The present study, with the aim of institutionalizing a qualitative approach to the issue of symptoms of appearance (of the Imam) expresses the most important theories to explain the Sufiyani-related traditions. This article is organized based on the descriptive-analytic method and is a qualitative research in terms of data used.
To answer the question of what the importance of the explanation of theories in approaching the Sufyani-related theories is, this paper emphasizes that along with the development of analysis n this regard, analytical attitudes have also expanded. What has been less explored in such studies is analytical typology and critique of thoughts and theories in this regard and also what critiques are raised related to these theories or what theory is more compatible with narrative and historical evidences. Also, according to which group of hadiths, one can criticized these theories.
The results show that “the approach of denying Sufiyani-related signs”, “the approach of skepticism to Sufiyani-related traditions”, “approving approach” are the most important theories in approaching the traditions related to the signs of appearance (of the Imam).