The Ruling on Seeking Blessing from the Righteous and Their Clothes

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to seek blessing from the righteous and the awliya (close friends of Allah), such as keeping something of their clothes, like taking a coat from one of the scholars for the sake of seeking blessing while he is still alive?

Answer:
No, it is not permissible to seek blessing except from what is established regarding the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) specifically. As for the other righteous people, one does not seek blessing from their relics, their hair, or their clothes, because this matter was not reported from the righteous Salaf. They did not seek blessing from the clothes of Abu Bakr or 'Umar or the distinguished Companions. This was not reported except regarding the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and this is one of his specific attributes (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.