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Why do Bahá’ís recognize Zoroaster?
Explore the place of Zoroaster in the Bahá’í account of religious history.
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Zoroastrianism and the Bahá’í Faith
How do Bahá’ís honour Zoroaster and understand the promise of a world renewed? Explore the Bahá’í view while considering the Zoroastrian tradition on its own terms.
A place to begin
Explore with care and curiosity
Bahá’í teachings recognize Zoroaster among the divine Messengers. Questions about truth, moral choice, and a future renewal provide a starting point for comparing traditions without treating their terms as interchangeable.
These pages present a Bahá’í perspective for inquiry. You are invited to compare it with the tradition’s own sources and interpretations.
Questions to explore
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Use these prompts as you read the existing resources.
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What does renewal mean in each tradition?
Compare the language of renewal while attending to each tradition’s own terms.
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How have Bahá’í writers approached Zoroastrian expectations?
Follow the references in the existing collection back to their sources.
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Continue into the material already published on iBahai, and consult the official Bahá’í introduction to the wider principle of progressive revelation.
Zoroastrian sources and their interpretations deserve attention in their own context. Use the linked collection as a starting point for further study. The linked iBahai collection may include older essays and external links; verify citations and availability when reading.