Is it forbidden to move a candle that was lit on that Shabbat, even after it has gone out?
Synopsis
All authorities agree that a candle lit on that Shabbat becomes muktzeh for the entire Shabbat — even after it goes out — because it was forbidden to move during bein hashmashot and the principle of 'miggo de'itkatzai' applies. The candle becomes a basis (support structure) for the flame, which is itself forbidden to move.
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