Should I approach her friend first before approaching her?

So guys, her friend is a friend of mine. But I'm very shy and find l could not approach her. Should I ask her friend something about her that will give her a hint that I like her. Please give your opinion.
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Thank you for your opinion guys. I asked her friend about her, she said that she's not single.
Should I approach her friend first before approaching her?
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