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An object that has no use on [[Shabbat]], such as a rock, stick, or money is considered Muktzeh Machmat Gufo. Any object in this category may not be moved on [[Shabbat]] even for a permitted use or the use of its place. <Ref> The Gemara ([[Shabbat]] 124a) explains that wood chips may not be moved on [[Shabbat]] even for a permitted use or for the use of its place because it lacks the designation of a Kli (vessel). Rambam ([[Shabbat]] 25:6) rules that anything which doesn’t have the status of a vessel such as a rock, stick, or money is considered [[Muktzeh]]. The Beit Yosef (Introduction to 308) and Mishna Brurah (308:34). agree. The Beit Yosef 308:7 infers from the Rambam and Tur that one may not move Muktzeh Machmat Gufo even for a permitted use or the use of its place. Mishna Brurah 308:34 agrees.

* Rav Hershel Schachter (“Hilchot Muktze,” min 7-9) explains that in general the laws of [[Muktzeh]] apply to anything that isn’t included in the four main categories of things that are susceptible to Tumah and Tahara, which are people, vessels, food, and drinks. He qualifies that the precise definition of a vessel in terms of [[Muktzeh]] is not the same as it is for Tumah. Although Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen in [[Muktzeh]]: A Practical Guide (p. 26-8) doesn’t come to any conclusion about the definition of a vessel for [[Muktzeh]], he implies that in general it means an item that people consider usable.  </ref>

==Muktzeh Machmat Gufo==