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

Daily Dispatch June 7, 2026

By Hassan Gimba Salam Hassan just finished reading the trilogy with a teary eye. I must confess I don’t remember my getting you a contract in 1994, but I remember that your late father, one of the most humane persons I have met, tied our hands together. But most importantly, what your

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

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2026

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. […]

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The Arbiter: How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (4)

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2026

The nurses at Al Shifa Hospital in Makkah are well-trained, diligent and passionate about their work. They are very active as well. When I started to come around — returning to this world through the gate of the other world — I imagined the hospital as an army unit and the nurses as soldiers. Mostly […]

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The Arbiter: How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (3)

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

By Hassan Gimba I want to believe Allah (SWT) brought me back to read my scorecard. He does that whenever He wants. All the more reason to forgive those who transgressed against you and seek forgiveness from those you have hurt. Importantly, to continue doing the good things one has been doing for humanity, as […]

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The Arbiter How I returned from the gate of the other world (2)

Daily Dispatch May 10, 2026

By Hassan Gimba I had earlier spoken about intubation. It is a medical procedure involving the insertion of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea (windpipe) through the mouth or nose to maintain an open airway, deliver oxygen, or facilitate mechanical ventilation (life-support machine). It is used during emergencies, critical care, or anaesthesia to ensure […]

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Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2026

By Hassan Gimba (3) Israel’s message to one of the intermediaries was that it would not participate in the US attack, and therefore asked Iran not to target it. This request was also met with a negative response from Iran, which explicitly stated that with the start of US military action, Israel would be attacked. […]