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Is not the presence of dolls and statues in the home forbidden, preventing the entry of angels and attracting devils, as stated in the hadith: "Indeed, the angels do not enter a house in which there is a picture or a statue"?

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Taking statues is forbidden and prevents angels from entering, but girls' dolls are an exception to this, because it was authentically reported from Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, that she used to play with dolls in the presence of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and his approval, peace and blessings be upon him, of her doing so. This indicates its permissibility, and what is permissible does not prevent angels from entering.

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