Some grave-worshippers say: We are sinners and we are shy to call upon Allah, so we turn to the wali because he has status and rank?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Among the doubts mentioned by the grave-worshippers among us is that they say, "We are shortcoming and we are sinners, and we are shy to call upon Allah and ask Him, so we turn to the wali because he has status and rank." So how do we respond to them?

Answer:
Say: Did Allah order you to do this? First of all, say: Did Allah order you to do this? Bring evidence that Allah ordered you to do this? This is a matter of legislation, and whatever Allah has not permitted is a bid'ah (religious innovation) and is not permissible. Allah ordered you to call upon Him directly, without anyone. He said, "Your Lord says: Call upon Me," He did not say, "Call upon Me through so-and-so." This is attributing to Allah the Exalted. Well, you are a sinner and you are shy? Be shy of Allah, seek Allah's forgiveness, and repent to Allah. Allah is Near, Responsive, Forgiving, and Merciful.