![]() ![]() ![]() A recent sociological study says that's because the Amish believe "all are alike in the eyes of God" - and, as with sharia guidelines, the lack of facial features agrees with the Bible's commandment against graven images. ![]() Amish children also play with featureless - and usually hairless - dolls. The requirement that dolls be faceless is not restricted to the Muslim faith. But her doll has already sparked controversy. Ridhwana B says she's simply catering to a need. There's clearly an appetite for ready-made alternatives. So it's therefore OK for the "Deedi Doll" to have a human body, and normal clothes.Ĭertain religious authorities have suggested that observant Muslims burn the faces off their dolls - so their children can comply with sharia and still have something to play with. They're thought to have a valuable social purpose, teaching young girls how to care for children and livestock. There is also the notion that Allah is the sole Creator and it's over-reaching for man to try to imitate this.Ĭreating dolls with a human or animal outline has explicit exemption from the rules - providing they have no features - on the basis of stories that the Prophet Muhammad's wife, Aisha, played with dolls. The teaching is thought to stem from the belief that man should not create or worship idols - that man-made depictions may lead to false worship, or distract people from their focus on Allah. It's an interpretation known as aniconism, which teaches devout Muslims to avoid depictions of humans and animals, in any medium. Ridhwana says there's an Islamic ruling which forbids the depiction of facial features. The Islamic range in kids' toys is quite limited at the moment, with few choices." Speaking to her local paper, Ridhwana B said: "Some parents won't leave a doll with their children at night because you are not allowed to have any eyes in the room. ![]() The conditions, pillars and requirements of prayer.Named "Romeisa" - after a companion of the prophet Muhammad - the doll retails at £25.The Prophet's prayer described workbook from Islam.With cute round faces and timeless outfits these really are beautiful little dolls which little ones will treasure and adore.with E'id around the corner these would make a lovely gift! She told me that before moving to Cario, she had imagined it would be easy to find appropriate toys for her children, however the reality was quite different.Īs her family grew over time, Umm Haamza Abdurrahman needed to work, and so began making these beautifully hand crafted faceless dolls, which proved to be a success in Egypt Alhamdulillah!įollowing this success, a sister suggested that she should export these ragdolls worldwide, and so launched Wanasta-Wani! Umm Haamza Abdurrahman moved from France to Egypt where she resides with her husband and children Alhamdulillah. When Umm Haamza Abdurrahman from wanatsa-wani contacted me about her dolls, I fell in love! She makes beautiful waldorf inspired faceless dolls.perfect for our little ones to keep them busy with hours of imaginative play! 3 years on, that material and stuffing still lays sat in the cupboard collecting dust, waiting for me to find the time (and energy!) to put a couple of dolls together! I purchased the material and stuffing to make my own rag dolls to give my girls as an E'id gift. I don't know about you, but I struggle to find appropriate toys for my children. ![]()
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