Q: Some people say that it is permissible to seek the help from the dead. They support their view with the Hadith, "If you are confused about some matters, seek the help of the inhabitants of graves." Is this Hadith Sahih (authentic) or not?
A: This is one of the fabricated Hadiths that are falsely attributed to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). Many scholars including Sheikh AlIslam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah be merciful with him) warned against this Hadith as stated in his book: "Majmu` AlFatawa", (vol. 1, p. 356): "The Scholars of Hadith unanimously agree that this Hadith is falsely attributed to the Prophet (peace be upon him). No one reported it from the Prophet and it is not found in any of the reliable books of Hadith." End of quote.
And when they embark on a ship, they invoke Allâh, making their Faith pure for Him only: but when He brings them safely to land, behold, they give a share of their worship to others.
Such is Allâh, your Lord; His is the kingdom. And those, whom you invoke or call upon instead of Him, own not even a Qitmîr (the thin membrane over the datestone).