Hijama (Wet Cupping)
What is Hijama?
Hijama, also known as wet cupping, is a Sunnah practice recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It involves extracting toxic and stagnant blood from parts of the body by creating an air tight vacuum suction using a cup. Hijama is a treatment that can help cure and prevent various illnesses throughout the body.
Why do Hijama?
Cupping is one of the oldest and most effective methods for releasing toxins from the body. It promotes blood flow, detoxifies, and stimulates the body's natural healing mechanisms. I strongly advise everyone to consider cupping as a routine detoxification method to combat the toxins present in our food, water, air, and environment.
My Hijama therapy is tailored specifically for females. This centuries-old practice offers a natural approach to wellness by promoting circulation and releasing toxins.
My Hijama therapy is tailored specifically for females. This centuries-old practice offers a natural approach to wellness by promoting circulation and releasing toxins.
Benefits of Hijama
- Alleviates menstrual pain and abnormality
- Regulates digestive function
- Promotes fertility
- Reduces Fatigue
- Treats respiratory issues (ex. asthma)
- Boosts circulatory and immune system functions
- Redues inflammation
- Pain relief (treats chronic headaches/ migraines, arthritis, and back pain)
Sunnah Dates for August:
August 22 (Thursday)
August 24 (Saturday)
August 26 (Monday)
- Requirements Before Hijama:Requirements After Hijama:
- Fasting state (arrive with an empty stomach for at least 3 hours prior)
- No eating heavy meals for 2-3 hours post hijama
- No sexual intercourse 1 day before session
- No sexual intercourse 1 day after session
- No eating / drinking animal products 1 day before session (milk, eggs, meat, etc.)
- No eating / drinking animal products 1 day after session (milk, eggs, meat, etc.)
- Please ensure you have taken a shower before the session. (come having wudhu)
- No showering for at least 3 hours after (12 - 24 hours if diabetic)
- Trim hair (if cupping is wanted on a hairy part of the body)
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures & extrenious activities for 24 hours post session.
- Do not do hijama if you have donated blood in the last 4 weeks.
- Wait 12 weeks for blood donation.
- Hijama ProcedureMassage Client will be massaged using different techniques (based on what package was chosen) to get blood flowing and lymph movingDry Cupping Cups will be applied to targeted areas to address specific concerns Traditional fire cupping method will be used (based on what package was chosen)Steralization Areas of incision will be cleaned thoroughlyIncisions Tiny (~1cm) incisions will be made at the cupping sitesSecond Cupping Toxic blood is drawn out, yielding the full benefits of Hijama
Ahadith Emphsizing the Importance of Hijama
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explained that Hijama is one of the best medicine “The best medicine with which you treat yourselves is Hijama….”
(Reference: Al Bukhari, 5371)
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever has hijama done on the 17th, 19th or 21st of the month, it will be for him a cure from every illness”
( Reference: Sahih Al-Jaami’ 5968)
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also said: “If there is anything good in the medicines with which you treat yourselves, it is in the incision of the Hijama therapist…”
(Reference: Muslim, 2205)
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “The best treatment is Hijama Cupping; it removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens the eyesight.”
(Reference: At Tirmidhi, 3053)
Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Hijama Cupping on an empty stomach is best. It increases the intellect and improves the memory. It improves the memory of the one memorizing….” (Reference: Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah, 3488)
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Jibra’eel conveyed to me that the best amongst the things that mankind uses for treatment is hijamah” ( Reference: Sahih Al-Jaami 213)
In the narration reported by Abdullaah ibnMas’ud (RA) the angels said, “O Muhammad ﷺ ,Order your Ummah(nation) with Hijama,( Reference: Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhi 3479)
Hadhrat Abu Kabsha (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) narrates that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to undergo cupping on the head and between his shoulders and he used to say‘Whosoever removes this blood; it will not harm him that he does not take any other medical treatment.’( Reference: Mishkãt p. 389)
Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Hijama Cupping on an empty stomach is best. It increases the intellect and improves the memory. It improves the memory of the one memorizing….” (Reference: Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah, 3488)
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Jibra’eel conveyed to me that the best amongst the things that mankind uses for treatment is hijamah” ( Reference: Sahih Al-Jaami 213)
In the narration reported by Abdullaah ibnMas’ud (RA) the angels said, “O Muhammad ﷺ ,Order your Ummah(nation) with Hijama,( Reference: Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhi 3479)
Hadhrat Abu Kabsha (Radhiallaahu Ánhu) narrates that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to undergo cupping on the head and between his shoulders and he used to say‘Whosoever removes this blood; it will not harm him that he does not take any other medical treatment.’( Reference: Mishkãt p. 389)