Ask Qul - Miscellaneous - Buying on Ashura

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Question : #415

Subject:	Buying on Ashura
Question:	Salamu alaykum, In regards to Ashura, is it prohibited to purchase anything new? If so, what do we define as "new" (i.e. necessary vs. luxury). Also, can you please point out the source/reference to where this issue can be supported. Much thanks.
Answer:	It is Makruh or undesirable, and the 'purchased' item shall not be blessed on that day. New may refer to a good or service that was purchased.

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