Is it permissible to pay the Zakat on gold jewelry that has accumulated over years, hidden from the mother, considering the daughter's contribution to household expenses and her fear of the mother's anger if she were to pay the Zakat openly?

Scholars differ regarding the obligation of Zakat on jewelry prepared for personal use, and the majority of them do not obligate Zakat on it. A woman can adopt the view of the majority to please her mother, or she can be cautious and pay the Zakat without her mother's knowledge.