Al-Nuayman ibn Amr
Al-Nuayman ibn Amr was a companion of Muhammad.
No recorded date of birth is known yet but this prominent and lovable companion of the prophet died in 652 CE
On top of being known for his pranks, al-Nuayman too was known to have issues with alcohol. Despite knowing the ruling of Islam towards the intoxicating drink, an-Nuayman struggled with breaking his addiction, and was flogged twice for drinking. During the second incident one of the companions of the Prophet, Said "La 'nat Allah alayhi - may God's curse be on him." The Prophet heard this and responded with "No, no, don't do. Indeed he loves God and His Apostle. The major sin does not put one outside the community and the mercy of God is close to the believers."
