Adding Water to an Oil Lamp
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Question
Is there an issue with lighting Shabbat candles in a cup that is half filled with water and half with oil?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
If the intention is to raise the oil level, it is permitted.
If the intention is for the water to extinguish the flame when it reaches there, according to the Shulchan Aruch it is forbidden, but according to the Rema it is permitted.
Source
Shulchan Aruch and Rema, Orach Chaim, Siman 265, סעיף 4
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