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Miracle in Madina: Woman declared dead in Hajj returns home, stirring community shock

Sat, Jul 5 2025 12:05 AM
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A dramatic incident of mistaken identity has sent shockwaves through the Madina UN community in Accra, as a woman presumed dead and mourned by her family after this year’s Hajj pilgrimage astonishingly returned home alive on Wednesday, July 3.

The unexpected reappearance of Fatima Kassim, days after her funeral had been held, left residents bewildered and, in some cases, reportedly fleeing in sheer terror, believing they had witnessed a spectre or seen a ghost.

The saga began when Fatima Kassim was officially declared dead in Saudi Arabia, with a death certificate issued by Ghana’s consulate providing what seemed like irrefutable confirmation.

Acting on this official documentation, her heartbroken family proceeded to organise and hold her funeral in accordance with Islamic traditions, gathering relatives and community members for the solemn rites.

However, the narrative took an extraordinary turn with Fatima’s sudden arrival, transforming profound grief into a mixture of joy and deep confusion for her family.

Speaking to Citi News’ Umaru Sanda Amadu at their Madina residence, a petrified relative articulated the family’s complex emotions: “I feel happy and sad because we are still confused about the situation. This is like a wonder.”

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The incredible error has been attributed to a critical lapse in identification by the Hajj Taskforce.

Alhaji Amadu Sorogho, a member of the Hajj Taskforce, openly acknowledged the mistake, stating, “We have mistaken identity. The most important thing is that the lady is alive and everything is over.”

Further details emerged from Alhaji Iddi Sumaila, Director of Administration of the Hajj Taskforce, who provided a clearer picture of the mix-up at a Saudi hospital.

He explained that two women were receiving medical attention at the time of the error.

“There were two patients there; one had a tourist visa, and the other went with us, but by then their passports were not with them. So we mistakenly gave the one with the tourist passport to this one. Usually, when it happens, it is the embassy that takes control, so they issued the certificate. So we knew that one was gone and one was on admission mistakenly, we exchanged it,” Alhaji Sumaila clarified.

This incident highlights the consequences of identity mistakes in critical situations, especially during mass gatherings like the Hajj pilgrimage, which attracts millions of worshippers annually.

For the 2025 Hajj, an estimated 20,000 Ghanaian pilgrims participated, making robust identification protocols paramount.

The issuance of an official death certificate, a legal document with significant implications, based on erroneous information, underscores a critical vulnerability in the system.

The human toll of such errors is immense.

Fatima Kassim’s family endured the trauma of falsely mourning a living loved one, undergoing the emotional and financial strain of funeral arrangements, and experiencing public disbelief upon her return.

For the wider community, the initial shock and fear, fueled by superstitious beliefs, demonstrate the immediate social impact of such a dramatic event.

This rare case is expected to prompt a thorough review of identification and verification procedures for pilgrims, particularly those requiring medical attention or facing critical health situations abroad. Ensuring foolproof protocols is essential to prevent similar heart-wrenching errors and maintain public trust in official channels, particularly for sensitive international events like the Hajj.

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