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This hadith explains the punishment for being drunk during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr and Umar's caliphate. During the time of Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr and early part of Umar's caliphate, people used to strike drunks with their hands, shoes or clothes twisted into a shape like lashes. However, during the last period of Umar's caliphate he used to give forty lashes as punishment for being drunk and eighty lashes if they were mischievous or disobedient. This shows that Islam has always been against drinking alcohol as it is considered a sin in Islam. It also teaches us that punishments should be given according to severity of crime committed so justice can be served properly.