Pillars and Practices of Islam
Zakat is best defined as which of the following?
- A. The declaration of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad (PBUH) is His messenger
- B. The obligatory charity that Muslims must pay, typically calculated at two and a half percent of eligible wealth annually ✓
- C. The festival of sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah
- D. The festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan
Correct answer
B. The obligatory charity that Muslims must pay, typically calculated at two and a half percent of eligible wealth annually
Explanation
'Zakat' refers to the obligatory charity that Muslims must pay, typically calculated at two and a half percent of eligible wealth annually.