Hijama (Cupping) is a medicinal sunnah of the last prophet of Islam (pbuh) as well as a traditional Arabic and globally practiced alternative therapy to purify and mobilize blood to treat a host of diseases. In this Islamic prophetic medicine, cups are placed on a part of body to create a partial vacuum. The cups cause blood congestion on a targeted part of the body. After some time, the cup is removed and the therapist takes out the localized and accumulated bad blood through minute incisions. It is a non-invasive, safe and economical way of treating and preventing many diseases.
The word 'Hijama' means 'drawing out' in Arabic. It is now recognized by the modern medicine as one of the alternative forms to prevent and treat a host of bodily ailments. The patient feels comfort after the session.
In wet cupping, small and minute incisions are made at a particular place to draw out the bad blood. Much appreciated by the prophet, wet cupping is very beneficial in morbid matter (toxins) cases.
In dry cupping, only dry cups are placed on a particular part of the body and no incisions are made.
Massage cupping is also like dry cupping except that it involves a certain kind of massage. In this, the therapist pours oil on a certain part of the body and then cups are placed and massage is done.
The Islamic history and the hadith testify the usefulness and practice of Hijama, and even the prophet liked, used and advocated its use. It is one of the best therapies for many ailments, and at the same time, is cheaper and easy-to-practice. Hijama is useful in both hot as well as cooler regions. In China, it is a traditional practice while it is also used in Europe. In fact, it is popular in Asian nations as well. Students studying the alternative medicine in universities in the US and Europe are taught Hijama or Cupping.
According to the prophet, wellness is hidden in two things - hijama and honey. He also said that hijama removes bad blood, enhances the eyesight and makes a man lighter and fitter. According to Ibn Abbas (R), the angels whoever met the prophet during the Night of Ascension (Meraaj) recommended him to necessarily use hijama. Abu Kabsha Ansari (R) said that the prophet used to place cups on his head as well as between his two shoulders and always said, "One who removes his bad blood through hijama will not need any other medicine or treatment." Abu Hurairah (R) said that the prophet said, "One who uses hijama on the 17th of any lunar month will be free from all diseases." Abu Rahman bin Abu Laila (R) said that the prophet used cupping when a spell was cast upon him. It is recommended to practice cupping on the 17th, 19th and 21st of any lunar month. Abdullah Bin Abbas (R) said that the prophet said, "The best dates for hijama are the 17th, 19th and 21st."
Abdullah bin Abbas (R) said that the prophet used hijama even when he was fasting. So, one can apply it even during fasting/Ramdan.
Cupping is useful for not only the patients but it can also be practiced by healthy persons to prevent diseases, as it is a very important sunnah and should be followed. Like any other form of treatment, cupping too benefits some patients more and some people less, as cure comes from the Almighty. Various other factors should also be taken into consideration by the therapist to achieve the maximum results.
Important note: It is very necessary to ensure that the used cup and razor are not reused on any other patient as it may cause Hepatitis B & C and AIDS. different types of cupping kits are available in the market, but it is should not be used as it may be contaminated. So, you must avoid it.
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