A self-proclaimed Zimbabwean prophet, T Mapisarema — born Tichaona Garavada — has ignited national debate and spiritual curiosity after sensationally claiming to have resurrected a woman who had been dead for three days. The alleged miracle took place at a funeral in Harare, where the woman was reportedly about to be taken for burial.
According to Prophet T Mapisarema, the extraordinary incident occurred when he was invited to attend a funeral where mourners were gathered around the body of a woman believed to have died three days earlier. Speaking to H-Metro, the prophet said he arrived at the house to find a somber scene, with grieving family members already preparing for the final rites.
“I did not come with my own power,” he said. “It was God working through me. When I entered, people were already crying, the atmosphere was heavy with sorrow. But I prayed, and the woman who had been declared dead for three days suddenly stood up.”
T Mapisarema claims the woman not only opened her eyes but also rose to her feet and began walking unaided, triggering shock and awe among the gathered mourners.
Eyewitnesses described the moment as nothing short of divine intervention. Screams of disbelief quickly gave way to songs of praise and celebration, with the woman’s relatives reportedly falling to the ground in tears — this time, of joy.
“The entire place turned into a worship ground,” said one attendee. “People were crying, not because of grief anymore, but because they could not believe what they had just witnessed.”
Video footage of the incident has circulated on social media, showing the woman being prayed over by Prophet T Mapisarema, with a crowd surrounding her, some kneeling in reverence and others filming the scene on their phones. While some viewers have hailed the event as a “miracle from God,” others have raised doubts, questioning the authenticity of the resurrection.
Prophet T Mapisarema Sparks Uproar After Claiming to Resurrect Woman Dead for Three Days
Medical professionals and skeptics alike have cast doubt on the claims, pointing out that there is no medical record confirming the woman’s death or her subsequent revival. Without documentation from certified doctors or a death certificate, critics argue that it is impossible to verify whether she was clinically dead or in a different state such as a coma or unconsciousness.
A Harare-based physician, who declined to be named, explained: “Biological death is not reversible without sophisticated medical intervention. For someone to be declared dead for three days and then get up and walk without assistance defies everything we understand in medicine. If it happened, we need proof — medical records, autopsy reports, even photos of her prior state.”
Others on social media accused the prophet of staging the incident for attention or to grow his following. Some pointed out that Zimbabwe has in the past witnessed controversial ‘miracles’ by certain religious leaders that later turned out to be orchestrated.
Despite the backlash, Prophet Mapisarema remains adamant that what occurred was a true act of God. He says he is not interested in fame or material gain, but simply wants to show that “God is still working miracles today.”
“This wasn’t about putting on a show,” he told H-Metro. “It was about saving a life and showing the power of faith.”
His followers, who belong to the Heavenly Fire Revival Ministries, believe the resurrection is a sign that the country is on the verge of spiritual revival. Some have even likened the event to biblical accounts, drawing parallels with the resurrection of Lazarus in the Book of John.
In the days following the incident, T Mapisarema’s congregation has reportedly doubled in size. People are traveling from other parts of the country to attend his services in hopes of witnessing further miracles.
Religious scholars have weighed in on the situation, warning both the public and spiritual leaders to approach such claims with discernment. The Zimbabwe Council of Churches issued a cautious statement urging religious leaders to prioritize ethical standards and avoid potentially misleading the public.
“There is nothing wrong with believing in miracles,” the council noted, “but when these claims enter public health and legal territory, there must be accountability and transparency.”
Meanwhile, legal experts say the matter could warrant investigation if it is found that the woman was not actually deceased and the event was staged to deceive the public.
As the story continues to unfold, the country remains divided — some hailing Prophet T Mapisarema as a man of extraordinary faith, others warning against sensationalism in the name of religion. Regardless of the truth behind the event, one thing is clear: it has captured the nation’s imagination and reignited debates about the intersection of faith, science, and accountability.Authorities have yet to confirm whether an official investigation will be launched.
Source- iHarare
