It is narrated from Hazrat Samurah bin Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) that once I was present in the service of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had called a cupper, who came with his horn. He applied the horn to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and made an incision with a lancet. Meanwhile, a villager from Banu Fazarah, who was associated with Banu Jadhimah, also arrived. When he saw the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) having cupping done, and since he knew nothing about cupping, he said, "O Messenger of Allah! What is this? Why have you allowed him to cut your skin?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "This is called 'hijamah' (cupping)." He asked, "What is hijamah?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "The best method of treatment by which people seek cure."