Is it permissible to hasten and pay zakah before the completion of the lunar year due to need?
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to hasten and pay the zakah of his wealth in advance before the completion of the lunar year to a needy brother, because he supports his family?
The Shaykh:
This is good and better. That is, giving to the needy is better, and hastening the zakah for his sake is better considering his need. Yes.
The presenter:
Excellent.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to hasten and pay the zakah of his wealth in advance before the completion of the lunar year to a needy brother, because he supports his family?
The Shaykh:
This is good and better. That is, giving to the needy is better, and hastening the zakah for his sake is better considering his need. Yes.
The presenter:
Excellent.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1963 -2802] هل يجوز تعجيل ودفع الزكاة قبل تمام الحول للحاجة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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