In 685, after some particular successes, the Kharijite faction of Abu Talut recognized Najda as their leader. Najda started raiding towns in Ibn al-Zuabyr's domains. In 687 a group led by Atiyya ibn al-Aswad split up and headed to Sistan where they founded their own Kharijite branch.
In 685, after achieving some important victories, the Kharijites appointed Najda as their leader. Najda began attacking towns within Ibn al-Zuabyr's domain. In 687, a subgroup led by Atiyya ibn al-Aswad split and founded its own Kharijite branch in Sistan.