Answer the following questions and submit.

1. Why zakat is an obligation in Islam ? what is the need for it ?
2. What is the right intention of Zakat?
3. What are the spiritual benefits?
4. What are the social benefits ?
5. Who are the people deserving of zakat ?
6. What is the difference between obligatory and volunteer charity act?
7. What are the different form of volunteer charity?
8. Why should one keep the charity a secret act ?
9. What should be the attitude of the giver of charity?

Submit your answers.