Praise

Is the statement "I worshiped Allah not for paradise or fear of hell, but because He deserves all praise" considered authentic? Does it not contradict the teachings of the Quran that teaches fear of hell and incentivizes with desire of Jannah?<br> Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	I have heard that there are many hadith narrations that praise Abu Bakr. Is that true? Rebecca Masterton
I have heard that there are many hadith narrations that praise Abu Bakr. Is that true? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	Why are we asked to praise Allah (swt) so much when He doesn't need any praise from us, and why is the reward so high for it? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi