What is the ruling on selling dolls as toys for children?
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The questioner : Does this ruling apply to the sale of children's toys, such as those called dolls?
The Shaykh : Yes, it falls under that, because as I mentioned to you, the scholars differed regarding its permissibility due to the precision, craftsmanship, and excellence of its making. They said that this extreme precision, which makes it appear like a real image, prevents it from being classified with the dolls that Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) played with. And since the matter is in this state, we see that it is not permissible for him to buy it or offer it for sale.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah bless you.
This questioner, 'Ubaydah al-Husayni, or 'Ubaydah al-Husayni al-Sulami from Wadi Ihalah, on the outskirts of al-Kamil, sent this question.
The Shaykh : Yes, it falls under that, because as I mentioned to you, the scholars differed regarding its permissibility due to the precision, craftsmanship, and excellence of its making. They said that this extreme precision, which makes it appear like a real image, prevents it from being classified with the dolls that Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) played with. And since the matter is in this state, we see that it is not permissible for him to buy it or offer it for sale.
The questioner : Yes, may Allah bless you.
This questioner, 'Ubaydah al-Husayni, or 'Ubaydah al-Husayni al-Sulami from Wadi Ihalah, on the outskirts of al-Kamil, sent this question.