If I become owner of the Nisāb, can I pay my Zakāh to an eligible individual who requires it on a monthly basis as opposed to a one-off payment on my Zakāh anniversary?

Q: If I become owner of the Nisāb, can I pay my Zakāh to an eligible individual who requires it on a monthly basis as opposed to a one-off payment on my Zakāh anniversary?

 

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A: Once one has become owner of the nisāb one can pay Zakāh in advance provided one makes the specific intention to do so.  Zakāh may be paid in the manner mentioned in the question provided the aforementioned conditions are met.

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