Al-Nuayman ibn Amr
Al-Nuayman ibn Amr al-Najjari (); nicknamed as Himaar (Arabic word for Donkey) and Abdullah; was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He married the sister of Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, his date of birth is unknown. He died in 652 CE. Al-Nuayman was known for being a prankster and his pranks were always appreciated by Muhammad. At one time Al-Nuayman had a habit of drinking alcohol which he got rid off permanently after some time. Despite knowing the ruling of Islam towards the intoxicating drink, he struggled with breaking his addiction, and was beaten with a stick twice for drinking. During the second incident, Umar ibn Al-Khattab said: "La 'nat Allah alayhi – may God's curse be on him." Muhammad heard this and responded with "No, no, don't do (such a thing). 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." References

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biography from MSA West Compendium of Muslim Texts. Companions of the Prophet
Najjarite people
652 deaths
Practical jokes