able to harm anyone through it except by Allah’s permission.” [al-Baqarah 102]

Judgment in the religious sense is illustrated by His words, exalted is He:

“Livestock have been made lawful for you, except what is recited to you, but hunting is forbidden while you are in the sacred state of pilgrimage. Indeed, Allah ordains what He wills (1).” [al-Mā’idah 1]

Judgment in the creational sense is illustrated by the words of Jacob, peace be upon him:

“I cannot avail you against Allah at all. Judgment belongs to Allah alone. In Him I have placed my trust, and in Him let those who trust place their trust (67).” [Yūsuf 67]

Decreeing in the sense of prescribing religious law is illustrated by His words, exalted is He:

“Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him.” [al-Isrā’ 23]

And in the sense of creating, by His words, exalted is He:

“He formed them into seven heavens in two days.” [Fussilat 12]

Raising up in the religious sense is illustrated by His words, exalted is He:

“It is He who raised up among the unlettered a Messenger from among themselves.” [al-Jumu‘ah 2]

And in the creational sense, by His words, exalted is He:

“We sent against you servants of Ours endowed with great might.” [al-Isrā’ 5]

Sending in the religious sense is illustrated by His words, exalted is He:

“Indeed, We have sent you as a witness, a bearer of good tidings, and a warner (8).” [al-Fath 8]

And His words:

“Indeed, We have sent to you