Wasim Raza

ABSTRACT Tabish Khair is an acclaimed Indian poet, novelist, journalist, and academic. He works as an Associate Professor of English at Aarhus University, Denmark. In this interview, Khair discusses his fiction, with a particular focus on his latest novel The Body by the Shore (2022). He reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, emphasising that it was not just about viruses and human precarity but also about power, wealth, the corporate-government nexus, corruption, and violence.

1 Introduction The word “halal” originates from “Islam” and refers to anything that is lawful under the Islamic religion [1]. To be considered halal, both the ingredients and the manufacturing process must follow the guidelines of Islamic law. Thus, Muslims all around the world seek authentic halal offerings that follow a protocol consistent with Islamic practice or faith [2].

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