Al-Razi's argument presupposes that the 'easier' path for God would be instantaneous creation, but Leibnizian and Thomistic traditions hold that God's goodness may require mediated processes for creatures to participate in their own perfection.

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Al-Razi(as the philosopher whose argument is being discussed): A medieval Islamic philosopher (9th-10th century) who argued that God would choose the simplest, most direct way of creating the universe rather than a complex one.
God's goodness(as a divine attribute that guides creation): The philosophical idea that God's nature is fundamentally oriented toward what is best and right, which might require complex processes rather than simple ones.
Leibnizian tradition(as a philosophical perspective on how God acts): A school of thought following Gottfried Leibniz, a 17th-century philosopher who believed God creates the best possible world and that even seemingly indirect paths can serve important purposes.
Thomistic tradition(as the philosophical tradition being discussed): The school of thought that follows the teachings and methods of Thomas Aquinas, emphasizing how reason and faith can work together to understand the world.

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