In the book of Tuhfat al-Za’ir, Imam al-Sadiq, peace be upon him, is reported to have said that one who wants his request to be granted by Almighty Allah or fears something, may write down the following supplication on a white patch and then fold it and put it in a dried round clay and throw it in current water. Verily, Almighty Allah will relieve one who does so from grievances. The supplication is as follows: