Episode

From Jihadist to Pro-Israel

Podcast: The Fifth Question
Published: Jun 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 3811
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Summary

Former jihadist turned counterterrorism expert Mubin Shaikh shares his journey from radicalization after 9/11 to infiltrating terrorist networks, helping stop the Toronto 18 plot, and confronting extremism from within. We discuss Islam, jihad, Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, radicalization, de-radicalization, and the future of Jewish-Muslim relations. A candid conversation on faith, terrorism, and the search for peace. #israel #islam #Antisemitism #jihad #hamas #counterterrorism #middleeast