Saying: O Allah, strengthen Your protection for Your service
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: I read in some of the books of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) the phrase, "O Allah, strengthen Your protection for Your service." Is the phrase "for Your service" a correct expression?
Answer:
This is from the expressions of the Sufis. "Service" is an expression of the Sufis. It is said "for Your worship," which is what is mentioned in the explanation. One says "for Your worship," not "for Your service." Allah is not in need of service, and worship is not described as service. Rather, it is said "for worship." Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: I read in some of the books of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) the phrase, "O Allah, strengthen Your protection for Your service." Is the phrase "for Your service" a correct expression?
Answer:
This is from the expressions of the Sufis. "Service" is an expression of the Sufis. It is said "for Your worship," which is what is mentioned in the explanation. One says "for Your worship," not "for Your service." Allah is not in need of service, and worship is not described as service. Rather, it is said "for worship." Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 8 — youtube.com (2:39)
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