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The Human Connection to Rabb

Our theme for this year Ramadhan is how my Lord, Allah, nurtures me.

Before we get into the immaculate ways in which Allah ﷻ nurtures us, we are first trying to get a better understanding of `Rabb`.

So for our discussion today we are going to focus on the Human Connection to Rabb.

Understanding Allah as Rabb (رَبّ) is not just about recognizing His lordship — it’s about how we, as humans, connect with Him in our daily lives. This connection is deeply personal, shaping our faith, trust, emotions, and actions.

Here’s how we can build and strengthen our relationship with our Rabb:

  1. Recognizing Allah as the Rabb of Our Existence

Every human being, no matter their background, has an innate awareness of a higher power. This is called Fitrah—our natural disposition to recognize Allah.

وَإِذْ أَخَذَ رَبُّكَ مِنۢ بَنِىٓ ءَادَمَ مِن ظُهُورِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ وَأَشْهَدَهُمْ عَلَىٰٓ أَنفُسِهِمْ أَلَسْتُ بِرَبِّكُمْ ۖ قَالُوا۟ بَلَىٰ ۛ شَهِدْنَآ

“And [remember] when your Rabb took from the children of Adam… [saying], ‘Am I not your Rabb?’ They said, ‘Yes, we testify.’” [Al-A’raf 7: 172]

From birth, our souls recognize that we belong to our Rabb. This means our connection to Him is not something we have to “create”—it’s something we simply return to.

  1. Feeling Allah’s Care and Nurturing in Every Moment

The name Rabb is not just about authority; it also means nurturer, provider, and protector. He is constantly taking care of us, even when we don’t realize it.

وَءَاتَىٰكُم مِّن كُلِّ مَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُ ۚ وَإِن تَعُدُّوا۟ نِعْمَتَ ٱللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَآ ۗ إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ لَظَلُومٌ كَفَّارٌ

“And He gave you from all that you asked of Him. And if you should count the favours of Allah, you could not enumerate them.” [Ibrahim 14: 34]

Allah takes care of:

Our bodies (air, water, food, health).

Our emotions (peace, hope, comfort).

Our hearts (guidance, wisdom, faith).

  1. Call Upon Him with “Rabbana” Du’as

The Qur’an teaches us many beautiful supplications that start with “Rabbana” (Our Rabb), reminding us that He is always near.

Example Du’as:

“Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah…” (O our Rabb, grant us good in this world and the Hereafter…) [Al-Baqarah 2: 201]

“Rabbi zidni ‘ilma.” (My Rabb, increase me in knowledge.) [Taha 20: 114]

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