Question #148245

There are 8 heads (categories) of Zakat mentioned in the Holy Quran, specifically in Surah At-Tawbah (9:60). These categories define who is eligible to receive Zakat and include: (1) the poor, (2) the needy, (3) those employed to collect Zakat, (4) those whose hearts are to be reconciled, (5) freeing captives/slaves, (6) those in debt, (7) in the cause of Allah (Fi Sabilillah), and (8) the wayfarer (traveler in need). These guidelines ensure that Zakat, a fundamental pillar of Islam, is distributed fairly and benefits the most deserving segments of society.