The questioner asks about three-dimensional toys for boys, such as elephants, dolls, and bears. What is the ruling on bringing them to the boys so they can play with them?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh. This questioner is asking about three-dimensional toys for children, specifically for boys, such as elephants, dolls, and bears. What is the ruling on bringing them to the boys so they can play with them?
The Shaykh : As for three-dimensional images of things other than children, such as an image of a bear, a camel, a wolf, a lion, or the like, these are not permissible, because the angels do not enter a house in which there is an image.
As for girls' toys, I do not take a strict stance on them, because Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) had toys with which she played. However, the toys in the time of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) are not like the toys that exist now, because they are now perfectly crafted, to the point that they look like humans. Nevertheless, I do not take a strict stance on them. If the well-known type of toy made of cotton or the like, which has been recently introduced, is available, that is better. If it is not available, I do not say that there is sin in bringing them to young girls, because this accustoms them to compassion and mercy toward children. Therefore, I hear that some young girls have a toy, then they bring it in front of the air conditioner, turn on the air conditioner, and say, "I want my daughter to cool down; it is hot." They may even sprinkle water on it to cool it down, which indicates that it has an effect on the character of the woman and the upbringing of her children in the future.
The Shaykh : As for three-dimensional images of things other than children, such as an image of a bear, a camel, a wolf, a lion, or the like, these are not permissible, because the angels do not enter a house in which there is an image.
As for girls' toys, I do not take a strict stance on them, because Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) had toys with which she played. However, the toys in the time of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) are not like the toys that exist now, because they are now perfectly crafted, to the point that they look like humans. Nevertheless, I do not take a strict stance on them. If the well-known type of toy made of cotton or the like, which has been recently introduced, is available, that is better. If it is not available, I do not say that there is sin in bringing them to young girls, because this accustoms them to compassion and mercy toward children. Therefore, I hear that some young girls have a toy, then they bring it in front of the air conditioner, turn on the air conditioner, and say, "I want my daughter to cool down; it is hot." They may even sprinkle water on it to cool it down, which indicates that it has an effect on the character of the woman and the upbringing of her children in the future.