Is it permissible to give Zakat al-Fitr for two years, by analogy with the permissibility of giving Zakat al-Mal for two years?
The time for the obligation of al-Fitr begins with the sunset of the last day of , and it is permissible to pay it one or two days before Eid. The Hanafis have allowed its advancement by analogy with Zakat al-Mal (Zakat on wealth), but the preponderant opinion is that it is not permissible to advance it beyond its legally specified time.
There are two distinctions between Zakat al-Fitr and Zakat al-Mal: 1. The reason for the obligation of Zakat al-Fitr is the sunset of the last day of Ramadan. Therefore, it is not permissible to advance it before this cause occurs. This differs from Zakat al-Mal, which can be advanced once the (minimum taxable amount) is owned. 2. The wisdom behind Zakat al-Fitr is to enrich the poor on the day of Eid, and this wisdom is missed by advancing it. In contrast, the wisdom behind Zakat al-Mal is to enrich the poor generally, without being restricted to a specific time. It may also be added that Zakat al-Fitr is small in amount, so no significant benefit is gained by advancing it.
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