Cupping is the Best of Remedies:
- “If there is something excellent to be used as a remedy, then it is Hijama (Cupping)”.Reported by Abu Huraira. [Sunan Ibn Maajah (3476) ,saheeh sunan abi Dawud (3857)
- Anas ibn maalik r reported that Prophet (PBUH)said “Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)”..[Sahih Bukhari Hadith-No: (5371)]
- “The best treatment is cupping, it removes blood, lightens the back and sharpen the eyesight”. [Al–Hakim 4/212, At-Tirmidhi Hadith No: (3053)]
In Hijama Cupping there is A Cure and A Blessing:
- Abdullah ibn Abbas r reported that the Prophet (PBUH) also said: “Healing is in three things in the incision of the cupper , or in drinking honey or cauterization with fire, but I do not like to be cauterized.” [Saheeh Al Bukharee (5681) SaheehSunan ibn Majaah(3491)].
- Jaabir ibn Abdullah y reported that the Messenger (PBUH) said, “Indeed in cupping (hijama) there is a cure.” [Saheeh Muslim hadith No: 5706].
Cupping (hijama) in its right time is a cure for every disease
Best Days for Hijama:
- Abu Hurairah(r.a) reported that the Messenger (PBUH) said, “Whoever performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every disease.” [Sunan Abu Dawud Hadith No: (3861)].
- The best days for cupping (hijama) are the 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic, lunar month which coincide with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
- Anas ibn Maalik y reported that the Messenger r said, “Whoever wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21st…” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)].
- Ibn Umar y reported that the Messenger r said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory. So cup yourselves with the blessing of Allah on Thursday. Keep away from cupping (hijama) on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be safe. Perform cupping (hijama) on Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allah saved Ayoub from a trial. He was inflicted with the trial on Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3487)].
- Ibn Umar y reported that the Messenger r said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. It increases the intellect and improves the memory. It improves the memory of the one memorising. So whoever is going to be cupped then (let it be) on a Thursday in the name of Allah. Keep away from being cupped on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Be cupped on a Monday or Tuesday. Do not be cupped on a Wednesday because it is the day that Ayoub was befallen with a trial. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)].
*( ‘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).
- As for the Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping (hijama) is best performed during the daytime between the adhaan of fajr and the adhaan of maghrib because yawm in arabic means daytime.
- The Sunnah days for cupping (hijama) every month are when the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic, lunar month coincide with a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. These are the best and most beneficial days for cupping (hijama). If one is not able to be cupped on the 17th, 19th or 21st (coinciding with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of the month. The most beneficial days for cupping (hijama) after the Sunnah days are the closest Monday, Tuesday or Thursday to the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic, lunar month and Allah knows best
Cupping (Hijama) Is A Preventative Medicine
- Anas ibn Maalik y reported that the Messenger r said, “Whoever wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) and let none of you allow his blood to rage (boil) such that it kills him.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)].
- Anas ibn Maalik y reported that the Messenger r said, “When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in cupping (hijama). Do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such that it kills you.” [Reported by Hakim in his ‘Mustadrak’ and he authenticated it and Imam ad-Dhahabi agreed (4/212 )
Angels Recommended Hijama ( Cupping):
Shab-e-Meraj – The Night of Power
- Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (SAWS) 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 (hijama), O Muhammad.” [Sunan-Ibn-Maajah Hadith No:(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 (hijama).” [At-Tirmidhi: (347)]
- The Prophet (PBUH) said,” Jibrail (AS) repeatedly emphasized upon me to resort to cupping to the extent that I feared that cupping will be made compulsory.”
Hijama – Cupping done on the Prophet (PBUH):
- Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (SAWS) was treated with cupping (hijama) three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3860), Sunan-Ibn-Maajah Hadith No: 3483].
- Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (PBUH) 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)].
- Jaabir ibn Abdullah y reported that the Messenger (PBUH) fell from his horse onto the trunk of a palm tree and dislocated his foot. Waki’ said, “Meaning the Messenger (PBUH) was cupped on (his foot) for bruising.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (2807)].
- Anas narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) used to have Hijama done on the veins on the side of the neck and the upper back. [At Tirmidhi]
- Abdullah ibn Abbas reported that the Messenger (SAW) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. [Sahih al-Bukhari (5701)].
- Jaabir ibn Abdullah reported that the Messenger (SAW) was treated with cupping(hijama) on his hip for a pain in that area.
- [Sahih Sunan abi Dawud (3863)].
- Abdullah ibn ‘Umar reported that the Messenger (PBUH) used to cup his head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) “Umm Mugheeth.” [Saheehah (753),Sahih al-Jaami’ (4804)]
The Prophet (PBUH) praised a person who performs cupping, saying it removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens the eyesight (Jamul Warsaai p. 179. The above quoted Hadith is clear that cupping was practiced by The Prophet (PBUH) himself and strongly recommended by him.
- Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with them both) reported that the Prophet (PBUH) was treated with cupping, and he paid the cupper his fee.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 10/124; Muslim 1202).
CUPPING (HIJAMA )MAY BE USE FOR:
Strengthening one’s Intelligence and Memory:
- Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger ( SAWS ) said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory…” [Sunan-Ibn-Maajah Hadith No: 3487].
Headaches:
- Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allaah (SAWS) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (SAWS), he (SAWS) would advise them to perform cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3858)].
Black Magic:
- Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (SAWS) 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 r reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Messenger (PBUH) so he (PBUH) 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 (PBUH) felt pain from it, he (PBUH) performed cupping (hijama).[Ahmed (1/305)] the hadith is hasan (good chain with all the paths)
Cupping for Women
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (RA) reported Umm Salama (RA) asked permission from the Messenger (PBUH) to do cupping. So the Messenger (PBUH) ordered Abu Teeba (RA) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (RA) said, ” I think he (SAWS) 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 – Hadith No: 5708, Sunnan Abu Dawud – Hadith No: 4102), Sunan-Ibn-Maajah Hadith No: 3480].