Together with bin Laden, al-Rashidi lead around 50 Arab volunteers against a Soviet siege in the Paktia province. During the Battle of Jaji, forces under the command of bin Laden and al-Rashidi held out for a week to protect a mujahedeen supply route.
Together with bin Laden, al-Rashidi led approximately 50 Arab volunteers against a Soviet blockade in the Paktia province. During the Battle of Jaji, forces under the command of bin Laden and al-Rashidi resisted for a week to safeguard a mujahedeen supply route.