The Ruling on Paying Zakah Before Its Due Time
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Question:
This questioner says: Is it permissible to pay zakah before its due date for the need of the poor, even if the poor person has not asked for it?
Answer:
Yes, there is no harm; it is permissible to pay zakah before its due date for a reason, whether for a sudden need or a dire necessity. There is no harm in that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid the zakah of his uncle al-Abbas two years early when there was a need. There is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Is it permissible to pay zakah before its due date for the need of the poor, even if the poor person has not asked for it?
Answer:
Yes, there is no harm; it is permissible to pay zakah before its due date for a reason, whether for a sudden need or a dire necessity. There is no harm in that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid the zakah of his uncle al-Abbas two years early when there was a need. There is no harm. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الصيام من بلوغ المرام، بلوغ المرام باب الصيام [02] — alfawzan.live (37:47)
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