Is it permissible to divide the zakat amount into monthly installments to be paid from the monthly salary?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Whoever possesses the minimum taxable amount () and a complete lunar year (hawl) passes thereon, becomes immediately obligatory upon him. It is not permissible to delay it without a valid excuse, and the person commits a sin by this delay. Scholars have explicitly stated that it is not permissible for the owner to keep the Zakat with him to distribute it throughout the year, except for a recognized benefit or an excuse.
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