The Quran's teachings are similar to Zoroastrianism in that there is judgement, but differ in terms of moderation. There is a belief in judgement in both religions, from Ahura Mazda in Zorosastrianism, and Allah in Islam. They are different in moderation, because Allah wants humans to be more moderate than Zoroastrianism. For example, the passage states "men and women who guard their private parts" which exemplifies sexual abstinence. Whereas in Zoroastrianism, the teachings tell followers to enjoy the world and its fruit, and sexual pleasure - which is less moderated than Islam. The Quran's teaching are similar to Jews in that they both believe in a superior deity. In the passage, it states, "There is no one comparable to Him..." which supports the idea that Allah is the supreme deity of the religion. Similarily, the Jews beleived in one supreme deity as well, Yahweh. The Quran's teaching are similar to Christianity because they both believe in charity. For example, the passage reads "men and women who gives alms" to exemplify charity, one of the five pillars of Islam. Similarily, in Christianity, Jesus taught people to be charitable as well.
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