Zakat (Alms-giving)

1. What is the literal meaning of Zakat?

• Charity
• Purification
• Obligation
• Wealth

2. What percentage of a Muslim’s annual savings is Zakat?

• 1%
• 2.5%
• 5%
• 10%

3. When was Zakat made compulsory?

• First of Ramadan in the first year after Hijra
• First of Ramadan in the second year after Hijra
• First of Shawwal in the second year after Hijra
• First of Dhul-Hijjah in the second year after Hijra

4. What is the constant theme of the Holy Quran regarding Zakat?

• Keep up prayer and pay Zakat
• Fast and pay Zakat
• Give charity and pray
• Pray and fast

5. What does Zakat purify according to Islamic teachings?

• Only the heart
• Only the wealth
• Both the heart and wealth
• Neither the heart nor the wealth

6. What is the primary purpose of Zakat in the Islamic economic system?

• To increase the wealth of the rich
• To circulate money in all classes of society
• To hoard wealth
• To create wealth for the government

7. What is the rate of Zakat on agricultural produce from irrigated land?

• 2.5%
• 5%
• 10%
• 20%

8. Which of the following is exempt from Zakat?

• Gold and silver
• Agricultural produce
• Dwelling houses
• Trading goods

9. What is the minimum amount of gold that makes Zakat obligatory?

• 5 tolas
• 7.5 tolas
• 10 tolas
• 12 tolas

10. What is the minimum amount of silver that makes Zakat obligatory?

• 50 tolas
• 52.5 tolas
• 55 tolas
• 60 tolas