Discussion of the Sufis' saying: "I worship Allah for Allah's sake."

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The Shaykh : All of this is correct, all of this is correct. As for the Sufis' saying, "I worship Allah for Allah's sake," this is an error. But "I worship Allah for this and for that" is correct.
Allah the Exalted said:

seeking bounty from their Lord and [His] approval

يَبْتَغُونَ فَضْلاً مِّن رَّبِّهِمْ وَرِضْوَاناً

[Al-Ma'idah 5:2]

He began with the favor. He said, "This is in the description of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions,"

You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure

تَرَاهُمْ رُكَّعاً سُجَّداً يَبْتَغُونَ فَضْلاً مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَرِضْوَاناً

[Al-Fath 48:29]

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