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They set out for a one-hour boat ride. What happened next lasted months
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Nike faces a religious ban for a surprising reason
Jamal Wright
Jamal Wright
Reporter · Allentown, PA
Jamal holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Delaware and has 5 years of experience writing about community issues and grassroots movements for local newspapers. He is deeply rooted in Allentown and passionate about local activism.
More from Jamal →Reporter · Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM · 1 min read
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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