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MEDICAL SCIENCE<br />
Cupping for Cure<br />
(Sunnah Treatment)<br />
The origin of cupping:<br />
Cupping therapy is one kind of treatment<br />
method developed by our ancient worker<br />
in the process of struggle against diseases,<br />
<strong>and</strong> is an important component in the Non-<br />
Drug therapies.<br />
Aim of cupping:<br />
The aim of cupping is <strong>to</strong> extract blood from<br />
the body that is believed <strong>to</strong> be harmful.<br />
The Arabic name for cupping therapy is<br />
AL_HIJA MAH. It was widely practiced by<br />
the Prophet (PBUH) <strong>and</strong> His companion<br />
with the method still alive in many Muslim<br />
Countries. It is mostly used in Asian <strong>and</strong><br />
middle eastern countries. In the UK, the<br />
practice of cupping therapy also dates back<br />
a long way with one of the leading medical<br />
journal ‘THE LANCET’ being named after<br />
the practice.<br />
Principles of cupping:<br />
Arabs at the time of Prophet (PBUH)<br />
viewed the disease as a disturbed area in<br />
the equilibrium of body fluids. In Greek<br />
illness is believed <strong>to</strong> be caused by harmful<br />
<strong>and</strong> dirty blood which must be removed in<br />
order for the disease <strong>to</strong> heal completely. The<br />
whole process of cupping can take about<br />
10-15 minutes which uses a glass <strong>to</strong> create<br />
suction. There are 2 type of cupping dry<br />
& wet. The Prophet (PBUH) practiced wet<br />
cupping & recommended this as the best<br />
treatment. Wet cupping (Hijamah) is the<br />
process of using vacuumed at different process<br />
on the body. The skin is lacerated with<br />
blade so that blood is drawn in<strong>to</strong> this cup.<br />
Cupping therapy in light of<br />
Prophet (PBUH) Guidence:<br />
Numerous Ahadeeth highlight the importance<br />
of Hijamah. Some are follows. Anas<br />
ibn-e-Maalik (may ALLAH be pleased with<br />
him) reported that The Messenger (PBUH)<br />
said, “indeed the best of remedies you have<br />
is cupping( Hijmah) (Bukhari) . Abu Hurraira<br />
(may ALLAH be pleased with him)<br />
reported that The Messenger (PBUH) said,<br />
if there was something excellent <strong>to</strong> be used<br />
as a remedy that is cupping. ( sahee sunnan<br />
abi daud).<br />
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Cupping (Hijamah) is a<br />
Preventive Medicine:<br />
Anas ibn-e-Malik reported that the Messenger<br />
(PBUH) said, when the weather<br />
becomes extremely hot seek aid in cupping.<br />
Cupping is the best utilized as a preventative<br />
maintenance for the body. It cleans the<br />
body’s cardiovascular system so disease<br />
never has a chance <strong>to</strong> develop. Where<br />
disease already exists, cupping cleans the<br />
system <strong>to</strong> help the system better fight <strong>and</strong><br />
recover from the disease.<br />
Al-Hijamah or cupping is a wonderful<br />
therapy packed with all the enormous benefits<br />
of the Prophetic Sunnah <strong>and</strong> an excellent<br />
method of de<strong>to</strong>xifying the body of the<br />
harmful substances; a medical advantage<br />
which should be utilized <strong>to</strong> its very best.<br />
Benefits of HIJAMAH<br />
(cupping):<br />
1. For cleaning of the blood.<br />
2. Rheumatic conditions control ranging<br />
from arthritis, sciatica , back pain,<br />
migraine , vomiting<br />
3. Depression, insomnia , & other Psychological<br />
disorders<br />
4. Lung disease.<br />
5. Disease of digestive system.<br />
6. Skin disorders.<br />
7. It gives a feeling of deep pleasure &<br />
relaxation so can be done healthy person<br />
for general physical & mental well being.<br />
Cupping should be done on empty s<strong>to</strong>mach<br />
preferably morning hours.<br />
Ref: Abook by DR. Amjad Ahsan Ali<br />
AL-Hijamah Treatment as<br />
well as SUNNAH:<br />
Abdullah Ibn Abbas (may ALLAH be<br />
pleased with him) reported that Messenger<br />
(PBUH) said. “I did not pass by an angel<br />
from the angels on the night journey except<br />
that they all said <strong>to</strong> me: Upon you is cupping<br />
(Hijamah) , O Muhammad. Order<br />
your Ummah with Cupping.” (Timidhi)<br />
Cupping therapy is recommended for blood<br />
disorders, pain relief, inflamma<strong>to</strong>ry condition,<br />
mental <strong>and</strong> physical relaxation, varicose veins<br />
<strong>and</strong> deep tissue massage <strong>and</strong> it quotes up <strong>to</strong> 50%<br />
improvement in fertility levels. An investigation<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the effect of Cupping Therapy as a treatment<br />
for Anterior Knee Pain <strong>and</strong> its potential<br />
role in Health Promotion was done with the<br />
results revealing major improvements. Moreover,<br />
a recent systematic review included five trials<br />
on the effects of wet cupping on musculoskeletal<br />
problems. Its finding suggested that wet cupping<br />
is effective for treating lower back pain. And lots<br />
more as it is beneficial for health <strong>and</strong> maintaining<br />
of well being.<br />
MEMON ALAM APRIL 2011