Q: For better distribution and reaching to deserving people, is it allowed if one delays payment or distribution of (zakat, charity and other due payment) not on the spot but regularly (monthly) to needy people. He will finish all due payments before the end of the Islamic year. If it is allowed and the person passes away during the year, will he be sinful.
A: Yes, it is allowed.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)