Hijama Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of
Hijama (wet cupping)?
Hijama (wet cupping) is Arabic word which
means bloodletting.
In T.C.M (traditional Chinese medicine),
Hijama comes under traditional system
Or cupping therapy.
Hijama (wet cupping), blood drawn from the
body by applying cups on skin.
What is the method of doing
Hijama (wet cupping)?
First, we diagnose the patients from pulse
and tongue, according to T.C.M. theory (traditional Chinese medicine), then we
come to know which organs are not functioning well and Hijama is on that organ
point to make the patient healthier.
We select appropriate organ point for Hijama
(wet cupping). Our method of doing Hijama (wet cupping) is applying
disposable cups on the skin by creating vacuum suction in cups.
Cups left on the skin for five to ten minutes
and then removed. Small incision is made on the skin using a
special tool. Once that is done, apply the cups again on the skin to collect
the blood.
What is the difference
between qualified practitioner and a Hijama therapist?
Half a doctor causes dangerous to your life
and half a scholar, dangerous to you religion. Qualified practitioners
contemplating having it done will have a better understanding of human body and
system when, how, and which point Hijama should be performed.
Hijama therapists have not good knowledge of
the human anatomy and pathology and internal function of all
organ of body.
How can get Hijama (wet
cupping) done?
Hijama (wet cupping) is practiced all over
the world. It has been practiced in Japan, Korea, China, and Arabia World.
Especially practiced Muslims, performed by Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam).
What is Hijama (wet
cupping)?
Hijama (wet cupping) is the best remedy
recommended and used by the messenger
(sallallaahu álayhi wasallam). The messenger (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam) said,
“Indeed the best of
remedies you have is Hijama (wet cupping)…”
[Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5371)].
He (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam) also said that on the night of Israa (his ascension to
the heavens), Rasulallah (sallallaahu
álayhi wasallam) did not pass by an angel except that it
said to him, “Oh
Muhammad, order your ummah (nation) to perform Hijama (wet cupping).”
[Saheeh Sunan Tirmidhi (3479)]. This shows
the importance and greatness of this Sunnah.
Is Hijama (wet cupping) a cure for every disease?
Hijama (wet cupping) is a cure for every
disease if performed in its correct time. With modern diagnosis, especially with
China’s research, the messenger (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam) said, “Indeed with Hijama (wet cupping) there is a
cure.” [Saheeh Muslim (5706)].
When can we perform
hijama(wet cupping)?
The messenger (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam) said, “Whoever performs Hijama (wet cupping) on the
17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic month), it is a cure for every
disease.” [Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawud (3861)].
Is Hijama (wet
cupping) from the Sunnah?
Above are just some of the authentic
narrations which show that hijama (wet cupping) is from the sunnah of the
Messenger (sallallaahu
álayhi wasallam).
The Messenger (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam) said, “Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people
practice it, he will have the same reward of those who practice it
without their reward diminishing…”
[Sunan ibn Maajah (209)].
Is Hijama (wet cupping) the
best of remedies?
Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with
him) reported that the Messenger (sallallaahu álayhi wasallam) said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is Hijama
(wet cupping)…” [Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5371)].
Is a Hijama clinic a safe place to do Hijama (wet cupping)?
Yes,
we practice in a clean and hygienic environment under the guidance of qualified
health professionals and are registered with the College of Traditional Chinese
Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist of Ontario.
Are there any risks of contamination?
All
materials used on each patient are of single usage and disposed of after each
treatment, eliminating any risks of cross contamination. The small pin pricks
created to release stagnant blood are so small that they do not release blood
after the cups have been removed and are almost always dry by the end of each
treatment.
How Hijama(Wet Cupping) Help?
Common Uses For
Hijama Therapy Include:
• Shoulder Pains
• Lower Back Pain
• Knee Pain And Stiffness
• Various Forms Of Arthritis
• Adhesive Capsulitis (Or Frozen Shoulder)
• Post Surgical Swellings And Pain (Particularly After Fractures &
Reconstruction Surgeries)
• Acute Ankle Sprains And Deep Foot Pain
• General Body Tension
• Hormonal Problems / Lethargy
• Menstrual Pain / Infertility
• Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome Pcos
• Lymph edema • Muscular Injuries
• Post Trauma Migraines (Specifically After Cranial Injury/Surgeries)
Q-Who can
practice Hijama(wet cupping) ?
The
person who is registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturist of Ontario
can perform Hijama(wet cupping) .
Under
the section 8, paragraph: 11, in health Canada law (rule ), the person who
is not registered with health Canada can be fined up to twenty five thousand
dollars ($25,000 ).
New law enforced in Canada .
No one can perform Hijama(wet cupping) without a license. This means
one must be registered with a Health Regulatory Association.
1. Medical practitioners:
Medical practitioners feel that the only people who should be able
to do Hijama(wet cupping) treatment should be medical practitioners or someone
who has some kind of medical background. Even though modern medicine is very
advance for doing testing, scans and surgeries, it is not equipped to deal with
spiritual and metaphysical issues that can cause a patient’s health and life to
deteriorate.
2. Imams and sheikhs:
Even though imams perform Hijama(wet cupping), with the new law
they cannot perform it. Hijama(wet cupping) because they have no medical
knowledge.
What is the solution? So who should perform Hijama (wet cupping)?
We believe that the best person to perform Hijama(wet cupping) is
someone:
1) One who has knowledge of physiology and anatomy.
2) One who is always conscious of hygiene, for the health and
safety of his/her patient and him/herself.
Q-How long does it take to do Hijama(wet cupping)?
It takes up to 30-60 minutes.
