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Pearl of Wisdom

when he reminded Mu'awiya of [the use of] his intellect, said, 'The intellect is only perfected through following the truth', to which Mu'awiya replied, 'There is only one thing in your chests [i.e. you attribute everything to the truth].'

Imam Hussain ibn Ali al-Shahid [as]

A'lam al-Din, p. 298

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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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