The Response to the Sufis' Argument Using the Hadith "Until It Is Not Said on Earth: Allah, Allah" for the Legitimacy of Dhikr with the Singular Name

Question:
The Shaykh: Until it is not read, it is sufficient for them to say "Allah, Allah," or as the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said. If they argue with this, its origin is "By the hand of Allah, Allah," is it not definitely Ibn Ali?

Answer:
They argued with this, and indeed they argued with this, but the intended meaning is not merely the phrase "Allah, Allah" is sufficient; rather, the intended meaning is saying "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah), because the singular word does not constitute dhikr (remembrance of Allah), nor does it constitute speech. The singular word does not constitute speech, let alone constitute dhikr and worship. Yes, so the word must be a compound of a verb and a subject, or a sentence? Allah is never remembered with singular words; rather, He is remembered with sentences: "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah), "Alhamdulillah" (Praise be to Allah)—these are sentences. "La ilaha illa Allah" and "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the Greatest)—all are sentences. It has not been reported that Allah is remembered with the singular name, ever.