Is it authentic that it was reported from Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) that he used to press his cheek against the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it authentic that it was reported from Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) that he used to press his cheek against the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

The Shaykh:
I do not know, I do not know about that, yes.

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.

The Shaykh:
The Companions are the furthest people from religious innovations (bid'ah) and the furthest people from the means of associating partners with Allah (shirk), yes.

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it authentic to attribute…?

The Shaykh:
No one can reach the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); it is surrounded and locked, and no one can reach it. This is part of Allah’s protection for it.