Hijama Vs. Cupping No Ijaaza, No Hijama Understanding and Protecting the Ancient Art of Hijama Therapy

Book excerpt: An instructional guide to the practice of the ancient prophetic art of hijama, also known as wet or fire cupping. Hijama holds many secrets for the health of the human body, mind and spirit. These secrets are hidden, not within the practical application of the treatment, but within the energy that connects the healer to the patient Ijaaza is an old almost forgotten apprentice system whereby an aspirant studies under the tutelage of a master artisan who has a connection to the prophetic source of the tradition. The goal of the Hijama Master in teaching this ancient tradition is to ascertain if a student has the innate calling and the moral aptitude to be able to master the art of getting out of the way so that the true healer of all illness can flow through his/her vessel like water through a channel running to it's destination. Also discussed, the benefits of natural medicine and the dangers of pharmaceutical based treatments and the importance of good habits that support healthy living.