Is Hijama/Wet Cupping Therapy Allowed With Fasting?
There are two different schools of thought whether Hijama is allowed with fasting or it breaks the fast.
Hijama cupping therapy is the sunnah of our beloved Holy Prophet (P.B.U.M). The treatment of Hijama cupping therapy is a prophetic remedy for various common diseases. It was a standard method the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions used to deal with several ailments.
During the night journey and ascension (Laylatu’l Isra), our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) experienced many crucial events. Amongst all the other miracles, Allah (SWT) the Exalted, ordered the angels to instruct the Prophet (P.B.U.M) to establish Hijama cupping therapy.
Angels told Rasool Allah (PBUM): “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with Hijama”. Saheeh Sunnan Tirmidhi(3479)
Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A) reported Rasool Allah (PBUM) saying, “I did not pass by any angel during my night journey that did not tell me:Make it necessary upon you to have Hijama”. Saheeh Sunna Ibn Maajag(3477).
Does Hijama Break The Fast
Narrated by Thawban, he said: “I heard the Prophet (P.B.U.H) say: ‘The cupper and the one for whom cupping is done both break their fast’ “. (Sunnah Ibn Majah 1680)
