The nickname gained popularity among his followers. The prophet Muhammad and his followers practiced asceticism. These leaders act as a caring supportive resource for their followers and their organization. This personal interaction can instill a feeling of loyalty into followers and potential customers. Nader pursued and defeated Ashraf, who was murdered by his own followers. He was joined by some of his followers. Pythagoreanism was the system of esoteric and metaphysical beliefs held by Pythagoras and his followers. He began attracting many white followers as well as black. The decree permitted killing him and his followers. The arming and training of some of his devoted followers began. They exercise tight control over the lives of their followers. Jones later admitted to having enjoyed having his students as followers. After they took control of Kampala, Amin and many of his followers fled into exile. Demaci himself was imprisoned in 1964 along with many of his followers. Plato was one of the devoted young followers of Socrates.