Ask specifically instead of generally ; Seek refuge with God from hell ; Ask God only what is best ; Remember God's mercy and grace ; Be humble when making supplications .

This hadith teaches us that when we make supplications to Allah, we should ask Him for the highest reward - Paradise - and seek refuge from the worst punishment - Hell. We should not be too specific in our requests as it may lead us to transgressing in our supplications. Instead of asking for a white palace on the right-hand side of paradise, we should focus on asking Allah to grant us entry into His paradise and protect us from His wrath. It is important that we remember this lesson so that our prayers are accepted by Him.