What is the ruling on hastening the Zakat on a possessed *Nisab* along with the Zakat for future gains or profits derived from it?
Chapter on Zakat on Sheep
Al-Mughni
Book of Zakat
Primary text
If one possesses a *Nisab* and hastens its Zakat along with the Zakat for what he will subsequently acquire, or what will be produced or gained from it, the hastened payment suffices for the possessed *Nisab* but not for the additional gain.
Supporting text
Abu Hanifa permits this, arguing that the future gain is an adjunct to what the person already owns. The counter-argument is that hastening the Zakat for the excess wealth is impermissible because it is Zakat for wealth not yet in possession, similar to hastening the Zakat before possessing the *Nisab*. Furthermore, the obligation for the excess wealth is established by the increase in ownership itself, not by the original asset, meaning the Zakat obligation for the future profit only takes effect upon its actual realization.