Narrated Anas: We would not allow a man who was fasting to get himself cupped due to abomination of hardship.
Hadith Referenceسنن ابي داود / كتاب الصيام / 2375
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح | زبیر علی زئی:صحيح, رواه البخاري (1940) من حديث ثابت به بغير ھذا اللفظ
Hadith Takhrij« تفرد بہ أبو داود، (تحفة الأشراف: 426)، وقد أخرجہ: صحیح البخاری/الصوم 32 (1940) (صحیح) »
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues: That is, cupping (hijama) does not break the fast; there is only a concern that due to weakness, it may cause difficulty for the person. Therefore, if there is no fear of weakness, it is permissible.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 2375