English translation
2082. It was narrated from Hudhaifah that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "There was a man among those who came before you who thought badly of his deeds, so when death was approaching he said to his family: 'When I am dead, burn my body and grind up my bones, then scatter me in the sea, for if Allāh gets hold of me, He will never forgive me.' But Allāh commanded the angels to seize his soul. He said to him: 'What made you do what you did?' He said: 'O Lord, I only did it because I feared You.' So Allāh forgave him." (Sāhīh)
