Cupping is a cure for every disease if performed in its correct time. The Messenger (p.b.u.h) said, “Indeed in cupping there is a cure.”
[Saheeh Muslim (5706)].
The Messenger(p.b.u.h) 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)].
There are specific 13 points on the body where the cups are applied for each ailment.
Hadith & Advantages
Headaches
Salma (may Allah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allah (p.b.u.h) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (p.b.u.h), he (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) so he (p.b.u.h) sent her a message saying, “What caused you to do that?” She replied, “If you really are a Prophet then Allah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!” When the Messenger (p.b.u.h) felt pain from it, he (p.b.u.h) 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)].
Strengthening One's Intelligence And Memory
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 (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) was cupped on (his foot) for bruising.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (2807)].
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cupping a cure for every disease?
Is there any pain in Hijama?
Although wet cupping does involve small breaks in the surface of the skin that can be slightly uncomfortable the sensation is very short lived and quite minimal. Although subjective it is considered by most as being far less painful than having an injection and more comparable to having acupuncture.
Will I be able to work after my treatment?
Listen to your body; if you feel tired then rest. It is recommended to avoid doing anything that gets your adrenaline flowing, such as running or swimming or any other sport for a day or two. This will allows your body to restore balance and maximize the benefits of the treatment. In saying so, walking and getting on with your daily routines such as shopping etc is not a problem. But make sure to rest when you can.
Is cupping from the Sunnah?
Above are just some of the authentic narrations which show that cupping is from the Sunnah of the Messenger (p.b.u.h) The Messenger (p.b.u.h) 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)].
Will you give me advice on improving my health through dietary and lifestyle changes?
It is important to understand that there are many factors involved in creating your state of health. These are your diet, your work/life balance, what exercise you take and your stress levels. In order to help you to attain your optimum health, it is sensible to look at all these factors and to give you guidance on making improvements where needed.
How many sessions does one need to get healed?
It differs from person to person as each one of them have a unique disease to be healed. After each session you will be able to notice many improvements, for chronic conditions such as asthma you may need cupping once for a few months and then less often.
Does Hijama(Cupping Therapy) heals a person on whom magic has been done?
Yes, it heals him, in most of the cases the person on whom the magic is done will vomit after cupping and sweat much.
When should Hijama not be done?
Hadiths which forbid cupping on certain days of the week, namely Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. There are also hadiths which encourage doing cupping on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Cupping Is The Best Of Remedies
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) 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)].
