A Content Analysis of the Traditions Indicating the Presence of Ahl al Bayt (PBUT) at the Premortem Time along with a Critique on Some Viewpoints

The traditions indicating the presence of Ahl al Bayt(PBHT) at the premortem time have widely been reflected within the written literature of Imamiyah, with their authenticity of documentation being unanimously agreed upon by Imamiyah scholars. Moreover, these traditions are classified as possessing ‘’ Tawatur(succession) of the content” according to the typology of traditions. However, there have long been different approaches to the content of these traditions, one sample of which could be found in adopting an interpretive approach to these traditions by Sheikh Mofid and Seyyed Morteza( May both rest at peace). Examining the content of the premortem time traditions can be advantageous to an accurate interpretation of these them. This can both indicate the many positive outcomes for the person experiencing the premortem time and represent the high status of Shiite Imams. Employing a descriptive-analytic approach, the prevent study cites the affirmation of the available words within the traditions as well as the presented evidences to prove the presence of Ahl al Bayt(PBUT) and their being observed at the premortem time of both believers and nonbelievers. Finally, the other outlooks have also been investigated and criticized.