The Hadith of the Blind Man and Its Implication Regarding Tawassul

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, the Hadith of the Blind Man is a staple for the people of innovation and a doubt for them. What is the implication of this hadith? And what is its authenticity? Especially since the hadith contains his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "Say, O Muhammad," in this form.

Answer:
"Call upon Allah for me" So, the Hadith of the Blind Man does not contain tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); rather, it contains asking the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) for supplication. The Messenger was alive and present, and he was the one who ordered the questioner to do so. Therefore, it is a form of tawassul through the supplication of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). So, they have no argument in it regarding what is in its chain, as they claimed. Yes.