How I returned from the Gate of the other World (1, 2, 3 & 4): Readers’ comments (I), by Hassan Gimba

Amazing experience, my brother, count yourself lucky to have been in Al Shifa hospital. What amazes me most is the fact that despite the gravity of your sickness, you were able to note the details of staff and what went around you. Even in sickness, you were still with that razor-sharp brain. Kois.

Fatsuma Dada Mohammed

You are a very strong man, Mr Hassan.

Shawkey Ibrahim (Nurse at Al Shifa Hospital, Makkah)

Quite touching. This has moved me to tears. Alhamdulillah that you have survived. It is Allah’s way of doing His KUN FA YAKUN, and I believe you are back for a purpose, Baba. May Allah grant you more shifa, long life and strength as well.

Hauwa A. Tijjani

Getting the chance to return from the other world’s gate is one of the rare things that usually happen to very few people, according to some scholars. Some said “it’s like being given a second chance or opportunity to live again” and change all that seemed wrong or not right. Be that as it may, this is another opportunity presented or handed to you to make amendments to what you perceived to be wrong in how you run your life in your little world. May this rare chance of “returning from what I will call the point of no return” straighten your activities toward your creator, parents, etc, etc. May this golden opportunity benefit you fid dunya wal alkhira.

Hamid Magaji

A good read filled with laughter….

Welcome back to the real world….

Survival is Evident….

Allah bless you for us…

You are Honourable in the sight of Allah…

Jazakhallahu Khair.

Abu Aliyu

Allahu Akbar! Congratulations, Malam Hassan. Keep on doing the good work, Allah is with you. You are a strong man who always says the truth. I have known you as my brother for a long time. If you could remember when you started “The Informant”, then your office was located at Hamdala Plaza. I was then working with Hamdala Communication Business Centre. “Allah Ya baka lafiya”. And those who assist in saving your life, both in cash and kind, may Allah reward them.

Mohammed Alkali Umar.

Mashaa Allah! Alhamdulillah! This is indeed a story worth telling the world, as the lessons embedded in it cannot be overemphasised. Incidentally, and to buttress more facts, the comments made by the Pakistani doctor, Dr Imdad, saying “Allah brought you back because of the good things you are doing to your people, we see all the things”, further attest to the fact that your story is indeed one-of-a-kind, and therefore needs to be heard and re-echoed to the whole world. This is simply because people who stood for Truth, Justice, Equity and Fairness in their entire life don’t depart this world just like that. Their life to the people is as important as their life itself. I pray for Almighty Allah to continue to grant you good health, strong Iman (faith) and the strength to finish all your assignments before departing this world. Amin. Best regards, sir!

Mohammed (Auwal) Gambo Yaro.

Alhamdulillah. We were so concerned over here. Allah ya kara lafiya malam.

Sani Bello Hamza. 

This is very touching and reminds us again of the importance of being a good person at all times, for goodness will always come back to those who practice it. May Allah SWT continue to bless you with complete shifa.

Farida Imam

“Welcome back OGA, good health and long life always 🙏”

Mohammed Ibrahim Jaji.

Welcome back, and congratulations on picking up a new life despite the acute challenges.

Hassan Usman. 

Allah ya ƙara lafiya Sir. This is a very powerful reminder of our frailty and mortality. Allah, in His infinite mercy, gives us many tests to strengthen our iman, and yours is certainly among the most difficult — to go to the very brink and return. Our prayers are with you for long life, good health, and the continuation of your great works. Allah kuma Ya karɓi ibadunmu da addu’o’inmu, Ameen. Welcome back, Sir.

HF Dauda MoiSoro. 

A touching tale of a good person surrounded by love, affection, and help in his hour of great need. Congratulations. Now, as you yourself surmised, it would be good to use this second chance to re-examine yourself and redouble your effort to serve Almighty Allah (SWT) and his creatures as you have been doing. I also congratulate you on your experience of the other world. Now you know for sure what a part of the other world looks like. I wish you good health and a long life.