What is the ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through the status of the deceased?

Question:
What is the definitive position on seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the deceased or through their status?

Answer:
It is not permissible to ask the deceased for anything. The deceased are not capable of making supplication, my brother. They are not capable of making supplication, and asking by their status is a religious innovation (bid'ah). Asking by the status of the deceased is a religious innovation. It was never reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he asked by the status of the deceased, ever. It is an innovation. And asking the dead person to intercede or to make supplication for the living, this is the opposite of what is required. The opposite is what is required: the living person is the one who makes supplication for the deceased, because the deceased is incapable. His deeds have been cut off. His deeds have been cut off from supplication and other things, so he is in need of someone to make supplication for him. So how do you ask the deceased to make supplication for you? This is a reversal of the innate disposition and a departure of the intellects, and it is the adornment of Satan. Nothing is asked of the dead person because he is not capable of anything. The dead person is not capable of anything. He is a captive. He is in need of you making supplication for him, giving charity on his behalf, and doing good to him. As for you asking him, he possesses nothing after his death. He possesses nothing. Yes. Yes.