What is the ruling if a woman bequeaths that one-third of her wealth be spent in the cause of Allah, and they distribute that one-third on sacrificial animals?

Question:
A questioner says: A woman bequeathed that one-third of her wealth be spent in the cause of Allah. Her daughter, who was responsible for the bequest, distributed the one-third on sacrificial animals. Is this permissible? If it is not permissible, what should be done?

Answer:
It is not permissible to put the entire one-third into sacrificial animals. She should put some of it into the sacrifice and distribute the rest among the poor and the needy, and not restrict it to sacrificial animals. She should perform the sacrifice on her behalf, because the sacrifice is an act of worship and carries reward, but the rest should be distributed among the poor and the needy.