Peshawar Saddar Hijama Center

Cupping (Hijama) has been practiced for over 7000 years can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians and ancient Chinese civilizations. It pre-dates the revelation of the Quran, but its practice has been firmly established by the Sunnah and encourage by the angles. Practicing hijama brings about not only good health, but also reward from Allah.
The word “Hijama” is derived from “hajam” which mean “sucking”. Cupping is the process of applying cups to various points on the body by removing the air inside cups to form a vacuum. It was the most recommended medical remedy by the messenger (sallallaahu alyahi wasalam) who said, “indeed the best of remedies that you have is cupping…. (Bukhari)