The ruling on taking a fee for performing cupping
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Abu Mu'adh says: What is the ruling on one who takes a fee for performing cupping for people, and considers this his work from which he earns his livelihood?
Answer:
This is permissible, but it is disliked except in cases of need, in which case the dislike is removed. However, if he has another reason for seeking sustenance, it is better for him to leave cupping. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him), "The earnings of the cupper are the worst," means that it is not forbidden, but that it is lowly; because it is the result of sucking blood, it is base. But for one who needs it, the dislike is removed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) underwent cupping and gave the cupper his fee. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Abu Mu'adh says: What is the ruling on one who takes a fee for performing cupping for people, and considers this his work from which he earns his livelihood?
Answer:
This is permissible, but it is disliked except in cases of need, in which case the dislike is removed. However, if he has another reason for seeking sustenance, it is better for him to leave cupping. His saying (peace and blessings be upon him), "The earnings of the cupper are the worst," means that it is not forbidden, but that it is lowly; because it is the result of sucking blood, it is base. But for one who needs it, the dislike is removed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) underwent cupping and gave the cupper his fee. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/273 — archive.org (7:40)
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