What is the meaning of the term "Wajib al-Wujud" (Necessarily Existent) attributed to Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, in books of creed?
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When God is described as " al-Wujud" (Necessarily Existent), it means that His existence is intrinsic to His essence and that He can never cease to exist, unlike created beings whose existence is possible (permissible) and preceded by non-existence. This term is not one of Allah's Most Beautiful Names and was not mentioned in revelation; rather, it was coined by philosophers. Although this expression accurately describes the reality of God's existence, it does not negate His attributes, which is what philosophers used as a pretext for their false claims.
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