Dr Mahmood Kooria, an internationally acclaimed historian and researcher, discusses the concept of Oceanic Islam and the historical cosmopolitanism of 16th-century Malabar in an interview. He highlights the diverse experiences, traditions, and networks of Muslim communities in the Indian Ocean region and how the ocean shaped Islamic practices and identities. Dr Kooria also explores the decline of cosmopolitanism in Malabar and the various interpretations of Islam across the Indian Ocean region. He emphasizes the need for a contextualized understanding of Islamic law and its coexistence with secular laws in today's globalized world.