Zakat | MCQs

Explanation

Zakat can be collected through Banks branches 

Explanation

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

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.

Explanation

This account will be credited with the amounts received as financial grants from government

or from a semi-government or non-government.

Explanation

Disbursement of Zakat takes place by transfer of funds from Central Zakat Fund to the Provincial Zakat Fund

which in turn transfers it to District Zakat Committees of all the districts on population basis.

Zakat fund is meant for the poor and deserving Muslims living below poverty line.

Explanation

The zakah is levied on movable property if it remains in one's possession for one year, but the 'ushr is payable on each crop.

The 'ushr is payable on the produce of the land even if the owner is a minor or a lunatic.

Explanation

The Chairman and members of the Local Zakat and Ushr Committee shall hold office for a term of three years

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

Explanation

Nisab of zakat for silver is 52 1/2 tola

Zakat literally means Purification.

When Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

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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