Saiqa Noreen, who created the Change.org petition
demanding that the footwear and apparel brand remove the Nike Air Max
270 from store shelves, said the symbol on the bottom of the shoe "will
surely be trampled, kicked and become soiled with mud or even filth."
"It is outrageous and appalling of Nike to allow the name of God on a shoe. This is disrespectful and extremely offensive to Muslims and insulting to Islam. Islam teaches compassion, kindness and fairness towards all," he continued.
As of Thursday, the petition had garnered more than 19,000 of the 25,000 signatures it seeks.
It urges Nike to review the rest of its product line too, and to recall any merchandise with logos that resemble the word Allah.
"We also request stricter scrutiny of products before they enter the market," the petition read.
Read more: Nike Air Max: Muslims urge Nike to recall shoes with logo some say resembles the word Allah - CBS News
"It is outrageous and appalling of Nike to allow the name of God on a shoe. This is disrespectful and extremely offensive to Muslims and insulting to Islam. Islam teaches compassion, kindness and fairness towards all," he continued.
As of Thursday, the petition had garnered more than 19,000 of the 25,000 signatures it seeks.
It urges Nike to review the rest of its product line too, and to recall any merchandise with logos that resemble the word Allah.
"We also request stricter scrutiny of products before they enter the market," the petition read.
Read more: Nike Air Max: Muslims urge Nike to recall shoes with logo some say resembles the word Allah - CBS News
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