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Cleaning Books on Shabbat

Question

Is it permitted to remove dust from books on Shabbat, or is it prohibited due to muktzeh?

Answer

It is permitted if needed for Shabbat.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 302:1, Orach Chaim, Siman 323.

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