top Islamic authority bans Muslims from wearing Nike products
Libya’s highest Islamic religious authority, Dar al-Ifta, has issued a fatwa prohibiting Muslims from purchasing, selling or wearing clothing and other products carrying the Nike brand. The religious ruling was approved by Libya’s Grand Mufti, Sadiq al-Gharyani, following an inquiry into the origin of the Nike name and the religious implications of using products bearing […] top Islamic authority…
Libya's premier Islamic religious authority, Dar al-Ifta, has issued a fatwa disallowing Muslims from buying, selling, or wearing items bearing the Nike brand. Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani endorsed the religious edict after examining the origins of the Nike name and the religious ramifications of supporting the company's branding.
In fatwa number 6697, Dar al-Ifta explained that the Nike name originates from Greek mythology, representing the goddess of victory. The authority further contended that the company's renowned swoosh logo was designed like the wings of the Greek goddess, asserting that wearing products with the name or symbol promotes imagery linked to polytheistic beliefs.
Dar al-Ifta also criticized the sportswear manufacturer for allegedly backing Israel, citing a previous Nov. 2023 Council for Research and Sharia Studies recommendation to boycott companies deemed supporters of Israel. The latest fatwa consequently advised Muslims to shun Nike-branded products and cease buying or selling them. However, the ruling is a religious opinion, not a government-enforced ban on Nike products in Libya, and does not stipulate legal penalties for those who continue wearing or trading in the brand.
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