Doucumentary on the wooden plate found in NOAH'S ARK.
by Dr. Akthar Raza, USA.

During the month of July,1951 a team of Russian experts, were surveying the valley of Kaat. Perhaps they were busy in finding out a new mine. They noticed a few pieces of rotten wood at a place. The group officer started digging the place. To his surprise he found heaps of wood pressed there under the earth. Experts, by observing a few layers speculated that these wood are extraordinary and possess an obscure mystery.
They excavated the place with deep interest. They found quite a good amount of wood and many other things. They also found a long rectangular wooden plate. The experts were surprised to observe that this particular plate measuring 14" by 10" was in far better condition among other wood which were on the verge of decomposition, due to aging.
After investigation at the end of 1952, experts came to the conclusion that this particular place belonged to the Noah's Ark which had rested on the peak of mount Calff (Judy, Turkey). And the plate on which a few words of some ancient language were inscribed, was fixed on the Ark.
After it was proved that the wood found in the excavation was that of the Noah's Ark, the curiosity as to what is written on the wooden plate was aroused. A board of experts was appointed by the Russian Government under it's research Department to investigate the language of the wooden plate. The board started its work from 27th February, 1953. Following were the members of this board:
1. Prof. Solonon, Macow University.
2. Prof. Ifa Han Kheeno, Lu Lu Han College China.
3. Mr. Mishaou Lu Farug, officer l/C fossils.
4. Mr. Taumol Goru, Teacher, Cafezud College.
5. Prof. De Pakan, Lenin Institute.
6. Mr. M. Ahmed Colad,Zitcomen Research Association .
7. Major Cottor, Stalin College.
So these seven experts after eight months of research came to the conclusion that this plate was of the wood used in making Noah's Ark and that the Prophet Noah had put this plate on his Ark for the safety of the Ark and for receiving favour of Allah.
In the centre of the plate, there is a drawing of palm shape on which some words of ancient Saamaani language are written.
Mr. N. F. Max, expert, ancient languages, Britain (Manchester) has translated the words written on the wooden plate, in English as follows:

" O My God, My helper Keep my hand with mercy, and with your Holy bodies, Mohammad, Ali, Shabbar, Shabbir, Fatma. They are all biggest and honourable. The world established for them. Help me by their names. You can return to right."
People were surprised to learn these writings. They were surprised as to how this particular plate after centuries of exposition to nature did not decompose and maintained its form. The plate is still preserved at the Centre of FossiIs Research, Moscow, Russia.
If you ever have a chance to visit Russia, you would be able to see the actual plate, and it will increase your faith in Ahlul-Bayt.
The translation was documented in the following newspapers:
1. Weekly-Mirror: UK, 28/12/53
2. Star of Britain: London, 1/54
3. Manchester Sunlight: Manchester, 23/1/54
4. London Weekly Mirror: 1/2/54
5. Bathrah Najaf: Iraq, 2/2/54
6. Al-Huda: Cairo, 31/3/54
From THE MINISTER voulme 13, Issue 2 Ramadhan Almubarak 1416, Feberuary 1996

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