Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim's wealth reaches which threshold?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Islamic Studies question asks: Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim's wealth reaches which threshold? The correct choice is A. Nisab. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Nisab ✓
- B. Khums
Why not B: Khums is a one-fifth levy associated with certain schools/contexts, not the Zakat threshold name.
- C. Jizya
Why not C: Jizya was a historical poll tax on non-Muslim subjects.
- D. Ushr
Why not D: Ushr is a levy on agricultural produce, distinct from the wealth Nisab for Zakat.
Correct answer
A. Nisab
Explanation
Nisab is the minimum threshold of wealth a Muslim must possess (for one lunar year) before Zakat becomes obligatory. Rates and amounts vary by asset type (gold, silver, cash, livestock, etc.).
Source: Fiqh of Zakat — classical and contemporary references
Tags: Hadith
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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