It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that Sayyiduna Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) about giving (the charity of Zakat) before its due time, so the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted him to do so. Imam Abu Muhammad Darimi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I also hold this view, and there is no harm in giving Zakat before it becomes obligatory.