Can I sell mannequins

QUESTION:

ANSWER:

A mannequin is a depiction/portrayal of a human being together with its bodily features (similar to a statue). To manufacture and sell such items are not permissible. However, a mannequin without the head is not a total portrayal of the bodily features; therefore the selling of mannequins without the heads will be permissible.

(ahsanul fataawa vol. 8 pg 442)

And Allah Ta’aala knows best

Mufti Muhammed Ashraf

07 OCTOBER 2010 / 28 SHAWWAAL 1431