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All those, who wrote the life of Imam al-Hadi (a.s.), saw honor, dignity, knowledge, piety, and charisma in his great personality and showed their admiration and high regard to him. Here are some sayings of historians and scholars about him: 1. Abul ...

All those, who wrote the life of Imam al-Hadi (a.s...

He inherited gravity and reverence from his fathers. The mien of prophets and brightness of guardians appeared on him, and no one of his enemies or followers met him unless he revered and respected him highly. Muhammad bin al-Hasan al-Ashtar al-Alawi...

He inherited gravity and reverence from his father...

The intelligence, geniuses, and talents Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) had in his childhood astonished the minds and amazed the intellect. He had a strong memory, excessive intelligence, and sharp wit. Historians have mentioned many examples on his intelligence...

The intelligence, geniuses, and talents Imam al-Ha...

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) grew up in a family different from all families in its noble conducts, high morals, and lofty virtues. Their young revered the old and the old respected the young. Historians mentioned wonderful pictures from the high conducts of ...

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) grew up in a family different ...

His birth and upbringing Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was a pure branch from the tree of prophethood and a shiny bough from the tree of imamate. By him and his fathers Allah has consolidated Islam and exalted monotheism. Before talking about the aspects of hi...

His birth and upbringing Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was a...

The term 'mint' comes from the Greek word 'Minthe', the name of a Greek nymph. It is said that Minthe was attracted to Hades, the God of the Underworld. Hades' consort Persephone was jealous of Minthe and tried to trample her to death. However, Hades...

The term 'mint' comes from the Greek word 'Minthe'...

Whenever you hear of the herb 'chamomile', your thoughts invariably go back to the tasty and nutritious tea that is made from it. Yes, chamomile is a favorite herb for brewing tea. Now, did you know that chamomile is not only an excellent herb, but a...

Whenever you hear of the herb 'chamomile', your th...

Shrubs, when planted in a row, resemble a wall or solid mass, which is given the name of 'hedges'. Hedges extend an artistic excellence to any place, making it look wonderful and magnificent. Planting hedges is an easy task, but requires constant att...

Shrubs, when planted in a row, resemble a wall or ...

Do you want to flaunt a lawn that is green, lustrous and bright? If yes, then be ready to invest some time, a little care, occasional feeding and grooming and dollops of patience. A lustrous lawn makes a yard look good and adds to the overall aesthet...

Do you want to flaunt a lawn that is green, lustro...

What if you had the option of picking your own herbs instead of buying them? You would grab it by both hands, won’t you? Most of us fancy having a kitchen garden and being able to pick up our own fruits of labor from it. However, the “no time” cliché...

What if you had the option of picking your own her...

Plants are the jewels of a garden. Gardens filled with flowers are a major attraction and a well designed garden can be the envy of the neighbors. Growing plants in the garden is fun and also rewarding. No wonder, gardening is the preferred hobby of ...

Plants are the jewels of a garden. Gardens filled ...

If you have decided to go the green way, then the best way to start is to have your own organic garden, where you can grow pure and healthy vegetables. Your own vegetable garden has enormous benefits, the most important of which is the excellent effe...

If you have decided to go the green way, then the ...

Marjoram is a perennial herb, which is cultivated for culinary and herbal purposes. As it has a sweet pine and citrus flavor, it is also called sweet marjoram or knotted marjoram. Though the plant is not famous as its cousin oregano, it is just as us...

Marjoram is a perennial herb, which is cultivated ...

Mulch is an organic or inorganic substance, which is applied on the top layer of the soil, to make it more fertile. It is necessary if you want to keep your plants striving and soil happy. Mulch provides the much-needed nourishment to your plants and...

Mulch is an organic or inorganic substance, which ...

A green house is a building or a protective cover meant for plants. It has a controlled temperature which protects the plants from extreme weather conditions and facilitates their cultivation. A greenhouse can be easily purchased from the market, at ...

A green house is a building or a protective cover ...

Coriandum sativum is the biological name for cilantro. Popularly known as coriander, this herb has its leaves known as cilantro. Coriander is native to southern Africa, North Africa and southwest Asia. The herb is widely used in most of the parts of ...

Coriandum sativum is the biological name for cilan...

Basil is a very easy plant to grow – whether in a pot or in direct soil, and requires not much maintenance. It has medicinal and healing purposes and is generally known to promote good health. In ancient times, the Chinese made extensive use of basil...

Basil is a very easy plant to grow – whether in a ...

Most of us love to own a vegetable garden right at our backyard. However, along with fresh vegetables, some unwanted pests, such as insects, bugs and mosquitoes, can also be found in such a garden. They make your life all the more miserable in the ra...

Most of us love to own a vegetable garden right at...

Everyone loves flowers, though men, women, and children respond to them differently. Many of us with green thumbs, spent a fortune on buying flowering plants for our garden, maintaining them, protecting them from animals and diseases and so on, only ...

Everyone loves flowers, though men, women, and chi...

In the TV series ‘Supernatural’ a Genie grants Dean his most cherished dream - to live life normally, instead of chasing ghosts and demons. To the tune of ‘what a wonderful world’, Dean spends an eventful afternoon mowing the lawn and drinking a pint...

In the TV series ‘Supernatural’ a Genie grants Dea...

It is wonderful to own a garden that looks beautiful and well tended; it is often considered the pride of the owners and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the home. If the garden is small, it will demand tending of the type that can be provided easily....

It is wonderful to own a garden that looks beautif...