Our ​Halāl Zabīha Standards

At Halal-N-Tayyib, we are guided by our Islamic values from how the animals are raised and treated to how they are slaughtered and processed. In the case, we follow our Islamic law that guarantees animals certain rights such as:​
 
1. Our animals are hand-slaughtered following strict Islamic guidelines which includes the right to a dignified death following these strict guidelines:  

• The slaughtering knife is sharpened so that with one cut the two jugular veins are severed, and while doing so the name of Allah SWT is  uttered. Before, during and after the slaughtering
• The animal does not see the blade
• Other animals must not witness the slaughter
• The animal must be allowed time for the soul to depart the body and for the majority of the blood to drain out of the veins
• Processing can not start until the animal has completely stopped moving ​

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Below is an excellent illustration from Shariah Board of America. For more information visit: shariahboard.org/shari-zabiha-cetification

"Whoever is kind to the creatures of God, is kind to himself."
​- The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), narrated by Abdallah bin Amru in Bukhari and Muslim collections

2. Our animals are raised humanely by living their natural life in the natural habitat Allah SWT meant for them to be in. They are given time to mature naturally  without the use of growth hormones, or genetically modifying their traits to grow faster, without the use of steroids and antibiotics in the duration of their life. 

3. Our animals have access to wholesome food that is not harmful. Genetically modified grains such as corn and soy are very harmful to animals, humans, and earth. The feed for our chickens is strictly organic vegetarian, and for lambs, goats, steers, is grass-fed and pasture-raised.

​4. Our animals spend their entire life on the farm. We do not buy animals from the auction. 

What Is Tayyib?

"We are so fixated as Muslims, on how our animals die rather than on how they live. The reality is, the latter is just as important as the former. From experience, the taste of meat from livestock which has been ethically reared is far superior and is of a much higher quality than the halal meat which is available through intensive farming. If we want to eat better and live healthily then the decision lies with us. Let’s try and be more conscious with regard to the importance of tayyib AND halal meat. The future is in our hands"
​-You Are what you Eat! The Halal Plug ​

​Tayyib is specifically mentioned ALONGSIDE Halal in the Quran and Hadith. Organic and grass-fed farming is the closest modern-day farming method to Tayyib. It does not relate only to the slaughter process or if the animal has enough space to move around. Tayyib is tied right back to a person’s deen. The treatment of the animal and its rearing, its health and welfare, the rights of the animal over a human in Islam as well as how it is slaughtered. Learn more about us and our farmers. 

 Below are some very useful article to expand your knowledge about the Fiqh of Halal and Tayyib meat. For more information, check out the links below: 
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​​Tayyib and Halal: A Definition

Why Should we eat Tyyib?
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From Farm to Fork: What makes our food Halal and Tayyib

​​Animal Health and Human Health (the basics)

​​Animal Behavior
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​Islam and Animal Welfare

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GRASS-FED & GRASS FINISHED BEEF

​Buying directly from us is like having your own personal butcher. The size of your beef order can range from just a quarter of a cow up to the entire cow. We are happy to custom cut your orders to your exact specifications.​​ Your beef will arrive vacuum sealed, labelled, and frozen. Your freezer will be stocked with meat selections to simplify your cooking needs!
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Pasture-Raised Lamb & Goat

Our fresh 100% grass-fed lamb or goat meat is high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin-rich, and nutrient dense. In addition, the meat tastes better than imported lamb or goat from New Zealand and Australia. No gammy taste whatsoever! We can also help you fulfill your eligious sacrifices such as Eid al-Adha, Aqeeqah, or Nazr with a Tayyib sacrifice. You can donate through us a whole or a share of your sacrifice to those in need!

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Organic Pasture-Raised Chicken ​

Always outside on grass, with fresh air, sunshine, and plenty of room to roam — truly pastured chicken is 21% lower in fat, plus has 50% more vitamin A and 3x more omega 3 than conventionally raised chicken.​​
Our whole chicken comes with giblets and necks that you can use to produce a rich and delicious gravy or set aside for your own unique recipes. Each 3.75 to 5.25-pound bird comes vacuum sealed and fresh or frozen. 
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