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The Manner in which Allah Ta‘ala Deals with the Creation – Part Two
4. Allah Ta‘ala is the possessor of absolute honour and greatness. Allah Ta‘ala has complete power over everything, and nothing can influence His power and decision. He bestows honour to whomsoever He wishes, and causes disgrace to whomsoever He wishes. Allah Ta‘ala does whatever He wishes and is not answerable to any of the creation. [1]
5. Allah Ta‘ala is the sole sustainer and provider of every creation. He decreases the sustenance of whomsoever He wishes, and increases the sustenance of whomsoever He wishes. [2]
6. Every decision of Allah Ta‘ala contains wisdom, even though man may not be able to understand and comprehend the wisdom behind the decision of Allah Ta‘ala. Hence, man should be pleased with the decision of Allah Ta‘ala at all times. [3]