Hijama Requirements

Before Hijama

  • 3 to 5 hours fasting is required
  • drinks (water, tea, juices, soft drinks) can be taken 1 hour before Hijama
  • blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin) should be stopped 3 days before Hijama
  • inform about any infectious or viral disease you have (HIV, Hepatitis etc.)
  • inform about any terminal disease you have (heart diseases, diabetes etc.)
  • Don’t take bath before Hijama

After Hijama

  • Bath can be taken 15 minutes after Hijama, however soap/shampoo should be avoided for 24 hours after hijama
  • Meals can be taken 60 minutes after Hijama. 1st Meal is recommended to be light
  • 2 Rakats Nafil for Shukrana recommended
  • Making Sadqa is beneficial for health and is recommended after Hijama