Maher S. Hoque
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The Sin-Eater and the Flame: Why the Best Heroes Don't Get Paradise
From Clarke Griffin of The 100 to Malini of the Lotus Empire: A look at why the "sin-eaters" of fiction are often barred from the worlds they saved.
May 12
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The Quiet Violence of the Unfollow Button
A reflection on setting digital boundaries, the micro-grief of losing friends to radicalization, and the self-inflicted costs of Islamophobia.
May 5
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April 2026
The Mercy of the Middle: Learning to Breathe Again
A reflection on the quiet space between exhaustion and mercy, through the lens of Al-Ghazali's own silence.
Apr 27
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How a Rabbit Killed a King: The Nimrod Effect
From a "Mighty Hunter" in Genesis to a "Dolt" on Saturday morning TV. The fascinating story of how pop culture hijacks history.
Apr 23
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The Framework of Choice: Rebuilding Faith from the Ruins of Inheritance
Why being truly religious in the modern West is a conscious act of rebellion against both secularism and inherited cultural bondage.
Apr 21
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The Cube Lie: Why 'The Pursuit of Happyness' Got Hard Work Wrong
Hollywood loves the myth of the natural genius, but the Rubik's Cube tells a different story. Proficiency is a system you choose, not a gift you are…
Apr 12
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A Framework for Healing: Agency and Recovery in Earthsea
Moving from "High Deeds" to the "Deep Power" of the hearth. A look at Tenar, Therru, Ged, and the framework of healing in Ursula K Le Guin's Tehanu.
Apr 7
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The ‘Hard’ Men: Why Yesterday’s Fathers Failed the Masculinity Test
Why the "Hard Men" of the past actually failed the masculinity test by avoiding the home. A new perspective on fatherhood and partnership.
Apr 2
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March 2026
The Stone, the Wrong Mosque, and the Three Rivers: An Eid Reflection
From wandering Europe alone to building a life in Pittsburgh, here is a reflection on how 20 years changed my perspective on travel, faith, and…
Mar 30
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The Arkenstone in the Attic
From the halls of Erebor to the modern Desi household, the "Dragon Sickness" of legacy is real. Valuing food & cheer over hoarded gold is the only way…
Mar 22
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The Toy Soldier Syndrome
Or... Why Sports (and Life) Need More Joy and Less "Dignity"
Mar 19
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Dispatches from the Amrikan Frontier
Why I'm bringing my writings to Substack
Mar 17
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Maher S. Hoque
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