Meaning & Explanation
Ar-Razzaq is the One who provides sustenance to all creation. He provides not only material needs but also spiritual nourishment, knowledge, and guidance. His provision reaches every creature, even those hidden in the depths of the earth or sea.
Quran References
2 versesContext: Affirming Allah as the sole Provider
إِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الرَّزَّاقُ ذُو الْقُوَّةِ الْمَتِينُ
“Indeed, it is Allah who is the Provider, the Firm possessor of strength”
Context: Every creature depends on Allah's provision
وَمَا مِن دَابَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ إِلَّا عَلَى اللَّهِ رِزْقُهَا
“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision”
Exemplifying Story
quranMaryam's Miraculous Provision
Reference: Surah Aal-Imran 3:37
When Maryam was dedicated to the temple and placed in the care of Zakariyya, something miraculous occurred. Every time Zakariyya entered her chamber, he found provision with her. He asked, "O Maryam, from where is this coming to you?" She replied, "It is from Allah. Indeed, Allah provides for whom He wills without account." Ar-Razzaq sent sustenance to this devoted worshipper through means beyond normal causation.
Ar-Razzaq's provision is not limited to worldly means. When we devote ourselves to Him, He provides from sources we cannot imagine.