Amazon withdraws offensive doormats following Muslim outrage

The product invited criticism on social media after a number of items were sold out online

Online retailer Amazon has removed offensive doormats following outrage by Muslims on social media and the initiation of a subsequent boycott petition.

The mats, sold through Amazon by independent users such as 'Dargon One', 'Trendy Mats' and 'Gear One', had been drawing criticism from Muslims since June. A user reported that the product could be bought for just $17.44, inviting scathing criticism and displeasure from Muslim users.



The matter was brought to the fore when a Muslim councilor in Birmingham, Mariam Khan posted on twitter about the mats and it was only then that they were removed from the market.

These mats are extremely offensive to Muslims & out of order. @amazon @AmazonHelp please remove these from your site immediately. pic.twitter.com/b1syDWPDVC

— Mariam Khan (@mariamkhan29) November 28, 2016

The councilor also called the company and asked them to apologise to the community in addition to removing the item, with her followers also complaining.

The terms and conditions of Amazon clearly prohibit selling items that “promote or glorify hatred, violence, racial, sexual or religious intolerance or promote organizations with such views.” The company also says it reserves the right to remove items that do not comply with the terms and conditions.

Many outraged users took to Twitter outraged at with the product being sold on the website.

https://twitter.com/yusufpender/status/803607844692037632
https://twitter.com/thesadsponge/status/803287434498752513

From what I can see, Amazon has removed all door mats with Allah's name written on it

— Hamza Isa Jennings 🕋 🇵🇸 🔻 (@HamzaIsa) November 28, 2016

Amazon are selling door mats with the word "Allah" on it. The Arabic word for God. Extremely disrespectful. pic.twitter.com/yY5Ohr1UTI

— 🇱🇾🇬🇧جميلةJamilla (@JamillaTweets) November 28, 2016

https://twitter.com/Blazingcatfur/status/803992521672003584

Disgraceful & Diabolical

Shame on @amazon & @AmazonHelp for selling these door mats with the word "Allah" written.https://t.co/t8BJDnznqS pic.twitter.com/pPrxFvR2UH

— Moeed Sheikh (@Moeedi) November 28, 2016

Interesting backlash about Muslim doormats: https://t.co/ufrKHUwDTe Plenty of Jewish&Christian mats. Christian mats: https://t.co/u9qG2FZ8Ee

— David B. Goldstein (@davidbenj) November 29, 2016

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