The majority of scholars are of the view that it is mustahabb to recite Surat Yasin in the presence of one who is dying and they quoted a number of things as evidence for that.

In case of miscarriage in Islam, the scholars differed as to whether offering `aqiqah is prescribed or not. Some scholars favoured the view that it is prescribed and they are also of the view that the child should be given a name.

Al-Fatihah is a pillar or essential part of the funeral prayer because the Prophet said: “There is no prayer for the one who does not recite the Opening of the Book,” and the funeral prayer is a prayer.