Martyr Saeed Samiullah Anas (may Allah accept him), the son of Muhammad Hanif, was known for his radiant demeanor and gentle manners, reflecting the noble character of the Prophet (PBUH). He was born on 15 May 1999 (15/5/1378 Hijri Solar) in the village of Khwaja Sandaor Baba, Saydabad District, Wardak Province, into a family deeply rooted in faith.
From an early age, Anas devoted himself to both modern and religious learning. He began his education at Hazrat Uthman Middle School in his village, and alongside his general studies, enrolled at the Hazrat Nu’man bin Thabit Madrasa. Under the guidance of Martyr Mawlawi Hamdullah Uthman (may Allah accept him), he continued his studies until the fifth grade, gaining not only knowledge but also a strong grounding in spiritual discipline.
During those years, Wardak Province was engulfed in conflict and suffering. According to his brother, Haji Muhammad Uthman, the province groaned under the weight of occupation. Flames of war consumed the land, and mercenary militias supported by foreign powers committed atrocities without restraint. Their brutality eventually struck Anas’s own family. His uncle’s sons, along with Mawlawi Hamdullah Uthman and five companions, were martyred. This tragedy marked a turning point in his life. Closing his books, he embraced the battlefield with conviction. At only sixteen years of age, driven by faith and love of jihad, he joined the ranks of the Mujahideen. Eight years later, in the spring of his twenty-fourth year, his Lord honored him with the gift of martyrdom.
Anas’s life became inseparable from the struggle. He served on many fronts, took part in numerous operations, and stood firm against both internal and external enemies. In Nangarhar, he fought with particular valor against the ISKP. After the victory of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), he was among those assigned to military service at the Sardar Muhammad Daud Khan 400-Bed Hospital in Kabul, where he and his comrades carried out protective duties.
It was there, during the assault on the hospital by ISKP, that he fought his final battle. Standing in defense of the people, he resisted the attackers with unwavering courage until his last breath, at which moment his soul returned to its Creator. May his memory remain eternal, and may he rest in peace.
His brother, Haji Rafiullah Uthman, preserved one vivid memory of him:
“While I was away on a journey, Samiullah was serving in Nangarhar on his second deployment against the ISKP insurgents, already three months into his mission. One day, news reached us that several of our companions and villagers had been martyred, and with it came a troubling rumor: that Samiullah, too, had fallen, his base destroyed in a raid, leaving him and his comrades buried beneath the rubble. Villagers even called to tell me he had been martyred and lay under the ruins for days. I resolved to return home and somehow retrieve his body. For five nights I could think of nothing else.
Then, unexpectedly, one night a soft tapping sounded on the wall of a room in our compound. It was a signal known only to our family, Samiullah, and his fellow Mujahideen, a sign that a trusted brother was outside. I hurried to the door, pressed my ear against it, and heard the words: ‘It is Anas!’
I opened the door at once. He stepped inside and, embracing me tightly, asked, ‘Brother Haji, how did you even make it here?’ We held each other for a long time. By morning, when the villagers learned he was alive, no one could believe it. To them, it felt like a miracle.”
Among his companions, Anas was known for his sincerity, honesty, and trustworthiness. His courage distinguished him, often placing him at the forefront of his comrades. Many nights he spent laying mines, while by day he led ambushes with confidence and resolve. After the IEA regained authority, he served in several posts, his final post was at the Sardar Muhammad Daud Khan Hospital, where, on 11 Asad 1400 Hijri Solar (2 September 2021), he sealed his life with the cup of martyrdom.
