Sunnah Points

There are total 9 points of the body where prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam were performed hijama. These are the sunnah points of hijama.

In gazawah khybre while our beloved prophet Muhammad s.a.w.sallam was poisoned, he took hijama at 3 point on the kahil, we feel that a cup was applied behind the heart ( at the left of kahil), & the third was either a little bit lower to this point or on the right side of the kahil, Allah knows the best.

Abdul Razzaq narrated that, “A jewish woman brought to prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam a roasted that she had poisoned, while he was in khyber, our beloved prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam asked, what is this, she said, a gift, being careful not to say that it was from charity so that he would not eat it. Prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam and sahaba (his companions) ate from the sheep, then our prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam said,” stop eating”. He said to the women,’Did you poison this sheep?, she said,”who told you that”? He said , this bone, meaning the ewe’s leg that he had in his hand. She said, “Yes”. He said, “Why”? She said, I thought that if you were a liar, the people would be relieved from you. However, if you were a true prophet, it would not harm you. Prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam then used hijama (cupping ) thrice on the kahil (upper part of his back ) and commanded that his companions do the same. Yet, several of them died.”

Narrated by ibn majah, on the authority of Ali razi allaho anh that angel Jibreel advised prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam for hijama at Akhda’ain (posterior jugulars) and KAHIL (upper back ~between the shoulder).

Reported by abu kabsha al anmari raza allaho anh that prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam took hijama on Haamah & between the shoulder (which is KAHIL). Narrated by abu dawood & ibn~majah.

Reported by Abdullah bin bujainah razi allaho anh that prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam took hijama on the centre of his head (yafookh) and he was in Ehraam while his journey to Makkah (Name of the place where they stopped is mentioned as lahyi jamal)

“used hijama (wet cupping) on the qamahduwah (above the nape cavity), for it cures seventy two kinds of ailments.”(Narrated by Tabraani)

Abu dawood narrated that jabir razi allaho anh said that prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam used hijama (wet cupping) on his hip because of a debilitation he suffered from.

Prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam also took hijama on the hip & top of his foot, which explains that hijama at the painful area is also recommended by tibbenabavi.

Reported by Anas razi allaho anh that (while in Ehraam), prophet Muhammad Sallallahoo Alaihi Wa Sallam took hijama on the top of his foot due to the pain that area.
Narrated by Abu Dawood.

Anabolic Steroid & Hijama (Cupping)

Many of us work and train very hard to achieve a fit and healthy physique. However, there are people out there who do not have the patience and look for an alternative to achieve the so called ‘perfect body’.  Yes I am talking about androgenic/anabolic steroids (AAS), the wonder drug to many untrained eyes.  The main purpose for writing this section is to give an understanding on how cupping (Hijama) can help if you are on anabolic steroids, and looking to come out of it.  I am not going to dive into detailed molecular level lecture here, as there are immense amount of knowledge already available on the internet regarding anabolic steroids.  Another reason why I am writing this section is because I know there are a lot of novices out there who are looking at anabolic steroids, who fail to do their research ending up harming their body.  I understand the temptation of the dunya and how strong it can get inside a humans body, as I was close to taking anabolic steroids in the past.

Okay so you have different types of anabolic steroids in two categories, which is ‘Bulking’ and ‘Cutting’.  Anabolic means growth of tissue for repair; examples of bulking steroids are Dianabol, Deca, Testosterone Enanthate and etc.  For cutting/lean you have steroids go by the name of Primobolan, Winstrol, Masteron etc.  Some of those drugs come in oral and injectable forms.  There is a huge debate if anabolic steroids can be taken safely or not, there are people out there who have taken steroids and managed to achieve a muscular physique without any side effects.  Then you have the question ‘can anabolic steroid cause deaths? If so where are the bodies and evidence?’ The debate goes on and people still do steroids.  Anabolic steroids has shown to give very bad side effects but bodybuilders go on something called post cycle therapy (PCT) these are separate drugs to minimize the risk of these unwanted side effects.  Everyone’s body is different and will respond differently to the drugs.

Top biomedical scientists have stated that the drug plays around with the endocrine system of the body, which I like to call it the hormone factory, as long it affects this system then the drug is not safe, end of story.  It would be like playing Russian roulette, if you are genetically strong and your body can recover from steroid use then you may be lucky but if you’re not then steroids can get the best of you and you will wonder and regret why you went down that road.

In a male testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. This is the hormone that is responsible for keeping you a man e.g. body hair, beard growth, deep voice, sexual behaviour, libido (sex drive), development of the penis, sperm production etc.  That’s a lot of major responsibilities, is it worth messing around with this system?  Your body you be the judge.  Allah created the human body balanced, your body’s aim is to survive and that is why it accumulates fat and stores it in case of emergency. Our body was not made to look so muscular with low fat otherwise everyone would’ve been born like that.  Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t want you guys to go and eat your way to obesity, blaming the body ‘Oh Lord my body likes to store fat what am I suppose to do?’  Take a look at our beloved prophet (saw) one third food, one third water and one third air. Enough calories for the body to survive, our prophet wasn’t fat his wives use to describe his stomach as folded paper meaning six packs.  So we Muslims need to take a look at our prophet’s way of life before looking at alternatives. Going back to the primary building block of muscles, that’s right testosterone!  So how does it work? How does it trigger muscle growth?  I am going to briefly explain this but will try my best to associate metaphors for better understanding.  The human body naturally produces roughly about 50-70mg of testosterone every week that is enough to keep you a man.  Bodybuilders inject 300-1000mg a week!  Now you can imagine why they go huge. Oral anabolic steroids (pill, tablet form etc) obviously enters through your mouth, then to your stomach, to your small intestine, which absorbs it and then delivers it to the liver, the liver is ready to search and destroy!  So most of the anabolic steroid gets destroyed when passing through the liver, this process is called the first-pass metabolism.  Most oral steroids are altered at the molecular level by scientific boffins, so they add this extra carbon atom to the steroid molecule at the 17th position, and the anabolic steroid becomes 17-alkylated it’s like a chain, just imagine a shield has been added to the molecule so the liver finds it hard to destroy the anabolic steroid.  This puts a lot of stress on the liver and produces other strong chemicals to destroy the steroid, so at this metabolic rate a lot of toxins are produced and the liver can go weak.  To avoid this risk of liver damage, people turn to the injectable form so it doesn’t have to go through the first pass.  But eventually it goes through the kidneys and out from the system.  There are other side effects the liver is just one of them.

Okay how does it work?  Once the anabolic steroid enters the blood stream the testosterone needs to be activated.  Okay imagine the testosterone as the master key and then you have androgen receptors in your body, which I like you to imagine as key holes.  Now there are androgen receptors (key hole) for muscles, the testosterone flies in the androgen receptor and BOOM! Muscle growth is unlocked and activated.  Unfortunately you have androgen receptors for acne, hair loss, nervous system etc and the key seems to fit in these receptors as well. So there is no pick and choose kind of thing with anabolic steroids.

So what prevented me from taking steroids, well as soon as it arrived I looked at it and got scared, yes that’s right fear and doubt just went in me.  Then I did more research and found out that most of the males were facing erectile dysfunction, some were serious others were facing light side effects.  This happens because when the body receives excess amount of testosterone, it signals the testicals to stop producing the natural testosterone because it is receiving enough.  So what happens is when a person finishes his anabolic steroid cycle the natural testosterone is very low or has stopped, and if it stopped permanently you are in BIG trouble my friend.  So when testosterone is low that means your sex drive is low or zero and estrogens level is high, and that is why many men face breast tissue growth like a female.  So to prevent these side effects post cycle therapy is followed to kick back the testosterone system to normal, but these are another set of drugs.  So a lot needs to be considered if you are planning on taking anabolic steroids and it’s not worth it at all.

How can Cupping (Hijama) help if one is on steroid?  Like I said earlier when you are on anabolic steroids the metabolic rate increases, through the metabolic rate a lot of toxins are created, which the body needs to work hard to get rid of.  Anabolic steroids also increases red blood cells (RBC), one of the major reasons a lot of people face heart attacks is because the increase of platelets causing the blood to clot.  That is why CUPPING (Hijama) can used as an extra tool to help the body become balanced again.  Remember to eat healthy and work out naturally, the body will naturally increase your testosterone rate safely. I hope this information helps insha Allah, we all ask Allah to help and cure us. Ameen

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

This section will be updated with questions that are asked frequently or to an assembled list of many questions and their answers.

Jazakhallah Khair.

Q: Does wet cupping (hijama) hurt?

Ans: Well it depends on the individual’s pain threshold; so far most of the patients we have treated did not feel pain. Some felt light pain and others felt very ticklish and they started to giggle/laugh, which we found a bit worrying lolz (joking). The reason why they were laughing is because their skin is more sensitive. People build a huge mental image inside their head of a blade with red blood and they automatically feel scared. The best way we can describe the blade cuts is that it is not deep cuts, probably lighter than a paper cut and several small cuts are made on the surface of the skin. There is nothing to be scared of, we are sure there are people out there who are going through bigger pains in life.

Q: Oh my Lord! Are you pumping out all of my blood!?

Ans: Relax! Take a chill pill we don’t want the blood to spill (Jokes aside). One thing you have to understand is that the blood that comes out is from the surface of the skin, it is not from the mainstream. If you are thinking your blood system only contains hemoglobin, platelets, plasma and white blood cells you are wrong, there are so many other junks that fly around in your body such as dead blood cells, blood clots, different toxins and pathogen please read our toxins section. Different people’s body gives different responses, sometimes hardly anything comes out from a person’s skin and that is not a bad thing. Because the cuts are very light the body heals the area very quick and automatically the blood stops coming out. We constantly analyze the patient if they are feeling well or not. Only in paradise you will be 100% pure and clean.

Q: How long does it take to do hijama?

Ans: Depends how many cups you do, the standard three cups on the back takes approximately 30mins.

Q: How often should I do hijama?

Ans: It is totally up to you, some do it every month as a preventative medicine in the sunnah days, which is 17th, 19th and the 21st of the Islamic lunar calender. Others do it after 3 months or 6 months or even after a year. Hijama is a detoxification therapy, there are other detox programs that people follow for example, they may start to have more fruits and vegetables, antioxidant drinks, cut down on fatty unhealthy foods and so on.

Q: Can hijama cure me?

Ans: Allah knows best.

Q: Can i do hijama if I had a miscarriage?

Ans: If you had a miscarriage recently we do not recommend hijama because after a miscarriage the body needs to rejuvenate itself, it can take close to 6 months to a year depending on the individual and how serious the miscarriage was, you must see your doctor before you try to conceive again. For sisters who had a miscarriage we strongly recommend to have a good nutrition diet with multivitamins everyday, believe me it will make a difference to your body. Avoid eating too much of carbs and spices e.g. rice, spice and red meat. Some shiekhs recommend for a woman after giving birth to wait at least 2 years before planning to get pregnant, because the body needs to fully recover and so on. You can try hijama after 6 months of your miscarriage (depending on what the doctor says and your situation), please make sure you are eating well and you do not need to fast before doing hijama. If you just ate we recommend for you to wait at least 2-3 hours before the hijama treatment.

Q: What are the side effects of hijama?

Ans: Possible side effects are feeling light headed, sick/nausea (especially in the morning on an empty stomach), fainting/blackout due to lack of energy and temporary bruising. These cases are very rare and only occur if the patient is very unwell. Unlike the drugs, medicines and operations done by allopathy which will have side effects. The cupping therapy is free from any side effects. Except few marks which will come due to the stagnation of blood which will remain for few days.

Q. How long the bruises will remain?

Ans: Bruises will remain for 7 to 10 days.

Q: How many treatments will I need?

A: Remember that everyone is different. There are Some factors that will indicate the number of treatments you require; how long you have had your problem; if you have been on medication and for how long. Another factor could be your lifestyle, diet, excerse and even sleeping pattern

Q. How to treat vesicles appeared during cupping?

Ans: The appearance of water droplets on the cupping print or appearance of blisters, petechiae or extravasation of blood in the skin are all normal reactions. The appearance of vesicle means the wetness is heavy in the body; if the vesicle contains bloody water, it is the reaction of heat wetness -evil. For the small vescle, just carefully prevent any abrasion, and wait for its spontaneous absorption. When the vesicle is bigger, it often denotes the illness is more severe. Use a sterile needle to prick at the root of the vesicle, rapture it, and let the fluid passing out, and then apply antiseptic gauze to prevent infection. If there is no sterile gauze available, then prohibit any self-treatment, and send to hospital or clinics for treatment.

Q. What is the matter of air leakage during cupping?

Ans: The causes of leakage of air or not sucking on during cupping are mainly; the time of use is too long, the  aging of rubber stopper or dirty substances absorbed on the rubber stopper; dryness of skin; hairs too much or too long; incorrect use of vacuum gum; insufficient air exhaust in vacuum gun, and others.

Q. What if there is no treatment for a particular disease with cupping therapy?

Ans: Alhamdulillah, as it is said by our Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam
Narrated AbuHurayrah:
The Nabi Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said:
If anyone has himself cupped on the 17th, 19th and 21st it will be a remedy for every disease. (Book 28, Number 3852)
If at all there is no direct effect of cupping on a particular disease (due to lack of research in that area) Cupping is very beneficial for the treatment as it strengthens the immune system, activate lymphatic system, increase the blood circulation, purifies the blood, removes toxins, Cupping will also increase the effect of medicines on the body

Q. I am a healthy person, why should I undergo cupping therapy?

Ans. Cupping Therapy 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 neighbourhood; 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; and toxins from mental stress, anger, anxiety and depression. The blood stasis (stagnated or congested blood) slow down or block supply of blood via blood capillaries which deliver much needed oxygen, nutrients, water, mineral electrolyte, vitamins, enzymes, hormones and immune system cells & antibodies to your cells, tissues and organ. The blockage also prevents the removal of carbon dioxide, metabolic waste products and toxic substance which are excreted via our urine, lungs and skin. As a result your cells, tissues, and organs cannot function at its normal healthy level and become progressively weak, inefficient, and easily overcome by germs. This would cause tissue or organ to malfunction and infection to take place. Therefore you will experience symptoms of diseases such as aches and pain, numbness, fever, cough, stomach ache, constipation, diarrhoea and headaches. If left untreated further accumulation of toxic waste may lead to serious chronic diseases including hypertension, ulcers, diabetes, arthritis, alzheimer disease, migraine, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Cupping is a very good preventive measure

Toxins

There are so many different types of toxins that live around us and one of the impacts they have is on our fertility. These toxins from the surroundings can find their way inside the body and can destroy your system. Only little is known regarding the effects of toxins on the male reproductive system. However, because it is easier to study the male reproductive system than the female, scientists managed to carry out few studies that demonstrate how the environment toxins can contribute to male infertility. Scientists have found out that frequent exposure with many harmful chemicals such as chemical washing, cosmetics, pesticides and polluted environment, even at a low dosage can have a harmful effect to both female and male reproductive system.

A chemical toxin called phthalates, which is an industrial plasticizer used in many cosmetic items.  Scientists have found a link with this toxin that causes damage to the reproductive system in both men and women.  Research shows us women have higher level of toxins than men, however it is men who go through most of the severe reproductive side effects. In men, phthalates caused damage to the testicles, shown low sperm count and absent prostate gland. The list of toxins goes on and many have not been studied yet by toxicologists.

An alternative medicine such as hijama treatment focuses on detoxifying or cleansing the body of accumulated toxins. The main idea of detoxification therapy is that the build up of toxins in the body promotes on increasing various diseases, by eliminating these toxins the body has a better chance of fighting against the infections. In the world of alternative medicine there are many different ways and methods for detoxification. One of the oldest methods of eliminating toxins is fasting that has been practiced by many religion and culture.

Different skin diseases are related to accumulation of toxins in the body. The body has its own detoxifying system; one of the toxins it gets rid of is called allergen that is found in the blood. When the body’s detoxification system is weakened due to some reason, the toxins that are produced by the metabolic process starts to build up in different organs and tissues, which contributes to different diseases such as acne and cancer cells. Almost all of the skin diseases or disorders are related to breakdown of the cleansing system of the body. Acne, eczema, psoriasis, hives and seborrheic dermatitis have been known to be caused by allergens.

Every cell in our body is part of the tissue or organ, which produces energy and builds waste substances that need to be eliminated. If these organs get filled with toxins the body will not function properly.  The body considers everything that is not food to be toxic to the body. Some examples of products that are toxic to the liver are prescription medicine, medicines that contains additives, preservatives, binders, fillers, alcohol, caffeine, smoking, second hand smoking, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and food colourings. As these harmful toxins enter our body it goes through the liver, the liver is the chemical factory where it neutralizes and eliminates different types of toxins. The liver makes these harmful elements soluble so it is easy for it to get rid of by urinating, sweating and breathing.

If the person does not take care of their health and nutrition, then in time the liver can get clogged like an oil filter and will not work efficiently. When the liver fails to work properly this is when the toxins start to build up slowly forming into a nest of diseases to grow. This can lead to liver disease and because the liver cannot get rid of it through the body’s emunctories (organs of elimination) they are forced to be shifted in the organs and tissues of the body. For women the most common places for toxins to build up is in her brain, breasts and ovaries. Studies show us that the two most common toxins that women take in their body are caffeine and alcohol.

Another common poison is called heavy metal toxin. The three of the most common and unsafe heavy metal toxin known to us are arsenic, lead and mercury. These ingredients are used to create so many different types of products and they go into our air, food and water. For example lead is a metal, some of the plumbing materials that water travels are made with lead and in time increases the level of lead in the water we drink. Our body needs some metal such as zinc, copper etc, but too much of anything can give a side effect.

Prevention Steps:

The best solution for combating heavy metal toxins is to avoid them in the first place. Today’s modern world makes this task almost impossible, but significant improvements can be accomplished using the following guidelines:

1.  Avoid mercury-silver dental amalgams: Mercury based amalgams are the major source of mercury in most Americans. Consider extraction and replacement, but only through a qualified and experienced dentist.
2. Avoid fish and some shellfish: Fish and seafood are a common source for mercury and even arsenic, especially the largest fish (shark, swordfish, tuna), which are highest in mercury. Buy organic, tested, and certified mercury-free fish and seafood.
3. Clean Water: Use a high quality water filtration unit for all drinking water. A high quality shower filter also helps to avoid inhalation of heavy metals, chlorine, and other contaminants.
4. Clean Air: Outdoor air pollution is hard to avoid, but indoor air pollution is often much worse due to our energy efficient, air-tight buildings. High quality air filtration and purification systems have quickly become an important part of any healthy lifestyle.
5. Clean Food: Buying Organic foods (preferred) or extensive washing of the surfaces of fruits and vegetables is a very important step as well as avoiding virtually all processed foods. Nutrition is a vital component to helping the body detoxify itself.
6. Natural Products: Household cleaners as well as many personal care products such as skin creams and make-up have been found to carry heavy metals and other toxic elements. Buy all natural products whenever possible.
7. Thimerosal-free vaccines: Thimerosal has NOT been removed from all vaccines. Many adult vaccines, including the common flu-shot, still contain Thimerosal, a mercury based preservative.
8. Avoid Industrial Areas: As much as possible, avoid areas of industry especially in choosing where to live. Air, water, and food contamination is typically worse in these areas. So overall we can understand that a lot has changed since the time of our prophet (peace and blessing be upon him).  There are so many different types of therapies for different toxins, and it is up to the patient to research and find out which therapy will work for them. Sometimes combining therapies can help get better results. If we look and study the way our prophet lived his life we can learn why he was very healthy. Of course there is a huge difference with time and lifestyle e.g. we have technology, industries, our air is more polluted and it is very hard to avoid these matters. However, we still can make the effort to cut down on unhealthy substances, control our appetite, exercise more and by following the footsteps of the prophet (saw) we can live a healthier life, physically and spiritually.

May Allah make it easy for you? Ameen.

Medicine for the Grave

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Yes Allah (swt) gave different types of illnesses and diseases in this world; with it Allah also gave cure. I have come across people who are very attached to this world and when they seek cure they forget about Allah. A small delusion somewhere in the back of your head is created when you are attached to the dunya, that death is very far away and you have years before you age. Remember shaytan is the master of deception and as everyone says one of the greatest tricks the devil pulled was to make you think he does not exist. Now I am not saying that if you are ill stop seeking for a cure, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek medication and advice for the illness or diseases you are suffering from, but to keep in mind that if you are destined to return to Allah (swt) with the illness, then no medication can save you from death, yep even hijama. A lot of the people we came across they have this image in their head that hijama will cure them, if it doesn’t help then they become very upset, they fail to remember cure is in the hands of Allah. Every soul shall taste death. You see science is slowly conditioning the human mind into thinking they can cheat death or so called the reaper. There are people out there who do believe in this that they are very close to finding a cure to live forever in the dunya, and moving to mars lolz well I’m not going to even bother going into that subject. I was googling and came across the msn science news section where they give an update of the latest technology and so on. There was a section about stem cells, if you don’t know what a stem cell is I will give you small break down. Stem cells have the ability to form into other cells e.g. brain cells or heart tissue cell etc. Recently they tested stem cells on a wounded mouse, the result was new hair follicles started to grow with new hair. So they are saying they have found a cure for hair loss.  Tests are still going on to find out if there are other side effects etc. So with this stem cell they believe they can also regenerate other organs in the body and can live forever.

Even if they do come to that, we know the whole universe will come to an end soon with the permission of Allah. Muslims should look forward to paradise, our real home, which is why Muslims should also prepare for their grave. There are so many websites out with information about different medication and people are busy looking for the next new drug. So what about the medication for the grave? I mean no hijama can pull my sins out, black seed, honey, olive or whatever is not going to help me in the grave.  So what can save me in the grave?

Two surahs captured my attention, there are other ways a soul gets saved in the grave by the mercy of Allah, but these two surahs I heard it before but I never paid attention to how important they are.  Surah As Sajda and Surah Al Mulk! Now I’m not saying these are the only important surahs in the Quran, all the surahs are important and they have their benefits.

I always make dwah to Allah to make my grave easy for me, to make day of judgement easy for me. One day I fell very ill, felt like I was about to leave this world, felt like a near death experience. It really made me think about the hereafter, what do I have to present to Allah? You feel very lonely and scared.  Alhamdulillah I have recovered now, however that experience made me research about the grave, to find out what did our prophet (saw) teach us to save ourselves from the grave punishment. I felt as if the dwah that I was making to Allah about making my grave easy, me falling ill was a way of Allah showing/answering me how to be saved in the graves, which lead me to research about these two surahs.  You have to take the first step, I chose Surah Al Mulk as I have found various hadiths regarding how beneficial this surah is when you are in the grave. I need surah Al Mulk to be there making dwah for me.

The Prophet would not sleep until he recited Surah as Sajdah.
[At-Tirmidhi 5/165; Hakim 2/412 & Dhahabi in Sahih al Jamiea (22/789).

Khalid ibn Ma’dan (radiAllahu anhu) said, “Recite the Deliverer, which is Alif Laam Tanzeel, for I have heard that a man who had committed many sins used to recite it and nothing else. It spread its wing over him and said, ‘O’ My Lord, forgive him, for he often used to recite me.’ So the Lord Most High made it an intercessor for him and said, ‘Record for him a good deed and raise him a degree in place of every sin.”

Khalid (radiAllahu anhu) also said, “It will dispute on behalf of the one who recites it when he is in his grave saying, ‘O’ Allah, if I am part of Thy Book, make me an intercessor for him. But if I am not a part of Thy Book, blot me out of it.’ It will be like a bird putting its wing on him; it will intercede for him and will protect him from the punishment in the grave.” He said the same about Tabaarakalladhi (Surah Mulk).

Khalid (radiAllahu anhu) did not go to sleep at night till he had recited them. Taus said that they were given sixty virtues more than any other Surah in the Holy Qur’an.

The Prophet said, ‘There is a surah in the Qur’an which is only thirty verses. It defended whoever recited it until it puts him into paradise’ i.e.Surah al Mulk
[Fath al Qadir 5/257, Sahihul Jamiea 1/680, Tabrani in Al-Awsat & Ibn Mardawaith]

Anas (radiAllahu anhu) reported Rasulullah (sallallahu alaiyhi wasalam) as saying, “There is a Surah which will plead for its reciter till it causes him to enter paradise (Tabarakallahi Biyadihil Mulk).” [at-Tabrani]

Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, ‘It is my desire/love that Surahtul Mulk should be in the heart of every Muslim’ [Hakim, al-Hisnul Haseen by the cassical scholar Muhammad al-Jazri]

Ibn Mas’ood (Radia Allahu ‘Anhu) is reported that,
“A MAN WILL BE APPROACHED IN HIS GRAVE FROM HIS LEGS AND FROM HIS CHEST AND THEN FROM HIS HEAD. AND EACH TIME THIS SURAH WILL DEFEND HIM BY SAYING, ‘YOU CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO HIM, HE USED TO RECITE SURAH MULK’.”

Now you can see why I fell in love with this surah. I feel like that I am not giving you enough on how important this surah is, it is our prophet’s love and desire for us to memorise this surah. Not memorising this surah would be like you are hanging on a cliff and there is a huge blazing fire underneath you, there is a secured rope next to you for you to climb up easily and save yourself but you choose to ignore it! Please make an effort to memorise surah Al Mulk. Please do not get the idea of ‘hooray I can sin now because the surah will intercede for me’, you will be only fooling yourself, never be proud of your sins, never take/think of your sins lightly, always seek forgiveness. I make dwah to Allah to give you the ability and the motivation to store this in your heart, I hope this opens your mind, I hope this message spreads, I hope to see all my Muslim brothers and sisters in paradise. May Allah make it easy for you and give you good health. Ameen.

Massage & Hijama

Combining hijama therapy with massage is the most greatest way to improve muscle recovery after a heavy workout. We all like to stay fit and strong and that is why many of us go to the gym and exercise with weights to build muscle. We have to understand that when working out with weights we are actually injuring ourselves, our muscles get torn at a microscopic level. That is why a good food diet plan is followed after working out to help recover the body. Blood plays a huge role when the body is trying to recover, that is where hijama comes in to draw the blood to the surface and to the muscles. Also by performing wet hijama therapy, it will help detoxify by taking out harmful toxins and pathogens to help the blood circulate and heal the muscles. Below is an article explaining an experiment that was carried out on exercise and massage.

Study Finds Sports Massage Has a Positive Effect
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Guide Updated October 22, 2009

Does sports massage after intense exercise speed muscle recovery? While athletes of every kind use sports massage, the hard research into whether and how it works has been sparse. But a 2008 study by Ohio State University researchers found evidence that Swedish massage improved the time it took for the muscle to recover and the massaged muscles had less damage and less evidence of swelling and inflammation.

Massage Study Tests Muscle Recovery

The four-day study was performed on rabbits rather than humans. They were sedated and their muscles put through simulated exercise. The test group of rabbits then received simulated massage while a control group didn’t get massage. The massage imitated Swedish massage techniques, which are the most popular for sports massage with long strokes, kneading, friction, and joint movement. After the exercise and massage, the researchers tested the muscle tissues of all of the animals. The specific muscle tested was the anterior tibialis, which in humans is the shin muscle that often complains with shin splint pain when you begin or change your walking program.

Massaged Muscles Showed Improved Recovery

The difference in strength recovery between massaged muscles was significant – 60% strength compared to 15% for the non-massaged muscles. The researchers also saw that the massaged muscles had fewer damaged muscle fibers and no sign of white blood cells present to repair muscle damage. The massaged muscles showed less sign of swelling, weighing 8% less than the non-massaged muscles.

Previous Human Study Didn’t Find Recovery Effect

While the rabbits showed some effects of improved muscle recovery from massage, a previous study of human cyclists published in the April, 2004 issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that there was no measurable effect in the ability of their leg muscles to perform after either of leg massage or resting recovery. But the cyclists reported less fatigue after massage.

Hair Loss & Hijama

Male pattern baldness is one of the most common forms of hair loss that happens in men. It is also known as genetic hair loss or alopecia androgenic. Hair loss normally happens slowly; usually they start to notice bald spot on the crown of the scalp. Depending on the individual’s health, many start to see thinning of the hair around the temple area as they reach their thirties. Your hair goes through different phases; your hair growth cycle normally lasts for two to three years, it grows approximately 1cm every month.  Your hair grows and then rests for couple of months and then falls out, after couple of days new hair starts to grow in its position. It is normal to shed some hair everyday but if a person starts to see excessive hair loss then it is a sign of male pattern baldness.

There are so many reasons why excessive hair loss takes place in both men and women. For example a person maybe ill for couple of months or it can be someone who came out from surgery, or if the person is stressed out, they may see a large amount of hair loss. It can be related to thyroid gland being over active or under active, or female and male hormone deficiency. Many women notice hair loss for few months after they’ve had a baby because of the change in hormone level. Some medicines also cause hair loss such as blood thinners also known as anticoagulants, steroids, birth control pills, high blood pressure or heart problems etc. There are certain infections such as fungal infection that can affect the scalp and follicle to cause hair loss. Certain hairstyles can also cause hair loss such as pigtails, cornrows or tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause traction alopecia. The traction causes the hair follicle to become wounded and damaged permanently if not treated at an early stage.

Research shows us men who suffer from male pattern baldness; they have a high rate of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in their follicles. They believe that DHT is one of the main causes of hair loss.  However scientists still do not understand its relationship with hair loss. They do not know why it only occurs at the top of the head and why the sides and back are immune to it? They also found that a lot of people do not take care of their hair, which leads to building up dirt and oil that clogs up the follicle making it harder for the hair to grow back. In time the hair grows thinner and thinner until it completely stops growing and the follicle closes permanently.

Can you prevent male pattern baldness? No, you cannot, but you can slow it down. Science recently discovered a possible cure for hair loss. They have been working with stem cells for years, until recently a fluke discovery was made. The experiment was performed on a wounded mouse. They saw new hair follicles started to grow in the injured area. This is exciting news for every hair loss sufferers but experiments are still going through tests and studies. While science is slowly catching up, people have alternative medicines to help slow down hair loss. The only two drugs that are FDA approved and shown to help slow down hair loss are Finesteride (Propecia) and Minoxidil (Regaine). Finesteride stops DHT being formed, in theory, stops hair loss. However with every drug there are some side effects, many people reported their sex drive was low, some even reported they lost the ability to have an erection.  Minoxidil is applied on the scalp; this helps it to circulate blood to the follicles thus having healthy hair growth. However, with minoxidil only a low percentage of people saw good results.

Can hijama help male pattern baldness? After doing a lot of research, we learnt that the most common hair loss is alopecia. Nearly two third of the male suffer from this in the UK. There are no researches or studies that show hijama being affective on slowing down hair loss, however people who were on finesteride they started to see hair loss slowing down, and many started to see new hair growth. The follicles that were dead stayed lifeless, the follicles that grew hair had low DHT. Minoxidil is used to help blood circulate to the follicles and many did see good results. So the two things we have here is a DHT blocker and good blood circulation that keeps the hair follicle open. We believe by performing dry cupping on the scalp, the suction can help open the follicles and promote blood circulation to help maintain the hair. This theory only applies to follicles that are still alive. Wet cupping on the head can also be effective as it will get rid of many harmful toxins and pathogens that build up underneath the scalp. Obviously healthy diet and nutrition is vital for the follicle to stay alive and maintain a healthy growth. Also cleaning and washing your hair and scalp is very important, as studies at a microscopic level show us follicles get blocked by oils and dirt that are produced by the body.  Individuals who wish to perform dry or wet cupping on their head must shave of their hair for easy suction. If you are worried about hair loss then you can try hijama therapy, we are not promising you anything this is just our theory. Inshallah if Allah wants to give you cure then he will. May Allah make it easy for you. Ameen.

Did you know?

Did Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him prescribe camel urine as medicine? First let us look at the Sayings (Hadiths) of our beloved Prophet that dealt with camel urine:

Narrated Abu Qilaba: “Anas said, “Some people of ‘Ukl or ‘Uraina tribe came to Medina and its climate did not suit them. So the Prophet ordered them to go to the herd of (Milch) camels and to drink their milk and urine (as a medicine). So they went as directed and after they became healthy, they killed the shepherd of the Prophet and drove away all the camels. The news reached the Prophet early in the morning and he sent (men) in their pursuit and they were captured and brought at noon. He then ordered to cut their hands and feet (and it was done), and their eyes were branded with heated pieces of iron, They were put in ‘Al-Harra’ and when they asked for water, no water was given to them.” Abu Qilaba said, “Those people committed theft and murder, became infidels after embracing Islam and fought against Allah and His Apostle. (Sahih Bukhari, Ablutions (Wudu’), Volume 1, Book 4, Number 234)”

The scientific facts about some animals’ urine:

A comment from sister Nicole Woods, an American young sister who embraced Islam; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with her: “I just wanted to share the news with you that in products such as tylenol or asparine (not sure which but u can check the labels), there is an ingredient called PREMARIN. Biology majors here tell me that the name stands for PREgnant MARe urIN. Of course, no one would put unprocessed urine into medication… I’m sure it’s boiled or pasteurized or something.  But the ingredient is used very much in the way the prophet (peace be upon him) suggested using camel urine. Such as for headaches. Oh, well, I’m sure to you it sounds disgusting… think of it next time you reach for tylenol or asparine *wink*.

Further from a Muslimah, who works in the Medical field as a Mammographer; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with her: “Estrogen product called PREMARIN is given to postmenopausal Women? This PREMARIN is extracted from HORSE URINE. The Estrogen product is hormones given to women.”

Further from Brother Abu Adam on my Message Board; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with him?

“Here is another miracle in the Hadeeth. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in a hadeeth told someone to drink camel’s urine as a medical treatment.

Of course the ignorant Christians love to mock this hadeeth. Even I, thought this was a strange hadeeth. But look, in America, they have been drinking horse urine for a long time as a cure.

Just like the Quran says, 41:53: “Soon will We show them our Signs in the (furthest) regions (of the earth), and in their own souls, until it becomes manifest to them that this is the Truth. Is it not enough that thy Lord doth witness all things?”

Go to www.premarin.org for the following. (Also see premarin.com)

Premarin® stands for Pregnant Mares’ Urine (PREgnant MARes’ urINe)

Premarin (including Prempro, Premphase, Prempac, and Premelle) is a drug made up of conjugated estrogens obtained from the urine of pregnant mares – put out in many forms (pills, creams, injections, patches, vaginal rings) and is used to reduce the symptoms of menopause in women or women who have had a hysterectomy. It is also prescribed to nearly eliminate the risk of osteoporosis (the brittling of bones) and reduce the chance of heart disease in women over 50.”

Further from Brother Abdul Hafiz; may Allah Almighty always be pleased with him.

The Prophet prescribing Camel Urine as medicine:

First of all, let us clarify the reason and story behind the prescription. Some people had become very ill at the time of the prophet, and were suffering from an unknown illness. Their bellies had swollen and they were not in a fit state. Hence, the prophet said to them, that they would find a cure in the milk and urine of a camel and so he sent them out to an area where camels were grazing. These men went to this area and drank the milk and urine. Sure enough, just like the Prophet said, they were cured and became fit and healthy. However, at the same time, evil thoughts entered their minds and they decided they wanted the camels for themselves. They therefore killed the owner, and made off with the camels. When news of the murder reached the prophet, he sent an envoy to capture the men, and when they were captured and brought before the prophet, capital punishment was meted out to them.

Having read this story, what do we conclude from it? The answering Islam team would have us believe that this Hadith means that drinking camel urine is permissible in Islam. This is INCORRECT. The real meaning of this Hadith is that if a person needs to consume an impure and impermissible substance as a cure for an illness, and no other reasonable alternative is available, then it is permissible. In all other circumstances, camel urine is prohibited.

Cancer & Diseases

Okay, the million dollar question, can hijama cure cancer? We have received numerous questions regarding this matter and now we have decided to create a little section about cancer and hijama. First of all we would like people to understand the purpose of hijama and why people do it. We will explain this briefly as there are tons of information available about hijama on the internet. As Muslims, we get hijama done because the prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) performed hijama and advised his ummah to do it. There are many hadiths that teaches us who performed hijama and for what reasons. As science and technology developed we now have the ability to study and visualise diseases at a microscopic level. One must understand that hijama is a complimentary medicine; it is an excellent detoxification process. People go on a detoxification programme and this involves for them to have healthy food such as higher intakes of vegetable, fruits and juices that contains anti-oxidants and cutting down/stop the intake of unhealthy food and substances. In time the body gradually removes the toxins that are inside your body.

Wet hijama is performed on the surface of the skin with light scratches, the body produces many toxins and pathogen, as a person goes older the immune system gets weaker, making it easy for diseases to build up. If you can make it easy for blood to circulate by taking these harmful substances out from your system, your organs will function better. We like to think of the blood cells as little soldiers at work, if we can help them by getting rid of harmful toxins it will make their lives a lot easier. We always say to our patients, do you have a bath once in your life and say I am clean forever? No, the body builds up toxins and dirt so you have to regularly keep yourself clean to stay healthy. Just like that, underneath your skin harmful toxins, pathogen and dead blood cells build up and hijama is the fastest way to detoxify your body. Today it is also recognised as bloodletting, if a person’s iron level is high, bloodletting helps it to normalise. There are so many benefits the list goes on.Can hijama cure cancer? The answer is No. Now we do not want people to think that if you lose an arm hijama can help it grow back, there is no evidence or track record of studies of it curing cancer or dangerous diseases. Hijama simply is a complimentary medicine, a detoxification process. People go on to other detox programs by eating and drinking anti oxidant juices and by fasting. The difference between a Muslim and a non Muslim is we have the best of both worlds. We believe that there is a cure in hijama and that cure is given by Allah (swt).

First let us understand what is cancer? We have learnt in our school days that the human tissue is made up of cells. These cells have the ability to replicate and divide and many have different functions. In our body we have hormones, they play a special role, and they send information to the cells to perform a specific action. In order for these cells to survive blood needs to carry oxygen and glucose to replenish these cells. We also have something called the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system that helps fight and get rid of harmful toxins and bacteria. Now let us understand the meaning of ‘benign’ and ‘malignant’ growth. Cells become abnormal when their DNA (knowledge) becomes corrupted. As long there are only few amounts of abnormal cells our immune system can fight against it. It is only when these cells start dividing uncontrollably forming lumps and growth that is when we have a problem. The lumps that are formed are called tumours. Malignant means cancerous and benign means non-cancerous, the malignant tumours can spread into the surrounding tissues, destroy the tissues and cause other tumour growth. Benign tumours normally don’t cause much damage, but they can become life threatening if they start to divide. When cancer cells start to grow they do not know when to stop or when to die, they can also become metastasis, which means they can break away into the vascular system, spread and grow somewhere else  in the body. Cancer becomes very dangerous when they start to make their own blood vessels to supply them with oxygen.So overall we know that cancer is a cell with damaged DNA that acts abnormal. Can hijama fix the DNA (knowledge of the cell)? The answer is No. Research shows us that there are cancers that grow in older people very slowly, but they do not lead to any problems in their life time. From this we believe that when a person goes older their energy level is decreased and cancer cells need energy to grow. We believe fasting can help as it reduces energy and slows down the body, it is one of the best ways of detoxifying the system. We would like people to think Hijama as an extra tool to fight against cancer. Hijama can help clear toxins and promote the production of defensive cells that can make a person’s life a bit easier. As muslims we ask Allah (swt) to give us cure with a positive mental attitude, studies show us women suffering from breast cancer who had a fighting spirit, their white blood cells where different and better. That is why we would like to remind you again that we Muslims have the best of both worlds, it is up to Allah if he wants to give you cure through hijama. We make dwah for all brothers and sisters who are suffering from different diseases, for Allah to make it easy for you and forgive our sins. Ameen.

Bulging Vertebral Disc

Bulging vertebral disc pain is related to the back/spine and makes a person’s life a misery. A lot of people feel high amount of pain and some eventually become disabled. Normal healthy spine discs are like cushions that have a consistent figure, which divides each set of vertebrae in the back. The discs are compiled with a strong outer covering called the annulus, with the centre made out of a soft jelly compound called the nucleus. When the outer covering tears for some reason, the jelly in middle starts to shift due to the weakness of the covering and forms a bulge. This can happen to a person for many reasons such as car accidents,training with weights, falling etc.  It can also be a genetic weakness or build up of toxins in the body. Toxins have the ability to weaken the tissue, the more toxins there are the stronger it gets. If the wall covering is damaged the toxins have a better chance to damage the area even more.

These toxins normally build up in your system because of a poor diet plan e.g. drinking, smoking, fatty food, pollution, not drinking enough water and no exercise. All these elements have an effect on the spine. With Allah’s mercy one of the amazing thing about the spinal discs is they are structured to not feel any pain. This may sound shocking as there are lot of people who complain about spinal pain, but if you think about for example the weight of a car and the shock absorbers in a car tyre area, your spinal discs work in a similar way. Now you can imagine how much pressure the spine has to take throughout our lives. If the spinal discs were designed to feel pain, then every time we absorbed a shock, the whole of mankind would’ve been in agony every single day and there would’ve been disaster! Make sense right?

So why is this spinal problem so painful? Well behind the spinal discs we have the spinal nerves, and everyone knows nerves are designed to feel. So when a person faces an injury, in this case bulging discs, the bulge apply pressure to the nerves and causes pain. This pain can result to disability as there are vital nerves that run up our spine, which sends signals for many tasks and jobs, if these information are interrupted then the body will not function well. Cervical spine pain, which is the neck area can trigger and affect other parts of the body such as shoulders, arms, headaches, nausea and even blurred vision. All these symptoms can arise because of nerve disruption. Bulging disc pain in the thoracic area, which is the upper back between the shoulder blades, can result to upper back pain, pain around the ribcage and headaches. Bulging disc pain the lower back can lead to low back pain, pain in the legs, feet, bowel and even sexual organ dysfunction.

How can this problem be fixed? Doctors normally recommend pain killers and muscle relaxing drugs. If the problem intensifies pain injections are used and if it continues then surgery is performed. These treatment success rates are very low because the whole purposes of pain killers are to numb the nerve area. You will get temporary relief, however the damaged area will not be healed.

Blood flow is the key to healing the damaged area. Bulging discs do not receive good blood flow; we all know blood carries oxygen and nutrients to supply the cells with energy and recovery. Therefore when blood flow finds it difficult to reach these areas, the patient starts to face these painful problems. So what kind of treatment is best for this problem? There are alternative medicines out there for bulging disc pain and many are very effective for this problem.

For example Hijama therapy (bloodletting/wet cupping therapy) can be effective for eliminating toxins and promoting good blood flow in a specific area. When negative pressure gets applied on the skin, different endorphins get triggered for recovery. Hijama has so many other benefits and this healing procedure has been practised for thousands of years. From our experience we have realised combining therapy’s can give better results. Other therapies such as chiropractic, massage therapy and acupuncture has shown to help people with healing. A lot of people turn to different types of steroids as these steroids are known to recover damaged tissue faster and increase blood flow. When dealing with these powerful drugs patient must inform and have a medical doctor aid the whole procedure as side effects can occur.

As Muslims we always ask Allah for help. Allah is with the patient ones, whatever pain you are suffering from, Insha Allah you will get purified and Allah knows best. Ameen.

Hijama Hadees

Cupping (Hijama) Is the Best of Remedies:

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)…” [Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5371)

Abu Hurairah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping (hijama).” (Sunan abi Dawud (3857), Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)

The Angels Recommending Cupping (Hijama):

Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi 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 (hijama), O Muhammad.” (Sunan ibn Maajah (3477) in the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas’ud r.a. the angels said, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping (hijama).” [Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)

Cupping (Hijama) Is a Preventative Medicine:

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Whoever wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) and let none of you allow his blood to rage (boil) such that it kills him.” [Sunan ibn Maajah (3486).

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in cupping (hijama). Do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such that it kills you.” [Reported by Hakim in his ‘Mustadrak’ and he authenticated it and Imam ad-Dhahabi agreed (4/212).

In Cupping (Hijama) There Is A Cure and A blessing:

Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi 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),Sunan ibn Maajah (3491)

Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Indeed in cupping (hijama) there is a cure.” [Saheeh Muslim (5706)

Ibn Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a blessing…” [Sunan ibn Maajah (3487).

*Alaa ar-reeq in arabic means to fast until after being treated with cupping. Once the treatment of cupping has been completed, one may eat and drink.

Cupping (Hijama) In Its Time Is A Cure for Every Disease:

Abu Hurairah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Whoever performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every disease.” [Sunan abi Dawud (3861).

The Best Days for Cupping (Hijama):

The best days for cupping (hijama) are the 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic, lunar month which coincides with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Whoever wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21st…” [Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)

Ibn Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory. So cup yourselves with the blessing of Allah on Thursday. Keep away from cupping (hijama) on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be safe. Perform cupping (hijama) on Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allah saved Ayoub from a trial. He was inflicted with the trial on Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Sunan ibn Maajah (3487).

Ibn Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach is best. It increases the intellect and improves the memory. It improves the memory of the one memorising. So whoever is going to be cupped then (let it be) on a thursday in the name of Allah Keep away from being cupped on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Be cupped on a Monday or Tuesday. Do not be cupped on a Wednesday because it is the day that Ayoub was befallen with a trial. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)

* ‘alaa ar-reeq in arabic means to fast until after being treated with cupping. Once the treatment of cupping has been completed, one may eat and drink. as for the Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping (hijama) is best performed during the daytime between the adhaan of fajr and the adhaan of maghrib because yawm in arabic means daytime.

The Sunnah days for cupping (hijama) every month are when the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic, lunar month coincide with a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. These are the best and most beneficial days for cupping (hijama). If one is not able to be cupped on the 17th, 19th or 21st (coinciding with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of the month. The most beneficial days for cupping (hijama) after the Sunnah days are the closest Monday, Tuesday or Thursday to the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic, lunar month and Allah knows best.

Cupping (Hijama) May Be Used For:

Headaches

Salma r.a., the servant of the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allah r, he r would advise them to perform cupping (hijama).” Sunan abi Dawud (3858)

Magic

Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy on him) mentions that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was cupped on his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it is from the best of cures for this if performed correctly. Zaad al Ma’aad (4/125-126)

Poison

Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) so he r sent her a message saying, “What caused you to do that?” She replied, “If you really are a Prophet then Allah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!” When the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) felt pain from it, he r performed cupping (hijama). Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed cupping(hijama)[Ahmed (1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths)

Strengthening One’s Intelligence and Memory

Ibn Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory…”Sunan ibn Maajah (3487).

* ‘alaa ar-reeq in arabic means to fast until after being treated with cupping. Once the treatment of cupping has been completed, one may eat and drink.

Dislocation/Bruising

Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) fell from his horse onto the trunk of a palm tree and dislocated his foot. Waki’t said, “Meaning the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) Was cupped on (his foot) for bruising.” [Sunan ibn Maajah (2807).

Cupping (Hijama) While fasting or In the State Of Ihram

Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. (Saheeh al-Bukhaaree 5701).

Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was cupped while he was fasting. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694).

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. was asked: “Did you dislike cupping for the fasting person?” He said, “No except for the reason of one becoming weak.” (Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1940).

This is not affected by the hadeeth, “The cupper and the one being cupped have broken their fast.” [Saheeh see Irwaa al-Ghaleel (931)]. This is because the hadeeth is abrogated as Sheikh al-Albaani and ibn Hazm (may Allah have mercy upon them) showed by the following hadeeth:
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudhree r.a. said, “The Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) Validated cupping for the fasting person.” [Saheeh see Irwaa al-Ghaleel (4/74).

It appears that cupping (hijama) is allowed but disliked as Anas ibn Maalik r.a. mentioned because the fasting person becomes weak if they perform cupping (hijama) and Allah knows best.

Areas of Cupping (Hijama)

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was treated with cupping (hijama) three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. Sunan abi Dawud (3860), ibn Maajah (3483).

Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5699)

Abdullah ibn ‘Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi 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 r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was treated with cupping (hijama) on his hip for a pain in that area. [Sunan abi Dawud (3863)

Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was treated with cupping (hijama)
when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area. (Sunan abi Dawud 1836).

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

Cupping (hijama) 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 (hijama) 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 (Hijama) for Women

Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger s.a.w to be treated with cupping (hijama). So the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) ordered Abu Teeba r.a. to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. said,” I think he s.a.w. said that Abu Teeba r.a. is her brother through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn’t reach puberty”. [Saheeh Muslim (5708), abu Dawud (4102), ibn Maajah (3480).