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IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-839: HUKUM ORANG DEWASA BERMAIN DENGAN PATUNG PERMAINAN TEDDY BEAR
Is it permissible for adults to play or sleep with a teddy bear, and is it true that it is forbidden?
Short answer
Toy dolls and similar items such as teddy bears are permitted only for children, as a concession for amusement or play.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Toy dolls and similar items such as teddy bears are permitted only for children, as a concession for amusement or play. This rests on the hadith of Aisha playing with dolls in the presence of the Prophet, which scholars treat as an exception to the prohibition on making animal figures. The ruling presents this concession as meant for children, not adults.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh yang demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahawa patung mainan atau seumpama dengannya seperti Teddy Bear hanya dibenarkan kepada golongan kanak-kanak sahaja sebagai kelonggaran untuk berhibur atau bermain.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE-839: HUKUM ORANG DEWASA BERMAIN DENGAN PATUNG PERMAINAN TEDDY BEAR”, 25 April 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/5900-irsyad-hukum-siri-ke-839-hukum-orang-dewasa-bermain-dengan-patung-permainan-teddy-bear. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/adults-playing-with-teddy-bear-ruling/