The Wrong Bashir by Zahida Rahemtulla

Bashir Ladha—wayward philosophy major leaning towards nihilism—has accidentally been selected to assume an important religious position, and his parents have dutifully accepted on his behalf. Family conflict ensues over Bashir’s reaction to his appointment and there is a sneaking suspicion that a mistake has been made. As the doorbell rings and several unexpected visitors turn up at the Ladha door, the family is taken on a comedic intergenerational ride that forces them to grapple with long-avoided questions of identity and family.

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