What is the specific term for the charity given at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayer?
AZakat al-Fitr
BSadaqah
CZakat al-Mal
DKhums
Explanation
– Zakat al-Fitr is a specific charity given by every Muslim at the end of Ramadan before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, intended to purify the fast and provide for the needy so they too can celebrate the festival.
– It differs from the annual Zakat, which is calculated on accumulated wealth.
– For exams, note that Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer for it to count as valid Zakat al-Fitr rather than general charity.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Five Pillars of Islam
- Subtopic: Zakat

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