What is TMJ, Causes, Symptoms, and Hijama Cupping Therapy

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  TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint , which connects our lower jaw (mandible) to the skull , just in front of each ear. This joint is used for chewing, talking, yawning, and swallowing, so even small issues can cause noticeable discomfort. TMJ problems (more accurately called TMD — temporomandibular disorders) are caused by a combination of factors, not just one single reason. Common Causes  Teeth grinding or clenching. Constant pressure on the jaw joint and muscles is often linked to stress or sleep issues. Stress and anxiety Stress causes jaw muscle tension and clenching, which strains the TMJ over time. Jaw or facial injury Trauma from accidents, falls, or sports can damage the joint or surrounding muscles. Poor posture Forward head posture and long screen time can strain neck and jaw muscles, affecting the TMJ. Arthritis Osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can damage the TMJ joint. Disc displacement The cushioning disc inside the TMJ can become displaced,...
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Does Hijama/Wet Cupping Break Wudu(Ablution)?

 This is a common question, I usually come across whether the Hijama breaks Wudu.

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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 without performing wudu. However, the narration is weak.

On the authority of Anas (R.A), the Prophet engaged in cupping and prayed without performing ablution (Wudu). He did not do anything beyond washing the area of cupping. (Sunan al-Darqutni, 554)

Wudu is typically broken by specific actions like using the restroom, sleeping, or losing consciousness. Since cupping involves no such actions, it is usually considered to maintain the state of purity essential to say a prayer.

Cupping Breaks Wudu

According to another school of thought, bleeding from the nose or anywhere on the body breaks the wudu. Blood coming from the nose or from incisions of cupping nullifies the wudu because that blood is considered an impurity that comes out of the body. This impurity is like that which flows out of the sexual organs. To perform salaah, one has to perform a fresh wudu.

To conclude the discussion, Even though there isn’t much evidence to support this opinion, it is better to conduct a wudu (ablution) to prevent the confusion of the difference of opinion.

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