Zakat is the ____ Fundamental pillar of Islam.

Zakat is the third fundamental pillar of Islam, following Shahada (faith) and Salat (prayer).

Who did Jihad on the issue of Zakat?

Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) is known for leading the Jihad on the issue of Zakat during his caliphate.

What is the term for a person who is liable to pay Zakat?

The term for a person who is liable to pay Zakat is "Sahib-e-Nisab," referring to someone who possesses the minimum amount of wealth required to pay Zakat.

In which year was Zakat made obligatory?

Zakat was made obligatory in the year 2 A.H (After Hijri).

What percentage of wealth is typically given as Zakat?

The typical percentage of wealth given as Zakat is 2.5%. This is calculated on the total savings and assets owned over a lunar year.

The minimum amount of wealth on which Zakat becomes compulsory is called?

Nisab is the minimum fixed amount of wealth set in Islam. When a Muslim owns this amount for one lunar year, Zakat becomes compulsory.

Which Islamic month is most preferred for paying Zakat?

Ramadan is preferred for paying Zakat because rewards of good deeds are multiplied in this holy month.

Zakat is compulsory on wealth held for how long?

Zakat becomes obligatory when wealth remains above Nisab for one complete lunar year.

Which category of people can receive Zakat?

Debtors who cannot repay their lawful debts are among the eligible recipients of Zakat.

Zakat on gold is payable if it reaches?

Zakat on gold becomes compulsory when it reaches 7.5 tola and is held for one lunar year.

Which companion enforced Zakat after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) took firm action against those who refused to pay Zakat after the Prophet’s (PBUH) passing.

Zakat is not obligatory on which person?

A poor person who does not own wealth equal to Nisab is not required to pay Zakat.

Which Surah mentions Zakat with Salah repeatedly?

Surah Al-Baqarah repeatedly commands believers to establish Salah and give Zakat together.

Zakat purifies?

Zakat purifies wealth by removing greed and ensuring the rights of the poor.

Zakat on agricultural produce is called?

Ushr is the Zakat paid on agricultural produce in Islam.

Which percentage is Ushr on rain-fed land?

Ushr is 10% on crops grown using rainwater or natural sources.

Which person cannot receive Zakat?

Syeds (descendants of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) are not eligible to receive Zakat.

Zakat becomes wajib after reaching?

Zakat becomes obligatory once wealth reaches the Nisab threshold.

Which class is mentioned in Zakat recipients?

Fuqara (the poor) are clearly mentioned among the rightful recipients of Zakat.

Which Surah clearly lists Zakat recipients?

Surah At-Taubah (9:60) clearly lists the eight categories of Zakat recipients.

Which type of Zakat is paid on trade goods?

Zakat-ul-Mal is paid on trade goods and business assets.

Which wealth is Zakat not paid on?

Personal tools used for work are exempt from Zakat.

Zakat collection was organized during which era?

Zakat laws and collection were properly organized during the Madni period.

Which term means voluntary charity?

Sadaqah refers to voluntary charity given beyond obligatory Zakat.

Which wealth type needs valuation yearly?

Livestock must be evaluated yearly to determine Zakat liability.

Zakat is not payable on?

Basic necessities like food, clothes, and residence are exempt from Zakat.

Which metal has a lower Nisab?

Silver has a lower Nisab compared to gold, making Zakat applicable sooner.

Zakat is mentioned in Quran with?

The Quran frequently pairs the command of Zakat with the establishment of Salah.