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Muslim Barbie just brilliant
29/11/2004
It was great to read your story about the Muslim Barbie dolls -
what a brilliant idea, I wish somebody had thought about it when I
was growing up.
I have seven granddaughters and I find it a mission to get them
something decent at the toy shop. Most of the dolls I come across
are dressed in bikinis, short tops and dresses, what kind of an
image is that for young Muslim girls.
But the Muslim Barbies reinforce our Islamic values and also gives
out the most important message for young girls - you don't have to
dress provocatively to look pretty, a woman can look just as
beautiful dressed in a hijab with her body covered.
I want to say good luck to the manufacturers of the doll and hope
they do well in the future.
Delighted grandmother, Saira Banu, Manchester
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