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to 'Abdallah b. 'Abbas, who said, 'I have not benefited from any saying after the sayings of the Prophet (SAWA), apart from this one [where the Imam said], 'Verily man feels happy when he manages to grasp something that he was about to miss, and he is saddened when he misses something that he would never had received. So let your happiness lie in all that you can seize of the Hereafter, and let your regret lie in all that which passes you by of it.?

Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib [as]
Nahj al-Baldgha, Letter 22

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Question : #415 Category: Miscellaneous
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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