# Muslims told not to buy or wear Nike as Libya issues religious ruling

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/muslims-told-not-to-buy-or-wear-nike-as-libya-issues-religious-ruling/
- Published: 2026-11-08T15:42:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T16:26:47+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/muslims-banned-buying-wearing-nike-products-libya-religious-ruling
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Libya’s senior Islamic body has ruled against buying, selling or wearing Nike.
- The ruling cites Greek religious symbolism and an unverified claim about Israel.
- It is not a legal prohibition and carries no stated penalties.

## Summary

Libya’s Dar al-Ifta, the country’s senior Islamic religious body, has ruled that Muslims should not buy, sell or wear Nike products. The ruling matters because the institution has influence over public discussion and could encourage consumers and retailers to avoid the brand, although it is not a legal ban.

Fatwa No. 6697 was issued in Tripoli on 1 November with the endorsement of Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani. Dar al-Ifta objects to Nike’s name and swoosh, which it associates with the Greek goddess of victory, and also alleged the company supports Israel, without providing independently verified evidence. The decree carries no penalties under Libyan law; Nike has no company-owned shops in the country, but its products are sold by independent retailers.

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