Quiz 49 – What is the Arabic term for obligatory charity given annually?

Correct Answer is :

B) Zakat.

Description:

Zakat is obligatory charity given annually by Muslims who meet the necessary criteria of wealth. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and helps purify one’s wealth.

The Quran states, “And establish prayer and give zakah.” (Quran 2:110).

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized, “The upper hand is better than the lower hand.” (Muslim 1033)