The ruling on saying: “O Allah, intercede for our Prophet Muhammad”

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is there any indication in the supplication “O Allah, intercede for our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)” that the supplicant is among the people of the Fire? Because it is reported from some of the Salaf that he heard a man saying, “O Allah, intercede for Your Messenger,” and he said, “If you do, you are among the people of the Fire.”

Answer:
No, this has no basis at all. There is no harm in saying, “O Allah, intercede for me through Your Prophet,” while you certify yourself that you are among the people of Paradise, certify yourself that you have no sins or bad deeds, and feel secure from entering the Fire. No one is secure for themselves in this regard. So this statement has no basis. There is no harm in saying, “Intercede for me through Your Prophet and Your righteous servants. O Allah, do not deprive us of their intercession.” Yes.