Both terms denote a charitable endowment that is created with the intention of promoting social welfare, providing for the needy, supporting educational initiatives, or contributing to other beneficial causes in society.
With such Waqf Khairi or benevolent waqf is a charitable
endowment aimed solely for charitable purposes and is divided into two:
a. General waqf - used for general purposes without any
specific conditions set by the endower. For example waqf cash for the sake of Allah SWT.
b. Specific waqf - used for specific purposes with
defined intentions set by the endower.