Al-Hijama

(Cupping Therapy)
Dr. Ibrahim Dremali

Islamic Center of Greater Austin

Sunnahfollowers.net
Dremali Foundation for Education

The Sunnah of the Prophet

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The Prophet, (SAWS) said:
I have left among you two things,
you will never go astray if you cling to them:
the Book of Allah and my Sunnah,
and they will never be separated
until they meet me at the hawd.
[Bukhari]
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Nor does he speak of his own desire.
It is only a revelation revealed.
[Surah An-Najm 53:3-4]

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Hijama, translated as cupping,
literally means to suck. It is practiced
by applying cups on the body.
A suction is created through the cup and
blood is sucked towards the cupped area.
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What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of
causing local congestion to treat various
conditions
A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on
the skin either by heat or suction. This draws
up the underlying tissues

When the cup is left in place on the skin for a

few minutes, blood stasis is formed and
localized healing takes place
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Cupping Legislated in the Sunnah

Anas (RAA) reported that the Prophet
(SAWS) said, When I went on the journey
of al-Isra to Heaven I did not pass by any
group of angels but they said, O
Mohammed! Order your community to
practice cupping. [Ibn Majah]
[Tirmidhi] relates from this hadith of Ibn
Abbas, O Mohammed, practice cupping!



















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Cupping as a form of Healing

Ibn 'Abbas, (RAA), narrated that the Prophet,
(SAWS), said: Healing is in three things: a drink
of honey, a slash with a knife used for cupping
and cauterizing by fire, but I forbid my followers
from cauterizing by fire. [Bukhari]
In another version in Bukhari And I do not wish to be
cauterized.

Anas (RAA) reports that Rasulullah (SAWS) said,

The best medicine is cupping. [Shamaail,
Chapter of Cupping]

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How Cupping Therapy Works

Releases local toxins
Stimulates the lymphatic system
Clears blockages or stagnated
circulation
Activates and clears the veins, arteries
and capillaries
Realigns and balances vital energy
Promotes and improves circulation

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Cupping used by the Prophet

Rasullullah (SAWS) was once hurt on his leg,
(probably due to the clogging of the blood), hence
he underwent cupping on his leg. [Mishkat p. 389]
During the battle of Khaibar in 7 A.H., a Jewish
woman prepared some meat which she filled with
deadly poison and presented to Rasullulah (SAWS).
Upon tasting the meat, the poison affected
Rasullulah (SAWS). Rasullulah (SAWS) then used to
undergo cupping in order to relieve himself from
effects of the poison in his blood.
[Shamaail Tirmidhi]
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Recommended Times for Cupping

Some days and times are better for
cupping than others. The middle of the
lunar month, the 17th, 19th and 21st have
been mentioned in some Hadith.

As the need may arise, cupping may be performed

at any time according to the condition or urgency.

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Location for Cupping

The Prophet, (SAWS), was cupped
on the upper back, the two jugular
veins, the head and the hip.
Cupping may be applied to other
areas including the face, legs and
feet.

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Method of Wet Cupping

Dry cupping is first performed
Small cuts are made in the cupped area then
the cup is replaced on the skin and suctioned
again
The skin will be drawn into the cup and blood
is sucked out of the area
When done properly, on an area that has
septic blood, the blood drawn will be dark. The
process is repeated until the blood turns red.
Then the cupping should be stopped
The area should be cleaned and bandaged as
necessary
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Method of Dry Cupping

A partial vacuum is created in the cup by
heat or suction on the area
The skin and underlying tissue swells and
becomes warm, and gets sucked into the
cup
This produces blood congestion at the site
and stimulates circulation
After a prescribed period of time the cup is
gently removed
No blood is removed from the body
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Types of Cupping
Dry Cupping
Hijama Jaafa

Wet Cupping
Hijama

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Some Benefits of Hijama

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Migraine headaches
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stiff or swollen joints, especially in the neck and back
Stomach ulcers and problems associated with
diabetes
High blood pressure
Psychological disorders and some cases of paralysis
While the cupper or patient reads Quran during the
treatment
Back pain, joint pain, gout, constipation, digestive
problems, loss of appetite
Insomnia, problems associated with menstruation
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Side Effects of Cupping

Cupping is a painless procedure
Red or purplish circular marks may appear
on the skin for a few days

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Different Types of Cupping Sets

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Alhamdulillah this concludes my workshop

on Cupping. I did my best to present this
workshop in the manner which I was taught
by the specialist Sheikh Ahmed Hifni in
Egypt.
I do not advise anyone to try Cupping
Therapy without the knowledge of certain
medical conditions or unless under the
supervision of a Doctor or specialist in this
field.
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Dr. Ibrahim Dremali

www.dremali.com

Islamic Center of Greater Austin

Sunnahfollowers.net
Dremali Foundation for Education

JAZAKUM ALLAH KHAYRAN

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