Hijamah and the Significance of Oil

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How often do they think of oil as a vital part of the application of Hijamah?
Unfortunately, the answer to that is not often. Even those who practice the therapy are not always aware of its significance and some even treat their patients without using.

Before placing cups anywhere on the body, a generous amount of oil should be rubbed onto the area that is going to be treated. It is important to do so because the capillaries located directly beneath the skin are very small and easier to burst that other blood vessels, such as veins and arteries. When suctioning the skin, a lot of pressure is placed upon them and the skin cells around them. If the suction is sudden and strong, the friction of the cup against the skin can increase the chances of capillaries bursting, leading to harmless but unsightly internal bleeding also known as bruising.

Some skin types are more sensitive to pressure and friction than others, such as the skin cells of elderly people or those with thin or fair skin. By applying oil to area that they have decided to treat, a Hijamah practitioner can avoid unnecessary bruising and further damage to the cells when suctioning them with a pump or similar apparatus, as oil allows the skin to glide into the cup rather than being pulled forcefully. The application of oil is even more important when the practitioner intends to perform massage cupping because the force of the suction is continuously exerted against a wider area of skin.

I have to say at this point that some of my clients have asked me if I use a specific type of oil and if they should use a specific one.
Until now I believed that my mix of Olive oil and Blackseed oil is best, first because are from the Sunnah but also as the Olive Tree is mentioned in the Qur'an to be blessed. I myself use the Olive oil from Palestine which again is a blessed Land, as mentioned in the Qur'an. Now there are two blessings which I personally chose to use for my clients.

Now in this specific article they state that, when it comes to healing, extra virgin olive oil and black seed oil are best for the skin both during and after the treatment.
Research has shown that extra virgin olive oil is:

• Anti-aging
• Anti-bacterial
• Rich in vitamin E and A
• Able to hydrate the skin
• Aid skin cell regeneration

Whilst the effects of olive oil can be impressive, the benefits of black seed oil have been known for centuries. This could be due to it having the following properties:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-oxidant
• Anti-cancer
• Anti-asthmatic
• Anti-histamine
• Anti-viral
• Anti-coagulant

In sha' Allah this benefited you all, Hijamah Therapists and Clients alike.

Credits for this post go to The Pure Therapy Team

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Our Body, our Amanah (trust)

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Preserving ones’ health and body is an obligation. Hence, it is required that one avoids everything that can cause harm to the body, and use that which is beneficial.

Health is indeed a great favour from Allah SWT for which a believer must be thankful.

While speaking on the great favour of good health, the Prophet SAWS said, ‘There are two gifts which many men are unmindful about – good health and leisure.’ (Bukhari).

The Prophet SAWS also encouraged his followers to pray for good health. He SAWS said, ‘No supplication is more pleasing to Allah than a request for good health.’ (Tirmidhi). Another tradition narrates that a Bedouin once asked the Prophet SAWS, saying, ‘O Prophet of Allah SWT, what supplication shall I make to Allah after I have finished doing the Salah? The Prophet SAWS said, ‘Ask for good health’.

From these hadith, it is seen that good health is indeed a great gift from Allah SWT. One should appreciate his heath, value it and refrain from doing or consuming anything that can destroy his health or body.

Allah Has instructed the believers in the Holy Qur'an by saying, ‘Eat and Drink, but not excessively’ (7:31).

The Prophet (s.a.w) also advised the believers with respect to eating and drinking when he said, ‘The children of Adam fill no vessel worse than the way in which they fill their stomachs. Let the children of Adam have a few mouthfuls to strengthen the loins. If possible, one third of the stomach is for food, one third for drink, and one third for ones’ breath.’ (Tirmidhi; An Nasai).

If you don’t care for your body and health, then it means that you are not showing appreciation and value for the great favour Allah SWT Has given to you, and this will amount to being ungrateful to Allah SWT.

Also, if you are allowing yourself to be in a state which may/would cause different problems to come upon you, and you are not doing anything to preserve your good health, then it means that you are allowing yourself to fall into destruction and you are contributing to the destruction of your own health which is Haraam (unlawful) in Islam. Allah Has himself prohibited us from this and said, ‘And do not throw yourselves into destruction.’ (2: 195).

I leave you with this

May Allah SWT make it easy on us, forgive us and help us to good Health Ameen ya rab-bil Alemeen

    

My 'Home' Clinic

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Alhamdulillah from now on I'll be able to provide my service as Hijamist from my 'Home' Clinic in Ilford.