence or attribute previously lacked perfection.
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The Eternal Attributes and Perfection of Allah
The attribute of creating is already affirmed, while the time for bringing a particular creature into existence comes later.
Example: A creature did not exist and was then brought into existence by Allah. It is correct to say that the creature has now been created; it is incorrect to say that Allah has only now become Creator for the first time.
A creature’s prior nonexistence shows that it is originated, not that the divine essence or attribute previously lacked perfection.