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آلام الكتف
Pain in the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles.
Medical Disclaimer: This entry is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified physician before applying any remedy or undergoing Hijama therapy. Pregnant women, children, and patients with chronic conditions require specialist guidance.
Hijama Atlas Point Map
Shoulder Pain
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
الَّذِي خَلَقَنِي فَهُوَ يَهْدِينِ وَالَّذِي هُوَ يُطْعِمُنِي وَيَسْقِينِ وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ
"He who created me, and He guides me; and He who feeds me and gives me drink; and when I am ill, it is He who cures me."
Surah Ash-Shu'ara · 26:78-80
Sahih Hadith
أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يُعْجِبُهُ الذِّرَاعُ
"The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to like the foreleg (of lamb), and he was poisoned in it."
This hadith references the shoulder joint region (dhira') which became the site of the Prophet's affliction, relevant to understanding shoulder anatomy and vulnerabilities in classical Islamic medical thought.
Classical Medical Sources
Ibn Sīnā · Al-Qānūn fī al-Ṭibb
Ibn Sina, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, Book 3, Fann 3, Chapter on Diseases of the Joints (Amrad al-Mafasil) and section on shoulder pain (Waja' al-Katif) - recommends identifying whether pain is from cold or hot temperament, treating cold-natured shoulder pain with warming oils and massage, and hot-natured pain with cooling applications and phlebotomy from the basilic vein.
Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah · Al-Ṭibb an-Nabawī
Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, At-Tibb an-Nabawi, Chapter on Cupping (Al-Hijamah) - describes cupping between the shoulder blades and on the shoulder joint itself for removing harmful humors causing pain and stiffness in the shoulder region, particularly for chronic conditions.
Sites: 1, 55, 40, 20, 21 with the sites of pain. For muscle cramps dry cups can be placed over the affected muscle.
Al-Yafookh (Top of Head/Crown)
اليافوخ
L5 Vertebra
الفقرة القطنية 5
Left Infraspinatus
العضلة تحت الشوكة اليسرى
Nape Center
مؤخرة العنق
Right Shoulder Blade Top
أعلى لوح الكتف الأيمن
indicates Sunnah-documented point
دهن الزيت
Preparation: Warm pure olive oil applied externally through gentle massage to the shoulder joint and surrounding muscles, moving in circular motions
Duration: Apply twice daily until pain subsides, particularly before sleep
Source: Ibn Sina, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, Book 2, Chapter on Olive Oil properties - recommended for joint stiffness and muscular pain through external application
القسط الهندي والبحري
Preparation: Ground costus (qust hindi or bahri) mixed with olive oil to form a paste, applied as a warm poultice over the painful shoulder area
Duration: Apply daily for 7-10 days, rewarming the mixture for each application
Source: Ibn al-Qayyim, At-Tibb an-Nabawi, Chapter on Costus (Al-Qust) - cited for treating inflammation and pain in joints through external application
كمون
Preparation: Roasted cumin seeds ground and mixed with vinegar (khall) to create a warm compress applied directly to the shoulder joint
Duration: Apply twice daily for 5-7 days
Source: Ibn Sina, Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb, Book 2, Simple Medicines - cumin described as warming and resolving for cold-natured joint pains
Saha FJ. · Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2019)
Wet cupping improved shoulder range of motion significantly.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.01.012
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