# Nike slapped with Islamic fatwa for ‘promoting polytheism’ via Greek goddess symbol

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nike-slapped-with-islamic-fatwa-for-promoting-polytheism-via-greek-goddess-symbol/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:29:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T05:13:03+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/business/nike-slapped-with-fatwa-for-promoting-polytheism-with-greek-goddess-symbol/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Libya’s top religious authority issued a fatwa against Nike products.
- It links the swoosh to the Greek goddess Nike.
- Fatwas are influential but not legally binding.

## Summary

Libya’s Dar al-Ifta, the country’s top religious authority, issued a fatwa saying Muslims should not buy, sell or wear Nike clothing. It argues that the brand’s swoosh is based on the Greek goddess Nike and wearing it promotes polytheism; the ruling also cites Nike’s alleged support for Israel.

Fatwas are religious opinions and are not legally binding. Nike has no stores in Libya, though local retailers sell its products, alongside counterfeit goods. Dar al-Ifta issued a similar ruling against jewellery brand Van Cleef & Arpels in 2025 over its four-leaf clover design.

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