Zoroastrian : A brief analysis

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could find was this perpective==>

Myths also purport that Zoroaster (Zarathushtra), the Persian prophet,
was from Palestine and that he was a prophet sent with a divine
message; that the Zoroastrian religion is a divine religion that
preaches monotheism; that Ahura Mazda (Ohrmazd) is the supreme God and
Anghra Mainyu (Ahriman) is Satan; and that dualism of Zoroastrianism
is a distortion introduced by greedy clergy to achieve worldly gain.
Thus, Iranians view political rule as having divine aspects determined
by God for the purpose of establishing civilization and governing
relations between people. These views resulted in the mixing of
philosophy of ruling with religion and ethics in the minds of Iranians
even before the appearance of Zoroaster. In fact, ancient scrolls and
inscriptions point to the fact that Iranian rulers were more spiritual
guides to their people than political leaders. Their concern was not
as much to build bridges and dig tunnels as to guide the spirit of
their people.



About their Holy Book, I found this ==> Besides these Prophets there
are other individuals who have not been accorded the status of a
Prophet in clear terms in scriptures, still the possibility that they
were Prophets cannot be dismissed altogether. One of them is Zoaster.
The Psrsi's acclaim him as their Prophet, and it is possible because
the Qur'an mentions Magians (22:17) whose religion is based on Avesta,
a book revealed to Zoaster.

If we were to compare the teachings of Avesta, as known to us, with
those of the Qur'an, we shall have some idea of the intrinsic
superiority of the latter. Avesta was written in the contemporary
language called Zand. After the conquest of Iran, the language of the
new rulers gained currency and the old tongue became archaic with the
result that except for a few specialists, no-one remained familiar
with Zand. That is why the scholars of Zoroastrianism summarized, and
wrote commentaries on Avesta in the new language called Pazand. Only
abort one-tenth of this version of Avesta is available to us, the rest
has disappeared. It comprises some details about prayers and a few
commandments.

In any case, an ancient religious book is known to us as Avesta, even
though it has not come down to us in its entirety. The Avesta, among
other things, contains the following statement of Zoaster: "I have not
perfected the religion. Another Prophet will come after me and he will
perfect this religion; his name will be 'Mercy for the entire
universe.'

This reminds one of the Quranic verses in which Muhammad (peace be
upon him) has been so-called (see Qur'an 21:107). In India, too, some
religious scripture[s], are to be found. Hindus believe them to be
revealed by God. Among these holy books are the Vedas, the Puranas,
the Upanishads and others. It is difficult to determine whether they
were all revealed to a single Prophet. It is possible that they were
revealed to various Prophets (provided they were Prophets). In these
books too, particularly the Puranas, we come across a few interesting
allusions. Purana is the same word [that] is still used in Urdu in the
sense of ancient. In the Qur'an, we come across a significant
reference; "And lo, it is in the Scriptures of the men of old."
(26:196).

There are ten Puranas. In one of them a it is mentioned that in the
final epoch a man will be born in a desert. His mother's name will be
"Reliable" (Aminah?) and his father's name will be the "slave of God"
(Abd AIIah?). He will be obliged to move north from his country and
settle there. He will then conquer his own country with the help of
ten thousand men several-fold. In the battle, his chariot will be
drawn by camels and they will be so swift that they will soar to the
skies.


All thanks , Glory , Praises to The Cherisher of All that Exist .
Many peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) , His Companions and Family.
May Allah guide all of us to the truth.