Fatwa No : 6560
children's toys which resemble any animal such as Panda, Lion etc

children's toys which resemble any animal such as Panda, Lion etc

Muhtharam Mufthi Sahib, My question is whether it is possible to keep children's toys which resemble any animal such as Panda, Lion, Horse etc. at home for them to play whereas children feel very happy by playing with these toys? Also please inform this also whether it is possible to keep in houses for children vehicle-type toys resembling any animal such as a horse with wheels etc..? Some people say that it is not permissible to keep such type of toys at home whereas for children, these types of toys are available in the market and if they are not given to children then what are to be given for them to play? Please send the answer soon and I will be so thankful to you.

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If such toys explicitly resemble animals then it is Makrooh and non-desirable to give them to children and it is necessary to refrain from it.