Sharh Tahawiyyah Page 288 Direct

Ibn Abi al-Izz emphasizes, "There is no contradiction. The action is one, but its aspects are many. The existence of the act is from Allah; the specific quality and choice of the act is from the servant."

Ibn Abi al-Izz, quoting earlier authorities, refutes the idea that humans are like feathers in the wind. If humans had no real power or choice, he argues, then divine commands and prohibitions would be meaningless (taklif ma la yutaq). Page 288 states clearly: "To affirm that Allah commands the servant to do something while having no power or ability to do it is impossible due to Allah's wisdom and justice." sharh tahawiyyah page 288

Ibn Abi al-Izz explains that God’s permission for a sin to occur is not an endorsement of the sin itself, but rather a manifestation of His ultimate wisdom and sovereignty. He argues that God creates the act, but the servant earns the liability ( Kasb ). Ibn Abi al-Izz emphasizes, "There is no contradiction

: The commentary clarifies that while Allah's essence is above the heavens, His encompasses everything and is present everywhere. The Inherent Nature ( ) of Mankind If humans had no real power or choice,

: Emphasize that knowing God is above His creation is an inherent part of human nature ( fitrah ) and a fundamental requirement of faith. Full text of "Sharh Aqeedah Tahawiyyah" - Internet Archive