The Benefit of Cupping (Hijamah) to Post-Vaccination Mental & Physical Health

Abstract

The Muslims have been challenged significantly during the pandemic, both mentally and physically. Staying safe and healthy have been a great concern of all throughout the world. The prophetic ways of life have been fundamental examples in how we could go about in dealing with the disastrous effects of the pandemic, and also the AEFI (Adverse Effect Following Immunizations) that could affect some individuals in various ways. The purpose of this study is to promote the benefits of cupping (hijamah) as one of the ways in dealing with the AEFI that may cause blockage in the brain, heart attacks and sudden death. Cupping therapy (CT) is used in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and is prevalent in Muslim communities where it is a recommended sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Cupping has been studied tremendously and proven to improve one’s health conditions related to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterols, knee and joint pains, asthma, acne, migraine, respiratory problems and other medical issues. Cupping is also proven to be able to help improve one’s mental and physical health when affected by COVID- 19 or other diseases that increase dramatically during this pandemic. Finally, some challenges and their implications are discussed with recommendations.

Role of wet-cupping therapy in physiological and mental pains in patients with migraine: A quasi-clinical trial

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The Dissemination and Development of Chinese Medicine in Pakistan

“…The original Arabic text of the Hadith is: "Whoever performs hijama on the 17th, 19th, or 21st day of the Islamic lunar month, then it is a cure for every disease." 7 In this context, Hijama refers to a traditional medical practice where a vacuum is applied onto the skin's surface to draw out impurities from the body. The Prophet first performed this method and then showed it to Muslims to help cure their diseases and stay healthy.…”

“…This method was used by their Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, who told his disciples that they had to apply this method to cure themselves for different diseases because cupping takes away all the bad blood that contains harmful body toxins. The original Arabic text of the Hadith is: “Whoever performs hijama on the 17th, 19th, or 21st day of the Islamic lunar month, then it is a cure for every disease.” 7 In this context, Hijama refers to a traditional medical practice where a vacuum is applied onto the skin’s surface to draw out impurities from the body. The Prophet first performed this method and then showed it to Muslims to help cure their diseases and stay healthy.…”

The Impact of Religiosity on the Malaysian Muslim Community’s Attitude Towards the Practice of Cupping

“…Thus, the researchers conclude that cupping is a recommended treatment for a person (Zahrin et al, 2021;Alshowafi, 2010), as it had such great value that the angels were commending it to the Prophet (PBUH) on his journey of the Isra & Mi'raj, and it has been proven that the Prophet (PBUH) not only urged the practice of cupping and treatment with it, but rather led by example himself for his nation as he practiced it for his own treatment.…”