Do some people cite the Companions’ seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of al-‘Abbas as evidence that this is seeking nearness to Allah through the status of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some people cite the Companions’ seeking nearness to Allah through the supplication of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) uncle, al-‘Abbas, as evidence that this is seeking nearness to Allah through the status of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); because the Companions

Answer:
sought nearness to Allah through the supplication. The fallacies are: Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) seek nearness to Allah through the supplication? He said, “Rise, O al-‘Abbas, and supplicate.” He did not say, “We seek nearness to Allah through your status, O al-‘Abbas.” He said, “Rise, O al-‘Abbas, and supplicate.” They sought nearness to Allah through his supplication. But when insight is blinded or ignorance prevails, calamities occur in such matters. Yes.