Giving Zakaat For Future Years To One's Relatives
Question
Can one give money with the intention of zakaat for the upcoming years due to urgent needs of our relatives. Moreover, we will deduct the same by next year with the available amount.
Answer
Yes. It is permissible.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
( ولو عجل ذو نصاب ) زكاته ( لسنين أو لنصب صح ) لوجود السبب (الدر المختار 2/293, نور الإيضاح ص154)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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