Use of Toys, Dolls for children
Question
I have heard form different people different views about dolls, bears or different toys for children. Someone also mentioned that Hazrat Aaisha (Wife of Muhammad SAW) was used to play with dolls. I have read already your answer 598. Please provide some more details. Jazakula-allah
Answer
The incident of dolls was when pictures and photography was not prohibited.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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