Regarding the excellence of Cupping (Hijama) as a remedy
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (radhi Allahu anhu) that the Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “If there is any good in any of the remedies you use, it is in cupping [Hijama].”
Sunan Ibn Majah Book 31, Hadith 3605. Classed as Hasan by Darussalam.
And also;
Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (radhi Allahu anhu) narrated that he paid Al-Muqanna a visit during his illness and said, “I will not leave till he gets cupped, for I heard Allah’s Messenger (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) saying, “There is healing in cupping.”
Sahih Al Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 600.
And also;
Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (radhi Allahu anhu) also narrated that, “I heard the Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) saying, “If there is any good in your medicines, then it is in a gulp of honey, a cupping [Hijama] operation, or branding (cauterization), but I do not like to be (cauterized) branded.”
Sahih Al Bukhari Volume 7, Book 71, Number 603.
Regarding the best time to get cupped
Narrated by Abu Hurayrah (radhi Allahu anhu); “The Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said: If anyone has himself cupped on the 17th, 19th and 21st it will be a remedy for every disease.”
Sunan Abi Dawood Book 28, Hadith 3852. Classed as Hasan by Sh. Al Albaani (rahimahullah).
The 17th, 19th and 21st [of the month] mentioned here is referring to the Lunar calendar.
It is generally understood that when the Moon is full, it has the strongest possible gravitational pull on the earth and its inhabitants.
The effect in human beings is that the volatile bodily fluids and humors are pulled into the uppermost part of the body during the 1 day either side of the full moon (and on the full moon). As the phases of the full Moon subside to the 17th, 19th and 21st of the lunar month, the volatile humours subside too and the underlying humours are pulled up into their place. It is within these underlying bodily fluids and humours that the patient might be suffering toxicity. Once these underlying humours come close to the skins surface within the upper body, any toxicity or excess can easily be extracted through Hijama.
This might also explain why the key sunnah Hijama points are mostly located on the upper part of the body.
However, it’s important to note that the patient does not need to wait for these dates if they are ill and have an urgent requirement to get cupped. Cupping can be applied on any day.
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