The Angels Recommending Hijama (Cupping):
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi 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 Hijama (Cupping), O Muhammad.”
Sunan ibn Maajah
3477
In the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas’ud r.a. the angels said, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (nation) with Hijama (Cupping).”
Sunan ibn Tirmidhee
3479
Hijama (Cupping) Is the Best of Remedies
Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is Hijama (Cupping)”
Saheeh al-Bukhaari
5371
Hazrat Abu Hurairah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is Hijama (Cupping).”
Sunan abi Dawud (3857)
Sunan ibn Maajah (3476)
Hijama (Cupping) Is a Preventative Medicine
Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Whoever wants to perform Hijama (Cupping) then let him search for the 17th, 19th and 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) and let none of you allow his blood to rage (boil) such that it kills him.”
Sunan ibn Maajah
3486
Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) said, “When the weather becomes extremely hot, seek aid in Hijama (Cupping). Do not allow your blood to rage (boil) such that it kills you.”
Reported by Hakim in his ‘Mustadrak’ and he authenticated it and Imam ad-Dhahabi agreed (4/212)
Hijama (Cupping) For Headaches
Hazrat Salma r.a., the servant of the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allah, he (salallahu alayhi wasallam) would advise them to perform Hijama (Cupping).”
Sunan abu Dawud
3858
Hijama (Cupping) For Magic
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy on him) mentions that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) was cupped on his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it is from the best of cures for this if performed correctly.
Zaad al Ma’aad
4/125-126
In Hijama (Cupping) There Is A Cure and A Blessing
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi 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
Sunan ibn Maajah, 3491
Hazrat Ibn Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Hijama (Cupping) on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and a blessing”
Sunan ibn Maajah
3487
Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Indeed in Hijama (Cupping) there is a cure.
Saheeh Muslim
5706
Hijama (Cupping) For Poison
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) so he sent her a message saying, “What caused you to do that?”
She replied, “If you really are a Prophet then Allah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!” When the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) felt pain from it, he performed Hijama (Cupping).
Once he travelled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed Hijama (Cupping)
Ahmed
1/305
Hijama (Cupping) For Strengthening One’s Intelligence and Memory
Hazrat Ibn Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Hijama (Cupping) on an empty stomach is best. In it is a cure and a blessing. It improves the intellect and the memory”
Sunan ibn Maajah
3487
Hijama (Cupping) For Strengthening the eyesight
Hazrat Abdallah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “How good is the cupper, removes blood, lightens the back and sharpens the eyesight.”
At-Tirmidhi
2053
Hijama (Cupping) In Its Time Is A Cure for Every Disease
Hazrat Abu Hurairah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Whoever performs Hijama (Cupping) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every disease.”
Sunan abu Dawud
3861
Hijama (Cupping) Whilst In the State Of Ihram
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihraam.
Saheeh al-Bukhaaree
5701
Hijama (Cupping) Whilst Fasting
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) was cupped while he was fasting
Saheeh al-Bukhaaree
5694
Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik r.a. was asked: “Did you dislike cupping for the fasting person?” He said, “No except for the reason of one becoming weak.”
Saheeh al-Bukhaaree
1940
Hijama (Cupping) For Dislocation/Bruising
Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) fell from his horse onto the trunk of a palm tree and dislocated his foot. Waki’t said, “Meaning the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) Was cupped on (his foot) for bruising.”
Sunan ibn Maajah
2807
Hijama (Cupping) Whilst Fasting
Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger s.a.w to be treated with cupping (hijama). So the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) ordered Abu Teeba r.a. to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. said,” I think he s.a.w. said that Abu Teeba r.a. is her brother through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn’t reach puberty”
Saheeh Muslim (5708), Abu Dawud (4102)
Sunan ibn Maajah (3480)
Areas of Hijama (Cupping)
Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) was treated with Hijama (Cupping) three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck.
Sunan abu Dawud (3860)
Sunan ibn Maajah, (3483)
Hazrat Abdullah ibn ‘Umar r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) used to cup his head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) “Umm Mugheeth.”
Saheeh al-Jaami’
4804
Hazrat Anas ibn Maalik r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was treated with Hijama (Cupping) when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for a pain in that area.
Sunan abu Dawud
1836
Narrated by ibn maajah, on the authority of Hazrat Ali r.a (may Allah be pleased with him) that the angel Hazrat Jibreel a.s adviced the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) to have hijama done at the Akhda’ain (posterior jugulars) and KAHIL (upper back ~between the shoulder).
Reported by Hazrat Abu kabsha al Anmari r.a that Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) had hijama between the shoulder (KAHIL).
Narrated by Abu Dawood
& ibn-Maajah
Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam) was cupped on his head.
Saheeh al-Bukhaari
5699
Hazrat Jaabir ibn Abdullah r.a. reported that the Nabi (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) was treated with Hijama (Cupping) on his hip for a pain in that area.
Sunan abu Dawud
3863
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, “Hijama (Cupping) under the chin is beneficial for pain in the teeth, face and throat, if it is performed in its proper time. It purifies the head and the jaws.
Hijama (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.
Hijama (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