Out of the 16,000 men who enlisted, 4,000 mobilized for the fight. In November 684, the Tawwabin left to confront the Umayyads, after mourning for a day at Husayn's grave in Karbala.
Of the 16,000 men who enlisted, 4,000 were prepared for combat. In November 684, the Tawwabin departed to confront the Umayyads after a day of mourning at Husayn's grave in Karbala.