Illustrious Personalities of the Ummah
Mullah Muhammad Mansoori (may Allah accept him) hailed from the Shuraba village in Murghab District, Ghor Province. He was born in 1993 (1372 Hijri-Shamsi) into a devout and religious family.
Early Education
Commencing his initial studies in 2005 under the guidance of the imam of his village mosque, Mullah Mansoori embarked on a journey of knowledge and enlightenment. In the years 2006 and 2007, he sought further education in Faryab Province. Subsequently, between 2008 and 2010, he pursued studies in Kabul, followed by educational endeavors in Peshawar and Quetta in 2011 and 2012.
Despite encountering poverty and adversity from an early age, Mullah Mansoori’s unwavering determination and perseverance enabled him to overcome challenges and attain the highest levels of religious education with remarkable diligence.
Beginning of Jihad and Preaching
In 2012, Mullah Mansoori officially commenced armed jihad and preaching with the aim of ending the American occupation and the associated turmoil. He was a devout and fearless preacher who despised humiliation and openly chose the path of jihad.
He was often saddened by the disunity among Muslims and lamented their inability to unite against a common enemy. He was especially grieved by those who opposed jihad and its participants.
Despite the challenges, Mullah Mansoori remained steadfast in fulfilling his religious and spiritual responsibilities, tirelessly engaging in da’wah. His message of love and sincerity resonated in mosques, gatherings, and other venues.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Mullah Mansoori was one of the true mujahideen and sincere members of the Islamic Ummah. He dedicated his youth to jihad and the struggle against occupiers. He was a man of noble character and exceptional qualities, making his life worthy of reflection and admiration.
The lives of such individuals should be remembered, and their sacrifices should serve as a guiding light for future generations, enabling them to follow in their footsteps and take pride in the achievements of their predecessors.
His Roles in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA)
Within the Islamic Emirate, Mullah Mansoori assumed several pivotal roles, which included:
– Director of the Commission for Murghab District
– Director of Preaching and Guidance in Murghab District
– General Supervisor of Four Districts (Charsada, Murghab, Dolatyar, Lal wa Sarjangal)
– Deputy for Economic Affairs in Ghor Province
– Special Representative of Manba-ul-Jihad
His jihad and military activities extended beyond Ghor Province, encompassing Sar-e-Pul, Faryab, and Jowzjan provinces, although most of his efforts were concentrated in Ghor Province.
The Narrative of His Martyrdom
The account of Mullah Mansoori’s martyrdom commences when ISIS forces arrived at the village of Raghsakan in Murghab District and established a stronghold. This presented a formidable obstacle to the mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate. Led by the provincial governor, Hajji Mawlawi Abdul Qayum, the mujahideen initiated operations to eradicate this menace and drove ISIS combatants towards Darzab District in Jowzjan Province.
Subsequently, Amir-ul-Mu’mineen Sheikh Haibatullah Akhundzada ordered the officials of four provinces to carry out extensive operations against the insurgents. These operations inflicted significant losses on ISIS fighters.
Following nearly 20 days of intense combat, in 2018, Mullah Mansoori attained martyrdom in a bombing orchestrated by ISIS insurgents in Darzab District. The explosion occurred shortly after the Fajr prayer, thus attaining the exalted status of martyrdom.
