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What to Drink Before & After Hijama

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  Proper hydration around Hijama is crucial for supporting the body’s healing processes and preventing side effects like fatigue. Photo by Kobby Mendez on  Unsplash Let’s discuss drink choices before and after Hijama, based on traditional Islamic medicine (Tibb), modern physiological understanding, and practitioner consensus. Hydration is Key The therapy involves the removal of a small amount of “static” blood. Being well-hydrated ensures your blood volume is adequate and your blood isn’t too viscous, making the process smoother and more effective. BEFORE Hijama (24–48 Hours Prior) Best Drink Choices: 1. Plain, Room-Temperature Water: The absolute best. Sip consistently throughout the days before your session. Aim for 2–3 litres. 2. Electrolyte-Infused Water (Natural): Add a pinch of high-quality sea salt and a slice of lemon to your water. This helps with fluid retention and cellular hydration. 3. Herbal Teas (Mild & Non-Diuretic): Ginger Tea: Warming, promotes c...

Watermelon With Fresh Dates-A Sunnah Food

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  The combination of watermelon and dates is mentioned in several ahadith. Let’s explore them and the benefits of this powerful combo. Our Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was not fond of food and drinks. He always ate food without any objection. The food combinations He was advised to make were delicious, nutritious, and beneficial for health. One of the most famous combinations our Prophet ate and encouraged was watermelon with dates. Aaisha (R.A) said,  “ Allah’s Messenger (P.B.U.H) used to eat melon with fresh dates,  and then said,  ‘We remove the heat of this one (dates) with the coldness of this one (watermelon), and the coldness of this one (watermelon) with the heat of this one (dates) ” Sunan Abi Dawud 3836. There are hadiths from the Prophet PBUH that state the benefits of eating watermelon. Some of them are: The Prophet (P.B.U.H) stated: “No single woman eats watermelon while pregnant unless their child will be born with a beautiful face and character.” The Pro...

Does Hijama/Wet Cupping Break Wudu(Ablution)?

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  This is a common question, I usually come across whether the Hijama breaks Wudu. freepik.com According to the Islamic point of view, there are two schools of thought whether cupping breaks wudu or we can perform salaah after cupping without performing ablution. What Breaks Wudu Wudu is an Islamic ritual performed by Muslims before prayer. It involves purifying body parts with water and, in some cases, tayammum—Wudu emphasis on spiritual and physical cleanliness. Muslims can’t pray without wudu. Let’s explore the options that break wudu. Natural body excretion (Urine, feces, fart) Mouthful of vomiting Deep sleep Sexual intercourse Loss of consciousness Menstruation Leaking of blood due to illness Cupping Doesn’t Break Wudu According to the majority of scholars including the companions of our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), bleeding doesn’t break wudu other than coming from male and female sexual organs. A Hadith mentions that Our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) performed Hijama and prayed salaah w...