Tawheed-ar-Rubūbiyyah is the belief that Allāh alone is the Lord of all creation. This means recognizing Allāh as the sole Creator, Sustainer, and Controller of the universe. He is the One who brings everything into existence, provides for every creature, and determines every event that occurs. Nothing exists or happens without His permission and will.
Allāh says in the Qur’an:
“Allāh is the Creator of all things, and He is, over all things, Disposer of affairs.”
— Surah Az-Zumar (39:62)
This verse confirms that Allāh alone creates and manages everything in the universe, affirming His exclusive Lordship.
Additionally, Allāh alone provides for every creature:
“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allāh is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.”
— Surah Hud (11:6)
And it is Allāh who controls life and death:
“It is He who gives life and causes death, and when He decrees a matter, He only says to it, ‘Be,’ and it is.”
— Surah Ghafir (40:68)
These verses collectively highlight that Allāh has no partners in His Lordship—no one else shares in His power, authority, or management of the world. All life, death, and provision come from Him, and He alone has ultimate authority over everything in existence.
Understanding Tawheed-ar-Rubūbiyyah instills in a person a sense of trust and reliance on Allāh alone, leading them to seek help and guidance from Him, as He is the only One capable of fulfilling needs and directing the course of all things. This belief lays the foundation for worshiping Allāh alone, recognizing that no one else holds the power or sovereignty that belongs to Him.