Hijama Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; practitioners believe this mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing.[1] Suction is created using heat (fire) or mechanical devices (hand or electrical pumps). It is known in local languages as Meyboom,baguan/baguar, badkesh, banki, bahnkes, bekam, buhang, bentusa, kyukaku, gak hoi, Hijamah, kavaa (ކަވާ), mihceme,and singhi among others.

Hijama Cupping in Lahore Pakistan is a method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing takes place.

Benefits of Hijama Cupping in Lahore Pakistan,  Cupping related-organ

•  It helps in causing tissues to release toxins

•  Activate the lymphatic system

•  To clean delicate and big arteries and activate the blood circulation.

•  To clean lymphatic knots and veins, mainly in the foot, that spread all over the body to relieve it from the residuals of medications at once

Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore Pakistan gets rid of acidic toxic waste which accumulates in our bodies (blood stasis) as we grow older. Sources of toxic waste include

The polluted air we breathe;
Toxic chemicals found in your food, water, drinks, household chemicals & toiletries;
Environmental waste in your neighborhood;
Intoxicating drinks, narcotic drugs, junk food and smoking;
Waste products of normal body metabolism;
Products of medicinal drugs metabolism;
Impact of trauma and accidents on our body;
Toxins from mental stress, anger, anxiety and depression.

Hijama Cupping treatment in Lahore Pakistan, Principles from Islam Perspective

In the two first parts of the same note, we have discussed about Hijama and also its status in Holy Islam and medicine. Now, we want to suggest the principles of Hijama and appropriate time to perform it from an Islamic perspective.

Hijama Cupping in Pakistan is regarded to be among other religious recommendations, so it has to observe a variety of different principles in order to get better results. Some of these principles are as follows:

Preconditions of Hijama:

Imam Sadiq (AS) said: ”Perform Hijama Cupping (Cupping,Hijama cupping, hijama cupping in Lahore, Cupping in Pakistan) at the last hours of the day.”
• The patient should sit cross legged toward Kiblah.
• The therapist and the patient should do Wudu and begin to perform Hijama (Cupping,Hijama cupping, hijama cupping in Lahore, Cupping in Pakistan) by the name of God.
• Ayat-al- Kursi should be recited before doing Hijama Cupping (Cupping,Hijama cupping, hijama cupping in Lahore, Cupping in Pakistan)
• Never forget Salawat while performing Hijama Cupping (Cupping,Hijama cupping, hijama cupping in Lahore, Cupping in Pakistan)
• It is recommended to have a pomegranate before doing Hijama (Cupping,Hijama cupping, hijama cupping in Lahore, Cupping in Pakistan).
• It is not allowed to have a bath for at least 12 hours after performing Hijama Cupping in oreder to avoid infection.
• It is harmful to have salt, diaries and pickle for 12 hours after performing Hijama Cupping.
• Those who wear glasses must take it off as they are going to perform Hijama Cupping.
• Women are forbidden to perform Hijama Cupping during menstrual period and especially its last days.
• It is recommended (Mostahab) to look at the first drops of blood since it makes eyesight.
• It is suggested not to have any sexual relationship for about 12 hours before and after Hijama Cupping

In addition to what is reported in Islamic tradition on preconditions of Hijama Cupping, there are some other notions cited in non Islamic references such as:

• Do not smoke for about one hour before performing Hijama Cupping
• It is more worthwhile to do it at a date between ”13th – 27th” of lunar months.
• It is forbidden to perform Hijama Cupping for several times in a few days.
• The phlegmatic ones are not suggested to perform Hijama Cupping
• It is essential to make sure if the therapist is skillful enough or not.

In order to seek help and healing from God, it is suggested to recite Ayat – al – Koursi and also following Dua’:
”I would appeal in performing Hijama Cupping (Cupping,Hijama cupping, hijama cupping in Lahore, Cupping in Pakistan) to The Most Compassionate God. O’ my God; I would seek Your help for bleeding, pain, difficulties and diseases. I would seek healing and cure of you.”

What is cupping (hijama) (Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan.)?

Cupping (hijama) (Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan.)  is the best remedy recommended and used by the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)…" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)]. He (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) also said that on the night of Israa (his ascension to the heavens) he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) did not pass by an angel except that it said to him, "Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)]. This shows the importance and greatness of this Sunnah.

'Hijama' Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan in arabic is derived from 'hajm' which means 'sucking'. Cupping Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. (hijama) is the process of applying cups to various points on the body by removing the air inside the cups to form a vacuum.

Cupping (hijama) is of three types: 

70% of diseases, pains and ailments are due to the blood being unable to reach certain parts of the body. Dry cupping (hijama) and dry massaging cupping (hijama) allow the blood to reach these places.

Dry and massage cupping (hijama) may be self-administered in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Each cupping (hijama) box is accompanied by an instruction booklet. We have also provided further instructions on our 'How To Cup' page.

Dry and massage cupping (hijama) may be administered any time of the day, any day of the week or month. There are no restrictions.

Is cupping (hijama) Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. a cure for every disease? 

Cupping (hijama) Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. is a cure for every disease if performed in its correct time. The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping (hijama) there is a cure."[Saheeh Muslim (5706)]. The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever performs cupping Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic month) then it is a cure for every disease." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)]. 

There are specific points on the body where the cups are applied for each ailment.

Is cupping (hijama) Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. from the Sunnah?

Above are just some of the authentic narrations which show that cupping (hijama) is from the Sunnah of the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Please  see our 'Authentic Narrations' page for more authentic narrations about cupping (hijama).

The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people practise it, s/he will have the same reward of those who practise it without their reward diminishing…" [Sunan ibn Maajah (209)].

Authentic Narrations About Cupping (Al-Hijama)  

Cupping Is The Best Of Remedies 

Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping…" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)]. 

Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi  Wasallam) said, "If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3857), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)]. 

The Angels Recommending Cupping Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan.

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) 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, O Muhammad." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (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." [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)].

In Cupping Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. There Is A Cure

 Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi

Wasallam) said, "Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire)." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5681), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3491)]. 

Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping there is a cure." [Saheeh Muslim (5706)]. 

Cupping Hijama Cupping Therapy in Lahore, Hijama Cupping Therapy in Pakistan. In Its Time Is A Cure For Every Disease 

Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi  Wasallam) said, "Whoever performs cupping on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic month) then it is a  cure for every disease." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)].

Cupping Can Be Used For:

Headaches

Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) would advise them to perform cupping." [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3858)].

 Magic

Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) 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 (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) so he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) sent her a message saying, "what caused you to do that?" She replied, "If you really are a Prophet then Allaah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!" When the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) felt pain from it, he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) performed cupping. Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed cupping. [Ahmed (1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths)].

The Best Days For Cupping

The 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic month which coincides with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever  wants to perform cupping then let him look for 17th, 19th and 21st…" [Saheeh Sunan Ibn Majah (3486)].

As for the Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping is best performed during the day time between sunrise and sunset. If one is not able to be cupped on 17th, 19th or 21st (coinciding with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of the month. 

Cupping While fasting Or In The State Of Ihram 

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701)]. 

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped while he was fasting. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694)].

Areas of Cupping

Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3860), Ibn Maajah (3483)]. 

Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5699)]. 

Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) used to cup his head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) "Umm Mugheeth." [Saheehah (753), Saheeh al-Jaami' (4804)].

Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping on his hip for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3863)].  

Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (1836)]. 

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, "Cupping under the chin is beneficial for pain in the teeth, face and throat, if it is done in its proper time. It purifies the head and the jaws.

Cupping on the top of the foot is a substitution for the puncturing of the Saphena, which is a large vein in the heel. It is beneficial for treating ulcers that occur on the thighs and calves, the interruption of menses and skin irritation on the testicles. 

Cupping at the bottom of the chest is beneficial for the treatment of sores, scabies and mange on the thighs. It helps against gout, hemorrhoids, elephantiasis and itchiness on the back." [Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/58].

Cupping For Women

Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to do cupping. So the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) ordered Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said," I think he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) 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 (5708), Abu Dawud (4102), Saheeh ibn Maajah (3480)].

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