Hijama in Islam - Islamic Introduction of Hijama based on Hadith

HIJAMA INTRODUCTION IN ISLAM

Hijama, also known as cupping, has a great significance in Islam and is highly recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is an ancient form of healing that has been used for centuries in many cultures. According to the Sunnah, hijama is a mean to purify the blood, improve health, and cure various diseases. It is believed that it has the potential to remove toxins from the body, reduce pain, and improve overall wellbeing. It is also said to be beneficial for fertility and improving mental clarity.

Hijama in Islam is mentioned in the Quran. It is recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in various Hadiths as a cure for many ailments such as headaches, skin diseases, joint pain, and other ailments. He even said that it is a blessed remedy that is equal to half of the remedy of all other remedies combined. He also said that it should be done on the 17th, 19th, and 21st of each lunar month for the best results.

Wet Cupping (Hijama) is one of the remedies from the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Not only did he have hijama performed on himself, but he also recommended it as a beneficial treatment for various ailments.

Note: That even though the various forms and methods of Cupping are beneficial. Only wet cupping (HIJAMA) is a remedy from the sunnah.

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Below Are Some Narrations From Hadiths Related To HIJAMA

Sunan ibn Majah

Narrated ibn Abbas: that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said. I did not pass by an assembly of Angels on the night that I was taken on the night journey (laitatul israa), except that all of them said to me: Oh Muhammad, upon you is Cupping (You should have cupping performed). (Sunan ibn Majah 3477)

Narrated Anas bin Malik (radiyallahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said. I did not pass by an assembly of Angels on the night that I was taken on the night Journey (lailatul israa), except that they said: Oh Muhammad, order your nation with Cupping (to use cupping as a treatment). (Sunan ibn Majah 3479)

Narrated Jabir (radiyallahu anhu): that Umm Salah (wife of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH) sought permission from the Messenger of Allah to have Cupping performed on her. So the Prophet (PBUH) ordered Abu Taibah to cup her. He said, I assumed that he was her brother from breast feeding or he was a boy under the age of puberty. (Sunan ibn Majah 3480)

Sahih Muslim

Narrated Jabir (radiyallahu anhu): when he returned to Muqanna he said, I will not leave until to treat yourself with Cupping. For indeed I heard the Messenger of Allah(PBUH) saying, Indeed there is a cure in it (In Cupping). (Sahih Muslim 2205)

Narrated (radiyallahu anhu): when he returned to Muqanna’ he said. I will not leave until to treat yourself with Cupping. For indeed I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, Indeed there is a cure in it (in Cupping). (Sahih Muslim 2205)

Sahih Al-Bukhari

Narrated ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhu): the Prophet (PBUH)said. There is a cure in three things. In the slash of the cupper or drink honey or cauterization with fire, and I forbid my nation from cauterization. (Sahih Al-Bukhari 5681)

Narrated ibn Abbas : that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was treated with Cupping on his head while he was in Ehram due to a migraine that he had. (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

Jami Al-Tirmidhi

Narrated Anas (radiyallahu anhu): that the Prophet (PBUH) used to get treated with Cupping on the two Jugular veins and the upper part of the back. He used to get treated with Cupping on the 17th and 19th and 21st. (Jami al-Tirmidhi 2051).

Sunan Ibn Majah

Narrated jabir (radiyallahu anhu): that the Prophet (PBUH) fell off from his horse onto a trunk (of a tree). So his foot became dislocated. Waki said, meaning that the Prophet was treated with Cupping on it because of a contusion. (Sunan ibn Majah 3485)

Narrated Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu anhu): that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said. Whoever wants to be treated with Cupping let him search for the 17th or the 19th or the 21st. And do not let your blood become hyper anemic (becomes excessive/boil/rage) so that it kills you. (Sunan ibn Majah 3486)

Sunan Abu Dawud

Narrated Jabir (radiyallahu anhu): that the Messenger Of Allah (PBUH) was treated with Cupping on his hip because of a sprain/brise he suffered from. (Sunan Abu Dawud 3863)
Narrated Salma (radiyallahu anha): the servant of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH). There was no complained to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) of a headache except he would say to him, Get treated with Cupping, And neither a pain in the legs except he would say to him, Get treated with Cupping, And neither a pain in the legs except he would say, dye them (with Henna). (Sunan Abu Dawud 3858)