Understanding Zakat in Islam
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What is the meaning of zakat?

  • Charity towards Non-Muslims
  • Obligation to perform Hajj
  • Purification (correct)
  • Offerings for the deceased
  • Who is entitled to receive zakat according to the Qur'an?

  • The poor, needy, travellers, and those in debt (correct)
  • All relatives of the giver
  • Anyone regardless of their financial status
  • Non-Muslims only
  • What is the Nisab in relation to zakat?

  • A particular type of gold or silver that can be donated
  • The fixed minimum amount of wealth for zakat to become compulsory (correct)
  • A mandatory prayer before giving zakat
  • A type of charity different from zakat
  • What is the rate of zakat on cash, gold, and silver?

    <p>2.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does zakat become compulsory on a person's wealth?

    <p>After owning the wealth for at least one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is not entitled to receive zakat?

    <p>Directly dependent relatives like children and parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Zakat in Islam?

    <p>To ensure that the rich remember the needs of the less fortunate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hazrat Muhammad, what constitutes charity?

    <p>Giving with a cheerful face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Zakat contribute to society?

    <p>By ensuring wealth is distributed to the less fortunate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Aus Sadqa refer to?

    <p>Voluntary charity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hazrat Muhammad advise someone to do if they had nothing to give in charity?

    <p>Work and then give something from the earnings in charity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hazrat Muhammad consider as a necessity for every Muslim?

    <p>Charity and generosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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