Let us reflect together on verses 49 and 50 of Surah "ash-Shura" (the Consultation): "To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He grants daughters to whom He wills, and grants sons to whom He wills".
"Or He grants both males and females, and He renders whom He wills barren. Indeed, He is All-Knowing, All-Powerful."
The Qur'an therefore addressed the problem of infertility that affects many people, and mentioned that having a child is a gift from Allah.
The causes of female infertility are numerous: blocked tubes, endometriosis, ovulation problems, psychological problems, stress, fibroids, advanced age, or even occult harm; each of these has natural remedies.
Male infertility, for its part, can be due to oligospermia, a poor testosterone level, necrospermia, or even varicoceles.
But also, obesity, anxiety, and depression can be a cause of it.
Let us remember the story of the Prophet ﷺ Zakariya, who asked Allah to grant him offspring, which He did by giving him a son named Yahya. Here, we should emphasize that the first remedy for infertility, before turning to any other remedy, is none other than supplication.
Moreover, ruqyah is also among the first remedies. Studies have shown that 30% of infertility rates were male, 30% female, 20% coming from both partners, and 20% with an unknown cause. However, we know that it can come from occult harm, and in this regard, many couples have been able to have a child after performing ruqyah.
A third cause will help heal infertility: seeking forgiveness "al-istighfar." Indeed, it is very important, since infertility can come from our sins. Charity should also be associated with it.
The fourth cause: diet plays a major role in healing infertility. Indeed, an improvement in diet will have a beneficial effect on conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, egg problems, or even varicoceles. And azoospermia in men.
The fifth cause of healing is found in plants and oils, such as chasteberry, sage, or even ginseng; for every problem related to infertility, there is a plant to be found. In addition, certain massages with very specific oils will be used for women.
Hive products constitute the sixth cause; they are exceptional, especially royal jelly, bee bread, and of course honey, particularly jujube honey.
Finally, dietary supplements can be very beneficial for healing infertility, and we will mention in particular vitamins A, B, C, and E. Indeed, men should favor vitamin E, C, and A, antioxidants, selenium, zinc, or even arginine. Care should also be taken to have a good diet, a good environment, and to avoid pesticides.
What the science says about these remedies
The professor places supplication, legislated ruqyah, and istighfar first—a child is a gift from Allah, as the cited verses remind us. The material causes he lists next (diet, antioxidants, plants, hive products) are, in turn, studied by medical research.
Antioxidants and male fertility
- The Cochrane review—a reference in evidence-based medicine—analyzed trials on antioxidants (vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, coenzyme Q10…) in subfertile men: they may improve the chances of live birth and sperm quality, with a still-moderate level of evidence (Cochrane, 2022). These are exactly the supplements cited by the professor (vitamins A, C, E, selenium, zinc).
- A systematic review confirms the benefit of coenzyme Q10 on sperm motility and concentration by reducing oxidative stress (Antioxidants, 2021) (Clin Exp Reprod Med, 2021).
- Oxidative stress, linked to lifestyle (smoking, obesity, pesticides, stress), is recognized as a major cause of male infertility (World J Mens Health, 2019)—hence the professor's advice to avoid pesticides and take care of one's environment.
Female fertility and endometriosis
- Another Cochrane review looked at antioxidants in subfertile women, with encouraging results that call for further studies (Cochrane, 2020).
- Several reviews show that an anti-inflammatory diet (omega-3, vegetables, less red meat and processed foods) reduces the pain and inflammation of endometriosis (Front Nutr, 2023) (Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 2022)—which confirms the central place of diet emphasized by the professor.
Men, women: which means for whom?
| Means | For men | For women |
|---|---|---|
| Supplication, ruqyah, istighfar, charity | The first remedy | The first remedy |
| Diet | Antioxidant (vegetables, nuts and seeds, oily fish) | Anti-inflammatory (endometriosis, fibroids, ovulation) |
| Supplements | Zinc, selenium, vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, arginine | Folic acid before conception, vitamins based on lab work |
| Plants | Ginseng (on advice) | Chaste tree, sage (on advice, outside of ART treatment) |
| Hive products | Royal jelly, bee pollen bread | Royal jelly, jujube (sidr) honey |
| Lifestyle | Quitting smoking, weight, avoiding heat and pesticides | Sleep, healthy weight, stress management |
In practice, for the couple
Together, and with a checkup
The statistics cited by the professor remind us: the cause is male in a third of cases—both spouses take part in the process. A medical checkup (sperm analysis, hormonal panel, ultrasound) makes it possible to target the appropriate natural remedy: tubes, ovulation, endometriosis, varicocele…
Over three months minimum
A cycle of sperm production takes about three months: courses are therefore taken over a minimum of 3 months, often repeated. For women too, one should think in terms of several cycles. Patience and trust in Allah.
Contraindications and precautions
Some plants act on hormones (chaste tree, sage, ginseng): do not combine them with fertility treatment (stimulation, IVF) without the advice of your treating physician. High-dose supplements (vitamin A in particular) are not recommended during an ongoing pregnancy—hence the value of personalized guidance.
Our recommendation
Start together with the heart and the plate, get a checkup done, then follow a targeted antioxidant course for three months. If medical treatment is underway, diet and lifestyle remain always compatible; plants should be decided together with the medical team.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a natural fertility course last?
A cycle of sperm production takes about three months: courses are therefore taken over a minimum of 3 months, often repeated. For women too, one should think in terms of several cycles.
Can these remedies be followed alongside ART?
Diet, lifestyle, and most antioxidants are compatible; hormonal plants must be discussed with the medical team. The Sagesse au Naturel practice offers a fertility follow-up that takes your journey into account.
Which honey should be preferred?
The professor cites jujube (sidr) honey, highly valued for fertility. Raw, unheated honey from a reliable source is what matters most.
From when do we speak of infertility?
Medically, after a year of regular intercourse without contraception (six months after age 35). This is when a checkup for the couple is recommended—without waiting any longer.
Can stress really prevent conception?
It does not cause infertility on its own, but it disrupts hormones, sleep, and the couple's intimacy, and increases oxidative stress. Finding calm—spiritual and practical—is part of the treatment.
