Islamiat MCQs: Zakat

Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim holds a minimum wealth equivalent to _______.

1. 50 grams of gold
2. 85 grams of gold
3. 100 grams of silver
4. 595 grams of silver

Right Answer: B. 85 grams of gold

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_________ is known for extensive writings on Zakat laws.

1. Al-Ghazali
2. Ibn Taymiyyah
3. Al-Bukhari
4. Imam Malik

Right Answer: A. Al-Ghazali

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Zakat is not applicable on __________.

1. Business assets
2. Gold jewelry
3. Debts owed to others
4. Cash savings

Right answer is (C). Debts owed to others

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________ are not considered when calculating the Zakat.

1. Business assets
2. Salaries
3. Savings
4. Debt

Right Answer: B. Salaries

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Zakat should be primarily given to:

1. The locals
2. people out of city
3. People of other countries
4. Government

Right Answer : A. The locals

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Considering the following options, the Zakat cannot be given to ________.

1. Cousins
2. Spouse
3. Siblings
4. Uncles

Right Answer: B. Spouse

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Zakat al-Fitr should be paid ____________.

1. Before Eid ul-Fitr prayer
2. After Eid ul-Fitr prayer
3. At any time during Ramadan
4. During the night of Eid

Right answer is (A). Before Eid ul-Fitr prayer

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What kind of asset is most commonly associated with Zakat calculations?

1. Vehicles
2. Real estate investments
3. Cash and gold
4. Clothing

Right Answer: C. Cash and gold

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Commonly, who manages the distribution of Zakat in an Islamic community?

1. The wealthiest member
2. A Zakat committee
3. Any volunteer
4. The local mosque

Right Answer: B. A Zakat committee

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Which group of people are first mentioned as eligible recipients of Zakat in Surah At-Tawbah?

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara)
2. Orphans
3. Widows
4. Merchants

Right answer is (A). The poor (Al-Fuqara)