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==Ways of moving Muktzeh==
==Ways of moving Muktzeh==
# If a [[Muktzeh]] item is on top of a non-[[Muktzeh]] item, it is permitted to move the [[Muktzeh]] indirectly if one’s intent is to use the non-[[Muktzeh]] item but not if one’s intent is to move the [[Muktzeh]]. This assumes that the non-[[Muktzeh]] item isn’t a Bosis and one can’t remove the [[Muktzeh]] by tilting. <Ref> In the Gemara ([[Shabbat]] 123a) Rav Nachman states that indirect movement of [[Muktzeh]] is permitted. On the other hand, the Gemara (43b) earlier states that everyone agrees indirect movement of [[Muktzeh]] is forbidden. Tosfot (43b s.v. DeKuleh) answer that indirect movement of [[Muktzeh]] is permitted if one’s purpose is to move the permitted item and a [[Muktzeh]] item is drawn along, but if one’s intent is to move the [[Muktzeh]] item, one may not do so even indirectly. The Rif 20b, Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 25:14), and Rosh 3:19 agree to this resolution. Tur and S”A 311:8 codify this as halacha.  
# If a [[Muktzeh]] item is on top of a non-[[Muktzeh]] item, it is permitted to move the [[Muktzeh]] indirectly if one’s intent is to use the non-[[Muktzeh]] item but not if one’s intent is to move the [[Muktzeh]]. This assumes that the non-[[Muktzeh]] item isn’t a [[Bosis]] and one can’t remove the [[Muktzeh]] by tilting. <Ref> In the Gemara ([[Shabbat]] 123a) Rav Nachman states that indirect movement of [[Muktzeh]] is permitted. On the other hand, the Gemara (43b) earlier states that everyone agrees indirect movement of [[Muktzeh]] is forbidden. Tosfot (43b s.v. DeKuleh) answer that indirect movement of [[Muktzeh]] is permitted if one’s purpose is to move the permitted item and a [[Muktzeh]] item is drawn along, but if one’s intent is to move the [[Muktzeh]] item, one may not do so even indirectly. The Rif 20b, Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 25:14), and Rosh 3:19 agree to this resolution. Tur and S”A 311:8 codify this as halacha.  
* The Chazon Ish 47:12-14 explains that if one is moving a [[Muktzeh]] item and a non-[[Muktzeh]] item for the sake of the [[Muktzeh]], it is considered as though one is moving [[Muktzeh]], but if one is moving it for the sake of the non-[[Muktzeh]] item, it is considered as though one is moving only the non-[[Muktzeh]]. Accordingly, the Chazon Ish writes that he doesn’t understand the Taz 308:18 and Mishna Brurah 308:115, who write that one may push peels or bones that are totally inedible off the table using a knife if one needs the area where these peels and bones are located since one is moving [[Muktzeh]] indirectly for a permitted need. The Chazon Ish argues that since one is primarily focused on moving the [[Muktzeh]], it is forbidden even if it is done indirectly.  
* The Chazon Ish 47:12-14 explains that if one is moving a [[Muktzeh]] item and a non-[[Muktzeh]] item for the sake of the [[Muktzeh]], it is considered as though one is moving [[Muktzeh]], but if one is moving it for the sake of the non-[[Muktzeh]] item, it is considered as though one is moving only the non-[[Muktzeh]]. Accordingly, the Chazon Ish writes that he doesn’t understand the Taz 308:18 and Mishna Brurah 308:115, who write that one may push peels or bones that are totally inedible off the table using a knife if one needs the area where these peels and bones are located since one is moving [[Muktzeh]] indirectly for a permitted need. The Chazon Ish argues that since one is primarily focused on moving the [[Muktzeh]], it is forbidden even if it is done indirectly.  
* Rabbi Mordechai Willig (Am Mordechai p. 104-6) explains that the Mishna Brurah and others hold that it is permitted to move [[Muktzeh]] indirectly for a permitted use on [[Shabbat]] as Chazal were lenient with regards to moving [[Muktzeh]] indirectly for a permitted purpose. He explains that this leniency may be due to the fact that [[Muktzeh]] is based on the prohibition to carry on [[Shabbat]]. Even if one carried [[Muktzeh]] for a permitted purpose and not for the [[Muktzeh]] itself, it would be Melacha Sheino Tzaricha LeGufo and not a biblical prohibition. However, Chazal only permitted moving [[Muktzeh]] for a permitted use if done indirectly or in an abnormal manner because of a Lo Plug. Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata 22:38 agrees with the Mishna Brurah.
* Rabbi Mordechai Willig (Am Mordechai p. 104-6) explains that the Mishna Brurah and others hold that it is permitted to move [[Muktzeh]] indirectly for a permitted use on [[Shabbat]] as Chazal were lenient with regards to moving [[Muktzeh]] indirectly for a permitted purpose. He explains that this leniency may be due to the fact that [[Muktzeh]] is based on the prohibition to carry on [[Shabbat]]. Even if one carried [[Muktzeh]] for a permitted purpose and not for the [[Muktzeh]] itself, it would be Melacha Sheino Tzaricha LeGufo and not a biblical prohibition. However, Chazal only permitted moving [[Muktzeh]] for a permitted use if done indirectly or in an abnormal manner because of a Lo Plug. Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata 22:38 agrees with the Mishna Brurah.