The lmam had, as if fastened four swords round his waist and two turbans on his head. The heroic Imam duly maintained the valorous precedents of his elders in the combat.

TRADITION: Allah had metaphorically armed the Prophet of Islam with four swords to fight against a) the polytheists, b) the disbelieving people of the Book, c) the hypocrites, and d) the mischief making refractories.
Note: The verse may mean that Hazrat lmam Hussain was armed with the metaphorical four swords of the Prophet for use againt the enemies. He had also worn two turbans to signify that he had succeeded the Prophet and Hazrat Ali. Thus equipped he duly maintained their traditions of valour in the battle of Karbala.

Four swords tied round his waist and two turbans on his head,
He lived up to the valorous tradition of his elders.