Nike faces religious ban in Libya because it was named after Greek goddess

Nike faces religious ban in Libya because it was named after Greek goddess — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nike-faces-religious-ban-in-libya-because-it-was-named-after-greek-goddessContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Libya issues fatwa banning Nike over Greek goddess namehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nike-faces-religious-ban-in-libya-because-it-was-named-after-greek-goddesshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nike-faces-religious-ban-in-libya-because-it-was-named-after-greek-goddess#u184857Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:57:53 +0000Libya's top Islamic authority, Dar al-Ifta, has ruled that Nike products are forbidden for Muslims to buy, sell or wear, citing the brand's name and logo association with the ancient Greek goddess of victory, Nike. The fatwa, approved by Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Gharyani, claims the company's name and swoosh logo contradict Islamic principles. This has led to calls for a boycott of Nike products in Libya.Why it mattersThe ruling highlights the intersection of faith and global branding, where multinational companies must navigate diverse cultural and religious sensitivities. Libyan a