Mubin Shaikh

Mubin Shaikh, a former Islamic extremist turned undercover counter-terrorism operative, shares his gripping journey from radicalization to redemption. He discusses how a teen can spiral into extremism and the harsh realities of recruitment. Mubin reveals insights on the distinctions between Sufi and Wahhabi Islam, explaining why the latter attracts extremists. He recounts his pivotal undercover work that foiled a major terrorist plot in Canada, and humorously juxtaposes the banality of social media among jihadists with the grave nature of their ideology.