The Arabic word Zakat is derived from the root z-k-y, which means

The main objective of Zakat is to

Zakat purifies ones wealth by separating from it the protion that belongs to the poor.

Denying the obligation of Zakat is a major sin and as such, a person would be considered a disbeliever.

During the reign of Omar a group of Muslims denied the obligation of Zakat.

Passage of a lunar month is required before Zakat is due on accumulated wealth.

Zakat is owed on wealth regardless whether the owner is an adult or minor.

The value of 85 grams of gold is called the

Zakat rate of 2.5% on one's wealth changes annually with inflation.

Zakat Al-Fitr is due by the end of Ramadan and is given based on the number of household members.

There are categories of people who may be entitled to receiving Zakat who are NOT poor or destitute.

According to the majority opinion of scholars, there is no Zakat due on gold used as Jewelry.

Zakat is not due from the wealth of those who have mental disabilities.

Zakat is obligatory on both men and women