During the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) there was a man called `Abdullah whose nickname was Donkey,and he used to make Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) laugh. The Prophet (ﷺ) lashed him because of drinking (alcohol).And one-day he was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) on the same charge and was lashed. On that, a man amongthe people said, "O Allah, curse him ! How frequently he has been brought (to the Prophet (ﷺ) on such acharge)!" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not curse him, for by Allah, I know for he loves Allah and HisApostle."