Our Story

​"Eating less meat– and eating Tayyib high-quality, wholesome pasture-raised meat– is part of our Deen because it is better for the earth, animals, farmers, and us." - Rachid Chafyaay, Halal-N-Tayyib Meats Founder

Food has come to be anonymous, mass produced and far from anything that our grandparents grew up eating. Do you know where your meat comes from? Do you know what the animal is fed, injected with, or what quality of life it experiences? We think you should. And if you don’t actually know how your food is grown, then there’s a good chance you are not buying what you think you’re buying!​

​Our goal at Halal-N-Tayyib is to produce food that we feel good about feeding to ourselves and our children – food that is grown responsibly, sustainably, and ethically according to Allah's brilliant design. We believe that there is a better way – a higher calling if you will – that we truly are or will become what we eat!​

Guided by our faith and inspired by our journey to eat that which is Halal and pure (Tayyib) healthier food, we want to bring our experiences providing our favorite meats to you.​ We started Halal-N-Tayyib because we struggled about how hard it is to find true Halal Zabiha and Tayyib (grass-fed/pasture-raised organic) meats for our own family. We got tired of the low quality of so called Halal meat we used to buy from the market. The more we learned and became informed about the reality of the food in general we used to consume, the more determined we became about growing our own food or sourcing it form local farmers when we can't. We started gardening following organic permaculture methods. We had great success alhamdulillah following Paul Gautschi‘s on how to grow a regenerative organic garden following his gardening methods. We were able to grow organic vegetable and fruits all year long on our small homestead's garden. We also raised chickens that helped us make rich compost for our garden and give us nutritious eggs as a bonus. At this time, we have stopped buying meat from the Halal markets because we don't know anything about where it sourced from and how the animals were raised and treated in addition to how thy were slaughtered. We went for a whole year not eating beef. See our homestead picture gallery here.  

In 2014, our founder Rachid Chafyaay with his wife's help started raising meat chickens. After a lot of research, they decided to follow Joel Salatin's model of raising chickens on pasture. The birds were pasture raised by moving them every day to eat fresh grass, and they were supplemented with organic feed. After 8 weeks and a lot of work, the birds were ready for processing. After slaughtering their first batch of 20 chickens, they got a chance to grill some next day. Rachid remembers vividly the look on his wife and his kids faces when they first tasted the chicken. Alhamdulillah, there was nothing like it and we never looked back at buying meat from Halal meat shops ever again! 
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A year later, Rachid was able to slaughter a grass-fed Black Angus and pastured raised chicken for his family and friends. Partnering with farmers who share our values, we were able to raise one hundred twenty pastured raised chickens and seven cows in 2018. Although our business has grown significantly since then, we are still working to keep up with the massive demand for halal local, high quality meats. But keeping up with this demand was a challenge especially for communities far away from the Middle Georgia area. Halal-N-Tayyib Meat Shares was launched and the first cow was sold in twenty four  hours.

We made it our mission is to make Halal, ethical, organic grass-fed, nourishing, and sustainable meat available to health-conscience customersvin Georgia and hopefully to everyone in the United Sates Insha'Allah! At Halal-N-Tayyib, We give you direct access into where and how your meat was raised ― because when it's raised right, it tastes better than anything you’ve ever had. Along with our local Georgia farmers, we are committed to raising animals that produce superior flavorful and ethical meat and we’re excited to bring this highest quality meats to your doorstep!

There are so many reasons why it is very important for us to opt out of the current abusive factory farming system. Therefore, we really need to know where our food comes from because we are what we eat! The same goes for the animals. They are what they eat! We should not only be concerned about what we eat, but what our food eats as well. Allah (SWT) commands us to eat food that is Halal (lawful) and Tayyib (wholesome, pure and good) for us! Eating Tayyib is just as important and deeply rooted in our Islamic principles as Halal. The food we feed our families should not be a mystery; we deserve the best in both flavor and health! We do not have to compromise between Halal and Tayyib. We can have both! Alhamdulillah, there is an alternative to this abusive system, and this is exactly what we are trying to do here Halal-N-Tayyib Meats Shares. We are dedicated to provide our community with the highest standards of Halal healthy meat that is not just good for us, but for the animals, the farmer, and the earth. Connect with us to learn about what make us different and to check how we can serve you Insha'Allah!

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Our Name

 "And eat of the things which Allah has provided for you, lawful (Halal) and good (Tayyib), and fear Allah in Whom you believe." (Qur'an 5:88) 

We are a small farm business in Middle Georgia building a resilient community around ethical, humane and regenerative agriculture. Our name Halal-N-Tayyib (Halal and Tayyib, Halal wa Tayyib, Halalan Tayyiba) comes straight from the Quraan where Allah SWT mentioned Halal and Tayyib together. ​We believe that eating Tayyib food is not a luxury or a matter of choice but is a religious obligation. It is tied right back to a person’s Deen. The treatment of the animal and its rearing, its health and welfare, and the rights of the animal over a human in Islam as well as how it is slaughtered are all equally important. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of emphasis placed on eating Halal but there​ is far less emphasis on whether meat is Tayyib, which is just as important and deeply rooted in our Islamic principles. Halal and Tayyib is not a new concept. It has always been the core principle and the intent of our Deen. In fact, it appears at least four times in the Quraan for example in Surah al Baqarah verse 168.

"O mankind, eat from whatever is on earth [that is] lawful (Halal) and good (Tayyib) and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy." ​ ​[Surat Al-Baqarah Aya 168]

Who We Are? 

At Halal-N-Tayyib, ​we believe that eating wholesome Tayyib food is part of our Deen. We go beyond Halal and strive to abide by Allah's commandments to enjoy that which is Tayyib because it is better for us. So ​we made it our mission to bring back the Tayyib concept to meat production just like it used to be straight from the the farm by building a community who is passionate about eating better meat and supporting local farms in a mutually beneficial way. 

At Halal-N-Tayyib Meats, we are all about providing truly ethical Halal and Tayyib meats straight from our farm to your doorstep. Our Halal pastured meat is everything you love about organic, and more. Tayyib for us encompasses all that which is good and wholesome including grass-fed, regenerative farming practices, and so much more! It does not relate only to how an animal is slaughtered, it has to do with the animal's rights in Islam including its treatment, rearing, its health, and welfare. In a nutshell "Ehsaan" excellence in all that we do. We believe that pasture-raised organic and non-GMO grown food is without a doubt Tayyib and it is far BETTER for us! BETTER meat means fair prices for us and our like-minded partnering farmers, a more sustainable and ethical food system, and food that is healthier and taste even BETTER. Only meat that reaches this standard can be labeled Halal and Tayyib!

​When you buy from us, you’re buying more than just meat; you’re showing your respect for the well-being of both animals and our planet and contributing to a system that is just and fair. Not only is our meat more flavorful and natural than anything you can find on the grocery shelves, but your purchase also supports sustainable agriculture.​ ​We would love the opportunity to become your farmer and bring this Tayyib meat to your kitchen.

We value your trust and relationship. It is more than business for us. You are an indispensable member of this Halal-N-Tayyib Movement! Thank you for your support! ​

Our Vision

To become a hub of the true Halal and Tayyib meats, cultivating relationships to provide high quality meats to our family and yours, upholding the highest standards of ethics and service.

Our Mission

Halal-N-Tayyib strives to provide authentic Halal high quality grass-fed, organic, and pastured meats straight from our farm building a community who is passionate about eating better meat and supporting local farms in a mutually beneficial way. 

Our Core Values 

​“Eat and drink from the provision of Allaah, and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption.” [Qur’an, 2:60]
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​“…And do not desire corruption in the land. Indeed, God does not like corruptors. ” [Qur’an 28:77 ]

Inspired by our own journey to eat Halal and Tayyib healthier meat, we want to bring our experiences providing our favorite meats to you. Halal-N-Tayyib Meat Shares is a simple concept:
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• Halal and Tayyib are equally important - We believe in eating less meat – and eating true Halal high-quality, pasture-raised meat– because it is is better for the earth, animal welfare, farmers, and us.We believe eating tayyib  food is a religious obligation. It is tied right back to a person’s Deen. The treatment of the animal and its rearing, its health and welfare, and the rights of the animal over a human in Islam as well as how it is slaughtered are all equally important. There’s a lot of emphasis placed on eating Halal but there​ is far less emphasis on whether meat is tayyib, which is just as important and deeply rooted in Islamic principles. 

 

• Good Health is Fundamental - Because we are what what we eat! A healthy body is critical to living your best life according to Allah SWT design. We started Halal and Tayyib Meats from our desire to address various health issues surfacing in our friends, family members, an community. ‘You are what you eat,’ the saying goes, and we knew that to obtain optimal health and well being, we had to drastically clean up our diets. Our pasture-raised, organic, GMO/chemical/hormone/free meat shares are a result of our quest for the most wholesome (Tayyib) foods, and we couldn’t be happier. We’re here to help you live your best life and to help your body thrive.

 

• Knowing Your Local Farmer is Important - We believe in the power of small farms and in the power of nutrient dense local food. In an age where food has become controlled by grocery stores and giant corporations producing quantity rather than quality, we are taking a stand. We believe that grass-fed regenerative organic production is important for ethical, nutritional, ecological and economic reasons. We value being part of a farming community – we enjoy helping other farmers. We value being a vital part of the larger community – we enjoy providing wholesome food for our neighbors and community.

 

• Access to Local Food is Crucial - We believe in local food for its many benefits to our community and our environment and that meat should be affordable, without making sacrifices on quality. At Halal-N-Tayyib, Ww believe that consumers have the right to choose what is right for them, their family and their budget. The role of Halal-N-Tayyib Meat Shares is to bring affordable choices to consumers where information is trustworthy, and you can feel safe in what you are eating.

 

• Transparency - We believe in a food supply that is transparent and controlled by the people. We will not knowingly contribute to the further degradation and domination of our food supply by corporate giants and we will conduct ourselves ethically, with honesty, integrity, and fairness in everything we do.​

• Education- We believe that knowledge which is why there is no compromise for myths and fear mongering on our website. We provide very straight-forward information about the health benefit of eating nutritious food and we are committed to sharing it with everyone.  

"​Consumers have been led to believe that meat is meat is meat. In other words, no matter what an animal is fed, the nutritional value of its products remains the same. This is not true. An animal’s diet can have a profound influence on the nutrient content of its products."  ​- Why grass-fed Is Best! Author: Jo Johnson

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