The True Creator, The True Owner, and The True Sustainer
The True Creator, The True Owner, and The True Sustainer Introduction The foundation of Islamic belief rests upon recognizing Allah Almighty as the Absolute Reality — the only True Creator, the only True Owner, and the only True Sustainer. Human beings may claim creativity, ownership, and provision in a limited sense, but these are merely temporary and dependent attributes. The ultimate authority belongs to Allah alone. Understanding this distinction strengthens faith, clarifies divine sovereignty, and removes confusion between human capability and divine power. Allah as The True Creator (Al-Khāliq) Allah alone is the True Creator. He created the heavens, the earth, and all living beings. The Qur’anic narrative explains that life itself was created from water, signifying divine origin and absolute power. Human beings often describe themselves as “creators” — inventing machines, constructing buildings, or designing technology. However, human creation is not true creation....
