Hazrat Abu Abdur Rahman narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Some people from among the people of Syria drank wine. At that time, Yazid bin Abu Sufyan was their governor, and those people said: Allah Almighty says that there is no blame upon those who believe and do righteous deeds regarding what they eat. Yazid bin Abu Sufyan wrote a letter to Hazrat Umar about this matter. Hazrat Umar said: Before these people cause mischief, send them to me. When they came, Hazrat Umar consulted about them. It was said to him, O Leader of the Believers! These people have lied about Allah and have spoken against the Shariah in the Shariah. Therefore, have them killed. During this, Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) remained silent. Hazrat Umar asked, O Abu al-Hasan! What do you say? Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: If they repent, then give them the prescribed lashes; if they do not repent, then kill them. They have fabricated a lie against Allah. Hazrat Umar asked them, and they expressed repentance, so they were given only the prescribed lashes.