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My Lord Nurtures Me

Rabb in our Daily Lives

We know that Allah ﷻ is the only being who deserves the title of Rabb, and that Allah has used the word Rabb over 900 times in the Holy Quran.

But the big question is, “How Does `Rabb` Relate to Our Daily Lives?”

Many times, people believe in God but don’t fully realize what that belief should mean for their everyday lives. Understanding Allah as Rabb changes everything because it means He is actively involved in our lives every second of every day.

Let us try and break this down a little.

  1. Rabb as the One Who Created and Knows Us Completely

Imagine an artist who spends months painting a masterpiece. Every brushstroke is intentional, every detail carefully crafted. That’s how Allah created us — not randomly, but with care, precision and purpose.

أَلَا يَعْلَمُ مَنْ خَلَقَ وَهُوَ ٱللَّطِيفُ ٱلْخَبِيرُ

“Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the All-Aware?” [Al Mulk 67: 14]

He knows your struggles, your thoughts, and your emotions. When you feel lost, broken, or uncertain, remember: Your Rabb understands you better than you understand yourself.

 

  1. Rabb as the One Who Provides and Takes Care of You

We often stress about our jobs, money, health, and relationships. But if Allah is Rabb, it means He is responsible for providing what we need. Just like the sun rises every day without our effort, Allah is constantly sustaining everything around us.

وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٍ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رِزْقُهَا

“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision.” [Hud 11: 6]

This doesn’t mean we don’t work hard, but it means we should work with trust in Allah, knowing He will never let us down.

  1. Rabb as the One Who Guides and Helps Us Grow

Life is a journey, and we often make mistakes. Sometimes, we take the wrong path, or we face hardships that shake our faith. But part of Allah’s role as Rabb is to guide us back to what is best for us.

Imagine a teacher who patiently helps a struggling student until they finally understand. Allah does this with us — through the Qur’an, through experiences, and sometimes through difficulties that push us toward growth.

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا

“Our Rabb, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us.” [Aal Imran 3: 8]

When you go through hardship, instead of thinking “Why is this happening to me?”, think “What is my Rabb teaching me through this?”

  1. Rabb as the One Who Controls Destiny and Brings Peace

One of the biggest sources of human anxiety is the fear of the unknown. What will happen in the future? Will I succeed? Will I be happy? The truth is, we don’t have control — but our Rabb does.

قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَآ إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ ٱللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَىٰنَا ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ

“Say: Nothing will ever befall us except what Allah has written for us. He is our Rabb, and upon Him, the believers rely.” [Tawba 9: 51]

When we truly internalize that Allah is our Rabb, we stop over-worrying and start trusting. Life’s ups and downs become easier to handle because we know that our Rabb is always in control.

 

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