Hijama Therapy Performed?
In other alternative medicines Hijama is also known as cupping or bloodletting...
Hijama (حجامہ), also written hajama, is the Arabic name for wet cupping therapy. The word comes from hajm, meaning to draw out. Cups are placed on specific points to create gentle suction. The skin is then lightly scratched, and the cups are reapplied to draw out a small amount of blood from just under the surface. The Prophet ﷺ was cupped himself and recommended it, which is why many Muslims see hijama as a Sunnah practice and not only a treatment.
At our hijama clinic in Bahadurabad, Karachi, we treat men, women, and children. Our female therapist sees ladies and girls, our male therapist sees men and boys, and children always have a parent in the room. Every session is private, with a new sterile blade and fresh cups for each person.
In other alternative medicines Hijama is also known as cupping or bloodletting...
Usually not. As energy is redirected in the body, internal chemicals...
Hijama is a form of wet cupping therapy. Unlike dry cupping, the skin is lightly scratched so a small amount of blood can be drawn from just under the surface. At our hijama center in Karachi, a session goes like this:
•A short talk. We ask about your health and medicines, especially blood thinners. For women, we ask about periods and pregnancy; for children, their age, weight and any health problems.
•Cups go on. Clean cups are placed on the chosen points with gentle suction for a few minutes. It feels like a firm pull on the skin.
•Light scratches. The cups come off and the skin is scratched very lightly with a sterile, single-use blade, on the surface only.
•Cups again. The cups go back on and draw out a small amount of blood.
•Clean-up and aftercare. The points are cleaned and we explain what to expect over the next few days.
A standard session of 3 to 7 cups takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
When: Many people choose the Sunnah dates, the 17th, 19th or 21st of the Islamic month, following narrations in Sunan Abi Dawud. These dates are preferred, not compulsory; if you have a health reason, any suitable day is fine. Some people come once on a Sunnah date, others every month or every few months.
Where on the body: The main Sunnah points are between the shoulder blades (al-kahil) and the two sides of the back of the neck (al-akhda’ain), with the top of the head as an option. For back pain, knee pain, or shoulder stiffness, the therapist may add cups near the problem area. We always explain which points we’re using before we start.
Usually not. As energy is redirected, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing begins. Occasionally symptoms may worsen for a few days, or changes in appetite, sleep or mood may occur these simply show the hijama therapy is working. Mild relaxation or disorientation after the first one or two sessions is common and passes quickly with a bit of rest. At our hijama center in karachi, we guide men, women and kids through every step. Ask us about hijama benefits and cupping therapy benefits anytime.
Yes with caution. Abdullah ibn Abbas RA reported the Messenger ﷺ was cupped while fasting [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree 5694], and Abu Sa'eed al-Khudhree RA said he ﷺ validated cupping for the fasting person [Irwaa al-Ghaleel 4/74]. Anas ibn Maalik RA disliked it only because it can cause weakness. So it is allowed but disliked, especially with long fasts. Many prefer to book after iftar — check our guide to hijama sunnah dates and ask about hijama price in karachi before booking at our hijama center in karachi for hijama in islam.
The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, and for health maintenance a single session every few weeks may be enough.
