The following is a link to a six part video by Shaikh Muhammad Musa Aal Nasr titled, ‘The Sunnah Of Hijaamah’:
The Sunnah of Hijaamah (cupping/bekam) – part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQGpQ2ZGxc
The Sunnah of Hijaamah (cupping/bekam) – part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjBZ4s-89DA&mode=related&search=
The Sunnah of Hijaamah (cupping/bekam) – part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P65YOYKKEzg&mode=related&search=
The Sunnah of Hijaamah (cupping/bekam) – part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBSp9Iu3-bw&mode=related&search=
The Sunnah of Hijaamah (cupping/bekam) – part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu-GXl0sosw&mode=related&search=
The Sunnah of Hijaamah (cupping/bekam) – part 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKijL4Ey2oQ&mode=related&search=
Cupping Is The Best Of Remedies
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping…” [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5371)].
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3857), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)].
The Angels Recommending Cupping
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi 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, O Muhammad.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3477)].
In the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (may Allaah be pleased with him) the angels said, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhee (3479)].
In Cupping There Is A Cure
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi 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), Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3491)].
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Indeed in cupping there is a cure.” [Saheeh Muslim (5706)].
Cupping In Its Time Is A Cure For Every Disease
Abu Hurairah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Whoever performs cupping on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic month) then it is a cure for every disease.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)].
Cupping Can Be Used For:
Headaches
Salma (may Allaah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam), he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) would advise them to perform cupping.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3858)].
Magic
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allaah have mercy on him) mentions that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) cupped his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it is from the best of cures for this if done correctly. [Zaad al Ma’aad (4/125-126)].
Poison
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Messenger of Allaah ( Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) so he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) sent her a message saying, “what caused you to do that?” She replied, “If you 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) felt pain from it, he (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) performed cupping. Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed cupping. [Ahmed (1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths)].
Strengthening One’s Intelligence And Memory
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Cupping 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 Allaah on Thursday. Keep away from cupping on Wednesday, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday to be safe. Perform cupping on Monday and Tuesday for it is the day that Allaah saved Ayoub from the trial. He was inflicted with the trial on Wednesday. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Saheeh Sunan Ibn Majah (3487)].
The Best Days For Cupping
The 17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic month which coincides with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever wants to perform cupping then let him look for 17th, 19th and 21st…” [Saheeh Sunan Ibn Majah (3486)].
Ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) said, “Cupping 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 on a Thursday in the name of Allaah. 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 the trial. You will not find leprosy except (by being cupped) on Wednesday or Wednesday night.” [Saheeh Sunan ibn Maajah (3488)].
As for the Islamic day and night, the night enters before the day. So at sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday night comes in. Cupping is best performed during the day time between sunrise and sunset. If one is not able to be cupped on 17th, 19th or 21st (coinciding with Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) then any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday of the month.
Cupping While fasting Or In The State Of Ihram
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was cupped while he was fasting. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694)].
Areas of Cupping
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was treated with cupping three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3860), Ibn Maajah (3483)].
Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam ) was cupped on his head. [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5699)].
Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi 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 (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping on his hip for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3863)].
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) was treated with cupping when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area. [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (1836)].
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, “Cupping under the chin is beneficial for pain in the teeth, face and throat, if it is done in its proper time. It purifies the head and the jaws.
Cupping 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 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 For Women
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to do cupping. So the Messenger (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) ordered Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, ” I think he(Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said that Abu Teeba (may Allaah be pleased with him) is her brother through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn’t reach puberty”. [Saheeh Muslim (5708), Abu Dawud (4102), Saheeh ibn Maajah (3480)].
ibn ayyub 
Jazakallahu khoiran for the beneficial info.
thnx 4 the valuable inf.
the information is very beneficial as most of the muslims across the world have given up hijamah by the advancement of the science & technology,which is a grave mistake,as by giving this they have given up a sunnah of rasool allah (s.a.w.) ,of which rasool allah (s.a.w.)did takeed(instructed) to the ummah by practically doing it.
by the advent of new techiques,the ummah shall utilise the new aseptic techniques to avoid infections,and try to use the disposable equipments,specially in cases of patients with communicable diseases such as hepatitis and aids.e.t.c.
insha allah by making use of hijamah in our daily life,we will be able to make a disease free ummah(insha-allahu-taaala.may allah blees you all who believe in allah,rasool-allah and his sunnah.jazakumullahi-khaira.
As salam walakum wa rahmatuAllahi wa barkatoh,
mashAllah this is very helpful BUT where is the English subtitles?
for the reverts who dont know arabic yet?
jazakAllahu khyr at least we can see it
Zakirah
I desperately need to know where in the world one can learn the art of cupping, as it is unfortunately a dying practice and must be kept alive. Pleas etell me any place, near Pakistan, where one can go to learn this ‘ilm’. JK
Bringing Hijamah to the West Midlands, UK
Assalaamu ‘alaykum,
Just a quick note for anyone interested in having Hijamah done in the West Midlands, Luton or East London areas.
I have undergone various practical sessions and am currently undertaking a Hijamah course recognised by the Complimentary Medical Association (http://www.the-cma.org.uk/). I have been trained directly by the world famous Dr Ahmad Hafny from Cairo who directs a leading Hijamah school in Cairo and also runs regular clinics in Egypt, Saudia Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
I am also a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (http://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk) and have carried out extensive case studies on patients in a General Practice setting, managing conditions ranging from simple backaches, headaches and sciatica to sinusitis, dysmenorrhoea and postherpetic neuralgia.
As a fully GMC qualified practicing doctor, I have been providing free health check consultations as well as private Hijamah and acupuncture services for many patients in the West Midlands, as well as Luton and East London areas, at a very reasonable rate.
Please do contact me for advice or to arrange a session, whether it is for a certain ailment and condition or for reviving the sunnah at the prophylactic (preventative measure) position on the upper back.
Below are a few ahadith relating to the many virtues of Hijamah. I am currently in the process of translating approximately 70 ahadith given to me by Dr Ahmad Hafny, pertaining to this sacred ancient art and will insha’allah share them in due course.
“I did not pass by any group on the night of Al Isra (night ascension), except that they said to me, ‘Oh Muhammad, tell your Ummah to do Hijamah.” (1)
The prophet (PBUH) praised a person who performs cupping, saying “it removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens the eyesight.” (2)
“The arch angel Jibrail (AS) repeatedly emphasized upon me to resort to cupping to the extent that I feared that cupping will be made compulsary.” (3)
As a final note, I would like to emphasise the importance of safe, clean cupping, as mentioned by brother (and Dr) Saleel in the “Announcements” section of this site. It is vital that hygienic, safe Hijamah is performed taking into account each individuals’ past medical as well as drug history. Insha’allah I hope this beautiful sunnah can be revived with this consideration.
“The Apostle of Allah (PBUH) prohibited unclean medicine.” (4)
1. Ibn Majah, 3477
2. Jamul Warsaii p.179.
3. Jamul Warsaii p.179.
4. Sunan Abu Dawud Book 28, Number 3861
Hoping to hear from you!
Dr Ridwan Ahmed
email: ridwan62@hotmail.com
Birmingham, West Mids
UK mobile: (+44) 7946 883104
hello,
I would like to learn how to perform hijama professionally. can you please advise?
salam alaikum,
i realy would like to lern more about hijama,
i live in holland and i want to lern how to do hijama.
i want to practise it for my family who havea lot of headeage and bone pains. If someone knows where i can have a course of hijama in Holland please let me know. If i can lern about it and have a diploma whit a study at home or at a school please tel me.
wassalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu
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Is there a clinic near Buckinghamshire where I can do Hijamah.
Hello, İM practicing hijamah in Turkey which puplickly not well known even %99 populatşin call them self muslim. İm looking any scientific resarches on bloodletting therapy or hijamah.
Thank you…
THE INTERNATIONAL CUPPING SOCIETY HAVE MANY ARTICLES PUBLISHED WHICH INCLUDE RESEARCH IN TO CUPPING.
http://www.internationalcuppingsociety.com/
Can you recommend where to get the training from for hijama please?
I am a hijamah therapist based in the UK. Please call for booking and more info. We also have trained female therapists for the sisters.
We also provide home visits services
call 07912962449
or
cupping2010@live.co.uk