Islamic Charity | MCQs

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

• 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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Explanation

Zakat is payable on a minimum of 7½ or 7.5 tolas (approximately 87.48 grams) of gold.

This is the nisab threshold for gold, above which zakat must be paid at 2.5%.

Explanation

 Uthman bin Affan bought the well and gifted it to Muslims and declared it as a Waqf .

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

Explanation

• Zakat is not permissible to be spent on the construction of a mosque.
• This is because it does not fit under any of the eight categories
• 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)

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

• The word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran 32 Times

• The word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs 22 times

• Parents, Husband, wife and children are not entitled to get Zakat

Explanation

The ratio of Zakat to Nisab is 2.5%.

7.5 tola Gold

52.5 Tola silver

Explanation

زکوٰۃ کے لفظی معنی ہیں پاک ہونا اور نشو و نما پانا۔

یہ مال کو پاک کرنے اور اس میں برکت کے بڑھنے کی علامت ہے۔

The Eight Kinds of People Who Receive Zakat

1.           The poor (al-fuqarâ’)

2.           The needy (al-masâkîn)

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)