Visiting graves, weeping at them, and seeking supplication from the deceased

Question:
Abu Haytham from the United Arab Emirates says: Regarding visiting graves, staying at them, weeping, and also making du'a' (supplication) and asking them for du'a', is that permissible, since we have become accustomed to it?

Answer:
Yes, this is an ugly custom. Leave it. It is not permissible to ask the dead for needs or to ask the dead for supplication. They are in need of someone to make supplication for them. So how can a living person, who is able to make supplication, ask for supplication from one who is unable to do so, namely the dead? This is a reversal of the fitrah (the innate natural disposition). Yes.