1) How is the act of giving zakah intimately tied to purification?

1. Before giving zakah a person purifies his intentions that the act is solely for the sake of helping the poor.
2. Before giving zakah a person purifies himself by performing ablution.
3. By giving zakah a person purifies his heart from the love of material wealth.
4. By giving zakah a person purifies his bank balance by removing any unlawful earnings.

2) Zakah is to be paid on one's wealth only if:

1. he has no inheritors who will inherit his wealth.
2. his wealth reaches a minimum level called Nisaab.
3. he has more wealth than he needs to live a comfortable life.
4. he knows eligible recipients to give his wealth to.

3) Shariah defines zakah as:

1. the entire wealth of a person that must be given to a specific group of recipients.
2. half of a person's wealth that must be given to a specific group of recipients.
3. an impure portion of a person's wealth earned through unlawful means that must be given to a specific group of recipients.
4. a specific portion of a person's wealth that must be given yearly to a specific group of recipients.

4) Islam categorizes Zakah as:

1. an obligatory charity.
2. a voluntary charity.
3. a onetime charity.
4. a compensational charity.

5) On which of the following possessions is zakah to be paid?

1. Gold
2. Cash and savings.
3. Silver
4. All of the above.

6) What is the rate of zakah on savings?

1. 2.5%
2. 5%
3. 10%
4. 50%

7) Who is eligible to pay zakah?

1. A Muslim adult male or female.
2. A Muslim minor male or female.
3. An insane Muslim.
4. All of the above.

8) With regards to a person's possessions, zakah is also due upon:

1. livestock and agricultural produce.
2. food and shelter.
3. furniture and utensils.
4. All of the above.

9) On what basis does zakah have to be given?

1. On a weekly basis.
2. On a daily basis.
3. On a yearly basis.
4. Once in a lifetime.