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Cupping Therapy
(Al-Hijama)

A Cure For Every Disease, Pain and Ailment
(By Allah's Permission)

What is cupping (hijama)? The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said,
"For every disease there is a cure so if the medicine
Cupping (hijama) is the best remedy recommended comes upon the disease it cures it by the will of
and used by the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Allaah, the Most High." [Saheeh Muslim (2204)].
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed
the best of remedies you have is cupping (hijama)…" • Wet cupping (hijama) - This is the process of
[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)]. He (Sallallaahu Álayhi using a vacuum at different points on the body
Wasallam) also said that on the night of Israa (his ascension but with incisions in order to remove 'harmful'
to the heavens) he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) did not pass blood which lies just beneath the surface of the
by an angel except that it said to him, "Oh Muhammad, skin. (It is recommended that wet cupping
order your Ummah (nation) with cupping (hijama)." (hijama) is only administered by a cupping
[Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)]. This shows the therapist).
importance and greatness of this Sunnah.
We will run cupping (hijama) courses for wet
'Hijama' in arabic is derived from 'hajm' which cupping (hijama) inshAllah. Please join our
means 'sucking'. Cupping (hijama) is the process of FREE newsletter and we will keep you updated inshAllah.
applying cups to various points on the body by removing Wet cupping (hijama) is best administered at certain times
the air inside the cups to form a vacuum. of the day and days of the week. Please see our 'Authentic
Narrations' page for further details.
Cupping (hijama) is of three types: Wet cupping (hijama) is from the Sunnah. To obtain
maximum benefit from cupping (hijama), it is
recommended that all three methods of cupping are used.
• Dry cupping (hijama) - This is the process of
using a vacuum on different areas of the body in
order to gather the blood in that area without Is cupping (hijama) a cure for every disease?
incisions (small, light scratches using a sterile
surgical blade or disinfected razor). Cupping (hijama) is a cure for every disease if
performed in its correct time. The Messenger (Sallallaahu
• Dry massage cupping (hijama) – This is similar Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping
to dry cupping (hijama) but olive oil is applied to (hijama) there is a cure." [Saheeh Muslim (5706)]. The
the skin (before applying the cups) in order to Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Whoever
allow easy movement of the cups. performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day
(of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every
disease." [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3861)].
70% of diseases, pains and ailments are due to the
blood being unable to reach certain parts of the body. Dry
cupping (hijama) and dry massaging cupping (hijama) allow There are specific points on the body where the
the blood to reach these places. cups are applied for each ailment. Please see our 'Where To
Cup' page for further details.
Dry and massage cupping (hijama) may be self-
administered in the comfort and privacy of your Is cupping (hijama) from the Sunnah?
own home. Each cupping (hijama) box is accompanied by
an instruction booklet. We have also provided further Above are just some of the authentic narrations
instructions on our 'How To Cup' page. which show that cupping (hijama) is from the Sunnah of
the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam). Please see our
Dry and massage cupping (hijama) may be 'Authentic Narrations' page for more authentic narrations
administered any time of the day, any day of the week or about cupping (hijama).
month. There are no restrictions.
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said,
Although dry and massage cupping (hijama) are very "Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the
beneficial, they are not from the Sunnah. However, they people practise it, s/he will have the same reward of
fall under the general hadeeth: those who practise it without their reward
diminishing…" [Sunan ibn Maajah (209)].

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Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijama). A Cure For Every Disease, Pain and Ailment



Authentic Narrations About Cupping (Al-Hijama)
Cupping (Hijama) Is The Best Of Remedies

Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) * 'alaa ar-reeq in arabic means to fast until after
reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) being treated with cupping. Once the treatment of cupping
said, "Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping has been completed, one may eat and drink.
(hijama)…" [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)].
Cupping (Hijama) In Its Time Is A Cure For Every
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) Disease
reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
said, "If there was something excellent to be used as a Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him)
remedy then it is cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan abi reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
Dawud (3857), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)]. said, "Whoever performs cupping (hijama) on the 17th,
19th or 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a
The Angels Recommending Cupping (Hijama) cure for every disease." [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud
(3861)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with
him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi The Best Days For Cupping (Hijama)
Wasallam) said, "I did not pass by an angel from the
angels on the night journey except that they all said to The best days for cupping (hijama) are the 17th, 19th
me: Upon you is cupping (hijama), O Muhammad." and 21st of the Islamic, lunar month which coincide with
[Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3477)]. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.

In the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him)
(may Allaah be pleased with him) the angels said, "Oh reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with said, "Whoever wants to perform cupping
cupping (hijama)." [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)]. (hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and
21st…" [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)].
Cupping (Hijama) Is A Prevention
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him)
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is
said, "Whoever wants to perform cupping best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the
(hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21st intellect and the memory. So cup yourselves with the
day (of the Islamic, lunar month) and let none of you blessing of Allaah on Thursday. Keep away from
allow his blood to rage (boil) such that it kills him." cupping (hijama) on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
[Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3486)]. and Sunday to be safe. Perform cupping (hijama) on
Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allaah
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) saved Ayoub from a trial. He was inflicted with the
reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) trial on Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except
said, "When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday
aid in cupping (hijama). Do not allow your blood to night." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3487)].
rage (boil) such that it kills you." [Reported by Hakim
in his 'Mustadrak' and he authenticated it and Imam ad- Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him)
Dhahabi agreed (4/212)]. reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
said, "Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is
In Cupping (Hijama) There Is A Cure And A blessing 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 Allaah. Keep
him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi
away from being cupped on a Friday, Saturday and
Wasallam) said, "Healing is in three things: in the
Sunday. Be cupped on a Monday or Tuesday. Do not
incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in
be cupped on a Wednesday because it is the day that
cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation)
Ayoub was befallen with a trial. You will not find
from cauterization (branding with fire)." [Saheeh al-
leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or
Bukhaaree (5681), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3491)].
Wednesday night." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with
* 'alaa ar-reeq in arabic means to fast until after
being treated with cupping. Once the treatment of cupping
Wasallam) said, "Indeed in cupping (hijama) there is a
has been completed, one may eat and drink.
cure." [Saheeh Muslim (5706)].
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
said, "Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best.
daytime between the adhaan of fajr and the adhaan of
In it is a cure and a blessing..." [Saheeh Sunan ibn
maghrib because yawm in arabic means daytime.
Maajah (3487)].

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The Sunnah days for cupping (hijama) every month Wasallam) was cupped on (his foot) for bruising."
are when the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic, lunar month [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (2807)].
coincide with a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. These are
the best and most beneficial days for cupping (hijama). If Cupping (Hijama) While fasting Or In The State Of
one is not able to be cupped on the 17th, 19th or 21st Ihram
(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,
Wasallam) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache
19th or 21st of the Islamic, lunar month and Allah knows
while he was in Ihraam. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701)].
best.
Cupping (Hijama) May Be Used For:
Wasallam) was cupped while he was fasting. [Saheeh al-
Headaches Bukhaaree (5694)].

Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him)
of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was asked: "Did you dislike cupping for the fasting
said, "Whenever someone would complain of a person?" He said, "No except for the reason of one
headache to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu becoming weak." [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1940)].
Álayhi Wasallam), he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
would advise them to perform cupping (hijama)." This is not affected by the hadeeth, "The cupper
[Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3858)]. and the one being cupped have broken their fast."
[Saheeh see Irwaa al-Ghaleel (931)]. This is because
Magic the hadeeth is abrogated as Sheikh al-Albaani and ibn
Hazm (may Allah have mercy upon them) showed by the
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) following hadeeth:
mentions that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
was cupped on his head when he was afflicted with magic Abu Sa'eed al-Khudhree (may Allaah be pleased
and that it is from the best of cures for this if performed with him) said, "The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi
correctly. [Zaad al Ma'aad (4/125-126)]. Wasallam) validated cupping for the fasting person."
[Saheeh see Irwaa al-Ghaleel (4/74)].
Poison
It appears that cupping (hijama) is allowed
but disliked as Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with with him) mentioned because the fasting person becomes
him) reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to weak if they perform cupping (hijama) and Allah knows
the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) so he best.
(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) sent her a message saying,
"What caused you to do that?" She replied, "If you
Areas of Cupping (Hijama)
really are a Prophet then Allaah will inform you of it
and if you are not then I would save the people from
you!" When the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him)
felt pain from it, he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) performed reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
cupping (hijama). Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt was treated with cupping (hijama) three times on the two
that pain and hence performed cupping (hijama). [Ahmed veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck.
(1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3860), ibn Maajah (3483)].
paths)].
Strengthening One's Intelligence And Memory him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi
Wasallam) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree
(5699)].
said, "Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach* is best. Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with
In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi
and the memory..." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3487)]. 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)].
* '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. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with
Wasallam) was treated with cupping (hijama) on his hip for
Dislocation/Bruising
a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan abi Dawud (3863)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him)
Wasallam) fell from his horse onto the trunk of a palm tree
was treated with cupping (hijama) when he was in Ihram,
and dislocated his foot. Waki' (may Allaah be pleased with
on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area. [Saheeh
him) said, "Meaning the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi
Sunan abi Dawud (1836)].

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Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, Cupping (Hijama) For Women
"Cupping (hijama) under the chin is beneficial for pain in
the teeth, face and throat, if it is performed in its proper Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with
time. It purifies the head and the jaws. him) reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with
her) asked permission from the Messenger (Sallallaahu
Cupping (hijama) on the top of the foot is a Álayhi Wasallam) to be treated with cupping (hijama). So
substitution for the puncturing of the Saphena, which is a the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) ordered Abu
large vein in the heel. It is beneficial for treating ulcers that Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) to cup her. Jaabir
occur on the thighs and calves, the interruption of menses ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, " I
and skin irritation on the testicles. think he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that Abu
Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) is her brother
Cupping (hijama) at the bottom of the chest is through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn't
beneficial for the treatment of sores, scabies and mange on reach puberty". [Saheeh Muslim (5708), abu Dawud
the thighs. It helps against gout, hemorrhoids, elephantiasis (4102), Saheeh ibn Maajah (3480)].
and itchiness on the back." [Zaad al-Ma'aad, 4/58].

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The Wages Of The Cupping Therapist

The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, is allowed to do cupping and take a wage for it even if the
"The earnings of a cupper is degraded." [Muslim, earning of the cupper is considered degraded, there is no
kitaab al-masaaqah 41/000 (3988)]. problem if he is given a wage…it is not considered
forbidden and this is why the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi
The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) Wasallam) gave the one who cupped him his wage. Ibn
said, "The worst of earnings are the wages of a 'Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, "if it was
prostitute, the price of a dog and the fee of a cupper." forbidden then he wouldn't have paid him… it is
[Muslim, kitaab al-masaaqah 40/1568 (3987) Tirmidhee better for the cupper not to take anything or he should
1275]. seek a profession other than cupping."

It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah Sheikh ibn 'Uthaimeen rahimahullaah said that the
be pleased with him) said, "The Messenger word khabeeth has different meanings, it could mean
(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) forbade the earnings of forbidden as in the Verse:
a cupper." [al-Nasaa’i (4673), classed as saheeh by al-
Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i]. { ‫[} وﻳﺤﻞ ﻟﻬﻢ اﻟﻄﻴﺒﺎت وﻳﺤﺮم ﻋﻠﻴﻬﻢ اﻟﺨﺒﺎﺋﺚ‬soorah 'Araaf:157]

The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) Paid A It could refer to something disliked as in the
Cupper Who Cupped Him statement of the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam)
regarding onions: "It is from a disliked tree," or it could
The report narrated by al-Bukhaaree (2102) and refer to something degraded as in the Verse:
Muslim (kitaab al-masaaqah 62/1577 no.4014) from Anas
ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said, { ‫[}وﻻ ﺗﻴﻤﻤﻮا اﻟﺨﺒﻴﺚ ﻣﻨﻪ‬Soorah al-Baqarah: 267]
"Abu Taybah cupped the Messenger (Sallallaahu
Álayhi Wasallam) and he ordered that he be given a The fact that the word Khabeeth could have these
saa’ of dates." different meanings then we cannot say that it is forbidden
since the Shariah principle says whenever there is more
The report narrated by al-Bukhaaree (2103) from than one meaning then it cannot be used as proof to say
Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said, that it is forbidden and this is why the Messenger
"The Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) paid the cupper.
cupped and he gave something to the one who treated
him. If it had been forbidden, he would not have given Sheikh Saalih ibn Fawzan was asked regarding the
him anything." This is the wording of al-Bukhaaree. He wage of the cupper. He replied that it is allowed but
also narrated another version (2279) which says: "And he disliked and that it is better for the Muslim to choose a
gave the cupper his wages; if he knew that it was profession to live by which is better that cupping and if he
disliked, he would not have given him anything." takes a wage then that is allowed since the the Messenger
(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) himself paid the cupper after
These narrations seem contradictory but Imam being cupped. If it was forbidden, he wouldn't have given
Nawawi said, "The scholars have differed over the earnings him. [fatwa no. 13886].
of the cupper. Most of them from the early and present
generations are in the opinion that it is not forbidden… A questioner asker sheikh Zaid al-Madkhali on the
this is what is well known from the madhab of Ahmed…" earnings of the cupper and he replied: The Messenger
[Shahr Saheeh Muslim 10/233]. (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) performed cupping and in
return gave the cupper his wage for it but at the same time
Sheikh Bin Baz in the explanation of Buloogh al- the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) also said the
Maram tape no. 18 said, "In the hadeeth of Ibn 'Abbas earning of the cupper is degraded so this means that it is
(may Allaah be pleased with him) is a proof to show that it forbidden for him to eat, drink and clothe himself from it
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but rather he uses it for example in paying rent for his 1. The extra cost and time a cupping therapist incurs
dwelling. Translated from: when they travel to the patient.
[http://www.sahab.net/forums/showthread.php?t=327022] 2. The length of time the cupping therapist spends
with the patient.
In conclusion, we sincerely recommend that the 3. The number of cups the cupping therapist
cupping therapist follows the Sunnah of not charging a set performs on the patient.
fee for hijama and we sincerely recommend that the patient
follows the Sunnah of paying the cupping therapist. Some We would also sincerely advise the patient to make
cupping therapists charge as much as £50 per cup and sure that they have sufficient funds before booking the
some patients are reluctant to pay the cupping therapists appointment and they pay the cupping therapist
even for the materials or have paid as little as £2 for a immediately after the cupping session. Finally we would
session. Although these incidents are rare, they only harm also advise the patient to give the cupping therapist plenty
the Sunnah of hijama as it puts cupping therapists off from of notice when cancelling a booking especially bookings
either offering hijama or from not charging a set fee. Also made on the Sunnah days.
charging high prices puts the patient off from being
cupped. We sincerely recommend that the patient pays We pray these recommendations will help revive the
approximately between £20-35 for a cupping session. The Sunnah of the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) and
patient should bear in mind the following when paying the also bring about love and a good feeling in the community
cupping therapist: for hijama.

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How To Cup

70% of diseases, pains and ailments are caused of the skin. This increases the
due to the blood being unable to reach certain therapeutic effectiveness of cupping.
places in the body. Dry cupping (hijama) and dry Dry and massage cupping may be self-
massaging cupping (hijama) allow the blood to administered in the comfort and privacy of your
reach these places. own home. Each cupping box is accompanied by
Each cup has a valve at the top with a valve bar. an instruction booklet. Below are further
The suction handle (pikestaff) has a rubber instructions:
muzzle at the end (this is the tip of the suction
handle). Dry Cupping
This muzzle is manually attached to the valve of
the cup. The cup is then placed on the surface of
Place as many cups as required on and around the
the skin. The air in the cup is extracted using the
affected area, for example the area of pain, using
suction handle/pump (pull rod). This forms a
the suction handle (using 3 suction pulls to ensure
vacuum.
a firm but comfortable grip of the cups).
The suction handle can be detached from the cup.
Leave for 3-5 minutes.
The cup will remain attached to the surface of the
Release the cups.
skin due to the vacuum.
Repeat daily until symptoms cease.
To release the cup, the rubber knob at the top of
the cup is pulled to allow air back inside and thus
releasing the cup. Massage Cupping
The suction, extension tube allows self therapy for
difficult to reach points on the body, for example Apply a small amount of a vapour rub or mint
points on the back. The tube is attached to the oil (optional) and a generous amount of olive oil
muzzle and valve of the cup at one end and the to the affected area.
muzzle of the suction handle at the other end. Place 1 cup on the affected area using the suction
There are 4, 8, 12 or 16 acupressure magnets in handle (using 1 suction pull to form a very light
each box. A magnet may be attached to the inside grip of the cup).
of the cup before applying the cup to the surface
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Massage the affected area using the cup by due and wish to go into labour. In this
moving it whilst it is attached to the surface of the case, they should have dry and massage
skin. cupping between the knee and ankle on
Re-apply olive oil if necessary. both legs.
Massage for 5-10 minutes or longer. ♦ Dry and massage cupping may be
If the cup slips off, re-apply using the suction performed on any day and at any time.
handle. They do not necessarily need one to have
Repeat daily until symptoms cease. an empty stomach.
Massaging the back daily for 10 minutes is very
beneficial. It revitalises the organs and improves Wet Cupping
circulation. It is the equivalent of walking 2km.
After consulting a professional doctor, one should Important - It is recommended that wet cupping
note the following: is only administered by a cupping therapist.
We will run cupping courses for wet cupping
♦ children over one years old should be dry inshAllah. Please join our FREE newsletter and
and massage cupped using a very light grip we will keep you updated inshAllah.
of the cups.
♦ over 60's should be dry and massage JazakAllah khair.
cupped using a very light grip of the cups.
♦ pregnant women should avoid cupping
during pregnancy except if they are over-

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Where To Cup
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If you wish to know the cupping points for any • Rheumatism (painful joints) (points 1, 55, in
disease or ailment that is not listed below, please kindly addition to all areas of pain).
contact us. We will inshAllah contact experts in the field of • Roughness of knee (points 1, 55, 11, 12, 13 and
cupping therapy (hijama) and endeavour to find out on cupping around the knee and you may add 53,
your behalf. 54).
• Oedema (swollen tissue due to build up of
The following are some diseases and ailments and fluid) (points 1, 55, 130, the right and left side of
the points where cupping may be performed to treat these the heel and you may add 9, 10).
ailments. Some of these points are on the nerves and some
• Sciatic pain (nerve pain from the buttock
are on the blood vessels. Others are on the power lines
which goes down the leg) (for the right leg)
(acupuncture), and some are on the reflex points on the
(points 1, 55, 11, 12, 26, 51 and places of pain on
back. Some places are on the lymphatic glands, and some
the leg especially the beginning and the end of the
are for accumulation of blood. Some are for stimulating
muscle) (for the left leg) (points 1, 55, 11, 13, 27,
endocrine secretions and some are for strengthening the
52 and places of pain on the leg especially the
immune system. Others are for strengthening the brain.
beginning and the end of the muscle).
• Back pain (positions 1, 55 and cupping on both
Group (A) sides of the spine and places of pain).
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anxiety) (points 1, 55, 6, 48, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17,
• Neck/shoulder pain (points 1, 55, 40, 20, 21 18, 45, 46 and dry cupping on 137) .
and places of pain). • Chronic constipation (long term difficulty
• Gout (swollen joints due to excess uric acid) with opening bowels) (points 1, 55, 11, 12, 13,
(points 1, 55, 28, 29, 30, 31, 121 and places of 28, 29, 30, 31).
pain). • Diarrhea (dry cupping on 137, 138, 139, 140).
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (points 1, 55, 120, 49, 36 • Involuntary urination (bed wetting) (after the
and all large and small joints). age of five: dry cupping on 137, 138, 139, 140,
• Paralysis of one half of the body (Hemiplegia) 142, 143, 125, 126).
(points 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 34 or 35 and all the • Depression, withdrawal, insomnia (inability
injured joints, massage daily). to sleep), psychological conditions and
nervousness (points 1, 55, 6, 11, 32 and below
• Paralysis of all four limbs (Quadriplegia) the knees).
(points 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 34, 35, 36 and all body • Angiospasm and Arteriosclerosis (narrowing
joints and daily massage). of the blood vessels due to muscular spasm or
• Immune system deficiency (points 1, 55, 120, fatty deposits) (points 1, 55, 11) (cupping points
49). are on the places of pain in addition to a teaspoon
• Muscle spasm several dry cupping around the of pure apple cider vinegar and honey every other
affected muscle . day).
• Poor blood circulation (points 1, 55, 11 and ten • Inflammation in the lining of the stomach
cups on both sides of the spine from the top to (gastritis) (points 1, 55, 121).
the bottom in addition to taking a teaspoon of • Excessive sleep (points 1, 55, 36) in addition to
pure apple cider vinegar and honey every other a teaspoon of pure apple cider vinegar and honey
day) . every other day).
• Tingling arms (points 1, 55, 40, 20, 21, arm • Food allergies (one dry cup using a light suction
muscles and affected joints). directly on the umbilicus pit [belly button]).
• Tingling feet (points 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27, feet • Sores, leg and thigh abscesses (pus filled
joints and affected muscles). spots) and itching of iliac fossae (itching in
• Abdominal pain (points 1, 55, 7, 8 and dry hip area) (points 1, 55, 129, 120).
cupping on 137, 138, 139, 140, as well as dry
cupping on the back opposite to the pain). (Dry Group (C)
Cupping means without any incisions/scratches) .
Important Note: The following points are arranged
according to their importance. Sometimes, the cupping
Group (B)
therapist does not need to use all of the points and
sometimes he/she has to use them all depending on the
Important Note: The following points are arranged
condition of the disease.
according to their importance. Sometimes, the cupping
therapist does not need to use all of the points and
sometimes he/she has to use them all depending on the • Heart disease (points 1, 55, 19, 119, 7, 8, 46, 46,
condition of the disease. 47, 133, 134).
• Diabetes (points 1, 55, 6, 7, 8, 22, 23, 24, 25, 120,
• Hemorrhoids (swollen vessels around anus) 49) note: the area of cupping should be applied
(points 1, 55, 121, 11, 6 and dry cupping on 137, with black seed oil or honey for 3 days .
138, 139). • Liver and gall bladder disease (points 1, 55, 6,
• Anal Fistula (opening in skin near anus, due 48, 41, 42, 46, 51, 122, 123, 124 and 5 cups on the
to formation of a channel through which fluid right, outer leg).
leaks) (points 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13 and cupping • Varicose veins (enlarged, unsightly
around the anus and above the fistula hole). superficial veins) on the legs (points 1, 55, 28,
• Prostate and Erectile dysfunction, ED (male 29, 30, 31, 132 and around the veins but NOT
impotence and urinary difficulty due to over the veins).
enlarged prostate gland) (points 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, • Varicocele (enlarged unsightly veins on
13) and you may add for ED 125, 126, 131 on scrotum of male) (points 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13, 28,
both legs, and dry cupping on 140, 143 ). 29, 30, 31, 125, 126).
• Chronic coughs and lung diseases (points 1, • Elephantiasis (swollen leg due to blockage of
55, 4, 5, 120, 49, 115, 116, 9, 10, 117, 118, 135, lymph channels) note: the patient should rest
136, and two cups below both knees). for 2 days before cupping. He/She should also
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) (points 1, raise his/her affected leg up and then place it in
55, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 101, 32, 6, 48, 9, 10, 7, 8, and warm water for two hours prior to cupping
you may replace 2, 3 with 43, 44). (points 1, 55, 11, 12, 13, 120, 49, 121 and around
the affected leg from the top of the leg to the
• Stomach problems and ulcers (points 1, 55, 7,
bottom in addition to 125, 126, 53, 54).
8, 50, 41, 42 and dry cupping on 137, 138, 139,
• Skin diseases (points 1, 55, 49, 120, 129, 6, 7, 8,
140).
11 and cupping on the affected areas).
• Renal (kidney) disease (points 1, 55, 9, 10, 41,
• Overweight (points 1, 55, 9, 10, 120, 49 and
42 and dry cupping on 137,140).
areas of desired weight loss), daily massage
• Irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal cramps
cupping over area of desired weight loss.
and discomfort characterized by bloating and
trapped wind and alternating bouts of • Underweight (points 1, 55, 121).
diarrhea and constipation, often related to
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• Cellulite daily massage cupping over affected • For the treatment of mental retardation
area. (points 1, 55, (101 only once) 36, 32, 2, 3, 120, 49,
• Infertility (points 1, 55, 6, 11, 12, 13, 120, 49, 11, 12, 13 ).
125, 126, 143, 41, 42 ). • Atrophy (loss) of brain cells (oxygen
• Thyroid disease (points 1, 55, 41, 42). deficiency) (points 1, 55, 101, 36, 32, 34, 35,
11 and perform cupping on the joints, muscles
Group (D) and neck, 43 and 44 on the front and back. Eat
honey and royal jelly. Perform massage cupping
• Headaches (points 1, 55, 2, 3) and you may daily).
replace points 2, 3 with 43, 44. If it is caused by
eye strain add 104, 105 and 36. If it is caused by Group (E) Gynecological
nasal sinuses add 102, 103 and 114. If it is
caused by high blood pressure add 11, 101 and Important warning: pregnant women should avoid cupping
32. If it is caused by constipation add 28, 29, 30 during pregnancy except if they are over-due and wish
and 31. If it is caused by a cold add 120, 4 and 5. to go into labour. In this case, they should have dry and
If it is caused by a stomach ache add 7, 8. If it is massage cupping between the knee and ankle on both legs.
caused by the kidneys add 9, 10. If it is caused Cupping a pregnant woman may cause a miscarriage .
by menstruation for women add 11, 12 and 13.
If it is caused by gall bladder and liver add 6, • Hemorrhage (vaginal bleeding) (points 1, 55,
48. If it is caused by the spine column perform (3 dry cups under each breast daily until bleeding
cupping on the spine. If it is caused by tension ceases).
add 6, 11 and 32. If it is caused by anemia add • Amenorrhea (absence of periods) (points 1, 55,
120, 49 and take one teaspoon of black honey 129, (131 from the outside), 135, 136) .
(molasses) with a quarter of a spoon of ground • Brownish Secretion 3 dry cups under each
fenugreek and 7 ground black seeds daily. If the breast daily until secretion ceases (points 1, 55,
headache is due to tumors in the brain, cupping 120, 49, 11, 12, 13 and 143). If secretion has no
should be performed on the area of pain on the smell, no colour or itching, perform cupping on
head). (points 1, 55, 9, 10, 41, 42, 11, 12, 13, 143).
• Migraine (severe headache associated with • Menstruation (period) problems (points 1, 55
nausea and visual disturbance) (points 1, 55, 2, (dry cupping on 125, 126, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141,
3, 106 and area of pain). 142, 143).
• Diseases of the eyes (retina, eye disorder, • To stimulate the ovaries (points 1, 55, 11, (dry
blurred vision, atrophy of the eye nerves, cupping on 125, 126).
glaucoma (Blue Water), cataract (White
• Pain after a uterus (womb) operation,
Water) and weak eye, eye inflammation and
menstrual (period) pain, the problems of
secretion of tears and eye sensitivity (points 1,
ligation of the fallopian tube (tube being
55, 36, 101, 104 , 105, 9, 10, 34, 35, above the
tied/blocked), milk existence in the breast
eyebrows and on the hair line above the
without being pregnant and menopausal
forehead).
symptoms (depression, nervousness,
• Tonsils, throat, gums, teeth, and the middle psychological conditions, acute uterus)
ear problems (dizziness, nausea and ringing (points 1, 55, 6, 48, 11, 12, 13, 120, 49) (Dry
in ears) (points 1, 55, 20, 21, 41, 42, 120, 49, 114, Cupping on 125, 126). To regulate the menses, it
43, 44). is preferred to perform cupping on the second
• Weakness of hearing and inflammation of day of the menses.
hearing nerve, tinnitus (ringing sensation in
ears) (points 1, 55, 20, 21, 37, 38 and behind the Cupping places on the back
ear).
• Nasal sinuses (points 1, 55, 102, 103, 108, 109, 1, the shoulder, the seventh vertebra (bone of
36, 14 and on the hair line). spine) of the neck.
• Neuritis (inflammation) of the fifth and 2 & 3, the area between the ears, the back of the
seventh nerves (points 1, 55, 110, 111, 112, 113, head where hair grows or on the sides of the
114 and on the affected area). neck.
• To stimulate the system of perception 4 & 5, the air door between the two ribs upwards
(encourage awareness) (points 1, 55, 2, 3, 32). in the branching of the tracheae (main windpipe)
• Clinical Memory Loss (important: if point 39 is and the bronchus (smaller windpipe).
cupped unnecessarily it may cause damage to the 6, the gall bladder at the peripheral of the right rib
memory. Also its unnecessary repetition may toward the spine.
increase memory loss (point 39 occipital 7 & 8, on the stomach place at the middle of the
prominence) . back opposite to the stomach on the spinal sides.
9 & 10, the kidney centre under 7 & 8 on the
• Mute (unable to speak) (points 1, 55, 36, 33, middle of the back.
107, 114 ). 11, lumbar vertebrae – a prominent bone at the
lower back of the vertebra column.
• To help stop smoking (points 1, 55, 106, 11, 32 )
12 & 13, on the sides of 11, slightly upward, 5cm
.
away from the spine.
• Convulsion (fits) (points 1, 55, 101, 36, 32, 107 14, 15, 16 & 17, the colon, almost on the colon
on both sides, 114, 11, 12, 13) . corners from the back and 18 of the middle of the
spine.

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19, the heart, opposite to the heart from the back 104 & 105, on both sides of the brows and slightly
and almost on the left rib side. upward for headaches and sight.
20 & 21, tonsils triangle that lies in the area 106, almost 6cm above the left ear to help give up
between the neck and the shoulder with a slight smoking.
bending to the back. 107, nearly 4cm above the cheeks to assist in
22 & 23, above the pancreas gland under the rib speech.
end. 108 & 109, on the sides of the nose for nasal
24 & 25, at the beginning of the lower half of the sinuses.
back. 110, under the ear from the right and left.
26 & 27, bilaterally at the sides of the iliac bone. 111, 112 & 113, near the eye and the cheek and
28, 29, 30 & 31, at the upper part of the buttocks. near the lip to treat the fifth and sixth nerve.
32, on the middle of the head. 114, under the chin and it has many benefits.
33, on the right part of the hair near the forehead 115 & 116, under the ends of the clavicle (collar
or the hair line. bone) from the outside and on the shoulders.
34 & 35, the right and left part of the brain (at the 117 & 118, under the clavicle (collar bone) from
temporal sides of the brain) as well as the occipital the inside, on the chest.
bone. 119, the heart, under the middle of the left clavicle
36, the cerebellum (occipital) prominent bone on (collar bone) using four fingers of the patient
the head. himself.
37 & 38, nearly 3cm above the ears. 120, sternum bone (breastplate), in the middle of
39, prominent occipital bone, the deep area at the the chest.
back of the head where cupping is prohibited, 121, first part of the stomach directly under the
except in necessary cases. chest bone.
40, in the middle of the back of the neck. 122, 123 & 124, above the liver, right of the belly.
41 & 42, on the back of the head to the right and 125 & 126, between the belly and the thigh near
the left. the pubic hair area for involuntary urination,
43 & 44, the sides of the neck. infertility…etc.
45 & 46, nearly 3cm above the air trachea (4-5). 127 & 128, on the inner part of the thighs.
47, on the left shoulder in addition to the heart. 129, on the back of the feet to the right.
48, on the right rib from upward, complementary 130, on the sides of the heel from inside and
to the gall bladder knot. outside for edema.
49, the immunity area from the back, between the 131, above the heel bone nearly 5cm from the
two scapulae (shoulder blades). outside.
50, 6cm slightly above 8, for stomach ulcers. 132, varicocele.
51 & 52, the two thigh bones (femur), from both 133, almost 2cm above the stomach mouth and
sides. near the end of the chest bone.
53 & 54, the inner part of the knee from the back. 134, under the left breast.
55, almost 3cm under the shoulder. 135 & 136, 5cm away from the breast nipple from
the inside for the lungs.
Cupping places on the face and abdomen 137, 138, 139 & 140, above, right, left and under
the umbilicus (belly button).
101, the forehead on the place of worship in 141, & 142, Right and left of 140.
praying and it is better not to repeat it. 143, above the bladder.
102 & 103, above the eyebrows from the inner
part of the nasal sinuses.

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