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.