I need the exact reference for the Hadith about the grave yard thief in Sahih Bukhari (who was from the Bani Israel)
Answer:
Perhaps you are referring to the Hadith below?
Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (radiyallahu’anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said:
‘There was a man [in the Bani Israel] who at the time of his death, requested his sons saying: ‘When I die, gather wood and burn a fire. Then place me therein until I am burnt to ashes. Then disperse the ashes in a river on a windy day.’
His sons did as they were told. Allah Ta’ala re-assembled him and asked why he did such a thing?
He replied: ‘Out of your fear.’
Allah Ta’ala then forgave him.’
Another Sahabi who was present; Sayyiduna ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amr -Abu Mas’ud Al-Badri (radiyallahu’anhu) then added:
‘I also heard this from Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam), and this person was a grave thief.’
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 3452)
In future, please be more specific in your query, to keep us from guessing the exact Hadith that you are referring to.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar