FatwaFederal TerritoriesMedicine & Health
Irsyad al-Hadith Siri ke-36 : Berbekam
Is cupping (hijama) a sunnah, or merely an ordinary worldly treatment?
Short answer
The ruling leans towards viewing cupping as one of the medical techniques practised since the time of the Prophet SAW.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Medicine & Health
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling leans towards viewing cupping as one of the medical techniques practised since the time of the Prophet SAW. Those who need it may do so without issue and receive reward, while those who do not need it receive no reward, since the Prophet SAW cupped when necessary and not at all times. Everyone may choose the treatment they are comfortable with as long as it does not contradict the Shariah, such as consulting shamans or using superstitious remedies.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kami cenderung mengatakan sepertimana yang dinyatakan oleh Dr. Ijaj al-Khatib bahawa berbekam adalah salah satu daripada teknik atau cara perubatan yang diamalkan sejak dari zaman Rasulullah SAW lagi.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Irsyad al-Hadith Siri ke-36 : Berbekam”, 4 April 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/1521-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-36-berbekam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-cupping-sunnah-or-ordinary-treatment/