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any necessity for its renewal.
Likewise, the eternity of the Knowledge of Allah - the High-
should be understood.
)9(ETERNITY OF WILL
The ninth principle: Is that His Will is ancient. In its eternity
it governs the origination of phenomena in their appointed
times in accordance with the Eternal Knowledge. For if His
Will were originated, He will be subject to substance (originated
phenomena.) Furthermore if it happened in other than
His Will, He would not be the one who is the willer of it.
Just as you yourself would not execute an action which is not
in yourself.
Likewise, the eternity of the Knowledge of Allah - the High-
should be understood.
)9(ETERNITY OF WILL
The ninth principle: Is that His Will is ancient. In its eternity
it governs the origination of phenomena in their appointed
times in accordance with the Eternal Knowledge. For if His
Will were originated, He will be subject to substance (originated
phenomena.) Furthermore if it happened in other than
His Will, He would not be the one who is the willer of it.
Just as you yourself would not execute an action which is not
in yourself.