Advancing Zakah Before Its Time Has Arrived
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What is the ruling on advancing zakah for many years for those who have been struck by disasters and calamities?
Advancing zakah before its time for more than one year: the correct view is that it is permissible for a period of two years only, and it is not permissible for more than that. Even so, one should not advance zakah before its time has arrived, except if a need arises, such as severe hardship, or specific circumstances, or something similar.So at that time we say: One advances it because the lesser option may turn out to be the better one. Otherwise, the best is not to pay zakah until its time has arrived; because a person’s wealth may be subject to loss or other such things. In any case, we also point out that if the wealth increases beyond what it was at the time of advancement, then the zakah on this increase must be paid.
Advancing zakah before its time for more than one year: the correct view is that it is permissible for a period of two years only, and it is not permissible for more than that. Even so, one should not advance zakah before its time has arrived, except if a need arises, such as severe hardship, or specific circumstances, or something similar.So at that time we say: One advances it because the lesser option may turn out to be the better one. Otherwise, the best is not to pay zakah until its time has arrived; because a person’s wealth may be subject to loss or other such things. In any case, we also point out that if the wealth increases beyond what it was at the time of advancement, then the zakah on this increase must be paid.