Year 10 Necessary Charity (Zakāt) in Islam

Question 1

The linguistic definition
of Zakāt:

Answer 1

Growth, Increase & blessedness. Purity & cleanliness

Question 2

The technical
definition of Zakāt:

Answer 2

A financial right sanctioned by the Sharīʿah
that applies to a specific amount of wealth
and is intended for particular categories of recipients

Question 3

The Position of Zakah in Islam

Answer 3

1) It is the third pillar of Islam
2)Ruling: Obligatory
3)Benefit: Cohesion of society, solidarity
4)Importance: Mentioned 25 times along with Prayer
5)Collector: Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Question 4

Benefits of giving Zakat.

Answer 4

• The removal of sins
• increases and purifies the wealth
• Care and concern for the poor and hungry
• Refrain us from wasting food and drink

Question 5

Punishment of not giving Zakat (Prophet)

Answer 5

You’ll be plagued w/years of hardship

Question 6

Punishment of not giving Zakat (Allah)

Answer 6

they’ll be getting a painful punishment—perhaps Hell

Question 7

What is Nisab?

Answer 7

The minimum amount a Muslim must have in order to give Zakat from

Question 8

Categories of Nisab

Answer 8

1.Financial resources
2. Livestock
3. Grains and fruits
4. Merchandise

Question 9

Nisab and amount of Zakat for Gold and banknotes.

Answer 9

Nisab: 85 g or equivalent in cash.
Z: 2.5%.

Question 10

Nisab and amount of Zakat for silver

Answer 10

N: 595 g.
Z: 2.5%.

Question 11

Nisab and amount of Zakat for camels

Answer 11

N: 5 camels.
Z: 1 camel.

Question 12

Nisab and amount of Zakat for cows

Answer 12

N: 30 cows
Z: 1 calf.

Question 13

Nisab and amount of Zakat for sheep

Answer 13

N: 40 sheep
Z: 1 sheep.

Question 14

Nisab and amount of Zakat for Grains and fruits that are irrigated naturally

Answer 14

N: 645 kilograms
Z: 10%.

Question 15

Nisab and amount of Zakat for Grains and fruits that are irrigated artificially at a cost

Answer 15

N: 645 kilograms
Z: 5%.

Question 16

Zakāt Conditions:

Answer 16

1. The person paying Zakāt must be a Muslim.
2. Wealth must be equivalent to the Sharīʿah Niṣāb.
3. A year should pass on the wealth (i.e. A lunar Hijri year as of when the Niṣāb is reached).
4. If the wealth consists of grains and fruits then Zakāt must be paid directly after harvest.

Question 17

eight Recipients of the Zakat

Answer 17

The poor
The needy
Those employed to collect zakāt
Those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled
Those in bondage
Those in debt
In the cause of Allah
The wayfarer

Question 18

Those whose hearts have been (recently)
reconciled

Answer 18

those who reverted to islam recently are given zakat to strengthen their hearts

Question 19

Those in bondage

Answer 19

releasing those who are slaves and refugees

Question 20

Those in debt

Answer 20

Those who cant replay debts

Question 21

In the cause of allah

Answer 21

Deeds through which Allah is pleased

Question 22

The wayfarer

Answer 22

the traveller who is stranded by circumstances

Question 23

Sadaqah vs zakat

Answer 23

Zakah is compulsory in Islam.
Sadaqah is voluntary

The major difference is:
Zakah is also Sadaqah but of compulsory nature, means the one who doesn’t give Zakah will be punished. It’s a fixed sum of money.

As Sadaqah is voluntarily, a Muslim is motivated to give out as much Sadaqah as possible