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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

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

• 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

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

یہ سورہ آل عمران کی ایک آیت کا ترجمہ ہے۔

Explanation

سورہ آل عمران کی ایک آیت کا ترجمعہ ہے کہ

جو کوئی بخل کرتا ہے، بے شک اپنے آپ ہی سے بخل کرتا ہے

(ومن یبخل فانّما یبخل عن نّفسہ (ط) واللہ الغنیّ وانتم الفقرآء ج ) سورۃ محمد، ۳۸ جو بخل کر تا ہے وہ درحقیقت اپنے آپ ہی سے بخل کر رہا ہے۔ اللہ تو غنی ہے تم ہی اس کے محتاج ہو۔ Asal Ayat Yah hai Kindly Reference change karain

AGM 08-01-2023

Explanation

Bait-ul-Mal:

An Islamic welfare system established during the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and formalized by Caliph Umar (R.A).

Sources of funds: Zakat, charity (Sadaqah), state revenue (Fay, Ghanimah).

Used for: Poverty alleviation, orphans, debt relief, public infrastructure.

Explanation

زکوٰۃ اسلام کا ایک اہم ارکان ہے جو دو ہجری کو فرض ہوا تھا۔

زکوٰۃ غریبوں اور ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کر کے معاشرے میں انصاف اور برابری کو فروغ دیتی ہے۔

یہ دولت کی گردش کو یقینی بنا کر غربت کے خاتمے اور معاشرتی بہتری کا ذریعہ بنتی ہے۔

Explanation

Philanthropist means انسانیت کی خدمت کرنے والا، آدم دوست، خلق دوست، ہمدرد

Explanation

Fitrana is the Urdu word for the Arabic al-fitr,

Also called Zakat al-Fitr.

or the special Zakat,

or obligatory alms, of “Breaking the Fast” at the end of the month of Ramadan.

It derives from the Arabic word fitr, which literally means “the ‘nature’ upon which God created the human being.