What is the ruling on one who circumambulates a grave and supplicates to Allah at it?

The question: He asks and says: What is the ruling on one who circumambulates a grave and supplicates to Allah at it? And I observe this frequently in some places.
The answer: Circumambulation is an act of worship for Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) , and it is among the best of acts of worship, but it is specific to the Ka'bah. One does not circumambulate anything other than the Ka'bah. So, whoever circumambulates graves intending to draw near to their occupants has committed shirk (associating partners with Allah), just as one who supplicates to them, calls upon them for aid, or makes vows to their occupants. However, if one circumambulates a grave intending to draw near to Allah, believing that it is permissible, then this is a bid'ah (religious innovation) and an abomination, and he must repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) ; because he did not intend the occupant of the grave, but rather intended to draw near to Allah, thinking that it is permissible. This is a bid'ah and an abomination, and he must repent to Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He). He does not become a mushrik (one who associates partners with Allah) by this unless he intends to draw near through the circumambulation to the deceased so that he may intercede for him. This would be like saying: "O my master, help me," or "Cure my sick one," or "Help, help." All of this is major shirk. Or if he makes a vow to him or slaughters an animal for him. Yes.