What is the ruling on seeking blessing from people?

Question:
A man said to me, "We seek blessing from you." I told him that this is not permissible. He argued by citing the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) seeking blessing from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), and said, "I only seek blessing from your righteous deeds." So, is his statement...

Answer:
...regarding the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? Seeking blessing from what separates from the body of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), such as saliva, sweat, hair, or clothing, is specific to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). One does not seek blessing from anyone else. The Companions did not seek blessing from Abu Bakr, nor from 'Umar, nor from 'Uthman, nor from 'Ali. They did not seek blessing from the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, who are the best of the Ummah and the best of the generations of the Ummah. Yes.