Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijama)

A Cure For Every Disease, Pain and Ailment (By Allah's Permission)

What is cupping (hijama)?

Cupping (hijama) is the best remedy recommended and used by the Messenger
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam). The Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam)
said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)
" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)]. He (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) also said
that on the night of Israa (his ascension to the heavens) he (Sallallaahu layhi
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:

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).

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.

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).

We will run cupping (hijama) courses for wet cupping (hijama) inshAllah. Please
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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 layhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping
(hijama) there is a cure."[Saheeh Muslim (5706)]. The Messenger (Sallallaahu
layhi 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 layhi Wasallam).
Please see our 'Authentic Narrations' page for more authentic narrations about
cupping (hijama).

The Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi 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)].

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Authentic Narrations About Cupping (Al-Hijama)

Cupping Is The Best Of Remedies

Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have
is cupping" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)].
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) said, "If there was something excellent to be
used as a remedy then it is cupping." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3857),
Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)].

The Angels Recommending Cupping

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi 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, 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." [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)].

In Cupping There Is A Cure

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi

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 layhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping there is a
cure." [Saheeh Muslim (5706)].

Cupping In Its Time Is A Cure For Every Disease

Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever performs cupping on
the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic month) then it is a cure for
every disease." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)].

Cupping Can Be Used For:

Headaches

Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allaah
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) said, "Whenever someone would complain of
a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam),
he (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) would advise them
to perform cupping." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3858)].

Magic

Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) cupped his head when he was afflicted with magic
and that it is from the best of cures for this if done 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
layhi Wasallam) so he (Sallallaahu layhi 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 layhi
Wasallam) felt pain from it, he (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) performed cupping.
Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed
cupping. [Ahmed (1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths)].

The Best Days For Cupping

The 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic month which coincides with Monday,
Tuesday or Thursday. Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported
that the Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever wants to
perform cupping then let him look for 17th, 19th and 21st" [Saheeh
Sunan Ibn Majah (3486)].

As for the Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset on
Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping is best performed during the day
time between sunrise and sunset. 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 While fasting Or In The State Of Ihram

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi 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 layhi Wasallam) was cupped while he was fasting.
[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694)].

Areas of Cupping

Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger
(Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping 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 layhi Wasallam) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-
Bukhaaree (5699)].
Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi 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 layhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping 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 layhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping 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 under the chin is
beneficial for pain in the teeth, face and throat, if it is done in its proper time. It
purifies the head and the jaws.

Cupping 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 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 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 layhi Wasallam) to do cupping. So the
Messenger (Sallallaahu layhi 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 layhi 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)].