Is it permissible to shave the deceased's head?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 9 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The deceased's head must not be shaved because shaving the head is not part of the Sunnah during life, as it is done for adornment or ritual, neither of which is sought after in this context.