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Salams again

Would like to know the meanings of arabic words "Rabb" and "Rabbakum".

Wassalam

Hasnain

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Answer:

What is the meaning of Rab and Rabbakum?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and who-ever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

‘Rabb’ in the English language would mean ‘Lord’ or ‘Master’.

‘Rabbakum’ would mean ‘your Lord’ or ‘your Master’.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan