Hijama – Sunnah Healing Through Cupping Therapy
Cleanse your body, revive your Sunnah, and restore your health
Hijama (حجامة) is an ancient and powerful Sunnah treatment in which small cups are used to draw out impure or stagnant blood from the body. It helps remove toxins, reduce pain, and restore natural balance in the body.
It is one of the most recommended forms of healing in Islam, practiced by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself.
💬 Authentic Hadith About Hijama
قال رسول الله ﷺ:
“إنَّ أَفضلَ ما تَدَاويتم بهِ الحِجامَةُ”
“Indeed, the best treatment you can use is cupping (Hijama).”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 5371)
قال رسول الله ﷺ:
“الشفاء في ثلاث: شربة عسل، وشرطة محجم، وكيّة نار، وأنهى أمتي عن الكيّ”
“Healing is in three things: a drink of honey, a cut from cupping, and cauterization by fire, but I forbid my nation from cauterization.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 5680)
🌿 Benefits of Hijama
✅ Removes harmful and stagnant blood
✅ Relieves migraines and chronic pain
✅ Boosts blood circulation
✅ Strengthens immunity
✅ Improves mental clarity and energy
✅ Helps with infertility, back pain, and digestion issues
✅ Follows the practice of the Prophet ﷺ
📍 Best Days for Hijama (According to Sunnah)
The Prophet ﷺ recommended the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the Islamic lunar month (Hijri calendar) – especially if they fall on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
قال النبي ﷺ:
“من احتجم لسبع عشرة، وتسع عشرة، وإحدى وعشرين، كان شفاءً من كل داء”
“Whoever performs cupping on the 17th, 19th, and 21st (of the lunar month), it will be a cure for every disease.”
(Sunan Abi Dawood, 3861)
⚙️ How is Hijama Performed?
- Sterile cups are placed on the skin to create suction.
- After a few minutes, tiny skin scratches are made using a sterile blade.
- The suction is applied again to draw out dirty blood (not regular blood)
- The area is cleaned and heals quickly with minimal discomfort.
Note: Done only by trained Hijama therapists (men for men, women for women). Sunnah areas include the back of the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Do not eat 2–3 hours before the procedure. Hydrate and rest well after treatment.