Indonesian Journal for Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal for Islamic Studies

Empirical Validation of Lunar Timing for Hijama: A Cross-Sectional Study of Hemostatic and Immune Biomarkers from Yemen

Naif Ali (Radfan University College, Lahej University, University of Science and Technology)
Radfan Saleh Abdullah (Radfan University College, Lahej University, University of Sciences and Technology)
Ibrahim Ahmed (Aden Gulf International University)
Othman Mohammed (Aden Gulf International University)
Akram Jamal (Aden Gulf International University)
Fawaz Ahmed (Aden Gulf International University)
Bushra Dahan (Aden Gulf International University)
Alawy Adel (Aden Gulf International University)
Tofaha Abdullah (Aden Gulf International University)
Mother Saleh (Aden Gulf International University)
Shadia Hamid (Aden Gulf International University)
Naif Mohammed (Aden Gulf International University)
Khawla Mohammed (Aden Gulf International University)
Yaqoub Khalid (Aden Gulf International University)
Sabran Nabil (Aden Gulf International University)
Abdulmajeed Abdulkareem (Aden Gulf International University)
Abdulkareem Mohammed Abdulkareem (Aden Gulf International University)
Mohammed Ali (Aden Gulf International University)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Background: Prophetic Medicine (Al-Tibb al-Nabawi) recommends performing Hijama (wet cupping) on specific mid-lunar days (17th, 19th, and 21st of the Hijri month). This recommendation has lacked empirical validation until now.Objectives: This study aims to empirically validate whether these lunar phases are associated with measurable variations in hemostatic and immunological parameters relevant to Hijama's therapeutic mechanisms.Methods: 258 healthy persons between the ages of 18 and 50 participated in a cross-sectional study conducted in Yemen's Ad'Dla Governorate. Automated systems were used to analyse blood samples taken during the new moon (1st–5th Hijri days) and mid-lunar phase (17th–21st Hijri days) for full blood counts and coagulation profiles. Paired t-tests, two-way ANOVA, bootstrapping, and Bayesian analysis were used to assess the data.Results: Significant improvements in hemostatic and immunological measures, such as higher platelet, monocyte, neutrophil, and eosinophil counts and a shorter clotting time, were linked to the mid-lunar phase (all p < 0.05). ANCOVA verified that these changes were independent of environmental influences (p-phase < 0.001; p-temp > 0.05), and all values stayed within normal clinical ranges.Conclusion: This work supports a fundamental idea in prophetic medicine and the foundation of lunar chronotherapy by offering the first empirical proof that mid-Hijri lunar days are linked to enhanced hemostatic and immunological responses. To verify their clinical usefulness after Hijama, more randomised controlled trials are required.

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ijfis

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Religion Education Other

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Indonesian Journal for Islamic Studies. with E-ISSN: 3025-0684 is a journal managed by CV Media Inti Teknologi Publisher. Publish articles on Research activities in the fields of : 1. Islamic Law 2. Islamic Marketing 3. Islamic Accounting and business 4. Islamic Finance 5. Islamic History 6. Islamic ...