Can you pay zakat in advance

Prepaying Zakat One must possess the wealth from which he or she will pay in advance in an amount that meets or exceeds its Zakat threshold (nisab)

Many people are stuck with the misconception that Zakat can only be paid during the sacred month of Ramadan which is not right. Zakat is an annual duty and so you can pay it at any time of the year after your wealth has exceeded the Nisaab amount.

When do you pay Zakat? You pay Zakat when your money has passed the Nisab threshold, over a full Islamic lunar year. If your held assets fall below the threshold, you no longer need to pay. Your Zakat is calculated based on your personal wealth and is often paid by Muslims in Ramadan, the month of greatest reward.