Is it permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the status of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Question:
This questioner says: Is it permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the status of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

Answer:
You have heard the statement on this: it is not permissible to seek nearness to Allah through the status of a created being, whether prophets or others. This is a religious innovation (bid'ah). Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said: and He did not say, "Call upon Me through the status of so-and-so" or "by the right of so-and-so." He did not say this, neither Allah nor the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). So it is a religious innovation (bid'ah) . Yes.