Can Hijama remove sorcery, the evil eye, and jinn, and do the actions of some Hijama practitioners to protect themselves, such as burning frankincense and applying henna, have any legal basis in Islamic law?
Cupping is beneficial for physical ailments, and this has been mentioned in the prophetic tradition (Hadith). Scholars have stated that cupping may be beneficial in treating magic if it is performed on the spot affected by the magic.
As for using frankincense or henna incense to expel devils from the home, there is no basis for this in Islamic law. Rather, devils depart by the remembrance of Allah, seeking refuge in His perfect words, and reciting the Quran. A Muslim should be content with what has been revealed in Islamic law and not exaggerate in taking means, as this may lead to polytheism (shirk). Moreover, exaggerating in the fear of jinn is a نقص (deficiency) in reliance upon Allah.
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