How many categories of eligible recipients of Zakat are specified in the Quran?

Explanation

– Eight categories of eligible Zakat recipients are specified in the Quran, Surah At-Tawbah, verse 60, including the poor, the needy, and those employed to collect and administer Zakat.
– These categories also include those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing captives, those in debt, in the cause of Allah, and stranded travelers.
– For exams, remember that this verse provides a comprehensive framework ensuring Zakat funds are directed toward genuinely eligible and deserving recipients.