“I do not want from them any Rizq (provision), and I do not want them to feed Me”.
“The Arzaaq (plural of Rizq – “Provision”) are two kinds: That which is apparent (or tangible/physical) for the bodies like foodstuffs and those which are hidden inside (or intangible/non-physical) for the hearts and Nufoos (inner selves) like insights (Ma’aarif) and fields of knowledge (‘Uloom)”
Provision nourishes body and inner self.
Idol worshippers present food and items to their false idols. Allah declares He is in no need of such Rizq or to be fed. He also does not need validation from worshippers, nor is He enhanced or diminished by worship.
“Allah is free of any need and want and your own needs for nourishment and sustenance cannot be projected to Allah.”
كُلُّ مَنْ عَلَيْهَا فَانٍ
وَيَبْقَىٰ وَجْهُ رَبِّكَ ذُو الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ
"Everyone on earth perishes; All that remains is the Face of your Lord, full of majesty, bestowing honour."
Surah Ar-Rahman 55:26-27These establish that Allah retains Majesty and Honour even when none remain to praise Him.
“All religions throughout history have upheld notions of needing to give something to God for them to get something back... However, this is contrary to Allah’s being as he is completely free of any need or want from them.”
“Food falls under the category of Rizq but is mentioned separately here.”
Notice the shift in form: “Rizq” (noun) vs “to feed” (verb).
“This verse clarifies that His relationship with His servants… is not like that of masters with their slaves, for masters possess slaves to benefit from them in acquiring livelihood and provision… I do not seek their assistance, as slave owners seek help from their slaves. Instead let them occupy themselves with what they were created for: My worship.”
“The only one who benefits from servitude, humility and submissiveness to Allah is the one who does that.”
إِنْ أَحْسَنتُمْ أَحْسَنتُمْ لِأَنفُسِكُمْ
Al-Israa’ (17:7) — cited: “If you do good (act well), then you have done well for yourselves”.“The good that we do is only for ourselves and we have not added to Allah’s kingdom or glory by anything that we do because we can’t.”
“Your own needs for nourishment and sustenance cannot be projected to Allah.” He is their Creator and Sustainer, utterly independent, while creation is in need of Him “in all their circumstances”.
He neither seeks provision from them nor to be fed.
Worship does not increase or decrease His Majesty and Honour.
Good deeds benefit ourselves; His Kingdom is not augmented by us.