Solved Zakat (Pillars of Islam (Arkan al-Islam))

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Zakat is the ____ pillar of Islam.

A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

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Which verse of the Qur’an commands the giving of Zakat along with Salah?

A. Qur’an 2:110 B. Qur’an 3:185 C. Qur’an 4:59 D. Qur’an 5:8

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What is the main purpose of Zakat in Islam?

A. Wealth redistribution and purification B. Government revenue C. Personal savings D. Charity for reputation

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Zakat becomes obligatory when wealth reaches which condition?

A. Nisab and one lunar year passes B. When wealth increases suddenly C. After paying debts D. Upon receiving inheritance

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What is 'nisab' in relation to Zakat?

A. The minimum amount of wealth liable for Zakat B. The maximum amount exempted C. An annual charity event D. A type of zakat for crops

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What is the nisab for gold?

A. 40 grams B. 85 grams C. 100 grams D. 50 grams

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What is the nisab for silver?

A. 595 grams B. 400 grams C. 300 grams D. 700 grams

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What is the general percentage rate of Zakat on cash and savings?

A. 1% B. 2.5% C. 5% D. 10%

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How many categories of people are eligible to receive Zakat according to the Qur’an?

A. Four B. Six C. Eight D. Ten

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Which Surah of the Qur’an details the eight categories of Zakat recipients?

A. Surah Al-Baqarah B. Surah At-Tawbah C. Surah An-Nisa D. Surah Al-Ma’idah

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Can Zakat be given to non-Muslims?

A. Yes, to all B. Only to poor non-Muslims under 'mu’allafah al-qulub' C. No, only Muslims D. Only if they are neighbors

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Who is NOT eligible to receive Zakat?

A. The poor B. The traveler C. Descendants of the Prophet ﷺ (Ahl al-Bayt) D. Those in debt

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What is 'Zakat al-Fitr'?

A. Charity given at Eid al-Fitr before the prayer B. Charity for the poor in general C. Annual property tax D. Payment after Hajj

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Who must pay Zakat al-Fitr?

A. Only the poor B. Every Muslim with food surplus beyond their needs C. Only adults D. Only men

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What is the minimum amount of staple food given as Zakat al-Fitr per person?

A. One sa‘ (about 2.5–3 kg) B. Half sa‘ C. Two sa‘ D. One kilogram

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When must Zakat al-Fitr be paid?

A. After Eid prayer B. Before Eid prayer C. After Ramadan ends by a week D. Anytime in Ramadan

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Who was the first Caliph to enforce the payment of Zakat strictly?

A. Umar (RA) B. Uthman (RA) C. Abu Bakr (RA) D. Ali (RA)

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What is 'Amil' in the context of Zakat?

A. The one who collects and distributes Zakat B. The one who pays Zakat C. The one who receives Zakat D. The one who stores Zakat

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What is the Zakat rate on agricultural produce irrigated naturally by rain?

A. 2.5% B. 5% C. 10% D. 20%

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What is the Zakat rate on agricultural produce irrigated by artificial means?

A. 2.5% B. 5% C. 10% D. 15%

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