The slaughtered animals of a Magus or pagan who converted to Judaism or Christianity

A: The basic rule concerning the slaughtered animals of non-Muslims is prohibition except what the Nas (Islamic text from the Qur’an or the Sunnah) has excluded, namely the slaughtered animals of the People of the Book (the Jews and the Christians). Allah (Exalted be He) says: The food (slaughtered cattle, eatable animals) of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) is lawful to you Food refers to slaughtered animals.On the other hand, Muslims are prohibited from eating the slaughtered animals of the Magi, pagans, and atheists and from marrying their women. This is because the noble Ayah (Qur'anic verse) has only excluded the slaughtered animals and chaste women of the People of the Book. "People of the Book" is a term which refers to the Jews, the Christians, and whoever embraces their creeds. It is, thus, lawful for Muslims to eat the slaughtered animals of the new converts to the creeds of the People of the Book and marry their chaste women. This is the opinion of Jumhur (dominant majority of scholars). (Part No. 22; Page No. 443) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.