Islamic education
Zakat & Charity
Obligatory alms on qualifying wealth and voluntary sadaqah.
Zakāh purifies wealth. It is due on gold, silver, cash, business stock, and agricultural produce when nisāb is reached and a lunar year passes. Rates and zakatable assets are detailed in each madhhab.
Eight categories of recipients
Qur’an 9:60 — poor, needy, administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing captives, debtors, in the cause of Allah, and the stranded traveller.
Zakat al-Fitr
Due before Eid prayer — staple food given on behalf of each household member. Amount and timing differ slightly by school.