Fatwa #409718 November 2001United States of America

What does the name Owais mean, as in Owais al-Karni?

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Uways, dimunitive form of the word 'Aws' meaning, a gift, present, etc.

Qarni is probably a reference to Qarn - name of a place. Qarni, one
belonging, residing in or having some link to Qarn.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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