Zoroastrianism vs. Islam: A Comparative Study of Two Ancient Religions

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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.

  • Zoroastrianism
  • Islam
  • Comparative Religion
  • Beliefs
  • Scriptures

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  1. MIKE MAZZALONGO 3 Christianity vs. Christianity vs. Zoroastrianism and Islam Zoroastrianism and Islam

  2. 3 Main Groups Near Eastern: Zoroastrianism / Judaism / Christianity / Islam Eastern: Hinduism / Sikhism / Jainism Far Eastern: Confucianism / Buddhism / Shinto / Taoism

  3. Zoroastrianism 1. Founder Zoroaster (660-583 BC) Camel herder Received special visions

  4. Zoroastrianism 2. Origins King Vishtaspa (First convert)

  5. Zoroastrianism 3. Concept of Deity Ahura Mazda God Angra Mainyu Evil Spirit

  6. Zoroastrianism 4. Concept of Man Mazda created man Keep soul

  7. Zoroastrianism 5. Salvation Good works = righteousness

  8. Zoroastrianism 6. Cultus Purification of fire Towers of silence

  9. Zoroastrianism 7. Scriptures Four books: Avesta Gathas Vendidad Yasna Knowledge Psalms History/theology Worship

  10. Zoroastrianism 8. Geography Persia (Iran) Afghanistan India

  11. Zoroastrianism 9. Misc. Saoshyant Bridge of Separation

  12. Islam: Introduction Islam Religion Muslim Arabic term = believer Moslem English term = believer Mohammed Founder Mohammedanism Alternate name

  13. Islam 1. Founder Mohammed (570-632 AD) Kandiga (Khadijah) Fatima

  14. Islam 2. Origins 622 AD Kaaba

  15. Islam History Caliphs Umayyads Abbasids Mongols Ottoman 632-611 661-750 750-1258 1258-1299 1299-1924

  16. Modern Islam (1900-Present) Sunnites Bahai Shiites Black Muslim Sufis Islam Nation

  17. Islam 3. Concept of Deity Allah = God Kismet

  18. Islam 4. Mankind Allah created man and woman Submission of man

  19. Islam 5. Salvation Five pillars of faith: Confession, Alms, Prayer, Fasting, Pilgrimage (Hajj) Holy War

  20. Islam 6. Cultus No weekly ritual observances or services Mosques

  21. Islam 7. Scriptures Koran - Qur an 114 suras (chapters)

  22. Islam 8. Geography Middle East Africa Worldwide

  23. Islam 9. Misc. Angels and demons Very little criticism of Koran

  24. Hinduism

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