Zoroastrianism vs. Islam: A Comparative Study of Two Ancient Religions
Explore the origins, beliefs, practices, and scriptures of Zoroastrianism and Islam in this informative comparison. From Zoroaster's visions to the concept of deity in Zoroastrianism and the founder and origins of Islam, learn about the key differences and similarities between these two faiths.
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MIKE MAZZALONGO 3 Christianity vs. Christianity vs. Zoroastrianism and Islam Zoroastrianism and Islam
3 Main Groups Near Eastern: Zoroastrianism / Judaism / Christianity / Islam Eastern: Hinduism / Sikhism / Jainism Far Eastern: Confucianism / Buddhism / Shinto / Taoism
Zoroastrianism 1. Founder Zoroaster (660-583 BC) Camel herder Received special visions
Zoroastrianism 2. Origins King Vishtaspa (First convert)
Zoroastrianism 3. Concept of Deity Ahura Mazda God Angra Mainyu Evil Spirit
Zoroastrianism 4. Concept of Man Mazda created man Keep soul
Zoroastrianism 5. Salvation Good works = righteousness
Zoroastrianism 6. Cultus Purification of fire Towers of silence
Zoroastrianism 7. Scriptures Four books: Avesta Gathas Vendidad Yasna Knowledge Psalms History/theology Worship
Zoroastrianism 8. Geography Persia (Iran) Afghanistan India
Zoroastrianism 9. Misc. Saoshyant Bridge of Separation
Islam: Introduction Islam Religion Muslim Arabic term = believer Moslem English term = believer Mohammed Founder Mohammedanism Alternate name
Islam 1. Founder Mohammed (570-632 AD) Kandiga (Khadijah) Fatima
Islam 2. Origins 622 AD Kaaba
Islam History Caliphs Umayyads Abbasids Mongols Ottoman 632-611 661-750 750-1258 1258-1299 1299-1924
Modern Islam (1900-Present) Sunnites Bahai Shiites Black Muslim Sufis Islam Nation
Islam 3. Concept of Deity Allah = God Kismet
Islam 4. Mankind Allah created man and woman Submission of man
Islam 5. Salvation Five pillars of faith: Confession, Alms, Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage (Hajj) Holy War
Islam 6. Cultus No weekly ritual observances or services Mosques
Islam 7. Scriptures Koran - Qur an 114 suras (chapters)
Islam 8. Geography Middle East Africa Worldwide
Islam 9. Misc. Angels and demons Very little criticism of Koran