The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and the angels’ advice about cupping during Israa: Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not pass by an angel except that it said to him, ‘Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah with cupping (hijama)’.” Source: Tirmidhi (3479) and Ibn Maajah (3477).

Authenticity: This narration is considered Hasan (good) based on the narrators and context provided by both scholars.

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Cupping on the 17th, 19th, and 21st day of the lunar month:

Hadith: “Whoever wants to perform cupping (hijama) then let him search for the 17th, 19th, and 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month).” Source: Ibn Maajah (3486).

Authenticity: The hadith is authentic, but the practice of choosing certain days is considered recommended, not obligatory.

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Healing through cupping, honey, and cauterization:

Hadith: “Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire).” Source: Bukhari (5681) and Ibn Maajah (3491).

Authenticity: This is an authentic hadith from both Bukhari and Ibn Maajah.

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Cupping on an empty stomach:

Hadith: “Cupping (hijama) on an empty stomach is best. In it is a blessing…” Source: Ibn Maajah (3487).

Authenticity: The hadith is authentic, and it emphasizes the virtue of fasting before cupping.

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Cupping after being poisoned and while in Ihram:

Hadith: “When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was poisoned, he performed cupping (hijama) after feeling pain. He also did cupping while in Ihram when feeling pain.” Source: Ahmed (1/305), considered Hasan (good) with supporting chains.

Authenticity: The hadith is Hasan and accepted.

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Cupping after falling from a horse and dislocating the foot:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was cupped on his foot for bruising after falling from a horse.” Source: Ibn Maajah (2807).

Authenticity: The narration is authentic, showing the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم utilizing cupping for injury recovery.

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Cupping for unilateral headache while in Ihram:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache while he was in Ihram.” Source: Bukhari (5701).

Authenticity: This is an authentic hadith recorded in Sahih Bukhari.

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Cupping while fasting:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was cupped while he was fasting.” Source: Bukhari (5694).

Authenticity: The hadith is authentic, showing that cupping can be performed even while fasting.

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Anas ibn Maalik’s view on cupping for fasting persons:

Hadith: “Did you dislike cupping for the fasting person?” He said, “No except for the reason of one becoming weak.” Source: Bukhari (1940).

Authenticity: This narration is authentic and reflects a valid discussion on cupping and fasting.

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Cupping at the side of the neck and base of the neck:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was treated with cupping three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck.”

Source: Abu Dawud (3860) & Ibn Maajah (3483).

Authenticity: This is an authentic narration, demonstrating a common area of cupping.

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Cupping on the head:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was cupped on his head.” Source: Bukhari (5699).

Authenticity: This hadith is authentic and widely accepted.

 

Cupping for pain in the hip:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was cupped on his hip for a pain in that area.” Source: Abu Dawud (3863).

Authenticity: The narration is authentic, showing the Prophet’s use of cupping for musculoskeletal pain.

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Cupping on the top of the foot for pain:

Hadith: “The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was cupped when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for pain in that area.” Source: Abu Dawud (1836).

Authenticity: This is authentic and highlights cupping for pain relief.

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The reward for reviving a Sunnah:

Hadith: “Whoever revives a Sunnah from my Sunnah and the people who practice it, he will have the same reward as those who practice it without their reward diminishing.” Source: Ibn Maajah (209).

Authenticity: This is an authentic hadith encouraging the revival of the Sunnah, including cupping.

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All these narrations are considered authentic or Hasan, and they form the foundation for the practice of hijama within the Islamic tradition. These hadiths emphasize the benefits of cupping and its strong association with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.

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