What is cupping (hijama)?
Cupping (hijama) is the best remedy recommended and used by the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)…" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)]. He (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) also said that on the night of Israa (his ascension to the heavens) he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) did not pass by an angel except that it said to him, "Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)]. This shows the importance and greatness of this Sunnah.
'Hijama' in
arabic is derived from 'hajm' which means 'sucking'. Cupping
(hijama) is the process of applying cups to various points on the body
by removing the air inside the cups to form a vacuum.
Cupping (hijama) is of three types:
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Dry cupping (hijama) - This is the process of using a vacuum on different areas of the body in order to gather the blood in that area without incisions (small, light scratches using a razor).
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Dry massage cupping (hijama) – This is similar to dry cupping (hijama) but olive oil is applied to the skin (before applying the cups) in order to allow easy movement of the cups.
70% of diseases,
pains and ailments are due to the blood being unable to reach certain
parts of the body. Dry cupping (hijama) and dry massaging cupping
(hijama) allow the blood to reach these places.
Dry and massage
cupping (hijama) may be self-administered in the comfort and privacy
of your own home. Each cupping (hijama) box is accompanied by an
instruction booklet. We have also provided further instructions on our
'How To Cup' page.
Dry and massage
cupping (hijama) may be administered any time of the day, any day of
the week or month. There are no restrictions.
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Wet cupping (hijama) - This is the process of using a vacuum at different points on the body but with incisions in order to remove 'harmful' blood which lies just beneath the surface of the skin. (It is recommended that wet cupping (hijama) is only administered by a cupping therapist).
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Wet cupping
(hijama) may only be administered at certain times of the day and days
of the week. Please see our 'Authentic Narrations' page for further
details.
Is cupping (hijama) a cure for every disease?
Cupping (hijama) is a cure for every disease if performed in its correct time. The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping (hijama) there is a cure." [Saheeh Muslim (5706)]. The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever
performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the
Islamic month) then it is a cure for every disease." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)].
There are specific points on the body where the cups are applied for each ailment.
Is cupping (hijama) from the Sunnah?
Above are just some of the authentic narrations which show that cupping (hijama) is from the Sunnah of the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Please see our 'Authentic Narrations' page for more authentic narrations about cupping (hijama).
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever
revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people practise it, s/he will
have the same reward of those who practise it without their reward
diminishing…" [Sunan ibn Maajah (209)].
Authentic Narrations About Cupping (Al-Hijama)
Cupping (Hijama) Is The Best Of Remedies
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)…" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)].
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3857), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)].
The Angels Recommending Cupping (Hijama)
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "I
did not pass by an angel from the angels on the night journey except
that they all said to me: Upon you is cupping (hijama), O Muhammad." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3477)].
In the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allaah be pleased with him) the angels said, "Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)].
Cupping (Hijama) Is A Prevention
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever
wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for 17th, 19th
and 21st and let none of you allow his blood to rage (boil) such that
it kills him." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)].
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said,
"When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in cupping
(hijama). Do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such that it kills
you." [Reported by Hakim in his 'Mustadrak' and he authenticated it and Imam ad-Dhahabi agreed (4/212)].
In Cupping (Hijama) There Is A Cure And A blessing
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Healing
is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey,
and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from
cauterization (branding with fire)." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5681), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3491)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping (hijama) there is a cure." [Saheeh Muslim (5706)].
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a blessing..." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3487)].
* 'alaa ar-reeq
in arabic means to fast until after being treated with cupping.
Once the treatment of cupping has been completed, one may eat and
drink.
Cupping (Hijama) In Its Time Is A Cure For Every Disease
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever
performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the
Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every disease." [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3861)].
The Best Days For Cupping (Hijama)
The best days for
cupping (hijama) are the 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic month
which coincide with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for 17th, 19th and 21st…" [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)].
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Cupping
(hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a
blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory. So cup yourselves
with the blessing of Allaah on Thursday. Keep away from cupping
(hijama) on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be safe. Perform
cupping (hijama) on Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allaah
saved Ayoub from a trial. He was inflicted with the trial on
Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on
Wednesday or Wednesday night." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3487)].
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Cupping
(hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. It increases the intellect and
improves the memory. It improves the memory of the one memorising. So
whoever is going to be cupped then (let it be) on a Thursday in the
name of Allaah. Keep away from being cupped on a Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. Be cupped on a Monday or Tuesday. Do not be cupped on a
Wednesday because it is the day that Ayoub was befallen with a trial.
You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or
Wednesday night." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)].
* 'alaa ar-reeq
in arabic means to fast until after being treated with cupping.
Once the treatment of cupping has been completed, one may eat and
drink.
As for the
Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset
on Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping (hijama) is best
performed during the daytime between the adhaan of fajr and the adhaan
of maghrib because yawm in arabic means daytime.
The Sunnah days
for cupping (hijama) every month are when the 17th or 19th or 21st
of the lunar month coincide with a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. These
are the best and most beneficial days for cupping (hijama). If one is
not able to be cupped on 17th, 19th or 21st (coinciding with Monday,
Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of the
month.
Cupping (Hijama) May Be Used For:
Headaches
Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) would advise them to perform cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3858)].
Magic
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
was cupped on his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it
is from the best of cures for this if performed correctly. [Zaad al
Ma'aad (4/125-126)].
Poison
Abdullah ibn
Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that a Jewish woman
gave poisoned meat to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) so he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) sent her a message saying, "What caused you to do that?" She replied, "If you really are a Prophet then Allaah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!" When the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) felt pain from it, he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
performed cupping (hijama). Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt
that pain and hence performed cupping (hijama). [Ahmed (1/305) the
hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths)].
Strengthening One's Intelligence And Memory
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Cupping
(hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a
blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory. So cup yourselves
with the blessing of Allaah on Thursday. Keep away from cupping
(hijama) on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be safe. Perform
cupping (hijama) on Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allaah
saved Ayoub from a trial. He was inflicted with the trial on
Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on
Wednesday or Wednesday night." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3487)].
* 'alaa ar-reeq
in arabic means to fast until after being treated with cupping.
Once the treatment of cupping has been completed, one may eat and
drink.
Dislocation/Bruising
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) fell from his horse onto the trunk of a palm tree and dislocated his foot. Waki' (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, "Meaning the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped on (his foot) for bruising." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (2807)].
Cupping (Hijama) While fasting Or In The State Of Ihram
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped while he was fasting. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694)].
Areas of Cupping (Hijama)
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping (hijama) three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3860), ibn Maajah (3483)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5699)].
Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) used to cup his head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) "Umm Mugheeth." [Saheehah (753), Saheeh al-Jaami' (4804)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping (hijama) on his hip for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3863)].
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping (hijama) when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (1836)].
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, "Cupping (hijama) under the chin
is beneficial for pain in the teeth, face and throat, if it
is performed in its proper time. It purifies the head and the jaws.
Cupping (hijama) on the top of the foot is
a substitution for the puncturing of the Saphena, which is a large
vein in the heel. It is beneficial for treating ulcers that occur on the
thighs and calves, the interruption of menses and skin irritation on
the testicles.
Cupping (hijama) at the bottom of the chest
is beneficial for the treatment of sores, scabies and mange on the
thighs. It helps against gout, hemorrhoids, elephantiasis and itchiness
on the back." [Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/58].
Cupping (Hijama) For Women
Jaabir ibn
Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported Umm Salama (may
Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to be treated with cupping (hijama). So the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) ordered Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, " I think he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) is her brother through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn't reach puberty". [Saheeh Muslim (5708), abu Dawud (4102), Saheeh ibn Maajah (3480)].
Cupping Videos
Below are links to
Shaikh Muhammad Musa Nasr's Cupping (hijama) video on youtube.com and
brother Abdul Hakim's (from naturalhealthnaturesfinest.co.uk) Cupping
(hijama) video on islamictube.net:
The following is a link to a six part video by Shaikh Muhammad Musa Aal Nasr titled, 'The Sunnah Of Hijaamah':
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