SAEDNEWS: According to this scientific team’s research, fear is the primary factor behind this phenomenon, because the moment a sense of danger arises, fear unconsciously takes control of the individual.
According to Saed News’ Society Desk, quoting Tasnim, some scientists believe that fear is the brain’s primary reaction in the moments leading up to death, almost as if a horror movie is being projected before one’s eyes. But what exactly happens during this critical time?
A team of American chemists and physicians, after extensive studies on people nearing death or those who have been resuscitated, discovered that moments before death, individuals often experience a sensation remarkably similar to watching an intensely frightening horror film. During this period, the brain reacts as it would to extreme fear.
Research indicates that fear is the key trigger. When the brain perceives danger, an automatic fear response takes over. A region called the thalamus is particularly sensitive to stress and psychological pressure, releasing specific hormones and chemicals. About a minute before death, the dying person experiences a “fight or flight” response, as the hypothalamus floods the body with adrenaline to prepare for the final moments.
Studies suggest that many individuals attempt to scream during these moments, similar to reacting to a horror movie, yet no sound reaches the ears of others. Breathing ceases, and the brain begins to shut down.
At death, the connection between a person and their surroundings dissolves. The dying cannot communicate their experiences, and their loved ones cannot perceive the dying person’s state. Certain truths, hidden during life, become apparent at the moment of death.
The experiences of the faithful and the unfaithful differ based on their deeds. The righteous witness beautiful and pleasant visions, while the unjust or hypocritical encounter manifestations of divine wrath proportional to their worldly deeds.
At death, supernatural entities, including angels and demons, appear. When the Angel of Death arrives, the dying realize that their worldly life has ended, causing significant anxiety and emotional pressure. Righteous individuals perceive angels with benevolence and joy, while the sinful see them as terrifying and frightening.
Immediately after death, angels who record deeds appear, and the individual becomes aware of their eternal destiny—whether blissful or doomed. Angels responsible for sustenance also appear during the early stages of transition.
No one faces death without seeing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Imams (peace be upon them) in a symbolic, spiritual form. The dying who are believers feel love and connection, while non-believers feel aversion.
The faithful see Heaven and its higher levels after death. Despite the sorrow of leaving loved ones, the Angel of Death presents these eternal blessings and asks if they are preferable to worldly wealth. The faithful respond with eagerness and acceptance.
Some traditions suggest that Satan and his followers appear at the bedside to tempt the dying. True believers, however, remain steadfast, and Satan cannot sway their faith.
Material possessions, children, and personal deeds appear in a symbolic form. Imam Ali explains that the dying realizes the futility of earthly wealth and children when facing death—their worldly attachments hold no value in the afterlife.
The afterlife (Barzakh) differs fundamentally from the physical world. Time perception is altered: a lifetime of experiences may pass before one’s eyes in an instant. Spiritual joys and sorrows are felt intensely, but this may last only a fraction of a second.
There is no difference between someone who dies instantly from a heart attack and someone who dies gradually. From a religious perspective, death occurs when the soul completely departs from the body. Therefore, caution is advised: do not bury someone prematurely until death is certain. Once angels take the soul, there is no return.
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