Requesting the Prophet’s companionship in Paradise and asking him after his death

Question:
“Help yourself to your soul by prostrating frequently.” Is there any evidence regarding those who ask him (peace and blessings be upon him) after death, or any of the awliya (close friends of Allah)?

Answer:
It is known by other means, not this one. The evidence indicates that asking the dead and calling for aid through women is major shirk (associating partners with Allah). However, the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) intention was that whoever desires intercession (shafa'ah) from him (peace and blessings be upon him), and whoever desires to be a companion, should increase in worship, even after the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He should increase in worship and prayer, for companionship with the prophets is achieved through worship and righteous deeds, such as being kind to orphans, [the text is unclear here], and being kind to them, through frequent worship and prayer, and caring for the call to Allah. All of these are among the causes of becoming a companion of the prophets. Yes.