What is the ruling on making du'a' (supplication) through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or through his status?

Question:
What is the ruling on making du'a' (supplication) through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or through the status of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Answer:
It is not permissible to make du'a' (supplication) through the status of the Prophet, nor through the right of the Prophet, nor through the right of any other person, ever. This is a bid'ah (religious innovation). You call upon Allah without saying "through the status of so-and-so," because there is no evidence (dalil) that supplication is made through status. Although the Messenger has a status, and 'Isa is honored in the sight of Allah, and Musa is honored, it is not reported that supplication is made through their status. And we do not do anything except with evidence. Supplication through status or through the right of so-and-so is not permissible because it is a bid'ah (religious innovation) in supplication. This is a bid'ah (religious innovation) in supplication. Yes.