Is it permissible to seek aid through the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic)?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to seek aid through the attributes of Allah (Mighty and Majestic)?

Answer:
Yes, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "I seek aid through Your mercy." Seeking aid is tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means). He (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: You seek nearness to Him through it and seek aid from Him through it; it means the same thing. However, you do not seek aid from the attribute itself; you do not say, "O Mercy of Allah" or "O Face of Allah." This is not permissible. But say, "O Allah, I ask You by Your names and attributes, Your power, and Your oneness," and seek nearness to Him through that. Yes.