Her mother asked her to rent out the house and give charity on her behalf; is it permissible to sell it and give the proceeds as charity?

The questioner : Yes, and peace be upon you. Honorable Shaykh, the sister with us on the line mentions that her mother has passed away and she has a house in a village. She told her before she died, "Rent out the house and give charity from it and offer a sacrifice from it." This sister, the questioner, says the house is in the village and has not been rented out. Is it permissible for her to sell this house and give charity on behalf of her mother and offer a sacrifice from it?

The Shaykh : If the court approves, there is no harm.

The presenter : What is wrong with you? Why don't you open up to me?

The Shaykh : The reference in this matter is the court.