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Mohammed’s acquaintance with Islam is closely related to his personal experiences, spiritual journey and encounters with divine revelations. He was born in 570 CE in Mecca and grew up among people who practiced polytheism, tribalism and inequalities. Nevertheless, Muhammad’s search for truth and spiritual fulfillment would ultimately lead him to the last messenger of Islam. This narrative explores the different stages of revelation that shaped Muhammad’s understanding of Islam, beginning from his early childhood until the time he received divine revelations.

Early Life and Influences:The Quraysh tribe belonged to Mecca where they had been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing worship at Kaaba, a holy shrine that housed idols worshipped by pre-Islamic Arabs. Though orphaned at an early age Muhammad lived with his grandfather first then uncle Abu Talib. As a young boy he earned a reputation for honesty, trustworthy and deep thought, which earned him the name “Al-Amin”.

Since his growing years, Muhammad had been exposed to different religious and cultural influences present in Meccan society. The polytheistic belief of the pagans was practiced alongside diluted versions of monotheistic faith inherited from Abraham and Ishmael that were corrupted by idolatry and superstitions. These contrasting world views with which Muhammad grew up would lead him into a path of introspection and spiritual questioning.

तमुवाच हृषीकेशः प्रहसन्निव भारत।
सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये विषीदन्तमिदं वचः॥

Translation (English):
Lord Krishna, with a smile on his face, then spoke these words to the despondent Arjuna, who was overcome with pity in the midst of both armies.

Meaning (Hindi):
तब हृषीकेश श्रीकृष्ण जो दोनों सेनाओं के बीच विषाद कर रहे अर्जुन को देख उसके मुख पर हंसी लिए यह वचन बोले॥

Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world, is often called the Parsi religion because it has many followers among Parsis in India. It was founded by Zoroaster (or Zarathustra), a prophet in ancient Persia who influenced other major religions and is still practiced today though not by many people.

The central tenet of Zoroastrianism is the worship of Ahura Mazda, the supreme god, and the fight between good and evil typified by Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu respectively. The struggle between these two forces according to Zoroaster’s teachings concentrates on truth-telling, doing what one is expected to do, and individual choices that affect this battle. This religion’s basic principles create an elaborate foundation for ethical teaching.

Prophet Zoroaster: Founder and ReformerZarathustra as he was popularly known as Zoroaster, was born around 1200 to 1500 BCE in N.E.Iran/ S.W.Afghanistan; although his precise dates are debated among scholars. The life and mission of Zoroaster were revolutionary. He aimed at reforming polytheism as well as ritual practices common at his time leading to a pure form of worship that centered on Ahura Mazda Wise Lord being the only god.