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Fatwa #22367 February 2001United Kingdom

I would like to know whether you can pay next years zakat this year, with regards to the collection for the earthquake victims in India at our local mosque.

Answer

It is permissible to pay Zakaat in advance.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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