Zakat | MCQs

Explanation

Zakat prescribed in respect of a buried treasure discovered from an uninhabited place during early Muslim period was one fifth  of the total proceeds 

Explanation

Zakat is payable at 2.5% of the wealth one possesses above the nisab.

Nisab, which is equal to 85 grams of 24k gold.

The minimum amount of wealth one must have before they are liable to pay zakat.

Explanation

Zakat funds its emphasis both from Quran and Sunnah 

Explanation

All members of Zakat and Usher Councils & Committees are Muslims 

Explanation

Zakat Councils are responsible for collecting and distributing the Islamic taxes known as Zakat and Ushr in Pakistan.

Explanation

The zakat is levied on five categories of property.

Food grains

fruit

camels

cattle

sheep

 goats; gold and silver; and movable goods—and is payable each year after one year's possession.

Explanation

Zakat and Usher Ordinance can be challenged in the civil court

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 

Zakat and Usher Ordinance Question:

Zakat and Usher Ordinance can be challenged in the civil court

The prime objective of Zakat and Usher is To assist the needy

All members of Zakat and Usher Councils & Committees are Muslim

District Zakat and Usher committee was constituted under section 14

According to section 16(7) of Zakat and Usher Ordinance 1980, the Chairman and members of the District Zakat and Usher committee shall hold office for a term of 3 years

Sheep grazing fed free in pastures are exempted from Zakat according to the Zakat and Usher Ordinance 

Explanation

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.