Many scholars regard Zoroastrians as People of the Book because Zoroastrianism was originally a monothesitic religion. Allah (swt) sent them a prophet, who some say his name was Zoroaster or "Zardosht." They also have a sacred book which was revealed to them commonly called the "Avesta." Therefore, since Zoroastriansm had a divine origin, even though it has now been significantly changed and adulterated, some classify its followers as part of the People of the Book. In the history of Islam, for some time the Muslims treated them as the part of the People of the Book and imposed the jizya on them.
Thanks to the Sayyed for answering the question.
as salaamu alaykum
ReplyDeleteIf these people were not in iran do you think they would be considered as people of the book? I serioulsy doubt it, going by this flimsy definition of who are the people of the book, every religion should be included.
Salam! when Romans were fighting against Iranians, during Era of Holy Prophet (saww), A verse revealed for support of Romans by predicting their success and titled them People of book. so how can fire worshipers are included in this category????
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your comment. I'll take a look at that verse.
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