Why are small Middle Eastern influences removed from games?

[SaviorX]

I've noticed after reading info about several games, original development of these games had Middle Eastern (I don't know if its Islamic or any other derivation) pieces that were requested to be removed. For example:

• Ocarina of Time- the removal of a Muslim chant in the background music of the Fire Temple and the moon and star symbol that was on the Mirror Shield and other objects scattered throughout the game (signs, blocks, etc) for their Islam references. 

 

• Zack & Wiki- the Islamic prayer "Allahu akbar"—which translates to "God is great"—which was repeatedly used as players worked on a puzzle while tribal islanders prayed around a totem. After receiving complaints and being contacted by The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Capcom removed the phrase from the game.

    I'm guessing it is offensive somewhat, but I'd ask if something concerning your own religion was placed in a game in this manner, would you be upset as well?