Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Can we get toys like dolls and bears for our kids which have eyes nose and ears etc. What if we cover the eyes of the toys can we then use it?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 598English

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Can we get toys like dolls and bears for our kids which have eyes nose and ears etc. What if we cover the eyes of the toys can we then use it?

Answer

It is not permissible to give Dolls and bears as toys to children. (Fayzul Baari vol.3)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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