17th, 19th and 21st of the Islamic calendar are considered the best days for Hijama cupping therapy.
The procedure of Hijama cupping therapy helps to get rid of toxins from the body which accumulate as we age. The toxic material blocks the flow of blood. Hijama cupping alleviates the pain by increasing blood circulation and eliminating toxins from the body. Cupping also helps to reduce pain and inflammation and increases blood flow which provides relaxation and well-being to the body.
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)
Best Days Of The Month For Hijama
Being a sunnah, Hijama cupping therapy has a divine significance among Muslims—our Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) encouraged his Ummah to experience Hijama on specified Sunnah days.
Our Prophet said,“ Whosoever performs Hijama on the 17th, 19th and 21st (of the lunar calendar) then it is the cure for every disease”.
Saheeh sunan Abi Dawud (3861)Anas Ibn Maalik reports Our Beloved Prophet as saying,“Whoever wants to perform Hijama then let him search for the 17th 19th & 21st (of the Islamic calendar)……. Saheeh Sunan Ibn Maajah (3486)
According to the Islamic point of view, the best results of Hijama cupping therapy can be experienced on the third week of the Islamic calendar known as Sunnah days for Hijama.
Why Lunar Days Are Suitable For Hijama?
Experts describe that on the lunar days when the moon is full, it has a gravitational impact on Earth. The gravity of the moon impacts Earth’s tides. The moon’s tidal effect on the earth’s water molecules makes these days more suitable for Hijama cupping therapy.
If you have ever experienced a sea sight on the full moon, the tides on the sea are higher than usual because of the moon’s gravity. 60% of the human body is water, so the moon’s gravity impacts the body strongly and the blood flows faster on the full moon, improving blood circulation and reducing inflammation.
Benefits Of Hijama On Lunar Days
- Removes a great amount of toxins from the body
- Improves the blood flow
- Detoxifies the body completely
- Forms enormous amount of healthy and nutritious blood cells
- New blood cells expel negative energy from the body
- Strengthens the immune system
- Relaxes tensed muscles by reducing stress and anxiety
- Improves sleep disorder
- Overall wellness of mental and physical health
In his book, Abd al-Malik Ibn Habib mentioned that cupping is disliked at the start of the month and benefits are not expected until the crescent moon appears. Several scholars have debated about the particular days for cupping that nothing authentic has been reported from the Prophet (P.B.U.H) regarding specific days. A few scholars mentioned that the companions of the Prophet (P.B.U.H) performed cupping on the odd days of the month.
Ibn al Qayyim mentioned in his book that cupping is more beneficial near the third quarter of the Islamic month. Modern medicine has also proved the influence of the full moon on body fluids. The blood is agitated because of the moon’s gravity, causing the stagnated blood to move on the upper part of the skin, making it easy for the blood to exit from the body.
Best Days Of The Week For Hijama
Several ahadith mention days of the week, which is preferred or prohibited.
Ibn Umar reported that the Prophet (P.B.U.H) said: “Undergo cupping on Monday and Tuesday, for that is the day on which Allah cured Job of his afflictions.”
Al-Zuhri noted that the Prophet (P.B.U.H) stated: “Whoever performs cupping on Wednesday or Saturday and then experiences harm, should blame no one but himself.”
Hussein bin Ali reported that the Prophet (P.B.U.H) said: “There is an hour on Friday during which no one should undergo cupping, lest they die.”
Ishaq bin Abdullah reported that the Prophet (P.B.U.H) said: “Whoever undergoes cupping on Friday and dies is a partner in his blood.”
There is no authentic evidence regarding the ahadith, these ahadith are considered Daeef (weak).
Best Time Of The Day For Hijama
According to several Hijama experts, the best time for Hijama is early morning and late afternoon. The energy levels of the human body are higher in the early morning, cleansing occurs more quickly that way. Another reason to prefer early morning is to perform Hijama with an empty stomach.
Ibn Umar reports Our Prophet said, “Hijama is the best on an empty stomach. In it is a cure and a blessing”.
Abdullah Ibn Abbas said: Our Prophet was cupped while He was fasting. Saheeh al Bukhari (5694).“
Alaa ar-reeq” is an Arabic word that means “ to fast until be treated with cupping”. The Hijama Cupping Therapy should be performed with an empty stomach before breakfast.
Our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said, “Hijama before breakfast is optimal and it has cure and benediction”.
If anyone wants to get the maximum benefits from Hijama Cupping Therapy then prefer to get Hijama done on an empty stomach especially early in the morning with overnight fasting.
