A reciter says, “O my beloved, O Muhammad, O my intercessor, O Muhammad.” What is the ruling on this phrase?

Question:
The Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, says: A reciter, while praising the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in his opinion, says, “O my beloved, O Muhammad, O my intercessor, O Muhammad.” What is the ruling on this phrase?

Answer:
Yes, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the intercessor; Allah (Mighty and Majestic) has granted him intercession, so he is the intercessor (peace and blessings be upon him), and there is no doubt about that. However, if his intention is supplication in this, meaning if he intends to supplicate to the Messenger, then this is not permissible. But if his intention is to inform, that the Messenger is an intercessor—yes, he is an intercessor (peace and blessings be upon him)—from the perspective of informing and thanking Allah for that, then it is fine. But if his intention is supplication, “O my intercessor,” then this is not permissible. Yes.