At the origin of the fatwa against Nike, the Grand Mufti of Libya, radical preacher and political agitator

At 83, Sadiq Al-Ghariani, the Grand Mufti of Libya, gained international attention after issuing a fatwa against Nike on November 1. He claimed that wearing Nike products symbolizes polytheism, referencing the brand's logo and name linked to Greek mythology. This fatwa aligns with a previous call to boycott Western companies supporting Israel. While the Dar al-ifta's opinions are not legally binding, they are expected to be followed by Libyan Muslims. Al-Ghariani's controversial stance has sparked widespread discussion on social media and in major global news outlets.