What is the meaning of seeking nearness to Allah through the status of a created being, and does it differ from seeking nearness through the right of a created being with Allah?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of seeking nearness to Allah through the status of a created being? And does it differ from seeking nearness through the right of a created being with Allah the Exalted?

Answer:
Seeking nearness to Allah through the right of a created being, nor through the status of a created being, has not been established. This is something that has not been established because of the excess involved in it. Seeking nearness is through the right that is truly a right with Allah the Exalted. No one has a right upon Allah except what Allah has bestowed as a favor. The servants have no obligatory right upon Allah; rather, it is a right by which He, Glorified and Exalted is He, has shown favor. As for status, its meaning is rank and position. One does not seek nearness through the rank of anyone with Allah or the position of anyone with Allah, even if that person is among those close to the angels, the prophets, and the messengers. Yes, one does not take his closeness to Allah and his status with Allah as a means to Allah the Exalted. Yes.