Islamic Basis of Hijama
The
Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Cupping is the most
helpful procedure for human beings to cure themselves.” (Al Bukhari,
5357, and Muslim 1577)
He
(peace and blessings be upon him) also said, “If there is any good in
your medical treatments, it is in the blade of the cupper, drinking
honey…..” (Al Bukhari, 5356, and Muslim, 2205)
According
to the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) there
are certain places on the body that should have this treatment even if
the individual is well, as a preventive medicine. There are also
recommended times to perform Hijama and other times when Hijama should
not be performed unless there is necessity. According to the Sunnah it
is recommended to have Hijama performed on the 17, 19, and 21 of the
Islamic calendar, but if it is necessary it is permissible to do it.
It
is not recommended to have Hijama on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or
Wednesday. Also, according to the Sunnah, Hijama should be done at the
back of the neck, and between the two shoulder blades as this connects
the brain to the rest of the body and it brings oxygen into the brain
and helps the body to repair itself. This is also the place where toxins
accumulate. Moreover, it strengthens the lymphatic system. Some Syrian
groups do Hijama on the two shoulder blades as opposed to the back of
the neck, however, traditional Chinese medicine, as well as other
ancient medicine, refer to the back of the neck.
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