Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan 1753 — The Book of At-Tauba (the Repentance)

Abu Sa'id Narrated from:

The Prophet ﷺ said, "Amongst the people preceding your age, there was a man whom Allâh had given a lot of wealth. While he was in his death-bed, he called his sons and said, 'What type of father have I been to you?' They replied, 'You have been a good father.' He said, 'I have never done a single good deed; so when I die, burn me, crush my body, and scatter the resulting ashes on a windy day.'His sons did accordingly, but Allâh gathered (his particles) and asked (him), 'What made you do so?' He replied, 'Fear of You.' So Allâh bestowed His Mercy upon him (forgave him)." ( Sahîh Al-Bukhârî, Hadîth No. 684, Vol. 4 )