Zakaat

Q: Is zakat due on women's jewelry?

Q: If my zakaat was due last week and I did not discharge it. When discharging it now, will my net worth be considered as it was last week or what my net worth is today?

Q: If someone doesn't have that much gold and silver on which one has to pay the zakat but does have the amount in the bank which is more than the equivalent amount of silver and that is in running process means it increases or decreases every month but didn't got below the equivalent amount of silver on which one is liable to pay the zakaat, then what is the shariah rule on this situation?

Q: A mother is trying to raise money in order to take her child for an operation abroad as she has a body stiffness condition. Is she allowed to take zakaat for this?

Q: I am a female in need of advice about the cutting of hair in terms of disposal. I cut my hair on Friday and someone mentioned this foundation to me where you can donate your hair and they make wigs for children with cancer to use. Now my mum says she's not sure if it's a good idea because Islamically you must bury your hair and I agree with that. However, I really just want to make a difference for a cancer-suffering child and of course I won't do it if it's wrong. My question is: Is it wrong to donate your hair for cancer patients?

Q: Can I give my zakaat to pay school fees for some orphan children. These children are 8 years old and their father passed away.

Q:

1. Could zakaat be given to non-Muslims?

2. Could zakaat be given to Muslim and non-muslim pensioners?

3. Could zakaat be given to family members?

Q: My father was made a wakeel to discharge someone's Zakaat. It was kept in a place where I had access to. I took out some and gave it to some needy person legible for it with out taking my father's permission. Will the zakaat be discharged?

Q: Zaid contacts his travel agent on the 1st of Shabaan and obtains a quote to travel for umrah on the 1oth of Ramadaan. He immediately confirms and accepts this quotation of 100 000 but subject to him obtaining an Umrah visa. He may also cancel the booking at any time before 2nd of Ramadaan without any cost. His Zakaat year end is 15 Shabaan. May he deduct this 100 000 as a zakaat liability when calculating his Zakaat?

Q: A charity is organising a sisters' only fundraiser where they will participate in paint balling and raise funds for Gaza. If this is incorrect, which I assume it is, please list the reasons for impermissibility so that I can advise the females of my family?