Sayyiduna Bara’ (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: Some of the companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away in such a state that they used to drink alcohol. When the command regarding the prohibition of alcohol was revealed, some of the companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: What will become of our companions who passed away in such a state that they used to drink alcohol? Then this verse was revealed: "Those who believe and do righteous deeds, there is no sin upon them for what they consumed, provided they feared (Allah), believed, and did righteous deeds."