The Ruling on Seeking Nearness to Allah Through the Prophet in Supplication

Question:
He asks: Is it permissible for me to say in my supplication, "O Allah, I ask You by my status, or by the right of Your Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)"?

Answer:
This is a bid'ah (religious innovation) and is not permissible. The question did not come up regarding rank or tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) through the Messenger, or tawassul through anyone else. . He did not say, “Call upon Me through the Messenger,” or “through so-and-so,” or “through his status.” He said, “Call upon Me, and I will respond to you.” Say, “O Allah, O Allah,” and raise your hands to Allah. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is near and responsive; He does not need intermediaries or intercessors. Allah responds to whoever calls upon Him, provided the caller’s intention is sincere and he is truthful in his faith. Allah is near and responsive.
As for His saying, the Exalted: , the intended meaning of the "means" (wasilah) is obedience. The means is obedience that brings one closer to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). It is not that you place an intermediary from His creation between you and Allah. That is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Yes.

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