Quote Originally Posted by Longbowman View Post
I have nothing against Zoroastrianism or its practitioners, I always found its history interesting and I'd have preferred it survive in Islam's stead.

Jews and Zoroastrians are similar historically imo, both monotheistic ethnoreligions that were kicked out of their homeland and became highly successful mercantile minorities elsewhere. However, I think the future is brighter for Jews than Zoroastrians. Still, Zoroastrians have had great impact on their surroundings. Look at all the people who celebrate Nowruz.

I'm not a Muslim but I don't think the Zoroastrians were a people of the book. However, it's not impossible. There were communities of them in the Arabian peninsula in the 5th and 6th centuries, including in Yemen. I don't think Zoroaster is enumerated as a prophet; if certain scholars disagree that's their opinion. Most Muslims haven't acted as if they were.
Ok. Thanks mate. If you have any questions regarding the religion or history, I can answer them for you.