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.
