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 some significant triumphs, the Kharijites chose Najda as their leader. Najda initiated attacks on towns in Ibn al-Zuabyr's territory. In 687, a group led by Atiyya ibn al-Aswad separated and established its own Kharijite branch in Sistan.