Zakat (Charity) (Islamic Study) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025

1. : What is Zakat?
(A) Fasting during Ramadan
(B) Charity given to the poor and needy
(C) Pilgrimage to Mecca
(D) Recitation of Quranic verses

2. : What percentage of wealth is typically given as Zakat?
(A) 2.5%
(B) 5%
(C) 10%
(D) 20%

3. : Which form of wealth is eligible for Zakat?
(A) Personal belongings
(B) Real estate
(C) Business assets
(D) All of the above

4. : When is Zakat obligatory for Muslims?
(A) Once in a lifetime
(B) Only during Ramadan
(C) When a person possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year
(D) During the Hajj pilgrimage

5. : What is the Nisab threshold for Zakat?
(A) The equivalent of 1 gram of gold
(B) The equivalent of 85 grams of gold
(C) The equivalent of 612.36 grams of silver
(D) The equivalent of 2.5% of annual income

6. : Besides wealth, what else is subject to Zakat?
(A) Personal savings
(B) Agricultural produce
(C) Livestock
(D) Precious metals

7. : Who is eligible to receive Zakat?
(A) Only relatives
(B) Only the elderly
(C) Only Muslims
(D) The poor and needy

8. : Which category of recipients is mentioned in the Quran as eligible for Zakat?
(A) The rich
(B) Orphans
(C) Merchants
(D) Farmers

9. : Can Zakat be given to non-Muslims?
(A) Yes, but only to relatives
(B) No, it must be given to Muslims only
(C) Yes, if they are eligible recipients
(D) No, under any circumstances

10. : What is the purpose of Zakat in Islam?
(A) To purify one’s wealth and soul
(B) To support the expansion of mosques
(C) To fund military campaigns
(D) To pay for pilgrimage expenses

11. : What is the name of the charity given voluntarily in addition to Zakat?
(A) Sadaqah
(B) Hajj
(C) Umrah
(D) Fitrana

12. : Which Prophet is known for introducing Zakat as a religious obligation?
(A) Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
(B) Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
(C) Prophet Isa (Jesus)
(D) Prophet Musa (Moses)

13. : What is the Zakat al-Fitr?
(A) Charity given during Ramadan
(B) Zakat given on agricultural produce
(C) Charity given before Eid al-Fitr prayers
(D) Zakat given on business profits

14. : What is the recommended time for paying Zakat al-Fitr?
(A) Anytime during Ramadan
(B) On the day of Eid al-Fitr before the prayer
(C) After the Eid prayer
(D) Before the start of Ramadan

15. : What is the purpose of Zakat al-Fitr?
(A) To assist the poor during Ramadan
(B) To support local mosques
(C) To finance community events
(D) To purchase sacrificial animals

16. : Which of the following is NOT an eligible recipient of Zakat?
(A) The poor
(B) Needy travelers
(C) Debtors
(D) Wealthy relatives

17. : What is the literal meaning of Zakat?
(A) Charity
(B) Faith
(C) Fasting
(D) Pilgrimage

18. : In which Islamic month is Zakat typically given?
(A) Muharram
(B) Ramadan
(C) Shawwal
(D) Dhul-Hijjah

19. : What is the punishment for someone who is eligible to pay Zakat but refuses to do so?
(A) Social boycott
(B) Imprisonment
(C) Fine
(D) None; it is a matter between them and Allah

20. : Who collects Zakat in Muslim-majority countries?
(A) Government agencies
(B) Religious scholars
(C) Islamic banks
(D) Local authorities

21. : What is the name of the Zakat collection system in Islam?
(A) Khums
(B) Waqf
(C) Bait-ul-Mal
(D) Sadqa

22. : Which of the following is NOT true regarding Sunnah prayers?
(A) They are obligatory
(B) They are recommended
(C) They are performed silently
(D) They are performed in congregation

23. : How many Rak’ahs are in the Sunnah Mu’akkadah (emphasized Sunnah) of Fajr?
(A) Two
(B) Four
(C) Six
(D) Eight

24. : What is the importance of Sunnah Mu’akkadah prayers?
(A) They make up for missed Fard prayers
(B) They are performed to gain forgiveness
(C) They serve as a means of drawing closer to Allah
(D) They replace the obligatory prayers

25. : Which prayer is known as the “coolness of the eyes”?
(A) Fajr
(B) Dhuhr
(C) Asr
(D) Isha

26. : In which prayer is the recitation of Quranic verses longer?
(A) Fajr
(B) Dhuhr
(C) Asr
(D) Isha

27. : What is the importance of the Friday (Jumu’ah) Salah?
(A) It replaces all other daily prayers
(B) It is obligatory for men but not for women
(C) It is performed at midnight
(D) It is a congregational prayer with a sermon

28. : How many Rak’ahs are performed in the Friday (Jumu’ah) Salah?
(A) Two
(B) Four
(C) Six
(D) Eight

29. : What is the significance of the Sunnah Mu’akkadah before Dhuhr?
(A) It is obligatory
(B) It is a replacement for missed prayers
(C) It prepares for the obligatory Salah
(D) It is performed after the Fard prayer

30. : How does Salah contribute to the spiritual life of a Muslim?
(A) It strengthens the connection with Allah
(B) It guarantees worldly success
(C) It fulfills social obligations
(D) It grants immediate salvation