Zakat | MCQs

Explanation

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.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

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How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5

How many goats render are to pay zakat? 40

How many cows render are to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many bulls render to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many buffaloes render to pay zakat? 30-40

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Zakat is payable on gold of_________7.5 tolas

Zakat is payable on silver of_______52.5 tolas

How many times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs? 22 times

Who is not entitled to get Zakat? Parents, Husband, wife, and children

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ND28-1-2023

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

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.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

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How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5

How many goats render are to pay zakat? 40

How many cows render are to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many bulls render to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many buffaloes render to pay zakat? 30-40

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Zakat is payable on gold of_________7.5 tolas

Zakat is payable on silver of_______52.5 tolas

How many times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs? 22 times

Who is not entitled to get Zakat? Parents, Husband, wife, and children

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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).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Explanation

The verbal meaning of Zakat is to Purification.

The literal meaning of Zakat is to increase, technical meaning is purification/To grow or prosper.

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A related question about Zakat

Zakat is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H. 

its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Hazrat Abu Baker did Jihad on the issue of Zakat.

Without which act the prayer is useless? Zakat

One who disbelievers in Zakat is a Kafir

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

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How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5

How many goats render are to pay zakat? 40

How many cows render are to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many bulls render to pay Zakat? 30-40

How many buffaloes render to pay zakat? 30-40

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Zakat is payable on gold of_________7.5 tolas

Zakat is payable on silver of_______52.5 tolas

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

Who is not entitled to get Zakat? Parents, Husband, wife, and children

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ND29-11-2022

Explanation

Nisab of zakat for silver is 52 1/2 tola

Zakat literally 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.

Without which act the prayer is useless? 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

The Nisab when Zakat becomes applicable is forty animals that are more than twelve months old.

There is no Zakat if the number is less than forty.

How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5

How many sheep render are to pay zakat? 40

Zakat is payable on gold of_________7.5 tolas

Zakat is payable on silver of_______52.5 tolas

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ND22-1-2023

Explanation

In Pakistan, the system of compulsory collection and distribution of Zakat and Ushr began in 1980

with an ordinance decreed by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq calling for a 2.5% annual deduction from personal bank accounts

on the first day of Ramadan,

with the revenue to be used for poverty relief.

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Explanation

The standard rate of Zakat on silver, gold, and currency is 2.5% (or 2 ½ %) of the total wealth if it meets the Nisab threshold..

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If you have 7.5 tola/3 ounces/87.48 grams of gold or

52.5 tota/21 ounces/612.36 grams of silver or

its cash equivalent for a full lunar year,

then you are considered Sahib-e-Nisab and should pay Zakat 2.5%

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Zakat become obligatory in 2 AH

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Zakat money can be spent on Poor Muslims

List of Head of Zakat

1. Al-Fuqara (The poor)

2. Al-Masakin (The needy)

3. Zakat collectors

4. Who converted to Islam

5. Freeing captives

6. Debtors

7. In the path of Allah

8. Wayfarer (Traveler)

Explanation

 Surah Al-Tawba, there are eight categories of people (asnaf) who qualify to benefit from zakat funds.

Allah has clearly mentioned the masarif of zakat and sadaqah in Quran in these words:

اِنَّمَا الصَّدَقٰتُ لِلْفُقَرَآءِ وَالْمَسٰکِیْنِ وَالْعٰمِلِیْنَ عَلَیْھَا وَالْمُؤَلَّفَۃِ قُلُوْبُھُمْ وَ فِی الرِّقَابِ وَالْغَارِمِیْنَ وَفِیْ سَبِیْلِ اللّٰہِ وَابْنِ السَّبِیْلِ ؕ فَرِیْضَۃً مِّنَ اللّٰہِ ط وَاللّٰہُ عَلِیْمٌ حَکِیْمٌ۔