Is the monthly financial assistance provided to a family considered part of Zakat, and is it permissible to count it as such?
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It is permissible to advance before the completion of the Hawl (one lunar year), but if it is paid in installments after it becomes due, it is not permissible except for an overriding benefit or an excuse. It is a condition that the intention of Zakat be present when disbursing the money. If it is given with the intention of charity, it is not permissible to count it as Zakat.
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