Tayyib Meat: We Are What We Eat

​Some of us; Muslims, have an intense fixation on the concept of Halal, often exclusively associating it with meat. However, we seem to overlook the significance of another crucial aspect: Tayyib. Derived from the Arabic word Tayyib (ط ي ب), it encompasses the meanings of being good, pleasant, pure, wholesome, and agreeable. It represents cleanliness, wholesomeness, excellence, and fairness. While halal ensures that the animal is slaughtered correctly and permissible for consumption, Tayyib ensures that the food we consume is not only permissible but also healthy, nutritious, and beneficial for our well-being. It is essential to consider the health and quality of the animals we consume, ensuring they are free from diseases, hormones, antibiotics, and chemicals during the time of slaughter. Moreover, Islamic principles emphasize that animals should be slaughtered without causing unnecessary pain and away from the sight and hearing of other animals.

"It is part of Islam to eat fresh, home- grown, clean food. Food which is Tayyib (Wholesome, pure, clean, nutritious)." ​- ​Halal Animal Welfare Association

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