Question

Which among the following statements is correct about 'Zakat'?

• A. Zakat can be given to the poor people who are not in debt.
• B. Zakat should not be given to poor people.
• C. Zakat can be given to those whose debt is more outstanding than their wealth.
• D. Zakat is a tax paid by poor people to the government.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Zakat can be given to those whose debt is more outstanding than their wealth.

According to Islam, alms are only given to poor, the needy, to those in debt and for those employed to collect the funds. This Zakat is considered as an offering to 'Allah'.