Zakah on the money on which a Hawl has passed

A: Zakah becomes due from the money on which a Hawl has passed. Zakah also becomes due on the profits since the Hawl for the dividends is the same as the Hawl for the main capital. If it is intended for marriage, this does not waive the Zakah due on it.It is not permissible to pay Zakah to build Masjids or Islamic centers; because Allah defined eight categories of Zakah recipients (not including the building of Masjids). Allah says: As-Sadaqât (here it means Zakât) are only for the Fuqarâ’ (poor), and the Masâkin (needy) [Surah Al-Tawbah 9:60]. However, it may be permissible to pay Zakah to entrusted Islamic centers if they give it to the poor. In such a case, there is no impediment.It is not permissible to delay it beyond its due time (the completion of a Hawl). Rather, it should be paid immediately.May Allah grant us success. May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and Companions.