Explanation

• Khums on wealth from forest resources and public timber is 20%.
• Khums means one-fifth (1/5) share, which equals 20%.
• It applies to certain types of natural and public resources.

Additional information:

• Zakat on savings/wealth: 2.5%
• Ushr on agriculture: 5% or 10% (depending on irrigation)

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 June 1980
• Introduced by: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
• Zakat Rate: 2.5% on savings
• Ushr: Tax on agricultural produce
• Purpose: Poverty alleviation and welfare distribution

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• There are 8 categories (Masarif) for the distribution of Zakat.
• These categories are outlined in Surah Al-Taubah (9:60) of the Quran.

These are:

1. The poor (Al-Fuqara).
2. The needy (Al-Masakin).
3. Zakat administrators.
4. New Muslims and friends of the Muslim community.
5. Slaves and captives.
6. The debt-ridden.
7. In the cause of God.
8. The wayfarer (travelling with few resources).

32 times the word Zakat occurs in the Holy Quran.

22 times word Zakat is used in Makki Surahs.

Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H.

But its complete system was imposed in the year of 8th hijrah.

Last verified on 21-04-2026

Explanation

Nisab of zakat for silver is 52 1/2 tola

Zakat means Purification.

When Zakat was made compulsory in 2 A.H. (properly implemented in 8 Hijri.

The word Zakat occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Hazrat Abu Baker did Jihad on the issue of Zakat.

One who disbelievers in Zakat is a Kafir

“Zakat” is the treasure of Islam, who said this? Holy Prophet (PBUH)

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Last updated by NA on 25- April-2026

Explanation

• Charity given voluntarily other than Zakat is called Sadaqah.
• It is not compulsory like Zakat but highly rewarded in Islam.
• It can be given anytime, in any amount, to help the poor and needy.
• It is a way to gain Allah’s pleasure and forgiveness.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Nisab for goats/sheep: 40 animals over 1 year old → Zakat becomes obligatory.
• If less than 40 goats/sheep: No Zakat.

Additional information:

• Camels: Zakat payable starting at 5 camels.
• Sheep: Zakat payable starting at 40 sheep.
• Gold: Zakat payable on 7.5 tolas and above.
• Silver: Zakat payable on 52.5 tolas and above.

Last verified on 10-03-2026

Explanation

• Ushr is a 10% tax on harvests from irrigated or rain-watered land.
• 5% on harvests from land dependent on well water.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• In Zakat, “Hawl” means the completion of one Islamic lunar year on wealth.
• Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim possesses wealth above Nisab for one full lunar year.
• The Islamic lunar year consists of about 354 days.
• The usual rate of Zakat on savings and gold is 2.5%.

Last verified on 13-05-2026

Explanation

• Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (Fitrana) is a compulsory charity in Islam.
• It is given before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.
• It was made obligatory to purify the fasts of Ramadan.
• It also helps poor people to celebrate Eid.
• It was proclaimed in the 2nd Hijri year.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The third pillar of Islam is Zakat (charity).
• Zakat means purification of wealth by giving a fixed portion to the poor.
• It was made compulsory in 2 AH.

Additional information:

Five Pillars of Islam (In Order)

1. Shahadatain – Declaration of faith
2. Namaz (Salah) – Prayer
3. Zakat – Charity (Obligatory almsgiving)
4. Roza (Fasting) – During Ramadan
5. Hajj – Pilgrimage to Makkah

Last verified on 11-05-2026