Are drawings that do not rival God's creation—such as a circle with two eyes and a line for the nose and mouth, or a human figure with a circular head and lines representing the arms and legs—considered among the prohibited forms of imagery, whether drawn for children or others?
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That which is prohibited from being depicted is that which possesses a soul. As for drawings in which the features of the face are not clear, and which do not have the customary eyes and nose, and do not resemble living beings; then it appears to be permissible, especially for the education of children, due to the joy and delight it brings to young ones, their activity, strength, good upbringing, and increased learning. This is what scholars have mentioned regarding the ruling on children's toys.
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