What is your opinion regarding the man's saying: "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad with a blessing that saves us from every terror and relieves us of every distress"?

The questioner : The man's saying: "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad with a blessing that saves us from every terror and relieves us of every distress"; is this prayer a form of seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul) via righteous knowledge?

The Shaykh : How did you say it just now?

The questioner : Is this prayer a form of seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul) via righteous deeds?

The Shaykh : First, it is not reported. As for whether it is seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul) via righteous deeds, repeat the text to me.

The questioner : He says: The man's saying: "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad with a blessing that saves us from every terror and relieves us of every distress." This is the statement.

The Shaykh : It appears to be a permissible seeking nearness to Allah through a means (tawassul); because it is seeking nearness through sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and it is undoubtedly a righteous deed.