الحجامة

Cupping (Hijama)

Therapeutic Practice Pain & HeadacheHeart & BloodGeneral Tonic & Immunity

A therapy drawing blood to the skin's surface via suction cups, historically performed at specific points on the head and back, and recommended especially in hot weather.

sahih graded

الشِّفَاءُ فِي ثَلَاثَةٍ: شَرْطَةِ مِحْجَمٍ، أَوْ شَرْبَةِ عَسَلٍ، أَوْ كَيَّةٍ بِنَارٍ، وَأَنْهَى أُمَّتِي عَنِ الْكَيِّ

“Healing is found in three things: a cupping incision, a draught of honey, or cauterization by fire — though I discourage my community from cauterization.” (meaning, not a literal translation)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5680–5681 Sahih

The Prophet ﷺ was reported to have been cupped both while fasting and while in the state of ihram during pilgrimage.

Ibn al-Qayyim's Commentary

Ibn al-Qayyim discusses cupping within the humoral framework of releasing 'corrupted blood,' recommending it particularly in the second half of the lunar month and in warm climates when the blood is thought most active.

Caution

Only perform with a trained, hygienic practitioner using sterile single-use equipment; not a replacement for treatment of underlying blood or cardiovascular conditions.