What is the ruling on keeping children's toys that are in the form of statues?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on keeping children's toys that are in the form of a statue, such as a horse, a donkey, or the like?
The Shaykh : We are somewhat lenient regarding these toys for young boys, because Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) had girls' toys with which she played. What is forgiven for children is not forgiven for adults. However, the best in this case is to buy them a toy from the types that have recently started being produced, which are toys made of cotton or sponge in the shape of a human, a horse, or a camel, but they are not distinct; that is, they do not have, for example, a prominent nose, lips, or any of the protruding features. The boy plays with it, and this is better and more cautious.
The Shaykh : We are somewhat lenient regarding these toys for young boys, because Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) had girls' toys with which she played. What is forgiven for children is not forgiven for adults. However, the best in this case is to buy them a toy from the types that have recently started being produced, which are toys made of cotton or sponge in the shape of a human, a horse, or a camel, but they are not distinct; that is, they do not have, for example, a prominent nose, lips, or any of the protruding features. The boy plays with it, and this is better and more cautious.