Question
Is it true that Zakat al-Fitr cannot be given except two days before Eid, or is it permissible from the beginning of Ramadan?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to give the Zakat al-Fitr during every Ramadan, before Ramadan, and after Ramadan; because its obligation is absolute and not time-bound. However, it is recommended to give it before going out for the Eid prayer, and God knows best.