In Hijamah is a Cure
According to a hadeeth narrated by Jaabir (may Allaah be
Benefits of Cupping
Abdullah Ibn Abbas reported that the messenger
of Allah (SAW) said How good is the cupper,
removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens
the eyesight.
[al-Tirmidhee, (2053)]
Treatment of Hypertension
Anas ibn Malik reported that the Messenger of
Allah (SAW) said: When the blood of one of
you begins to rage, he should get cupped
because the raging of blood can kill.
[al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 2747]
When to do Hijamah
There is some evidence from ahadith to indicate
When to do Hijamah
Some less reliable narrations also
2 The two veins at the sides of the neck, and the base of the neck
Abu Dawood (3860), al-Tirmidhi (390) and Ibn Maajah (3483) narrated from Anas (may
Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (SAW) was treated with cupping three
times in the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Classed as
saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.]
3 The hip
Abu Dawood (3863) narrated from Jaabir (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the
Messenger of Allaah (SAW) was treated with cupping on his hip for a pain in that site.
[Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.]
4 Back of the foot
al-Nasaai (2849) narrated from Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the
Messenger of Allaah (SAW) was treated with cupping when he was in ihraam, on the
back of his foot, for a pain in that site. [Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh alNasaai.]
local toxins
Stimulate the lymphatic system
Clear blockages or stagnated circulation
Activate and clear the veins, arteries and
capillaries
Realign and balance vital energy
Promote and improve circulation
13
16
Types of Cupping
Dry cupping uses special cups and a suction pump on
principle but only one large cup is used to massage the area. Oil
is liberally applied to the back, arms or legsanddeep tissue
massage is undertaken. Large singular strokes are given,
moving directly up and down the meridians.
Hijama or Wet cupping is the same as dry cuppingbut
Equipment
Dry Cupping
Hijamah Jaafa
Wet Cupping
Hijamah
20
21
22
whilst pregnant
Should be aware of patients medical history
an what medicine they are on e.g Anti
coagulants or if they are diabetic or anemic
Any blood coagulation disorders