The Group of Self-Seekers While discussing the history of Kufa...

The Group of Self-Seekers While discussing the history of Kufa, it was mentioned that many nationalities from different areas, belonging to different families, colours, breeds, religions and tribes had settled in Kufa. Due to its garrison status, a large number of persons had settled there who wanted to gain worldly benefits through war. For them military ranks and booty were the main attraction and they were not concerned whether the war was being fought for a just cause or for falsehood.

Although, apart from them, the whole army was inclined towards self-seeking and worldly benefits, yet a group of self-seekers existed in the army of Imam Al-Mujtaba (as) who had no love for religion or moral values. Khawarij Outwardly these people were…