In the lead-up to the historic Khabib vs McGregor fight, TheDeenShow noticed something interesting: photos surfaced of Conor McGregor with cupping marks on his body — the same ancient healing practice known in Islam as hijama that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been doing for years. Is McGregor studying Khabib’s lifestyle to gain an edge? If so, there is something far more powerful than hijama that he should consider adopting.
McGregor Tries Hijama — But Misses the Bigger Picture
Hijama (wet cupping) is a practice highly recommended by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with tremendous health benefits documented by medical professionals. TheDeenShow has featured a complete live hijama session with medical commentary. While McGregor studying his opponent’s practices is smart fight preparation, the real edge that Khabib carries into every fight is not physical but spiritual: his complete reliance on Allah, his daily prayers, and his humble character.
“Is Conor trying to get an edge like Khabib? He picked up a good practice with the hijama — but I’m gonna tell you something even better that he should pick up on.”
The Real Edge: Faith Over Fighting
- When McGregor greeted Khabib with “Salaam Alaikum,” whether mocking or sincere, it connected him unknowingly to the same greeting Jesus used — “peace be with you”
- Over 1.7 billion Muslims worldwide greet each other this way — it is not a foreign phrase but the universal greeting of peace used by all the prophets
- Hijama has been practiced by Muslims for 1,400 years following the Prophet’s recommendation, long before it became trendy in Western wellness circles
- The real difference between the two fighters is not technique but purpose: one fights for money and fame, the other fights with Allah’s name on his lips
- McGregor is invited to go beyond surface-level practices and explore the deeper spiritual framework that makes Khabib who he is
