Keeping stuff toys: Is my prayer acceptable in the presence of them?

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I have stuff toys in my room but when i offer prayer i use to hide them. Is my prayer acceptable in the presence of them?

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Answer:

Stuff toys/prayers

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.151          Narrated by Aisha

I used to play with dolls in the presence of the Prophet (saws), and my girl friends also used to play with me.  When the Messenger of Allah (saws)  used to enter (my dwelling place) they used to hide themselves,  but the Prophet (saws) would call them to join and play with me.

There is absolutely no harm if one has children's toys like dolls or stuffed toys in one's home.  To the best of our knowledge, we have not come across any authentic hadith which requires the believers to 'hide' or 'cover' the stuff toys in one's homes for their prayers to be accepted.  And Allah Alone Knows Best.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is only ones. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brothers and well wishers in Islam,

 

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