Introduction To Hijama Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is an ancient medical therapy that treats illnesses and ailments.
The word ‘Hijama’ was originally an Arabic word derived from ‘Al-Hajm’. In English, it means ‘sucking’ and is referred to as ‘Wet cupping therapy’.
History Of Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy was practised in Egypt as early as 6000 years ago. Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, described cupping therapy as practised by Egyptians in 1550 BC. Archaeologists have found traces of metal or bamboo cups in China. The Chinese have been practicing Cupping therapy for at least 3000 years along with acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese massage and traditional Chinese medicine treatment. In Ancient Greece, Hippocrates also mentioned Hijama with the Four-Hour temperament theory in 400 BC.
Hijama cupping therapy is a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (P.B.U.H) as mentioned in several ahadith. When our beloved Prophet visited the Heavens on the night of Isra (Mi’raaj) the angels mentioned:
“Oh Mohammad, order your Ummah with Hijama”. Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhi (3479)
Cupping Therapy is a universal practical therapy that has expanded in the East and West. Cupping therapy is primarily practised in…
