Do animal-shaped statues, such as a bear in human form, a realistic duck, and a toy bear for children, prevent angels from entering and cause the devil to enter?
The aforementioned statue and other statues of animate beings that cast a shadow are forbidden, regardless of their type, unless the bear is a toy for children that is treated with disrespect [i.e., not for veneration or display]. The Law permits this only for children's play, not for decoration. However, if it is for decoration and possession, it is not permissible, even if it is in the form of children's toys. Any impermissible images prevent the entry of angels. As for devils, they enter every place where there is no remembrance of Allah and recitation of the Quran, and in places where there are images, forbidden things, and heedlessness.
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