The Salaf would strive to distribute their Zakah in Shaban so that the needs of others were met in Ramadan. This helped the needy to focus on worship and purified the Zakah donors' hearts and wealth. This, without doubt, is one of the great ways to prepare for Ramadan. Here is a book that summarizes issues related to Zakah in English. It was compiled by the late caller to Sunnah, Shaykh 'Imraan Hussein رحمه الله who lived and died in Makkah. تقبل الله منه may Allah accept it. https://t.me/k2knyc/5151