Q:If a person is eligible for zakaat and he needs to pay school fees for his kids, can I tell him that I will pay the school fees (with zakaat money)?

Q: I have a problem with regards to a person whose owing money to me and I don’t know how else to handle the situation according to how Allah would expect me to. About 2 years ago, I was selling used motor vehicles and was closing down the business and getting rid of the stock that I never sold.

Q: Is Zakaat payable on loans given to individuals and companies? 

Q: Is Zakaat payable on second and third homes used occasionally? If yes, how should this be calculated? 

Q: Is Zakaat payable on public company shares? If yes, how should this be calculated? 

Q: 1. Is Zakaat payable on freehold vacant land? If yes, how should this be calculated?

Q: What is the difference between zakaat and fitrah? Who has to give fitra?

Q: Please advise on whether zakaat is payable on fixed property - house and business immovable property, property held for investment?

Q: If you have a catering business with equipment such as crockery and fabrics in possession, is zakaat payable on it?

Q: Can zakaat be paid before the end of the year when it will be due?