Father Abdullah Coordinates 35°56'32"N 39°1'46"E Parents Abdullah Qarni Burial Place al-Raqqah, Syria Died 657 AD | Ethnicity Yemeni Arab Role Philosopher Birthplace Yemen (594 AD) Name Uwais al-Qarani | |
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Known For Being a loyal companion of Muhammad and Ali Buried Uwais al-Qarni Mosque, Syria Similar People Dursun Ali Erzincanli, Abdul‑Qadir Gilani, Bilal Ibn Rabah, Asik Veysel | ||
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Uwais ibn ʻAmir ibn Harb al-Qarni (Arabic: أويس ابن أنيس القرني), was a Muslim from Yemen who lived during the lifetime of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. His shrine is in Salalah Oman. Another mosque & shrine is constructed in his honor in al-Raqqah, Syria. It was destroyed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in 2013. Another shrine was constructed in his honor in Baykan, in the Siirt Province of Turkey.
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- His dua was always accepted uwais al qarani the superstars
- Life
- Martyrdom in the Battle of Siffin
- Damage of Uwais Mosque
- Uwaisi Order
- References
Life
Uwais' father, ʻAmir, was a strong believer in Islam. He died when Uwais was young.
Martyrdom in the Battle of Siffin
In 657 CE, Uwais fought on the side of Caliph ʻAli against Muʻawiyah ibn Abu Sufyan in the Battle of Siffeen. As reported by Ibn Battuta, Uwais was martyred in this battle.
Damage of Uwais' Mosque
On March 11, 2013 the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant bombed and heavily damaged the mosque of Uwais and ʻAmmar ibn Yasir located in Raqqa.
Uwaisi Order
The Uwaisi form of Islamic mysticism was named after Uwais, as it refers to the transmission of spiritual knowledge between two individuals without the need for physical interaction between them.
