Is asking others to make du'a' for you better, or is it better to refrain from it?

Question:
The Shaykh al-Islam said that refraining from it is preferable... asking his brother for du'a'?

Answer:
What appears to be the case is that the Shaykh al-Islam's statement on this matter is the weaker position. The Sunnah takes precedence over it and over anything else. The Sunnah is explicit on this point. His saying, "When the angel assigned to him makes du'a' for his brother, he says, 'And for you the same,'" indicates a desire for this... It is an explicit hadith, and it is authentic, narrated by Muslim in his Sahih. The hadith of 'Umar is also explicit, and although there is some discussion regarding it, it has corroborating narrations in meaning.
It is an act of kindness toward his brother. However, some people may overdo this. Some people should not overdo it. Some of them, whenever they meet you, or whenever they see you, say, "Do not forget me in your du'a'," every hour, every hour. Refraining from this is preferable. In some cases, meaning in times that are not frequent, it should be done from time to time. One should not persist in it constantly; because this may be burdensome to people's souls.
But if he does it occasionally, or when he is far away for a long time, or when he is absent for a long time, or something similar to that, perhaps this is preferable to overdoing it.
Q: Or when traveling, because it is promised to be answered?
The Shaykh: The important thing is not to overdo it; because overdoing it may be harmful and may be difficult for people.
Q: His saying, "Then ask for the wasilah and the fadilah for me," is there permissibility in asking for du'a' from someone of lower status?
The Shaykh: Yes, that is a corroborating narration for this point. Well done. And he is the best of creation.