The Ruling on Advancing Zakah
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Question:
The questioner: The zakah on her wealth becomes due this month, and she says she wants to pay it out now, in this month, even though it is not due for another two months. Should she wait until the two months are over, or should she pay it out now?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to advance the payment of zakah. It is permissible to advance the payment of zakah. So if you pay it out now, there is no harm, especially if you hope for an increase in reward in this month. Yes.
The questioner: The zakah on her wealth becomes due this month, and she says she wants to pay it out now, in this month, even though it is not due for another two months. Should she wait until the two months are over, or should she pay it out now?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to advance the payment of zakah. It is permissible to advance the payment of zakah. So if you pay it out now, there is no harm, especially if you hope for an increase in reward in this month. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4506] حكم تعجيل الزكاة - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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