And that [small amount] is permitted both when there is a need and when there is not, for the reason we have mentioned. However, what is utilized from that is not permitted, such as a handle, whereas what is not utilized, such as a repair, is permitted.

Abu al-Khattab said: A small amount is not permitted except for a need, because the report only mentions mending the cup at the place of the crack, which is due to a need. The meaning of 'need' is that there is a necessity for what one does with it, even if another thing could stand in its place. It is disliked to directly touch the silver part during usage so that one is not considered as 'using it'. We will mention this in a place other than this, in more detail than this, if Allah the Almighty wills.

Section: As for other vessels, it is permitted to possess and use them, whether they are precious—such as rubies, rock crystal(13), carnelian, brass, and turned glass—or not precious, such as wood, earthenware, and hides.

It is not disliked to use any of them according to the general body of scholars. However, it was narrated from Ibn Umar that he disliked performing ablution in brass, copper, lead, and the like. Shaykh Abu al-Faraj al-Maqdisi chose this view because the water changes in them, and it was narrated that the angels dislike the scent of copper.

Al-Shafi'i said, in one of his two opinions: Whatever is precious due to the refinement of its substance is prohibited, because the prohibition of precious metals is an alert regarding the prohibition of what is higher than them, and because it contains extravagance, arrogance, and the breaking of the hearts of the poor, so it is prohibited like precious metals.

Our argument is what was narrated from Abdullah ibn Zayd, who said: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) came to us, and we brought out water for him