Hijama Hadith

 

“There is a remedy for every disease and when the remedy is applied to the disease it is cured with the permission of Allah, the Exalted” . 

[Sahih Muslim #2204]

 

Below are some authentic Hadith (sayings of the Prophet PBUH) which refer to sickness, disease and Hijama Wet Cupping Therapy. The divine nature and high status given to Hijama is reflected in the fact that Muhammad said that the Angels told him and his Ummah (Nation) to practice Cupping;

• “I did not pass by an angel from the angels on the night journey except that they all said to me; ‘upon you is Hijama cupping, O Muhammad’”(Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah -3477)

•  The Prophet (PBUH) explained that Hijama is one of the best medicines: “The best medicine with which you treat yourselves is Hijama……………….” (Reference: Al Bukhari, 5371)

• The Prophet (PBUH) 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 (PBUH) said: “The best treatment is Hijama Cupping; it removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens the eyesight.” (Reference: At Tirmidhi, 3053)

• Anas narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) used to have Hijama Cupping done on the veins on the side of the neck and the upper back. (Reference: At Tirmidhi)

•  Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) 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).

• Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Hijama Cupping is the most helpful procedure for human beings to cure themselves.” (Reference: Al Bukhari, 5357)