Al-Shifa Hijama

What is the Importance of Hijama in Islam?

Hijama has been used by the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa salam).

Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu-anhu) reported that the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa salam) 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 Abu Dawud Hadith No: 3861].

Hijama benefits:

Research on cupping therapy has uncovered several benefits such as:

- Increases red blood cells (RBCs)
- Rids the body of toxins and excess fluids
- Promotes the flow of blood to muscles and tissues
- Regulates cholesterol level
- Controls high-blood pressure
- Stimulates the nervous system
- Can be beneficial for diabetic patients as it reduces blood sugar.
- And more...

Al-Shifa Hijama Health/beauty

What is Hijama?

“Hijama” is the Islamic version of cupping therapy. Muslims practice hijama cupping therapy, in accordance to the way of the Prophet ﷺ.

Hijama helps treat various illnesses and is being used for decades. It has its importance in Islamic history too.

Hijama (cupping therapy) can be of two types, dry and wet.