Hijama (wet cupping) is one of the most emphasized Sunnah practices of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), with numerous authentic hadith recommending it for overall health and healing. In this hands-on episode, The Deen Show host goes through a full hijama session at Chicago Hijama, taking viewers step by step through the entire process — from preparation to completion — while a medical doctor provides expert testimony on the science behind this ancient practice. If you have been curious about hijama but held back out of fear of the unknown, this episode is designed to eradicate that fear through knowledge and firsthand experience.
The Complete Hijama Process — Step by Step
The session begins with thorough hygiene — the skin is scrubbed clean to remove dirt, germs, and bacteria, which is essential for a safe and effective treatment. Essential oils are then applied to soothe the muscles and provide an additional antiseptic layer. The practitioner places between seven and eleven cups on key acupressure points on the back, where vital organ points and Sunnah points are located. The process involves both dry cupping (suction only) and wet cupping (small superficial incisions followed by suction to draw out stagnant blood).
“The one who revives a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) will have the reward similar to everyone who practices it. Hijama is a stressed-upon Sunnah with tremendous health benefits — and it’s time we revive it.”
- Hijama removes stagnant, toxin-laden blood from the body, promoting better circulation and overall health
- The facility maintains complete separation between men and women — female hijama experts treat women in a private, comfortable setting
- A medical doctor confirmed the benefits and gave hijama a “thumbs up,” noting he is also a regular recipient of the treatment
- Many common medications (blood thinners, NSAIDs like ibuprofen) carry serious side effects including gut bleeding — hijama offers a natural alternative with minimal risk
- The Hippocratic oath’s principle of “do no harm” aligns with incorporating natural healing practices like hijama alongside conventional medicine
- Preventive hijama for healthy individuals typically involves 7-9 cups on key Sunnah points
A Doctor’s Testimony and the Call to Revive This Sunnah
“As doctors, we take the Hippocratic oath — do no harm. My advice to all patients is: be discerning about what you’re taking. Every medication has an inverse relationship — benefit on one side, potential harm on the other. There are alternatives to medicine, and hijama is one of them.”
The takeaway from this episode is clear: hijama is not something to fear — it is a prophetic practice backed by both Islamic tradition and growing scientific recognition. The process is simple, the pain is minimal, and the benefits are tremendous for conditions ranging from chronic pain to poor circulation to general detoxification. Medical practitioners — chiropractors, doctors, and holistic health providers — should take the lead in incorporating hijama and other natural means of healing into their practice, rather than defaulting to pharmaceutical drugs with long lists of side effects. If you are in Chicago, visit Chicago Hijama to experience it firsthand. Do your research, try it, and help revive this beautiful Sunnah that has been neglected for too long, insha’Allah.
