The Ruling on Paying Zakah Before Its Due Time
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, regarding advancing zakah before its due time, specifically to coincide with seasons such as Ramadan and the days of Hajj, what is your opinion on this?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with advancing zakah or paying it early, especially when there is a need for it. So, advance it; there is no harm in that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid the zakah of his uncle al-Abbas early for two years, for two lunar years, when he needed it. So, there is no barrier to advancing zakah. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, regarding advancing zakah before its due time, specifically to coincide with seasons such as Ramadan and the days of Hajj, what is your opinion on this?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with advancing zakah or paying it early, especially when there is a need for it. So, advance it; there is no harm in that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid the zakah of his uncle al-Abbas early for two years, for two lunar years, when he needed it. So, there is no barrier to advancing zakah. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 27-03-1436هـ — af.org.sa (21:59)
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