Anas ibn Maalik (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Indeed the best of remedies you have is cupping (Hijamah)…” Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5371).

Abu Hurairah (R.A.) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “If there was something excellent to be used as a remedy then it is cupping (Hijamah).” (Sunan abi Dawud (3857), Sunan ibn Maajah (3476).

The Angels Recommending Cupping (Hijamah):
Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “I did not pass by an angel from the angels on the night journey except that they all said to me: Upon you is cupping (Hijamah), O Muhammad.” (Sunan ibn Maajah (3477) in the narration reported by Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (R.A..) the angels said, “Oh Muhammad, order your Ummah (Nation) with cupping (Hijamah).” Sunan Tirmidhee (3479).

In Cupping (Hijamah) There Is A Cure and A blessing:
Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Healing is in three things: in the incision of the cupper, in drinking honey, and in cauterizing with fire, but I forbid my Ummah (nation) from cauterization (branding with fire).” Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5681),Sunan ibn Maajah (3491).

Jaabir ibn Abdullah (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH.) said, “Indeed in cupping (Hijamah) there is a cure.” Saheeh Muslim (5706).

Ibn Umar (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Cupping (Hijamah) on an empty stomach* is best. In it is a cure and a blessing…” Sunan ibn Maajah (3487).

Cupping (Hijamah) In Its Time Is A Cure for Every Disease:
Abu Hurairah (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Whoever performs cupping (Hijamah) on the 17th, 19th or 21st day (of the Islamic, lunar month) then it is a cure for every disease.” Sunan abi Dawud (3861).

Cupping (Hijamah) May Be Used For:
Headaches
Salma (R.A..), the servant of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Whenever someone would complain of a headache to the Messenger of Allah, he (PBUH) would advise them to perform cupping (Hijamah).” Sunan abi Dawud (3858).

Magic
Ibn al-Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was cupped on his head when he was afflicted with magic and that it is from the best of cures for this if performed correctly. Zaad al Ma’aad (4/125-126).

Poison
Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A..) reported that a Jewish woman gave poisoned meat to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so Muhammad (PBUH) sent her a message saying, “What caused you to do that?” She replied, “If you really are a Prophet then Allah will inform you of it and if you are not then I would save the people from you!” When the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) felt pain from it, Muhammad (PBUH) performed cupping (Hijamah). Once Muhammad (PBUH) traveled while in Ihram and felt that pain and hence performed cupping (Hijamah)[Ahmed (1/305) the hadeeth is hasan (good chain with all the paths).

Strengthening One’s Intelligence and Memory.
Dislocation/Bruising
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) fell from his horse onto the trunk of a palm tree and dislocated his foot. Waki’t said, “Meaning the Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) Was cupped on (his foot) for bruising.” Sunan ibn Maajah (2807).

Cupping (Hijamah) While fasting or In the State of Ihram:
Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was cupped on his head for a unilateral headache (migraine) while he was in Ihraam. Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5701).

Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was cupped while he was fasting. Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (5694).

Anas ibn Maalik (R.A..) was asked: “Did you dislike cupping for the fasting person?” He said, “No except for the reason of one becoming weak.” (Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1940).

Abu Sa’eed al-Khudhree (R.A..) said, “The Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alayhi wasallam.) Validated cupping for the fasting person.”Saheeh see Irwaa al-Ghaleel (4/74).

Areas of Cupping (Hijamah)
Anas ibn Maalik (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was treated with cupping (Hijamah) three times on the two veins at the side of the neck and the base of the neck. Sunan abi Dawud (3860), ibn Maajah (3483).

Abdullah ibn Abbas (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was cupped on his head. Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5699).

Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to cup his head and would call it (the place at the top of the head) “Umm Mugheeth.”Saheehah (753), Saheeh al-Jaami’ (4804).

Jaabir ibn Abdullah (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was treated with cupping (Hijamah) on his hip for pain in that area. Sunan abi Dawud (3863).

Anas ibn Maalik (R.A..) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was treated with cupping (Hijamah) when he was in Ihram, on the top of his foot, for pain in that area. (Sunan Abu Daud 1836).

Cupping (Hijamah) for Women:
Jaabir ibn Abdullah (R.A..) reported Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) asked permission from the Messenger (s.a.w) to be treated with cupping (Hijamah). So the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered Abu Teeba (R.A..) to cup her. Jaabir ibn Abdullah (R.A.) said,” I think he (PBUH) said that Abu Teeba (R.A..) is her brother through breastfeeding or a young boy who didn’t reach puberty”. Saheeh Muslim (5708), abu Dawud (4102), ibn Maajah (3480).