Is it valid to cite the hadith of the blind man as evidence for the permissibility of seeking nearness to Allah through the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you. The hadith of the blind man... does it not strengthen the view of those who say that it is permissible to ask others for supplication?
The Shaykh : No. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is different. Asking the Messenger for this is not applicable to him, because the Messenger has distinct characteristics in such matters. Do you not see that seeking blessing from his sweat, saliva, and garments is among the prescribed matters, as are other things? For this reason, the Companions did not ask, for example, Abu Bakr or 'Umar to supplicate for them, except... for the prayer for rain, which is for the general public. Yes.
The Shaykh : No. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is different. Asking the Messenger for this is not applicable to him, because the Messenger has distinct characteristics in such matters. Do you not see that seeking blessing from his sweat, saliva, and garments is among the prescribed matters, as are other things? For this reason, the Companions did not ask, for example, Abu Bakr or 'Umar to supplicate for them, except... for the prayer for rain, which is for the general public. Yes.