The Ruling on Dividing Tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is your view on this division? It states that the types of tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are three: the first is permissible during his lifetime and after his death, which is tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) through faith in him and obedience to him; the second is permissible during his lifetime but not after his death, which is tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) through his supplication; and the third is prohibited during his lifetime and after his death, which is tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) through his status. Is this division correct?

Answer:
Yes, this is taken from what was mentioned in the words of the Shaykh and others, that it is divided into these categories.