Free Arkan-e-Islam MCQs with Answers

141. What is the number of Zakat among Pillars?

• A. Second
• B. Third
• C. Fourth
• D. Fifth

Explanation: Zakat is the third pillar of Islam in the standard sequence: Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. It follows prayer and precedes fasting.

142. On which of the follwing Zakat money can be spent?

• A. Parents
• B. Poor Muslims
• C. Non Muslims
• D. None of Them

Explanation: Zakat may be given to eligible poor and needy Muslims, whereas parents and other dependants whom one is obliged to support generally cannot receive it as zakat. Non-Muslims are also not ordinarily recipients of obligatory zakat.

143. In which Hijri year Zakat was imposed?

• A. 2 Hajri
• B. 3 Hajri
• C. 4 Hajri
• D. 5 Hajri

Explanation: The obligation of zakat was established in 2 AH after the Muslim community became organized in Madinah. This is distinct from earlier general Quranic encouragement to give charity.

144. What is falqaram for goats?

• A. 30 goats
• B. 40 goats
• C. 50 goats
• D. 60 goats

Explanation: The nisab for goats or sheep begins at 40 animals, for which one goat is due according to the standard zakat schedule. Smaller herds do not reach the nisab.

145. Falqaram (Nisab) for Camel is____________ Camels?

• A. 4 Camels
• B. 5 Camels
• C. 8 Camels
• D. 10 Camels

Explanation: The nisab for camels begins at five camels. At that level, the prescribed zakat is one sheep or goat, while larger numbers have different rates.

146. On gold falqaram (nisab) is____________?

• A. 7 1/2 Tolas
• B. 8 1/2 Tolas
• C. 9 1/2 Tolas
• D. 10 1/2 Tolas

Explanation: The traditional gold nisab is 20 mithqal, commonly converted in South Asian measures to 7.5 tolas, approximately 87.48 grams. The other figures do not match the standard nisab conversion.

147. What is the Ratio of Zakat in grams on Silver approximately?

• A. 400 grams of silver
• B. 405.40 grams of silver
• C. 500.12 grams of silver
• D. 612.36 grams of silver

Explanation: The traditional silver nisab is 52.5 tolas, which is approximately 612.36 grams. The wording says “ratio,” but the options clearly refer to the silver nisab, making option d the intended answer.

148. What is the Ratio of Zakat in grams on Gold approximately?

• A. 64.14 grams of gold
• B. 74.23 grams of gold
• C. 87.48 grams of gold
• D. 92.62 grams of gold

Explanation: The gold nisab of 7.5 tolas converts to approximately 87.48 grams. This is a threshold of wealth, not the 2.5 percent rate charged on zakatable gold.

149. On silver falqaram is____________?

• A. 50 Tolas
• B. 52 1/2 Tolas
• C. 54 Tolas
• D. 55 Tolas

Explanation: Silver reaches nisab at 52.5 tolas, the traditional South Asian conversion of 200 dirhams. Once this threshold is held for a lunar year, zakat becomes due at the applicable rate.

150. Verbal meaning of Hajj is____________?

• A. To repay
• B. The will to visit
• C. To device
• D. To permanence

Explanation: Hajj comes from an Arabic root conveying the intention or will to visit a sacred place. “To repay” and “to devise” do not express this basic linguistic meaning.