Zakat
The obligatory annual alms on qualifying wealth, paid to the eligible categories named in the Qur’an.
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Types of Islamic giving
Each charity is marked for a giving type only when it confirms that programme itself.
Sadaqah
Voluntary charity given at any time and in any amount, seeking the pleasure of Allah.
Sadaqah Jariyah
Ongoing charity whose benefit continues — such as wells, schools or mosques.
Qurban / Udhiyah
The sacrifice offered in the days of Eid al-Adha, with meat distributed to those in need.
Fidyah
Compensation, usually by feeding the poor, for fasts that cannot be made up.
Kaffarah
Expiation owed for certain deliberately broken fasts or broken oaths.
Waqf
An endowment whose principal is preserved while its yield is spent on charitable purposes.
Definitions are brief summaries. For rulings that apply to your situation, consult a qualified scholar.