If one performs a mitzvah entirely by accident (mitasek) with no intention whatsoever, has one fulfilled the obligation?
Synopsis
An accidental performance of a mitzvah — such as accidentally blowing a shofar sound with no intent — does not fulfill the obligation according to all views.
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