How many masarif of Zakat are mentioned in the Holy Quran:

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(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 9

🧠 Explanation:

  • The Holy Quran mentions 8 categories (Masarif) of people eligible to receive Zakat in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60).
  • These include: the poor, the needy, Zakat collectors, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing slaves, those in debt, in the cause of Allah, and the wayfarer.
  • These categories are clearly defined by Allah to ensure fair distribution and social justice.
  • Therefore, the correct number of Masarif (categories) of Zakat is 8.