Mesorat%20hashas for Chullin 62:9
אלא חולין דלא בעי כוונה מיהא מנלן
Whence then do we derive the rule that in the case of common things the intention is not essential? - From [the following Mishnah] which we learnt: If fruits had fallen into a channel of water and a person whose hands were unclean stretched out his hands and took them, his hands have become clean,<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Even though he had no intention of washing his hands. This Mishnah clearly proves that with regard to 'common' food the intention is not essential.');"><sup>5</sup></span>
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