Hijama (cupping)

[Jawad_786]

I just learned about a practice called hijama or cupping.:eek: Some of the pictures looked disturbing. Does it hurt? How long does it take to heal? Does this practice really have health benefits and what does the the sunnah say regarding it?:confused:

Also, does it necessitate a full ghusl, or is wudoo' sufficient afterwards?

[Hamid]

i think there was a thread about 2-3 months ago regarding this. i wanted to do it ever since but cant find someone thats willing to actually do it :(

[SomeGuySeekingKnowledge]

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19187

[slaveof Allaah]

I just learned about a practice called hijama or cupping.:eek: Some of the pictures looked disturbing. Does it hurt? How long does it take to heal? Does this practice really have health benefits and what does the the sunnah say regarding it?:confused:

Also, does it necessitate a full ghusl, or is wudoo' sufficient afterwards?

:salam:

it doesn't hurt at all, i had it done on my back, and on my head.

Had to shave my head, but i buzz it anyway so wasn't bad.

[Ansari_UK]

i had it done and Alhamdulilah it cured my backache. Months and months of doctors and a physio appointment didnt help me as much as the Hijamah.

Make sure you find someone knowledgable to do it (i had it done in London) and you should be OK inshAllah.

[PoetKnight]

I've never had it done myself, but I believe the scientific rationale for it's curative effects has to do with the stimulation of angiogenesis, or new blood vessel growth in the cupped areas, which would bring more oxygen and nutrients to the affected areas.

I did a medical journal query on PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=search&DB=pubmed) and, unsurprisingly, the vast majority of the articles were by the Chinese. Most entries had to do with the side-effects that usually involved the skin, such as burns and blistering.

Interestingly, there were reports of it being used for more than just back pain, but also asthma, facial paralysis, even obesity.

[Jawad_786]

:salam:

I've been trying to find some place in my city where I can get this done and I ran into several acupuncturists and traditional chinese medicine places that offer a procedure called "cupping". Is this chinese cupping the same thing?

Also, about how much should the procedure cost?

[FCFC]

A good description fro cupping incorporating what can be described as the most conservative approach based on the teaching of authorized cuppers can be found at http://www.brokenearth.org/hijama

[Noor ul Islam]

:salam:
Is it for women also. Wassalaam

[_Suhail_]

:salam:


I do cuppiing myself, I learnt it from an Egyptian brother, who learnt it in Egypt and has been practising for years.

It has tremendous benefits and should certainly be taken advantage of, even if a person has no ailment a person should try and do it at least once or twice a year.

Women can do it if they have a specific ailment, if not then then it's not really advised, unless they are old in age.

And Allaah knows best.

:salam:

[Isa al-Maliki]

:salam:

It's really healthy and it's from the Sunnah. I havn't done it myself, but insyaAllahu Ta'aala i will get the chance to do so soon.

[FCFC]

In the Name of Allah . . . .

The women's monthly course has a similar benefit so cupping is generally not prescribed until after menopause, then once or twice a year is recommended to maintain good health.

In a post above someone was asking if the blood from Hijama invalidates wudu and the answer according to Sheikh Adnan in Tripoli, Lebanon - an authorized teacher and expert on hijama with a validated line of teaching back to Prophet Muhammad (saw), is no it does not because you are engaging in the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw).

There is now a Google group to discuss cupping at:

http://groups.google.com/group/cupping-hijama-bloodletting?hl=en

We are also very happy when people host us to demonstrate cupping and help revive this important sunnah of our beloved Prophet. As a general rule, we only perform public cupping sessions in the Spring and Fall corresponding to the 19, 21, 23, & 25 days of the lunar calendar, excluding Saturdays.

[FCFC]

:salam:

I've been trying to find some place in my city where I can get this done and I ran into several acupuncturists and traditional chinese medicine places that offer a procedure called "cupping". Is this chinese cupping the same thing?

Also, about how much should the procedure cost?

No it is not the same, if not starting with Besmillah . . . . it does not fulfil the sunnah and does not carry the same benefit and protection. Chinese cupping is also not followig the lunar calendar requirements, the opitimal points, and is normally charged per cup - so the tendency is to over cup - make more money.

Healers do not charge for healing anymore than a Sheikh charges for Islamic knowledge or for a salary. Servants of Allah - are not servants of dunya. Healing and knowledge are empowered - activated with charity. It is proper manners to give, if possible in secret, a gift to the healer or the teacher. If someone teaches you one ayat from Qur'an it is not possible to pay them what that is worth and never should they charge you. But if understanding the benefits and knowing how much society is elevated by these people you would desire to give them so much for what they do. They only take what they need and give the rest to others. The benefit they impart to others from the gift of charity you gave them, falls back on you. This understanding is very much lost in the West. Thus we get nothing but imposters and crooks claiming to be experts in a field they really are not authorized. So many people teaching Islam from Islamic universities who know nothing about Islam.

Healing is not a business - religion is not a business - if you see signs of this as in membership in a Mosque, salaries, etc - run away, very far and very fast, and seek refuge in Allah.

[khanusman]

Assalam o Alaykum,

Does anyone know any experienced and competent hijama/cupping specialist in Islamabad, Pakistan?

If yes, I'll appreciate if contact details be posted on this thread.

Looking forward for a favorable reply.

Regards,
Usman

[FCFC]

http://www.brokenearth.org/hijama/directory.htm

The above link will take you to a new cupping directory. Please inform practioners to submit their details. Thank you.

[seven]

i had it done and Alhamdulilah it cured my backache. Months and months of doctors and a physio appointment didnt help me as much as the Hijamah.

Make sure you find someone knowledgable to do it (i had it done in London) and you should be OK inshAllah.
Assalaamu alaykum Bro,

Could you give me the details of the person that does hijama in london?

Jazakallahu Khayr

[_Suhail_]

:salam:


Assalam o Alaykum,

Does anyone know any experienced and competent hijama/cupping specialist in Islamabad, Pakistan?

If yes, I'll appreciate if contact details be posted on this thread.

Looking forward for a favorable reply.

Regards,
Usman

There are dozens in Karachi, but don't know any in Islamabad.

I'll try and dig out their contact details for you and they will certainly be able to help you with locating such in Islamabad.

Was-Salaam

Suhail Amin

[abuyaqoob]

As Salam Wa Alakum

I learned Hijama from A doctor while I was in Egypt and, I've been doing hijama(cupping) for many years now.
Al Humdullah! Many people have gotten great health benifits from this forgotten sunna of the messenger of Allah (peace be upon Him).
if interseted pls e-mail me abuyaqooob@yahoo.ca I'm located in Toronto Canada :p

[muslimah_123]

:salam:



There are dozens in Karachi, but don't know any in Islamabad.

I'll try and dig out their contact details for you and they will certainly be able to help you with locating such in Islamabad.

Was-Salaam

Suhail Amin

Assalamualaikum.

Wondering, brother Suhail, if you could post contact details for the ones in karachi? Do they have an association one could contact, maybe?

JazzakAllah

[_Suhail_]

:salam:



Assalamualaikum.

Wondering, brother Suhail, if you could post contact details for the ones in karachi? Do they have an association one could contact, maybe?

JazzakAllah


Sorry for the delayed response.

Attached are the details of Cupping Practitioners in Karachi, Pakistaan.

Going to these clinics in Karachi and checking them out is a far off matter.
Therefore, I do not personally endorse any of them, but I believe they are reliable.
Some, I believe have professionally learnt Cupping from the Far East, China, Malaysia etc. But they will nevertheless be well aware of the Sunnah method, and practise likewise. Just check this when visiting their clinic that, that is the case.

Although Cupping itself is beneficial, it is important that Hijamah is done according to the Sunnah; this is proper and more blessed and beneficial. If you’re in Karachi and want further details and recommendations I suggest you contact the teachers of Madrasah Ayesha Siddiqua, Karachi, they will be able to help you in that regard. Also there is a book in Urdu, published by al-Bushra Publishers and widely available in Karachi, Called, and ‘al-Hijaamah, Ilaaj Bhi, Sunnat Bhi,’ by Dr. Amjad Ahsan Ali.
It’s to be available in English as well. It’s a concise but comprehensive book, outlining the relevant Ahaadith with diagrams of the Sunnah points of Cupping on the body and details of others places more specific to certain ailments.
I strongly suggest you get a copy, read it and follow the advice therein before having it done.

Hijaamah, done in the proper Sunnah way, relying on the Almighty, works wonders for the ailing and why should it not, when His Holiness:saw: has directed us to it.
May Allaah ta'aa revive the Sunnah in all its aspects, in all of us. Ameen.

Requesting Your Duas

Was-Salaam,

Suhail Amin

[Hijamah UK]

Assalaamu ‘alaykum,

We are two trained Medical Acupuncturists, proficient Hijamah (cupping) therapists and qualified medical doctors.

Practicing mainly in the East and West Midlands.

Contact us for free advice, information and appointments at very reasonable and affordable rates.

http://www.hijamahuk.com/ (http://www.hijamahuk.com/)

[cotton]

AoA bro

Can u please tell for which age group is hijama (cupping) recommended?

[Hijamah UK]

Wa'alaykummus salaam,

Most people can undergo cupping safely. However it is recommended that the following groups of patients refrain from Hijamah, or at least be considered with caution by a proficient therapist.



Children under 10 years of age
Adults above 70 years of age
Pregnant or menstruating women
Patients recovering from surgery
Patients with thin skin, particularly apparant in the elderly and undernourished
Patients suffering from metastatic cancer
Patients with bone fractures
Refrain from hijamah over sites with potential underlying DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), ulcers or arteries.

We hope that is useful.

[cotton]

Wa'alaykummus salaam,

Most people can undergo cupping safely. However it is recommended that the following groups of patients refrain from Hijamah, or at least be considered with caution by a proficient therapist.



Children under 10 years of age
Adults above 70 years of age
Pregnant or menstruating women
Patients recovering from surgery
Patients with thin skin, particularly apparant in the elderly and undernourished
Patients suffering from metastatic cancer
Patients with bone fractures
Refrain from hijamah over sites with potential underlying DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), ulcers or arteries.

I hope that is useful.

Dr Ridwan Ahmed

jazakAllah khair bro for the answer.

Can you also let us know of the size of the cut and the intensity of pain once faces in hijamah.

[Saleel]

jazakAllah khair bro rizwaan for the answer.

Can you also let us know of the size of the cut and the intensity of pain once faces in hijamah.

:salam:

The size of the cuts are typically very small and very superficial. The aim is not to create large breaks in the skin, but rather small superficial lacerations, through which the blood can easily seep out due to the vaccum created by the cups.

Hijamah is not painful, however one sometimes feels the intense pressure created due to the vaccum itself. For patients who do easily faint or cannot tolerate the mild pain which may be experience (either from the cuts themselves, or due to the vaccum), either dry cupping can be performed instead (no cuts are made) or a local anesthetic can be used (typically a cream).

Saleel.

[Hijamah UK]

Just to add...

Each cup entails approximately 10 superficial cuts. Obviously this number will change according to the size of the cup used. The cuts are usually about 2-5mm in length and only 1-3mm deep. This will depend on the site of administration.

It is improtant to recognise that Hijamah is NOT venesection - ie drawing blood directly from veins. Rather it involves extravasation of tissue fluids from underlying tissue.

[SY1]

salams

is there anyone who performs cupping in Lancashire? more specifically Blackburn and who is qualified to do so?

[Hijamah UK]

salams

is there anyone who performs cupping in Lancashire? more specifically Blackburn and who is qualified to do so?

Please refer to the thread "Bringing Hijamah (cupping) and Medical Acupuncture to the West Midlands" http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42923

Jazaakallah khayr

[Hijamah UK]

Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Rasulullah (SAW) said: “If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping.”

- Sunan Abu Dawud (3857), Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)

[Hijamah UK]

Assalaamu 'alaykum,

It comes in hadith that Nabi (SAW) has encouraged certain times to perform Hijamah (cupping).

Anas ibn Maalik (RA) reported that the Rasulullah (SAW) said: “Whoever wants to perform cupping then let him look for 17th, 19th and 21st…” (Saheeh Sunan Ibn Majah, 3486)

Thes above-mentioned dates in fact coincide with the following forthcoming dates this week:

Thur 12th Feb 2009 - 17 Safar 1430
Sat 14th Feb 2009 - 19 Safar 1430
Mon 16th Feb 2009 - 21 Safar 1430

There is of course the chance that these dates may be out by one day, as is sometimes the case with the Islamic lunar calender. Nonetheless, this is an attempt to try and revive the sunnah of Hijamah on the directed dates.

Those interested in having Hijamah performed on the above dates please do contact us early as there will be a first come first serve basis. We will post reminders regarding such dates next month as well insha'allah. Outside these dates, as the above ahadith outline, there are days in any week which are sunnah for cupping and if anyone would like cupping for a particular ailment, they can have that done outside the 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic month.

Please also note that the islamic day begins from Maghrib (sunset).

Jazaakallah khayr

[Amir_khattab]

Salaam alaikum , Dr Ridwan
I would like to know where I could learn more about Hijama, I am very interested and may consuder becoming a practioner myself someday.

[Hijamah UK]

Salaam alaikum , Dr Ridwan
I would like to know where I could learn more about Hijama, I am very interested and may consuder becoming a practioner myself someday.

nhnf run long distance courses costing approximately £400 with a non-refundable £100 deposit. It is best if you have some previous experience as the course is quite intense and relies on base knowledge and background.

[BROTHER123]

I am seeking a trained and professional cupping therapist in the Midlands. Hijamah Reviver why is you profile and posts showing as "banned"??

[bugmenot]

:ws:
It is also done in hospitals in Syria as I was told.

Have a look at this (graphic warning):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6V624A0ygI

[Hijamah UK]

I am seeking a trained and professional cupping therapist in the Midlands. Hijamah Reviver why is you profile and posts showing as "banned"??

Assalaamu 'alaykum,

Please visit the national hijamah (cupping) enquiries portal here (http://www.hijamahuk.com) for practitioner contact details and for details regarding the dedicated purpose built clinics in the Midlands.

[a131d]

Shaykh Atabek is doing Hijama/Cupping tomrrow insha'Allah @ 10am in Dewsbury, if you need more details please email me on a13y [at] hotmail [dot] com

sorry for short notice.

salaams

abid

[muslimsoldier87]

Assalam Alaiykum,
Does anyone know of any hijama practitioners in the U.S.?
Jzk

[n1p]

Assalam Alaiykum,
Does anyone know of any hijama practitioners in the U.S.?
Jzk

I too would like to know this.

[umair_y]

Asalam O Alikum...

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

My father was diagnosed with cancer in his lower right side of tongue, tough it was a first phase case still that cancer reemerged twice after that within 2 years of time, that’s unfortunate... I know that after all those Radiation therapy and Chemo therapy, Doctors won't allow him again for the same treatment unless it is really life saving... though he is doing fine Alhamdulillah for time being still I wished to know about other mode of treatments such as Homeopathic, Hikmat e.t.c. then I came to know about Sunnat way of treatment, and I have been searching related to hijama and have found one of my School Seniors who is practicing it in Karachi and Mashallah he is doing very well.. His name is Shayan Ahmed, he was a student of MBBS from Hamdard University in Karachi and after completion of studies he joined Hikmat studies in same institute and after he met his teacher (who himself was student of Prof. Dr. Amjad Ahsan Ali, a former dean of faculty of medicine in Liaquat National Hospital Karachi and one who introduced it in Pakistan and was one of the very senior doctors in Pakistan) of hijama in Taj medical complex in Karachi he learned it and started practicing it.. my dad has completed just two visit from him and will wait for the results after some time but it is my Believe that Life and death, Cure and Disease is in hands of Almighty Allah but one should Strive towards better health and it is my Iman that Holy Prophet`s (Peace be upon him) way of treatment will result in his favor.. Inshallah...

If you wish to contact Mr. Shayan for information related to Hijama treatment, you can contact him on 0321-9206315 (for within Pakistan Callers) and for International calls, please add Pakistan`s Country Dialing code of 0092 and that number will be 0092-321-9206315..

Jazakallah...

Please remember my father in your prayers and pray for his best health, eradication of disease of Cancer and end on Iman...

Regards,

Umair Fazal...

Ref: Hijama (Arabic: حجامة‎ lit. "Sucking") is the name in Arab traditional medicine for wet cupping, where blood is drawn by vacuum from a small skin incision for therapeutic purposes. Hijama is generally performed by Muslims as it is a form of medicine specifically mentioned and encouraged by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Among other hadith, it is mentioned in that recorded by Muhammad al-Bukhari (5263) and Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (2952), saying "The Hijama is the best of your remedies" (خير ما تداويتم به الحجامة).

[umair_malik]

i had it done and Alhamdulilah it cured my backache. Months and months of doctors and a physio appointment didnt help me as much as the Hijamah.

Make sure you find someone knowledgable to do it (i had it done in London) and you should be OK inshAllah.

Salaam, can i ask where in london did you get hijama done, how much did it cost and is it possible if you could give me their contact details

Salam

[ahealth]

Salaam, can i ask where in london did you get hijama done, how much did it cost and is it possible if you could give me their contact details

Salam

Salams all

If any of you are still struggling to find a local hijama therapist in your area, the following may help:

www.hijamadirectory.info (http://www.hijamadirectory.info)

It's a directory of hijama therapists that have registered via our hijama blog at www.ahealth.co.uk (http://www.ahealth.co.uk)

Hope that helps

Salams

Shuaib
www.ahealth.co.uk (http://www.ahealth.co.uk)

[IHHC]

:salam:



There are dozens in Karachi, but don't know any in Islamabad.

I'll try and dig out their contact details for you and they will certainly be able to help you with locating such in Islamabad.

Was-Salaam

Suhail Amin

Asalam Alekum Wr Wb,

Probably a bit of a late reply, lol, but there is a clinic in Islamabad that does Hijama. Its called the Islamabad Hijama Health Clinic based in G-11 Markaz. You may find out more if you do a Facebook search for Islamabad Hijama Health Clinic.

Wasalam Wr Wb

[sairaawais]

for hijama training in Rawalpindi and Islamabad you can contact 03345459912 Awais