Assignment No. 02 Total Marks: 20
“Zakat”
Zakat is one of the “five” pillars of Islam. Muslim believes that paying Zakat not
only purifies their wealth but also increase its value. In this way paying Zakat is a
common practice in a Muslim society. Keeping in mind the topic of Zakat you have to
discuss the following questions.
1: What is meant by “Nisab” in terms of Zakat? Marks 5
2: Does an individual can pay Zakat to its dependents i.e. (wife, children’s, parents,
Grandparents, Grandchildren’s etc.) and relatives other than dependents. Marks 5
3: Describe the purposes for which the amount of Zakat can be used. Marks 10
