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Al-Indunisiy
Yet the beliefs of the Ancient Greeks have disappeared completely and remained as mere mythology in Europe, not a belief. So, I see no harm in it, as the company, I presume, did not have the intention of glorifying the ancient gods of Greece. Just like how I percieve the use of Garuda in Indonesian coat of arms, the use of Roman gods' names as nomenclature for planets, and the naming of the fictional cruise ship 'Poseidon'.
you see no harm in it?
so you would wear a shirt, wherein you don't believe for 200%, with a huge cross with Jesus pbuh on it nailed, and walk trough the streets and say to the people that you had no intention at all of glorifying this "christian god". Would you dare to enter Makkah with a cross on your cap or hijaab and say no intention at all of glorifying this "christian god", its just a brand..
What is the difference to this and nike... by the way according to many sources the symbol itself means????
They chose this name as a symbol of good luck and hope of victory for sportsmen who wore this brand and propagate the symbol of this god.
This is something well known that is stated in encyclopaedias.
The Muslim believes in the Oneness of Allaah (Tawheed) and believes that victory, help and strength come from Him alone. Wearing this symbol is contrary to his belief and faith. If he has no option but to buy the products of this company, then at least he should erase their symbol and name so that it is not on his chest, foot or neck. Thus his religious commitment will be safe as will his belief (‘aqeedah).
and if you don't want to ban nike for this reason, then know what they do with the name of Allah see it yourself:
http://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijk/200 ... 26-430.jpg (http://www.plaatjesupload.nl/bekijken/1369678.html)
they play with the name of Allah!!!!
there are even jokes about nike, like their slogan: