Q
Easy 1 Mark
Islamic Studies The Five Pillars of Islam – First Pillar: Shahadah (Kalimah Tayyibah)
How many categories of people are eligible to receive Zakah according to the Quran?
Explanation
Quran 9:60 specifies exactly 8 categories of Zakah recipients: Fuqara', Masakin, 'Amilina, Mu'allafat al-Qulub, Riqab, Gharimin, Fi Sabilillah, and Ibn al-Sabil.
Reference: Five Pillars of Islam Notes , Page 3
Hint
Surah At-Tawbah 9:60 lists all 8 categories explicitly.