Neco 2018 Islamic Religious Studies Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2018 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Neco 2018 Islamic Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 28 NECO • 2018 • ISLAMIC_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

During the caliphate of Abu Bakr, the state faced a shortage of funds to feed the emigrants (Muhajirun). He ordered the collection of zakat and voluntary contributions, but did not establish a permanent treasury. Later, Caliph Umar instituted a permanent public treasury (Bayt al‑Mal) and introduced a system of land tax (kharaj) to fund public welfare. Which Rightly Guided Caliph introduced the Bayt al‑Mal, and what was its primary purpose?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Caliph Umar; to collect taxes and distribute them for public welfare
B. Caliph Uthman; to manage trade revenues and support the army
C. Caliph Ali; to oversee charitable endowments and maintain public works
D. Caliph Abu Bakr; to collect zakat and fund military campaigns
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Caliph Umar; to collect taxes and distribute them for public welfare

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This is Neco 2018 Islamic Religious Studies Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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