Zakat vs Sadaqah:
ZAKAT (زكاة)
- Obligatory (fard)
- Fixed amount (2.5%)
- Specific recipients
- Annual calculation
- Third Pillar of Islam
SADAQAH (صدقة)
- Voluntary (mustahabb)
- Any amount
- Anyone in need
- Anytime
- Extra good deeds
Pay Zakat first (obligation), then give Sadaqah generously (reward)!
And Allah knows best.