FAQs

What is Hijama? Hijama is a Prophetic and Religious therapy. Hijama in (Arabic: حجامة)‎ means ” to suck” also known as wet cupping. where toxic blood is drawn by vacuum. Please note that it is done as a spiritual and religious practice only.

Is Hijama painful? Hijama is a very simple procedure. It can be a bit uncomfortable but not painful if performed by an experienced and trained Hijama Therapist. As a matter of fact, some clients have said, it feels relaxing or ticklish while having Hijama performed. 

Can I book my appointment online? Yes, you can request an appointment online by clicking the contact us tab and make sure you read and sign the contact form.

Why should I get hijama? Hijama is a forgotten Sunnah, let’s revive this Sunnah! The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recommended hijama at the change of season and in extremely hot weather. Please note that there are many authentic ahadith related to hijama. Please read the “Sunnah of Hijama” section to see some of the ahadith regarding hijama.

Who should perform Hijama? Hijama should be performed by an experienced, trained, and certified therapist. We maintain a very high standard of hygiene and use disposable cups for single use. Nitrile gloves are used to avoid latex allergies.

What is the cost of hijama and what is Hadiya (هديّة)? Our goal is to keep Hijama affordable for everyone to be able to experience this beautiful Sunnah. Hijama therapy session is $70 for 7-10 cups per session. The maximum cups per session is 10 and each additional cup is additional $5. This cost includes rent, license fees and all materials e.g. disposable cups, pump, blackseed oil, tissues, gloves, apron/gowns laundry, blade, disposal bags, honey, dates, and anything else that might be used. We humbly request you to pay a minimum of $70 plus Hadiya.
According to the Sunnah, recommended Hadiya (service fee), is a saa’ of dates (approx. 1800 grams). Which varies anywhere between $20-$50.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) always paid the cupper his wage and that it is lawful. The majority of scholars agree with that. Cupping for money might spread the practice between people.

Narrated by Bukhaari (2102) and Muslim (1577) from Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: Abu Taybah treated the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) with cupping and he ordered that he give a saa’ of dates (1800 grams of Date is one Saa’).

What do I need to do before getting hijama performed? It is recommended not to shower for 24 hours after hijama. Please go through the FAQs section for more info. It is better to take a shower or be in the state of Wudu before coming for hijama. Wear loose and comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. For men that have a hairy back, please shave or trim your back hair before coming for hijama. For males, if you are getting hijama performed on the head, please shave your head completely or get a zero trim.

How often should I get Hijama performed? According to the Sunnah, hijama is recommended every 3-4 months.

Who should avoid hijama? If you are pregnant, advanced in age or weak you should not get hijama performed.

Is there a separate arrangement for men and women to get their hijama? Yes, hijama is performed by Sr. Saima Sheikh CHP for ladies. For men, hijama is performed by Br. Rizwan Sheikh CHP.

Is the process of getting hijama performed hygienic and clean? Yes, hygiene and cleanliness are very critical and important to us. We ensure that we keep ample supply of new cups on hand and use only brand new cups for every client. Supplies are “one-time use only” and are disposed of in front of the client after every use.

How long does it take for the hijama session? Hijama usually takes anywhere between 30 – 40 minutes.

Can I drive after if I get hijama performed? Yes, most people actually feel energetic, light and fresh after hijama.

Is hijama similar to donating blood? No, hijama only removes the toxic blood from your body that is around the tissues and organs. The intravenous blood is not touched or drawn during hijama. After donating blood most people feel light-headed or weak, on the contrary, after hijama, one feels very light and energetic in most cases.

Do I see the effects of hijama immediately? In most cases yes. However, sometimes you see the positive effects of hijama after few days. Please refer to the above question regarding “Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction aka Healing Crisis”.

Why do I need to fast for at least 3 hours before hijama? It is highly recommended that you should get hijama performed on an empty stomach based on the following hadith. Ibn Umar reported that the Messenger ﷺ said, “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach is best. In addition, sometimes you can feel nauseated during hijama due to metaphysical issues. It is imperative that you have a minimum of 3 hours fast to avoid any complications during or after Hijama.

For more information, please contact us at info@hijamausa.com or book an appointment by clicking CONTACT US.