May one urinate on dirt or mud on Shabbat?

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Synopsis

The Magen Avraham states it is forbidden to urinate on dirt because of kneading (gibul). The Aruch HaShulchan argues this is only a concern according to the opinion that adding liquid constitutes kneading, and practically may be permitted since one does not intend it and it is a pesik reisha d'lo nicha lei.

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