During the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) there was a man called 'Abdullâh whose nickname was Donkey, and he used to make Allâh'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 among the people said, "O Allâh, curse him ! How frequently he has been brought (to the Prophet (ﷺ) on such a charge) ! " The Prophet (ﷺ) H said, "Do not curse him, for by Allah, I know for he loves Allâh and His Messenger (ﷺ)." [8:771-O.B]