Is the use of gold in a utensil mend permissible?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Beverages (Intoxicants)

Book 53 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Gold is never permissible for mends, whether the amount is minor or extensive; all use of gold in this context is prohibited.

Supporting text

A narration from Abu Bakr suggests permission for a minor amount of gold.