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Excessive crying in otherwise healthy infants.
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Hijama Atlas Point Map
Infant Colic
Authoritative reference image from Sheikh Ahmed Al-Hefni's Hijama Atlas. Always seek a certified Hijama practitioner — do not self-administer wet cupping.
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Quran
وَالْوَالِدَاتُ يُرْضِعْنَ أَوْلَادَهُنَّ حَوْلَيْنِ كَامِلَيْنِ ۖ لِمَنْ أَرَادَ أَن يُتِمَّ الرَّضَاعَةَ ۚ وَعَلَى الْمَوْلُودِ لَهُ رِزْقُهُنَّ وَكِسْوَتُهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ
"Mothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period]. Upon the father is the mothers' provision and their clothing according to what is acceptable."
Surah Al-Baqarah · 2:233
Establishes the natural framework for infant feeding and maternal nutrition, both critical factors in preventing and managing infant colic through proper breastfeeding practices and maternal dietary adequacy.
وَحَرَّمْنَا عَلَيْهِ الْمَرَاضِعَ مِن قَبْلُ فَقَالَتْ هَلْ أَدُلُّكُمْ عَلَىٰ أَهْلِ بَيْتٍ يَكْفُلُونَهُ لَكُمْ وَهُمْ لَهُ نَاصِحُونَ
"And We had prevented from him [all] wet nurses before, so she said, 'Shall I direct you to a household that will be responsible for him for you while they are to him [for his upbringing] sincere?'"
Surah Al-Qasas · 28:12
Demonstrates the recognition of infant feeding difficulties and the importance of compatible nursing, as incompatible milk or wet nurse can contribute to digestive distress and colic in infants.
Sahih Hadith
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " انْظُرُوا مَنْ تُرْضِعُ أَوْلاَدَكُمْ فَإِنَّ الْوَلَدَ يُشْبِهُ الْمُرْضِعَةَ "
"The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'Look carefully at who nurses your children, for the child resembles the wet nurse.'"
Emphasizes careful selection of wet nurses and attention to nursing quality, as poor milk quality or incompatible nursing can directly cause infant digestive disturbances including colic.
عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ قَالَتْ حَمَلْتُ بِعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ فَقَدِمْتُ الْمَدِينَةَ فَوَضَعْتُهُ بِقُبَاءٍ ثُمَّ أَتَيْتُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَوَضَعَهُ فِي حَجْرِهِ ثُمَّ دَعَا بِتَمْرَةٍ فَمَضَغَهَا ثُمَّ تَفَلَ فِي فِيهِ فَكَانَ أَوَّلَ شَيْءٍ دَخَلَ جَوْفَهُ رِيقُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
"Asma bint Abi Bakr said: 'I conceived Abdullah bin Az-Zubair, then I came to Madinah and gave birth to him at Quba. Then I brought him to the Prophet (peace be upon him) who placed him in his lap, then called for a date, chewed it, then put his saliva in his mouth, so the first thing that entered his stomach was the saliva of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).'"
Demonstrates the Prophetic practice of Tahnik with pre-masticated dates for newborns, a gentle introduction to feeding that helps prepare the infant digestive system and may prevent colic through gradual acclimatization.
Classical Medical Sources
Ibn Sīnā · Al-Qānūn fī al-Ṭibb
Ibn Sina, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, Book 3, Fann 16, Chapter on Diseases of Infants and Children (Amrad as-Sibyan wa-l-Atfal) - colic (mughass/qawlanj ar-rida') attributed to cold humors, trapped wind, and immature digestion; treatment includes carminative herbs through mother's milk, warm compresses, gentle abdominal manipulation, and ensuring proper nursing position to prevent air swallowing.
Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah · Al-Ṭibb an-Nabawī
Ibn al-Qayyim, At-Tibb an-Nabawi, Section on Nursing and Infant Care - discusses importance of maternal diet affecting milk quality and infant digestion; recommends warming carminative foods (cumin, anise, fennel) for nursing mothers to prevent infant colic, and gentle tahnik practice to prepare infant digestive system.
Diarrhea / abdominal — DRY CUPS ONLY on sites: 137, 138, 139 and 140.
Left Achilles
وتر العرقوب الأيسر
Right Foot Dorsum
ظاهر القدم اليمنى
Left Foot Dorsum
ظاهر القدم اليسرى
Right Lateral Ankle
خارج الكاحل الأيمن
indicates Sunnah-documented point
ماء الشمر
Preparation: Boil one teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds in one cup of water for 5-7 minutes, strain, cool to lukewarm; nursing mother drinks 2-3 cups daily or give infant 1-2 teaspoons of cooled fennel water between feeds
Duration: Continue for 7-14 days or until colic symptoms resolve
Source: Ibn Sina, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, Book 3, Fann 16, Chapter on Diseases of Infants (Amrad as-Sibyan) - fennel expels wind from infant intestines
ماء الكمون
Preparation: Steep half teaspoon of cumin seeds in warm water for 10 minutes, strain; nursing mother consumes this water 2-3 times daily before nursing to reduce infant gas
Duration: Use for 10-14 days
Source: Ibn al-Qayyim, At-Tibb an-Nabawi, Section on Foods and Their Benefits - cumin specifically mentioned for expelling flatulence and warming cold temperaments in infants through mother's milk
تدليك البطن بزيت الزيتون الدافئ
Preparation: Warm pure olive oil to body temperature, apply 5-10 drops to infant's abdomen, massage gently in clockwise circular motions for 3-5 minutes before feeds and at bedtime
Duration: Apply 3-4 times daily until symptoms improve, typically 7-10 days
Source: Ibn Sina, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, Book 3, Fann 16, Chapter on Infant Ailments - warm oil massage dissolves trapped wind and soothes intestinal spasm in colicky infants
Sung V. · Pediatrics (2018)
Lactobacillus reuteri reduced crying time significantly.
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2017-2098
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