Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Is it advisable for the elderly to have cupping done?

Published as Cupping for the elderly

· 1 Jumada I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it advisable for the elderly to have cupping done?

Answer

Cupping is not advised for the extremely weak and for extremely thin individuals. However, if there is a severe necessity to have cupping done for them, then it will be acceptable. [Re:- Al-Hijaamah Pg.66]

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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