Supplicating through the Intercession of a Pious Saint

الاستفتاء

Is it permissible or not to visit the graves of the Saints of Allah and to only ask Dua through their intercession? And is it an act which cause Barakath if nothing is done against the Sunnath? Some people say that it is Shirk. Please explain.

الجواب حامدا و مصلیا

Visiting the graves of the saints and close servants of Allah and supplicating to Allah through their intercession, saying. “O Allah, accept my prayer through the favor of this pious, good and high ranked servant of yours” is of course undoubtedly permissible, and established through the practices of noble companions (the Sahaba) and those after them (the Tabi’een). However, making them an intermediary, having considered them to be at full liberty is indeed an act of Shirk (ascribing partners to Allah), and must be abstained from.