Those who strive, strive for their own good. God is in no need of anyone.
وَمَن جٰهَدَ فَإِنَّما يُجٰهِدُ لِنَفسِهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَغَنِىٌّ عَنِ العٰلَمينَ
wa man jaahada fainnamaa yujaahidu linafsih; innal laaha laghaniyyun ‘anil ‘aalameen
Those who strive, strive for their own good. God is in no need of anyone.
وَمَن جٰهَدَ فَإِنَّما يُجٰهِدُ لِنَفسِهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَغَنِىٌّ عَنِ العٰلَمينَ
wa man jaahada fainnamaa yujaahidu linafsih; innal laaha laghaniyyun ‘anil ‘aalameen