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Libya’s religious authority, the Dar al-Ifta, has issued a fatwa prohibiting Muslims from buying, selling or wearing Nike-branded clothing.
Approved by Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani, it argues that the logo invokes the Greek goddess of victory and promotes symbols associated “with polytheism”.
The Tripoli-based authority also accused Nike of supporting Israel and urged a boycott, citing a 5 November 2023 statement calling for Muslims to shun Western companies it considers supportive of Israel during the Gaza war.
The ruling is a religious opinion, not a government ban, and specifies no penalties. Nike does not have an official store in Libya, though its products are sold by local retailers. The company has been contacted for comment.
The fatwa follows a previous Dar al-Ifta ruling against jewellery and watches bearing Van Cleef & Arpels’ clover logo.
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