Does seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul) conflict with the prohibition of it?

The Shaykh : In the first place, it is not possible for tawassul and the prohibition to conflict to the extent that we would say it is permissible. First, there is a problem with the authenticity of this hadith. Second, it is impossible to find a clear, authentic Sunnah that contradicts a clear verse of the Qur'an. This is absolutely impossible.

The questioner : The people