The ruling on seeking nearness to Allah through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) after his death

Question:
The brother questioner says: I read in one of the books of supplications this du'a' (supplication), and I ask about its authenticity: is there anything wrong with its wording? He says: "O Allah, I turn to You through Your Prophet, our master Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), the Prophet of Mercy. O Messenger of Allah, I have turned to my Lord through you in this need of mine so that You may fulfill it for me. O Allah, make him an intercessor for me, and make me an intercessor for myself."

Answer:
This is after the death of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and it is not permissible for us to make this supplication, because tawassul (seeking nearness to Allah through a means) through the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) by his person, his status, or his right is not prescribed and is an innovation. This was only reported during the lifetime of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and the intended meaning is turning to Allah through the supplication of the Messenger and the intercession of the Messenger, and this was during his lifetime. This occurred during his lifetime: a man who was blind came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and asked him to supplicate to Allah to restore his sight. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered him to perform wudu' (ablution), pray, and make this supplication. The intention behind "I turn to You through Your Prophet" is through his supplication, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) supplicated for him, and Allah restored his sight. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,