Muslims within the Middle East recite this supplication in religious places, most commonly on Tuesday nights.
[2][3][4] Tawassul is regarded among the teachings of most of Muslims, which means to make to take hold of somebody or something that is in a high rank before Allah, and its purpose is getting near to Him and also granting the requests.
[5][6][7] Dua Tawassul[8][9][10][11][12][13] which is mentioned in Mafatih al-Janan originates from the book of Bihar al-Anwar.
Mohammad-Baqer Majlesi mentions that: "I found this dua in an old manuscript which was written by one of our companions, and it is quoted that: Muhammad ibn Babawayh has narrated this dua from Imams, and for whatever request I recited it, it was granted right away.
"[14][15] It is also narrated[16][17] by Famous Shia Cleric Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, who learned this Dua in dream when he saw Imam Mahdi (A.S).