Explanation of the Hadith: “Allah Was, and There Was Nothing Before Him” by Aḥmad ʿIṣām al-Najjār

Aḥmad ʿIṣām al Najjār explains the hadith, “Allah was, and there was nothing before Him,” examining its different narrations and their meaning. He discusses the beginning of creation, the succession of created things, creation from nothing, Allah’s voluntary actions, divine knowledge, and whether the divine decree entails compulsion. Original video:    • شرح حديث: كان الله ولم يكن شيء قبله   Articles on this issue: https://athari-archive.com/2026/05/13... https://athari-archive.com/2026/05/11... https://athari-archive.com/2026/04/22...