The Consultant of Family and Community Medicine, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Health Association, d. Zahra Khalifa is that cupping is a traditional treatment dating back thousands of years, and it has deep roots in Islamic culture, noting that cupping pulls stagnant blood, relieves pain, and enhances healing.
She said that during the Hajj season, many pilgrims resort to cupping to relieve fatigue and physical stress resulting from the performance of arduous and walking rituals for long hours at high temperatures, noting that the Prophet’s Sunnah supports the use of cupping, as several hadiths were mentioned about the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, encouraged to mediate with it, and it has been proven that he protested during his life, and even while he is in the case of ihram.
She added that the pilgrimage requires a great physical effort, and pilgrims, especially the elderly or those who suffer from chronic diseases, may suffer from back pain, cramps in the legs, headache and general fatigue, and this encourages pilgrims to benefit from cupping during their faith journey as an effective way to alleviate these symptoms.
And she indicated that at the present time, cupping services are available in licensed clinics near the holy places in Mecca and Medina, where service providers are keen to apply cleaning and safety standards to meet the needs of large numbers of pilgrims.
She emphasized that the benefits of cupping are not limited to the physical side only, but also give the pilgrim a sense of spiritual purification, which is in line with the primary goal of the Hajj as a journey to renew and cleansing. Cupping practices today have become a mix between traditional methods and modern medical understanding, making it safer and more effective.
“Despite the jurisprudence fatwas that cupping does not invalidate the pilgrimage or Umrah, and although cupping is one of the treatments that were raised from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and it has health benefits when needed, it is very important to warn that conducting cupping at the residence or in unlicensed places constitute a real threat to the health of the pilgrim, and may lead to health complications or transmission of infectious diseases as a result Sterile tools. ”
She added that the scientists advise not to resort to cupping during the Ihram except when necessary, to avoid falling into violations that may affect the validity of the performance of the rituals. Attention should also be noted that excessive bleeding or damage, such as skin infections, may prevent the pilgrim from completing its ritual.
The pilgrims who are coming to travel to perform the Hajj rituals were warned against resorting to cupping randomly or through non -specialist people, stressing the importance of not conducting cupping except after referring to the approved health authorities and licensed medical centers that apply the highest standards Blood, which may harm the pilgrim and wrap it in the right way.
D. Zahra Khalifa is that cupping is not a general treatment for all cases, and it is not necessary for every pilgrim, but rather it should be conducted in the real need and under medical supervision, especially for those who suffer from chronic diseases or take blood -blooded medications, where cupping may be harmful to them in such conditions. It is important for the pilgrim to ensure the cleanliness of the tools used, and the availability of medical certificates for the practitioner, and the licensed place equipped according to health standards. She said: “It is important to consult a doctor before performing cupping, especially for those who suffer from chronic diseases, and it is advised to perform it a week before traveling if the purpose is to prevent.”
She added that cupping during the Hajj is a practice of spiritual and physical benefit, and it has a fixed origin in Islamic heritage, which is a useful way for many pilgrims to deal with the physical challenges they direct while performing the rituals. When applying it properly, it is not limited to relieving pain, but also contributes to achieving the goal of the greatest pilgrim, which is to reach purity and spiritual renewal during this sacred journey.
Dr. Zahra Khalifa her statement by saying: “It is a permissible permissible when needed, but it must be dealt with with caution, and under the supervision of specialists, while adhering to the legal and medical standards. We recommend all the esteemed pilgrims to pay attention to their health and take the necessary preventive measures, and not to expose themselves to health risks through unsafe practices. Safely), keenness on health is part of complete worship, and conscious and responsible dealing with health procedures is a matter of taking the reasons that Islam ordered. ”
