Is zakat to be paid in installments whenever a year has passed on an amount, or is it to be collected on a single date, knowing that collecting it might lead to delaying or expediting zakat on some parts?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is preferable for a Muslim to designate a specific month — such as — for paying his . He should assess his wealth to see if it has reached the , then pay Zakat on all of it. Any wealth acquired during the year should be added to the original amount and Zakat paid on it accordingly.
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