Explanation

• Ushr (literally that means one tenth) is levied at the produce of landowners exceeding 948 kilograms of wheat or different crops of the identical cost. year-clever assessment on real collection of ushr among 1982-83 and 1992-93 can be seen at Appendix II. Ushr quantity does now not form a part of the vital zakah fund.
• The neighborhood zakat committees were accountable for this paintings as voluntary companies, at instances unaware of the significance of the task and lacking the know-how of sales matters.
• local impacts additionally obstruct the challenge of evaluation and collection. Resultantly, ushr which can were a main source of providing help to the deserving individuals inside the rural areas has failed in accomplishing the goal.
  

Explanation

Nisab of zakat for silver is 52 1/2 tola

Zakat means Purification.

When Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H. (properly implemented in 8 Hijri.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Hazrat Abu Baker did Jihad on the issue of Zakat.

One who disbelievers in Zakat is a Kafir

“Zakat” is the treasure of Islam, who said this? Holy Prophet (PBUH)

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Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

Explanation

In Islam, khums literally 'one-fifth'

refers to the required religious obligation of any Muslim to pay 20% of their acquired wealth from certain sources toward specified causes.

It is treated differently in Shia and Sunni Islam.

Explanation

32 times the word Zakat appears with Salat in the Holy Qur'an

About Zakat
Zakat became compulsory during the 2nd hijrah but its complete system was imposed in the year of the 8th hijrah.

The word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 32 Times

The word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs 22 times

Parents, Husband, wives, and children are not entitled to get Zakat.

A person who is liable to pay Zakat is called Sahib-e-Nisab

5 camels render are to par Zakat

40 goats render are to pay zakat

40 sheep render are to pay zakat

30-40 cows render are to pay Zakat

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Explanation

Zakat and Usher ordinance was promulgated on 20 June 1980 

It applied to all of Pakistan and all Muslim citizens. 

The Zakat and Ushr system has seen amendments and updates over time, including the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Act of 2018. 

Explanation

Zakat and Ushr began in 1980 with an ordinance decreed by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.

Zakat became compulsory during the 2nd hijrah but its complete system was imposed in the year of the 8th hijrah.

The word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 32 Times

The word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs 22 times

Parents, Husbands, wife and children are not entitled to get Zakat.

Explanation

Zakat comes in two types

1.       Zakat Al-Mal

2.       Zakat Al-Fitr 

A related question about Zakat

Zakat is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H but its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) said that there was no difference between Salat and Zakat.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

The verbal meaning of Zakat is to Purification

The literal meaning of Zakat is to increase, technical meaning is purification.

Explanation

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