Hijama Cupping Therapy in North Edmonton
Experience the sacred healing art of cupping, a Sunnah practice of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for detoxification, pain relief, and restoring the body's natural balance.
What is Hijama (Cupping Therapy)?
Hijama is an ancient therapeutic practice that involves creating suction on the skin using cups to draw out stagnant blood, toxins, and blockages from the body. It is one of the most highly recommended healing practices in Prophetic Medicine (Tibb al-Nabawi).
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Indeed, the best of remedies you have is Hijama (cupping)." (Sahih al-Bukhari)
At Sufi Soul Garden, while we don't offer Hijama directly, we have a trusted local practitioner in North Edmonton that we confidently refer our community members to. This ensures you receive this sacred treatment from qualified hands while continuing your holistic healing journey with us.
Transformative Benefits of Hijama Therapy
Experience holistic healing through traditional cupping therapy that addresses both physical and spiritual wellbeing
Pain Relief & Management
Alleviate chronic pain conditions including back pain, migraines, arthritis, and muscle tension. Hijama improves blood circulation to affected areas, providing natural pain relief without medications.
Detoxification & Cleansing
Remove toxins and stagnant blood from your system. This deep cleansing process enhances your body's natural healing abilities and promotes overall cellular regeneration.
Immune System Boost
Strengthen your immune response by stimulating blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Regular sessions can help prevent illnesses and improve your body's defense mechanisms.
Stress & Anxiety Reduction
Promote deep relaxation and reduce anxiety levels. The therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you achieve mental clarity and emotional balance.
Improved Circulation
Enhance blood flow throughout your body, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing metabolic waste products more efficiently.
Spiritual & Energetic Balance
According to traditional Islamic medicine, Hijama helps remove negative energy and restores spiritual harmony, promoting overall peace and wellbeing.
Common Conditions Addressed
Hijama therapy has been traditionally used to support healing for various health concerns through improved circulation and detoxification
* Individual results may vary. Hijama therapy complements but does not replace medical treatment.
Recommended Sunnah Days for Hijama
According to prophetic traditions, certain days of the Islamic lunar month are particularly blessed for cupping therapy, offering enhanced spiritual and physical benefits
Seventeenth Day
of the Islamic lunar month
Optimal day for general healing and prevention
Nineteenth Day
of the Islamic lunar month
Recommended for chronic conditions and detoxification
Twenty First Day
of the Islamic lunar month
Best for spiritual purification and energy balance
"Whoever performs cupping on the 17th, 19th, or 21st day (of the Islamic month), it is a cure for every disease."
- Sunan Abu Dawud
Important Lunar Calendar Note
These days follow the Islamic Hijri calendar, not the Gregorian calendar. The actual dates change each month. Our referred practitioner will help you identify the correct Sunnah days based on the current lunar month. While these days are recommended, Hijama can be performed on other days as needed for healing.
Your Temperament & Hijama Timing
In Prophetic Medicine, your unique constitution (Mizaj) determines the optimal timing and approach for Hijama therapy. Discover how your temperament affects your healing journey.
Key Insight: Hijama Timing After Ruqyah
For optimal spiritual and physical detoxification, we recommend scheduling Hijama 15 days after Ruqyah healing sessions. This allows your spiritual energy to stabilize before physical detoxification begins. Your temperament determines the specific timing within this framework.
Sanguine
Hot & Wet
Spring temperament - Warm, moist, cheerful. Prone to blood-related issues and excess moisture.
Best Hijama Timing: Early morning, spring season, 15-17 days post-Ruqyah. Focus on points that cool and dry.
Choleric
Hot & Dry
Summer temperament - Warm, dry, energetic. Prone to inflammation, anger, and liver issues.
Best Hijama Timing: Late afternoon, autumn season, 16-18 days post-Ruqyah. Focus on cooling points.
Melancholic
Cold & Dry
Autumn temperament - Cool, dry, analytical. Prone to anxiety, insomnia, and digestive issues.
Best Hijama Timing: Midday, spring season, 14-16 days post-Ruqyah. Focus on warming, moistening points.
Phlegmatic
Cold & Wet
Winter temperament - Cool, moist, calm. Prone to congestion, lethargy, and water retention.
Best Hijama Timing: Morning, summer season, 17-19 days post-Ruqyah. Focus on warming, drying points.
Ruqyah & Hijama Synergy
Combining Ruqyah (spiritual healing) with Hijama (physical detox) creates powerful synergy. Ruqyah clears spiritual blockages first, making your body more receptive to Hijama's physical detoxification. The 15-day gap allows energy to rebalance between treatments.
Discover Your Temperament
Take our free temperament assessment to receive personalized guidance on Hijama timing, dietary recommendations, and holistic healing strategies tailored to your unique constitution.
