Muhammad(pbuh) in Zoroastrianism::

MUHAMMED (PBUH) IN THE PARSI SCRIPTURES:-

*. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Zend Avesta
It is mentioned in Zend AvestaFarvardin Yasht chapter 28 verse 129
(Sacred Books of the East, volume 23, Zend Avesta Part IIpg. 220):
"Whose name will be the Victorious, Soeshyant and whose name will be Astvat-ereta. He will be Soeshyant (The Beneficent one) because he will benefit the whole bodilyworld. He will be Astvat-ereta (he who makes the people, bodily creatures rise up) because as a bodily creature and as a living being he will stand against the destruction of the bodily (being) creatures to withstandthe drug of the two footed brood, to withstand the evil done by the faithful (idolaters and thelike and the errors of the Mazdaynians)".
This Prophecy applies to no other person more perfectly than it does to Muhammad (pbuh):
The Prophet was not only victorious at Fatah Makkah but was also merciful when he let go the blood thirsty opponents by saying:
"There shall be no reproof against you this day".
Soeshyant means the ‘praised one’ (refer Haisting’s Encyclopedia), which translated in Arabic means Muhammad (pbuh).
Astvat-ereta is derived from the root word Astu which in Sanskrit as well as in Zend means ‘to praise’. The infinitive Sitaudan in present day Persian means praising. Itcan also be derived from the Persian root word istadan which would mean ‘one who makes a thing rise up’. Therefore Astvat-ereta meansthe one who praised, which is the exact translation of the Arabic word 'Ahmed' whichis another name for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The Prophecy clearly mentionsboth the names of the Propheti.e. Muhammad (pbuh) and Ahmed (pbuh).
The Prophecy further says thathe will benefitthe whole bodily world and the Qur’an testifies this in Surah Al-Anbiya chapter 21 verse 107:
"We sent thee not, but as a mercy for all creatures."
[Al-Qur'an 21:107]
Sanctity of Prophet’s Companions:
In Zend Avesta Zamyad Yasht chapter 16 verse 95 (Sacred Books of the East, volume 23Zend Avesta Part II pg. 308):
"And there shall his friends come forward, the friends of Astvat-ereta, who are fiend-smitting, well thinking, well-speaking, well-doing, following the good law and whose tongues have never uttered a word offalsehood."
Here too Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned by name as Astvat-ereta.
There is also a mention of the Prophet’s friends as companions who will be fighting the evil; pious, holy men having good moral values and always speaking the truth. This is a clear reference to the Sahabas – theprophet's companions.
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) inDasatir:
The sum and substance of the prophecy mentioned in Dasatir is, that when the Zoroastrian people will forsake their religion and will become dissolute, a man will rise in Arabia, whose followers will conquer Persian and subjugate the arrogant Persians. Instead of worshipping fire in their own temples, they will turn their faces in prayer towards Kaabaof Abraham (pbuh) which willbe cleared of all idols. They (the followers of the Arabian Prophet), will be a mercy untothe world. They will become masters of Persia, Madain, Tus,Balkh, the sacred places of theZoroastrians and the neighbouring territories. TheirProphet will be an eloquent man telling miraculous things.
This Prophecy relates to no other person but to Muhammad (pbuh).
Muhammad (pbuh) will be theLast Prophet:
It is mentioned in Bundahish chapter 30 verses 6 to 27 that Soeshyant will be the last Prophet implying that Muhammad (pbuh) willbe the last Prophet. The Qur’an testifies this in Surah Ahzab.
"Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is)the Messenger of Allah, and the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of allthings."
[Al-Qur'an 33:40]. By Dr. Zakir Naik