Religion

Libya's Top Religious Authority Issues Ban on Nike Products

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Libya's highest religious authority, 'Dar al-Ifta,' has issued a fatwa prohibiting Muslims from buying, selling, or wearing Nike products.

Libya's highest religious authority, Dar al-Ifta, issued a fatwa prohibiting Muslims from buying, selling, or wearing clothing featuring the Nike logo.
The ban was enacted because the company is named after the Greek goddess of victory and its swoosh logo is inspired by her wings.
The authority argued that wearing garments with the logo promotes 'shirk,' associating partners with God.
The religious committee also accused Nike of supporting Israel and urged believers to avoid products from supporting companies.
The decree was approved by Libya's Grand Mufti, Sadiq al-Ghariani.
Dar al-Ifta is based in Tripoli, and while its rulings carry social weight, they do not hold the force of law.