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By Michelle Rivera
Nike faces a religious ban for a surprising reason
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
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One of the world’s most famous sports brands is facing an unusual religious ruling in Libya because of a connection that goes back thousands of years. Dar al-Ifta, an influential Islamic authority based in Tripoli, issued a fatwa telling Muslims not to buy, sell or wear Nike products, according to BBC reporting published by Yahoo News and a Nov. 5 story in The Washington Post.
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