Some people in our country from the Sufis read the biography of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), pray upon him, and seek nearness to Allah through this reading?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people in our country from the Sufis read the biography of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), pray upon him, and seek nearness to Allah through this reading. Is this considered among the righteous deeds?

Answer:
This is an innovation. This is an innovation. Reading the authentic biography of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is a good thing for the sake of following his example, but it is not to be restricted to his birthday or a specific time, and the intention of seeking nearness to Allah through this reading is not to be made, because this is an innovation. How can they seek nearness to Allah through an innovation? This is not permissible. As for reading his biography at any suitable time for benefit and following his example, there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.