What is the ruling on a Western Islamic center purchasing food for Zakat al-Fitr a while before Eid, then taking Zakat funds from Muslims and distributing them on their behalf, in order to ensure the availability of the quantity?
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It is permissible for the center to purchase food before the due time for al-Fitr, then sell it to those who wish to buy the Zakat, and it is to be given out at its legally prescribed time.
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