A Model of Husayni Interactions:Emphasis on Relations with Friends and Foes

Mourning Imam al-Husayn's martyrdom should not divert our attention from the constructive cultural aspects of identity-making effects of his unique movement. Insufficient attention to such matchless repertoire of sublime cultural resource leads some people toward adopting certain pseudo-cultural models from the West. To make the most of this cultural capital, some suggestions can be made, namely, paying close attention to Imam al-Husayn's lifestyle, and taking lessons from his interactions with his friends and foes. The present paper provides some suggestions on how to take practical lessons in this regard.