Why Hijama Cupping Therapy is more Effective with an Empty Stomach?

As Hijama(Cupping) Practitioners, we always advise our clients to perform Hijama Cupping Therapy with an empty stomach. Everyone gets very curious to know the reason behind having an empty stomach for Hijama Cupping Therapy. So, in this article, I will try to explain why it is preferable to perform Hijama with an empty stomach?

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According to the Islamic point of view, Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) preferred Hijama with an empty stomach.

Ibn Umar reports Our Prophet(P.B.U.H) saying,

“Hijama(cupping) is the best on an empty stomach. In it Is the cure and a blessing”.

“It improves the intellect and the memory”.

[Saheeh Sunan Ibn Maajah (3488)].

Abdullah Ibn Abbas said, “Rasool Allah(P.B.U.H) was cupped while he was fasting”. Saheeh al Bukhari(5694).

Hijama Cupping Therapy is an ancient alternative medical treatment for several aches and pains, inflammation, toxic blood, skin problems, migraines, Blood pressure, relaxation, well-being and etc.