We appreciate your concerns regarding the depiction of facial features, and we appreciate the opportunity to address this matter.
- Intention Behind the Design:
The primary goal of Journey2Jannah is to create an engaging and relatable educational environment for children. The avatars are a part of this environment helping children to connect more personally with the content. The intention is not to create realistic depictions of living beings but to offer a relatable and personalised experience for young users, making their learning journey more enjoyable and effective. - Scholarly Opinions on Depictions:
In Islamic jurisprudence, there is a range of scholarly opinions regarding the depiction of facial features in images and animations. While some scholars are more stringent, others have allowed such representations, especially in educational and non-idolatrous contexts. The avatars on Journey2Jannah are digital illustrations used purely for educational purposes, and there is no intention of creating anything that could be associated with idolatry or inappropriate use. - Focus on Educational Benefit:
Our primary focus is on the positive impact these tools can have on children’s learning and development. The use of avatars helps to make the learning experience more engaging and personalised, encouraging children to participate more actively in their Islamic education. This, in turn, can contribute to their spiritual growth and connection to their faith. - Flexibility in the Use of Avatars:
We understand that parents and educators may have different perspectives on this issue. To accommodate various preferences, we are continuously exploring options to provide alternative avatar designs that may address these concerns while still maintaining the educational effectiveness of our platform. We currently offer non-facial avatars too.
Conclusion:
Ultimately, the decision to include facial features on the avatars was made with the best educational intentions in mind, and within the framework of permissible scholarly views. However, we respect the diversity of opinions within our community and are committed to being sensitive to these concerns while providing a valuable educational tool for children.
We appreciate your understanding and welcome any further feedback or questions.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your support and for helping us improve Journey2Jannah.
