shelter , food and clothing for the poor :)
No we can not pay zakat in instalment.
Yes we can pay zakat on our assets.
zakat is not compulsory on poor people.... but if you are rich and you dont pay zakat out of arrogance than its a sin
No we cannot pay zakat on kids saving. On kids saving we pay Fitrana.
zakat is 2.5 %
they pay zakat to Qumran education institutions .
The meaning of zakat is, buying the love of God. If you pay zakat you will get it seven times more than you paid.
I m paying zakat almost from fifteen years
Sure, you can. Zakat is God right that you should pay. You should admit that you were sinful in not paying zakat in its due time, intend not to repeat this sin, repent and ask God forgiveness, and if you can backtrack your zakat and pay them accordingly then do it as soon as possible to gain God satisfaction and forgiveness.
No you cann't. Not because she is non Muslim but because she is your maid and you are responsible of her living so she doesn't desrve zakat from you. Also, you can't pay zakat to your father or sons.
no anything of value