Reza (@redha) • Hey

A lover of literature and science, deeply committed to spiritual values.

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Mint Cackling Neon Imp https://zora.co/collect/zora:0xf13fec1beb13422111493d5b7f98780f6662b946/1?referrer=0x93FCE1A4163B1124ef42FC015755209D8Ce30c16
**Have you ever pondered which of these communities might be the most notorious for dubious dealings?** Yes, it is, regrettably, the Arabic-speaking community. There exists a cadre of crypto enthusiasts—some from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, along with others from Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and other locales—who lead the charge. Interestingly, in this community, a certain kind of scamming seems almost formalized. A myriad of self-proclaimed gurus with minimal expertise don themselves in the robes of technical analysis wizards. They preside over Telegram channels, charging exorbitant fees—typically more than $ 150 a month—dispensing trading tips that are, at best, questionable and at worst, financially perilous. This is quickly apparent to anyone with a modicum of market experience. Others orchestrate channels focused solely on short and long positions, leveraging the significant liquidity of their Kuwaiti, Saudi, and Emirati counterparts to manipulate market values. The channel operators strategically position themselves before issuing a call to action, reaping profits from their ill-informed yet hopeful followers. Spread the word during these buoyant market times; it's the peak season for the emergence of swindlers, preying on the influx of new entrants to the market!
Fall's yellow foliage shines under the sun like mesmerizing gold
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The birds are dancing with the waves.
Stay where there is singing, for the wicked do not sing. 2021. - though I doubt that saying, for the wicked do sing and dance, pray, and do anything! They haven't left anything pure for the good.
I have launched this collection of NFTs on the zkSync. Anyone who wishes to mint one for free is welcome to do so, and those who choose not to are free as well. 😄 https://healthchain-heroes.nfts2.me
Just take a picture of it, as it looks quite tempting 😅 Actually, I’m reading the book in its original Persian language.
I was young when the Second Gulf War broke out. I still remember our small house on the outskirts of Baghdad. Planes were constantly hovering over and bombing the city. Once, an explosion occurred near our house. It shook the building, the doors, and the windows, and the sound reverberated everywhere. Right after that, a piece or two of shrapnel fell into our house. My brother and sister were afraid to touch it, fearing it might be radioactive. At the age of five, I bravely picked up the shrapnel and took it out of the house. Those were terrifying days. My uncle, a kind and loving man, was killed, which deeply affected my mother's mental health. In Baghdad, we lived next to a neighborhood with Jewish families. They were kind, supportive, educated, and wonderful people. After a while, they left Iraq, and so did we. After 2003, my father told my mother one evening that there was no longer a place for us in this country. We gathered what furniture we could carry and left Iraq via Kuwait. Today, I follow the events in Gaza. Tens of thousands are killed and wounded. Children are torn to pieces, men die, women are widowed, children are orphaned, and the world remains silent. Watching this, I see how ugly the world can be, and how the oppressed can become oppressors. - The photo is from Baghdad's Qanbar Ali neighborhood, where we lived peacefully alongside Jewish neighbors.
Human beings are inherently aggressive and arrogant creatures, tamed by values and laws. In politics, they brand others as traitors and lackeys, and in religion, they accuse them of heresy and blasphemy. The bland Andalusian breakfast!
I showed him this picture and asked, "Who is in the picture?" He immediately replied with surprise, "But where was this taken of me?" Your arrival changed our lives. Happy Birthday—may your days be joyful and blessed.
In discussing digital security, it's vital not to let fear become an obsession. A Telegram channel owner once cautioned followers against claiming shitcoin airdrops due to the risks outweighing the small potential gains, which might compromise assets and wallets. I found this overly cautious, as smart contract risks can often be mitigated with due diligence and the right tools. Recently, discovering the contents of his wallet made things clear. As the saying goes, "When the cause is known, the wonder ceases." Someone wealthy might naturally dismiss small gains, posing as a prudent advisor.
The first time I traveled abroad, my family's and friends' sobs of farewell surrounded me. The second time, a friend bid me goodbye until I left. The third time, I just grabbed my suitcase and walked alone, like a leaf blown by the wind through a dusty alley. No one was there to see me off. The second story -as told to me by a close friend-: Forty days after my son's death, we were at home, our hearts filled with immense grief. On day 80, we gathered and spoke much, yet his name was not mentioned. Only his mother exclaimed: *"Alas for my deceased son"*. On day 120, I saw laughter where he used to live, amongst his belongings (his room, his bed, etc.) Nothing remains.. Nothing matters..
A lady walked past the café, pulling a flock of plastic ducks - or flamingos - behind her. Some of the patrons asked her about this unusual display. She replied that it was her birthday, and she wanted to celebrate in her own unique way. The patrons then began clapping and chanting "cumpleaños feliz" *(Happy Birthday in Spanish).*
This is how things end up when your wife asks you to prepare the baby's food!
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I deeply regret my past life and the fast-paced rhythm I lived by. I used to scorn those who talked about food, considering them concerned with something trivial – just fuel for the body. I was more focused on the number of books I read, counting how many I completed each month, and so on. Recently, I've transformed into a food connoisseur. I chew slowly, savoring every bite. I've become someone who might only read 10 pages in a day but relishes and contemplates every phrase, even the punctuation! Here's a picture of a new dish joining my favorites list: Eggplant broth, Fesenjoon, Ghormeh Sabzi, and this beautifully tender steak!
Atieh, by train window. July 2022
خپلوی بی‌چاره! Recently, Khipiloo, has become involved with her (the grumpy one sitting behind him). He now displays a peculiar mix of astonishment and bewilderment, as if his newfound companion dominates his life and dictates his decisions! 🥴
Fruits of crystal 😄 March, 2020
دوش دیدم که ملایک درِ میخانه زدند گِلِ آدم بِسِرشتَند و به پیمانه زدند ”Last night, I saw that angels visited a tavern. Using the wine of soil, they molded the existence of Adam and poured it into a cup“. I asked the AI to visualize this poetic verse, turning it into an image. It's truly fascinating to ponder what Hafez of Shiraz, the Iranian poet, might have been thinking when he penned this verse. #AI #LensProtocol #Lens
Piercing the clouds, from darkness to light.
I'm not claiming to be Brad Pitt, but my face isn't that bad either. So where did this little guy get these features, and how did he attribute them to me? 😐🥴
Raindrops on a necklace of spider threads. ‎قطره‌های باران روی نخ‌های عنکبوت. July, 2021
CoinList deceived me! About 4 months ago, I sent an amount of Mina to my CoinList account. I initially sent a smaller quantity as a precursor to sending the main amount. Suspiciously, I limited it to 50 tokens (priced at $0.78 each on April 5th), knowing I should test with a much smaller amount. However, the amount settled in the wallet—as evidenced by the Mina explorer. But, it didn't appear on the platform. I opened a support ticket, asking about the issue. They apologized and assured me they'd look into it. I contacted them again and received another apology, asking for my patience while they handle the matter—this went on for 9 times. Finally, they reassured me that the tokens are safe! Haha. In reality, the response doesn’t seem to come from a real person but rather an AI-driven automated system. Today, after 128 days, the amount is still pending. While I'm not particularly concerned about the amount, as it's relatively small, I feel deceived and wronged.
My new avatar 😇 I believe its colors match the platform we are on, and I also think it's better than the previous avatar. #Lens #LensProtocol #lenster
Jeddah, March, 2022.
Imam Ali selling tacos in Mexico City? A friend on Facebook sent me this picture because he knows my religious background. He said he was walking by a taco shop recently when he saw this advertisement. It reads in Spanish: "Come on in, dude!" Above it is an image widely used by Shia Muslims to depict Imam Ali, their spiritual leader. He asked me if it's the same image? 😂 He said, when he inquired at the taco shop about the reason for Imam Ali's image on the advertisement, they had no idea about its origin! I told him that this image is not actually of Imam Ali. However, it's circulated among Shia communities in Iran as a portrayal of Imam Ali, in a way that aligns with their aesthetic standards there! Despite historical sources describing Imam Ali differently, as having dark skin and a fuller physique. In Mexico, they've creatively repurposed the image, using it in this different context!
"Arzeshi/ارزشی" is a term used within the Iranian community to refer to someone loyal to the regime in Iran. However, it's crucial to differentiate between two things: being religious and believing in the system of the Islamic Republic in Iran. Yesterday, ‌I posted a picture of a dove perched atop a door in a mosque. Someone messaged me saying, "Are you an 'arzeshi'? Should I unfollow?". The assumption being that being at a mosque might indicate affiliation with the regime. Mohsen Kadiour, the political dissident residing outside of Iran, cites Tabatabai, the Iranian philosopher and thinker, used to say: "This revolution has only one martyr, and it is the faith!".
Was it tasty? Its appearance isn't enticing 🤣
Dan Romero, co-founder of Farcaster, announced in this cast that the option to send invites will conclude by the end of the weekend (indicating the late hours of the upcoming Sunday), prior to moving to OP Mainnet next week. I still have 10 invites available, and I prefer not to send them to accounts marked as spam by others. If you're aware of anyone with genuine activity, please inform me so I can extend them an invite.
Someone claims to have 9 accounts and says they received 27 invites across all of them! Based on what our friend relayed from the support team, that the distribution of invites was random, we can deduce that this claim is false; How can all of your accounts get an invite if the distribution was random to only some users? Mathematics and probability debunk this assertion! I don't understand why some people spread such lies? They're just trying to falsely boast and demotivate others. It's disgusting 🤢. https://orb.ac/post/0x012940-0x0196-DA-5d79e0ec
A pigeon found a safe perch above the mosque’s door. March 2020
X (Twitter) suspended my account out of the blue. It was an account I created back in 2017 and had been active on ever since. The usual charge? Harmful activity! I reached out to their support team, explaining why I believed this decision was a mistake, but as expected, they didn't respond. The funny thing is, I have some other accounts which are clearly fake, solely created for retweeting as part of various campaigns. I wonder what's up with Twitter's AI algorithms! I'm saddened. An account with so many cherished memories, gone in an instant!
I don’t smoke cigarettes, in fact, I detest their smell. However, when I gather with friends, I occasionally enjoy hookah. I got introduced to this experience in Lebanon during my study days there, as it’s not widely customary in the UAE. Despite being married for years, I haven’t yet disclosed this to my wife. I fear she might not accept it and perceive it as a form of deviance! Cultures vary, and what’s considered normal in Lebanon or other Arab regions, embraced by both the educated and the general populace, is seen as a flaw and a low act in Tehran!
Special Giveaway / اینوایت لنز I have an invite for Lens. I’m on the lookout for one of my active friends on the @phaver.lens to share it with. To be eligible, you should be at level two on Phaver, possess the “frens” role, and not already have a Lens handle. Speaking Persian might give you an advantage.
Among the clouds, one day over the Gulf..
Whenever my wife visits her family in Iran, she sends me daily photos of her meals. She's sharing her life there and luring me to visit. If she adds GhormehSabzi/قورمه‌سبزی to the menu, I might just fly over to join her!
The world of blockchain is overwhelming; Since diving into it, I've begun to lose my social connections. I've become more isolated, more secluded. Even though I regularly interact with people due to my job, my brother says I've been showing signs of social anxiety for a while now. 🤔 Honestly, I'm not sure. Even the library, where I used to spend many enjoyable hours, sees me less and less.
May your day be filled with joy! She's so cute! 🤗
“In the end, even if God exists, it's not reasonable for Him to blame someone who has exerted all their effort in search of truth only to miss it”, This statement is both comprehensive and wise..
Iranian melodies with Japanese vocals! Wow, how cool! A Japanese band playing Persian music. They're called "Gosha" and their lead singer's name is "Umi", which means "sea" in Japanese. One of the most unique things I've seen!
این nft رو روی شبکه zora مینت کردم , میگن تعامل با زورا عاقبت خوبی داره :) I just minted on Zora. They say minting there has some sweet surprises down the road! https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x3b41451273147c771efa866d9f162b85a1b0ad46
Am I the only one who goes incognito with my laptop’s front camer? 🥴
I visited Najaf several years ago, and this picture is of a well-known market in the old city there called Al-Howeish Market. Al-Howeish is one of the four areas (Al-Howeish, Al-Baraq, Al-Amara, and Al-Mishrak) surrounding the tomb of Ali bin Abi Talib there. The personality whose tomb is visited by millions of Shiite Twelvers from everywhere. The point is, these books (displayed on the street all day long) are worthless, I remember once buying a bunch of these books for 1,000 Iraqi dinars, which is about $0.7. I gave this price only as a tip to the seller, not as compensation! The thief would have to go through great trouble to steal a large collection of these books, possibly earning a few dollars for them, but most likely getting nothing at all! After all, who would buy them from the thief, especially if people don't even approach these books when they're openly displayed in the Al-Hawish market? 😄
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I was born into a Muslim family, which follows the Twelver Shia sect. I have spent a significant portion of my time and thought pondering religion. After all, the idea that outlines the human future beyond this world deserves time and effort, or so I believe. Two years ago, I made a decision about religion, but I would not call it a permanent one. You know, as long as one hasn't passed the age of forty, their ideas could change at any time, especially if they are deeply invested in those ideas and in determining their stance on them. I've read tens of books, tens of thousands of pages on matters related to religion, from the existence of God, to the prophecy of the Prophet of Islam, to the Twelver Shia doctrine. I remember spending my time and energy debating Richard Dawkins - one of the most famous atheists of the modern era - on Twitter about his disdain in his famous book, The Blind Watchmaker. I've made my decision, and chose not to disclose my thoughts to avoid conflict with my relatives and friends. That decision was one of the biggest in my life. One's ideas are like their children, as someone once said - it's hard to publicly let go of them, and to privately concede them to oneself. Every so often, my psyche undergoes a new disturbance, which triggers a new struggle. This evening, something happened that disturbed me again, bringing existential questions about the purpose of our lives back to my mind. I read an article by Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina where he expresses his withdrawal, after half a century, from his previous ideas about the twelfth Imam in the Shiite sect. In the article, he states that he hopes God will forgive him for his previous misconceptions and for misleading people! My God, what would drive an eighty-year-old man, who believes that he is dying and that death is near, to retract a belief he has defended, debated for, and written books and articles to prove? What would make him backtrack on that? I ponder this knowing that a man is at his most honest when his end approaches, because he has nothing to lose then! I'm happy for Dr. Sachedina, that he has found peace, and that his convictions have settled, whatever they may be. In the end, even if God exists, it's not reasonable for Him to blame someone who has exerted all their effort in search of truth only to miss it. However, I feel miserable again. It's disheartening to be in your twenties and yet still unable to make a clear decision about religion!
Ever since I was a kid, I've been jotting down my thoughts. I wrote my first ones about my frustration with my cousin when I was nine because he was older and always used to mock me - that's how I perceived it at the time anyway! I've kept writing to this day, now 26, with loads of notebooks full of a blend of ideas and memories. Sometimes I go back to these notebooks and review my old notes, reading them with astonishment. In some instances, I'm amazed I had the capability to write that piece, and other times I laugh at myself for the poor quality of my writing. You know, one's cognitive prowess fluctuates – sometimes the mind is crystal clear, allowing for refined, logical writing, and other times it’s cluttered, resulting in weaker prose. I'd like to start sharing these writings, with their original dates. Truthfully, some of it might not be something I agree with now, but that's okay. They represent a phase of thought, a stage we all go through in forming our identities and settling on our beliefs.
I absolutely adore lengthy posts that encompass a thoughtful idea. However, I cringe at those tied to Snapshot polls, airdrops, or ready-made internet images. Guys, we all know a significant portion of @Lensprotocol activity is driven by the potential for that sweet airdrop - no judgment, but at least make your contributions worthwhile. There's no reason we can't strike a balance between purposeful posting and hoping for a delightful airdrop from #Lens!
The Arabic letter 'dh' (ض) has a unique pronunciation, which is represented as 'dh' in Arabic and as 'Z' in Persian. Therefore, my name is pronounced 'Reza' in Iran and 'redha' in Saudi Arabia, where the 'dh' represents the sound of 'ض'. In attempts to reconcile both pronunciations, I chose my identifier to be 'redha', and my name as 'reza'. Unfortunately, it's challenging to perfectly represent the sound of the Arabic 'Dad' using Latin letters due to its unique sound in Arabic. Various transliteration systems often use "DH" or "dh", and some might use "D' " or "d' " to denote the emphatic nature of the sound. In academic contexts or in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the sound is often represented as /dˤ/ or /ðˤ/, with the small "hook" under the letter denoting the sound is pharyngealized or "emphatic". However, none of these can perfectly capture the sound of 'Dad' for speakers unfamiliar with Arabic.