24/06/2026
Mishkat al-Masabih 4522
Anas reported God's messenger as saying, "The best medical treatments you apply are cupping and sea costus.”
(Bukhari and Muslim.)
The Hadith you are referring to—recorded in both Sahih al-Bukhari 5696 and Sahih Muslim—highlights the medicinal value of cupping (hijama) and sea costus (Qust al-Bahri).
The interpretation of this Hadith is generally divided into two main contexts: Prophetic medicine (spiritual) and scholarly/historical context.
1. Cupping (Hijama)
Definition: A traditional therapy where suction is applied to the skin to stimulate blood flow and draw out toxins.
Interpretation: Scholars of Islamic jurisprudence interpret this as a highly recommended preventative and curative measure. According to classical scholars like Ibn al-Qayyim, cupping cleanses the body of impure or stagnant blood that can accumulate and cause ailments, thereby aiding the body's natural healing processes.
