Question
Assalamualaikum. Can we keep teddy bears , if their head is removed ? Thank you
Islamic Ruling & Answer
VerifiedWalekumussalam,
If the head of a teddy bear or any toy is completely removed, and it is in such a state that the clear form of a living creature no longer remains, then according to many scholars it is permissible to keep it. This is because without the head it is no longer considered a complete representation of a living being.
However, it is still better not to keep such toys displayed prominently in the house, especially in places where prayers are performed.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
March 11, 2026
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