1. Question 1 of 52

   What is the minimum number of camels that incurs the obligation of Zakat?

   A 10 camels B 5 camels C 40 camels D 1 camel
2. Question 2 of 52

   How is Zakat assessed on commercial goods held in stock for trade?

   A Only when sold B At 5% of the original purchase cost C At 10% of the profit only D At 2.5% of the current market value of the stock
3. Question 3 of 52

   If an individual has 40 sheep for one lunar year, how many sheep must be paid as Zakat?

   A 1 sheep B 3 sheep D 2 sheep
4. Question 4 of 52

   Which Caliph fought against tribes that refused to pay Zakat, declaring: 'By Allah, I will fight anyone who differentiates between Salah and Zakat'?

   A Uthman ibn Affan (RA) B Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) C Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (RA) D Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
5. Question 5 of 52

   What is 'Waqf' in Islamic economics and law?

   A A personal inheritance B An irrevocable charitable endowment dedicated for public or religious benefit C A commercial partnership D A temporary loan with interest
6. Question 6 of 52

   Which term refers to voluntary, non-obligatory charity in Islam?

   A Kaffarah B Ushr C Sadaqah Tatowwu' (voluntary Sadaqah) D Zakat
7. Question 7 of 52

   What is the punishment described in the Quran (9:34-35) for those who hoard gold and silver without paying Zakat?

   A Their lands will be flooded B They will lose their speech C Their treasures will be heated in Hellfire and used to brand their foreheads, flanks, and backs D They will be forced to walk on thorns
8. Question 8 of 52

   Which of the following describes the difference between Zakat and conventional State Tax?

   A There is no difference B Zakat can be altered by parliaments at will C Zakat is a religious divine duty with fixed rates and specified recipients, whereas taxes are state-levied for civic administration D Taxes are higher than Zakat
9. Question 9 of 52

   Is Zakat obligatory on personal-use assets such as a residential house, personal clothes, and personal vehicle?

   A Yes, but only on the vehicle B No, Zakat is only on growing or trade wealth (Amwal Namiya) C Yes, at 2.5% of their market value D Only if the house is large
10. Question 10 of 52

    What is the standard rate of Zakat payable on cash, gold, silver, and commercial merchandise?

    A 1.5% B 5% C 2.5% (one-fortieth) D 10%
11. Question 11 of 52

    What is the ruling on paying Zakat in advance before the completion of the Hawl?

    A Invalidates the Zakat B Mandatory every year C Completely forbidden D Permissible if the person already owns the Nisab
12. Question 12 of 52

    What does the concept of 'Tamleek' require in the payment of Zakat?

    A Paying government road taxes B Transferring unconditional ownership of the wealth to the poor recipient C Donating to public park maintenance D Allowing poor people to borrow money
13. Question 13 of 52

    What is 'Sadaqah Jariyah'?

    A Charity given once during Ramadan B Continuous charity whose rewards persist even after the donor's death C Secret almsgiving D Compulsory state taxation
14. Question 14 of 52

    Who is obligated to pay Sadaqat al-Fitr?

    A Every Muslim possessing wealth beyond basic necessities, on behalf of themselves and dependents B Only those who own gold C Only those who fast the entire month D Only adult males who own land
15. Question 15 of 52

    What is the primary spiritual objective of giving Zakat for the donor?

    A To cleanse the soul from greed and purify wealth B To avoid civic taxes C To show superiority over others D To gain fame and political votes
16. Question 16 of 52

    What is 'Khums' literally and legally in Islamic financial law?

    A Two and a half percent of gold B Fifty percent of trade C One-tenth (10%) of crops D One-fifth (20%) taken from war spoils (Ghanimah) and Rikaz
17. Question 17 of 52

    What is the term 'Ibn al-Sabil' referring to among Zakat recipients?

    A An orphan living with parents B A prisoner of war C The stranded wayfarer/traveler who has run out of funds away from home D A permanent resident
18. Question 18 of 52

    What happens if a debtor has debts exceeding their liquid assets and savings?

    A They must borrow more money to pay Zakat B The debt amount is deducted from assets; if remaining balance is below Nisab, no Zakat is due C They must still pay full Zakat D They are exempt from prayer
19. Question 19 of 52

    Can Zakat funds be used to pay off debts of a deceased person according to majority classical jurists?

    A Yes, before burial costs B Yes, unconditionally C No, because Tamleek (transfer of living ownership) cannot occur to a deceased person D Only if the deceased was a king
20. Question 20 of 52

    What is the standard measurement of Sadaqat al-Fitr per person in classical terms?

    A Ten Dirhams B One Sa' of dates/barley or half a Sa' of wheat (approx. 1.6 to 3 kg depending on school) C Five Dinars D One Mudd
21. Question 21 of 52

    What is the Nisab for cattle (cows and buffaloes)?

    A 10 cattle B 30 cattle C 20 cattle D 40 cattle
22. Question 22 of 52

    To which of the following relatives is giving Zakat strictly forbidden in Shariah?

    A Parents and children (direct ascendants and descendants) B Maternal uncles and aunts C Paternal uncles and aunts D Brothers and sisters
23. Question 23 of 52

    What is the prerequisite condition of 'Hawl' for Zakat liability?

    A Possession for one solar year B Possession for six months C Possession at the moment of earning D Possession of the Nisab amount continuously for one complete lunar year
24. Question 24 of 52

    What was the state treasury that managed Zakat, Ushr, and public revenues in early Islam called?

    A Diwan al-Jund B Majlis al-Shura C Dar al-Nadwah D Bayt al-Mal
25. Question 25 of 52

    What is the minimum number of sheep or goats that incurs Zakat liability?

    A 100 sheep B 10 sheep C 40 sheep or goats D 20 sheep
26. Question 26 of 52

    In which Hijri year was Zakat officially made an obligatory pillar of Islam?

    A 2 AH B 5 AH C 9 AH D 1 AH
27. Question 27 of 52

    If a person possesses $10,000 in qualifying cash savings for one full year, how much Zakat is owed?

    A $500 B $100 C $1,000 D $250
28. Question 28 of 52

    Who was the Companion appointed by the Prophet as governor and tax collector to Yemen, instructed to 'take from their rich and give to their poor'?

    A Abu Ubaydah (RA) B Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) C Amr ibn al-As (RA) D Mu'adh ibn Jabal (RA)
29. Question 29 of 52

    If a person owns 80 grams of gold and no cash, and the gold Nisab is 85 grams, is Zakat due on this gold?

    A No, because it is below the Nisab threshold B Yes, 2.5% C Yes, 10% D Yes, 5%
30. Question 30 of 52

    What does the word 'Zakat' literally mean in the Arabic language?

    A Purification and growth B Sacrifice and devotion C Tax and penalty D Humility and submission
31. Question 31 of 52

    If a farmer harvests 4,000 kg of dates using canal and tube-well irrigation requiring purchased fuel, how much Ushr is due?

    A 200 kg B 100 kg C 400 kg D 80 kg
32. Question 32 of 52

    Which Quranic Surah explicitly enumerates the eight legitimate categories of Zakat recipients?

    A Surah Al-Ma'idah (verse 3) B Surah At-Tawbah (verse 60) C Surah Al-Baqarah (verse 267) D Surah An-Nur (verse 22)
33. Question 33 of 52

    If an agricultural farmer produces 2,000 kg of wheat from land irrigated entirely by natural rainfall, how much Ushr is due?

    A 400 kg B 200 kg C 100 kg D 50 kg
34. Question 34 of 52

    What is the standard Nisab threshold for gold upon which Zakat becomes obligatory?

    A 52.5 Tolas B 10 Tolas C 5 Tolas D 7.5 Tolas (approx. 85-87.5 grams / 20 Dinars)
35. Question 35 of 52

    What is 'Rikaz' in Islamic jurisprudence, and what is its Zakat rate?

    A Harvested dates, taxed at 10% B Gold coins kept at home, taxed at 2.5% C Buried ancient treasure/mineral troves, taxed at 20% (one-fifth / Khums) D Livestock, taxed at 5%
36. Question 36 of 52

    What is 'Jizyah' in historical Islamic governance?

    A A fee for performing Hajj B A tax on Muslim prayers C A protection tax levied on non-Muslim male subjects (Dhimmi) exempt from military service D A mandatory levy on orphans
37. Question 37 of 52

    What is 'Kharaj' in classical Islamic financial administration?

    A Charity given at Eid B Tax on personal gold C Tax on livestock D Tax levied on agricultural land conquered and left in the hands of indigenous owners
38. Question 38 of 52

    Which of the following people CANNOT be given Zakat even if they claim poverty?

    A An able-bodied, wealthy person capable of earning B An elderly person without income C A disabled individual D A widow with debts
39. Question 39 of 52

    What is the rate of 'Ushr' levied on agricultural produce watered entirely by natural rainfall or springs?

    A 20% B 2.5% C 10% (one-tenth) D 5% (one-twentieth)
40. Question 40 of 52

    What does the category 'Mu'allafat al-Qulub' in Zakat distribution refer to?

    A Orphans in care B Teachers of the Quran C Those whose hearts are to be reconciled/attracted to Islam or protected from harm D Scholars of Islam
41. Question 41 of 52

    What is the Zakat due on 30 cows in classical Fiqh?

    A A two-year-old heifer (Musinnah) B A one-year-old calf (Tabi' or Tabi'ah) C One camel D Two sheep
42. Question 42 of 52

    What is the Zakat due on 40 cows in classical Fiqh?

    A A one-year-old calf (Tabi') B A two-year-old cow (Musinnah) C Three goats D Two camels
43. Question 43 of 52

    Can a husband give his obligatory Zakat to his own wife?

    A No, because he is already legally responsible for her maintenance (Nafaqah) B Yes, without any restriction C Yes, if she has debts D Only if she is from another country
44. Question 44 of 52

    What is the Zakat due on a herd of 121 to 200 sheep?

    A 1 sheep B 4 sheep C 3 sheep D 2 sheep
45. Question 45 of 52

    What is the rate of 'Ushr' on agricultural crops watered through artificial irrigation (wells, pumps, canals)?

    A 5% (half-Ushr / one-twentieth) B 2.5% C 10% D 15%
46. Question 46 of 52

    What is the standard Nisab threshold for silver upon which Zakat becomes obligatory?

    A 100 Tolas B 7.5 Tolas C 25 Tolas D 52.5 Tolas (approx. 595-612.36 grams / 200 Dirhams)
47. Question 47 of 52

    Are members of the Prophet's household (Banu Hashim) permitted to receive Zakat?

    A No, Zakat is prohibited for Banu Hashim B Only during wartime C Only if they are young D Yes, they have primary right
48. Question 48 of 52

    Is the condition of 'Hawl' (one full year) applicable to agricultural produce for Ushr?

    A Yes, it requires two years B Yes, it must be stored for one year C Only if stored in silos D No, Ushr is due on the day of harvest
49. Question 49 of 52

    Who are the 'Gharimin' entitled to receive Zakat?

    A Wealthy landowners B Travelers on vacation C People burdened with overwhelming debts that they cannot repay D Zakat collectors
50. Question 50 of 52

    Can Zakat be given to one's needy siblings (brothers or sisters)?

    A No, under no circumstances B Only if they live in another country C Only if they are under 10 years old D Yes, and it yields double reward (charity and upholding family ties)
51. Question 51 of 52

    Which of the following is NOT one of the eight valid categories of Zakat recipients?

    A The poor (Fuqara) B Mosque construction committees C The destitute/needy (Masakin) D Insolvent debtors (Gharimin)
52. Question 52 of 52

    When must Sadaqat al-Fitr (Zakat al-Fitr) be paid at the latest?

    A Before the Eid al-Fitr prayer B At the end of Shawwal C On the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah D On the 27th of Ramadan

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