Use hand gestures while making a du'a or prayer to Allah.

This hadith teaches us the importance of using hand gestures when making a supplication to Allah. It is narrated by Abdullah ibn Abbas that Ikrimah quoted Ibn Abbas as saying that when asking for something you should raise your hands opposite to your shoulders; when asking for forgiveness you should point with one finger; and when making an earnest supplication you should spread out both your hands. This hadith emphasizes the importance of using body language while making a du'a or prayer to Allah. By raising our hands opposite our shoulders we are showing humility and respect towards Allah and by pointing with one finger we are expressing our repentance and regret for any wrongdoings we may have committed. Lastly, by spreading out both our hands we are demonstrating how desperate and sincere we are in seeking help from Allah.