Is it permissible to pay Zakat, even though the payer did not receive Zakat when he was poor?

The obligation of Zakat is established by the Quran, Sunnah, and scholarly consensus (Ijma'), and it is an act of worship whose prohibition cannot be interpreted. The questioner's statement, "How can I pay Zakat when no one gave me their Zakat when we were in need?" is a corrupt interpretation and a flimsy argument. Zakat is an act of worship, not a reward. Withholding it deprives the poor. It is more fitting for him to hasten its payment, as it is a pillar of Islam, and withholding it is a major sin. Moreover, Zakat leads to the growth of wealth and is an expression of gratitude to Allah.