Ramadhaan & Fasting

Q: If a father discharges sadaqatul fitr on behalf of his minor children (who are wealthy) from his wealth, will the sadaqatul fitr be discharged?

Q: If the minor children possess the nisaab amount can the father discharge their sadaqatul fitr from their wealth?

Q: Is it necessary for a wealthy person to discharge the sadaqatul fitr on behalf of his minor children?

Q: Is it permissible to discharge the sadaqatul fitr before the month of Ramadhaan?

Q: Is it permissible for one to discharge the sadaqatul fitr during the month of Ramadhaan?

Q: When is the preferred time for one to discharge the sadaqatul fitr?

Q: Is it necessary for one to give the actual wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr or can one give the value of the wheat or barley as sadaqatul fitr?

Q: Who is eligible to receive sadaqatul fitr?

Q: Is it permissible to give a poor person so much of sadaqatul fitr that reaches the nisaab amount (nisaab of zakaat)?

Q: Is it permissible for several people to give their sadaqatul fitr to one poor person?