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Can I discharge Zakaat of next year in advance to help my younger brother?

Published as Discharging zakaat in advance

· 24 Shawwal 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can I discharge Zakaat of next year in advance to help my younger brother?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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