Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates this statement of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): "When a person becomes intoxicated, flog him. Then if he becomes intoxicated, flog him. Then if he becomes intoxicated, flog him. Then if he becomes intoxicated a fourth time, strike off his neck." (Imam Ibn Hibban, may Allah have mercy on him, says:) Its meaning is: When he considers drinking alcohol to be lawful and does not accept the prohibition prescribed by the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) (then kill him).
Hadith Referenceصحیح ابن حبان / كتاب الحدود / 4447
Hadith Gradingفضيلة الشيخ الإمام محمد ناصر الدين الألبانيحسن صحيح - «ابن ماجه» (2572).فضيلة الشيخ العلّامة شُعيب الأرناؤوطإسناده جيد