Zakat of Islam (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is zakat in Islam?
What is zakat in Islam?
One of the Five Pillars of Islam
What does the Arabic word 'zakat' translate to?
What does the Arabic word 'zakat' translate to?
Purification and growth
What percentage of wealth must Muslims pay as zakat?
What percentage of wealth must Muslims pay as zakat?
2.5%
What is the nisab in relation to zakat?
What is the nisab in relation to zakat?
Minimum wealth threshold for paying
How many categories of zakat recipients does the Qur'an identify?
How many categories of zakat recipients does the Qur'an identify?
Eight categories
In Qur'anic verses, zakat is repeatedly linked with which other Islamic practice?
In Qur'anic verses, zakat is repeatedly linked with which other Islamic practice?
Prayer
Which of these is NOT a recipient category for zakat?
Which of these is NOT a recipient category for zakat?
Wealthy merchants
What types of wealth does zakat apply to?
What types of wealth does zakat apply to?
Cash, gold, silver, business assets
How does zakat promote social justice?
How does zakat promote social justice?
By redistributing wealth to reduce inequality
How do some Muslim-majority countries collect zakat?
How do some Muslim-majority countries collect zakat?
Through government systems
Which international Islamic organisations collect zakat funds?
Which international Islamic organisations collect zakat funds?
Islamic Relief and Muslim Aid
How does zakat contribute to building peace?
How does zakat contribute to building peace?
Addresses poverty & strengthens bonds