What is the ruling on omitting Quranic verses that begin with prohibition, and sufficing with the abrogating verses, such as omitting "avoid" and "do not approach prayer," and retaining "Indeed, intoxicants and gambling"? And is it permissible or forbidden to shun the one who says such a thing for the sake of Allah, even if he is a dying brother?

The Qur’an is the word of Allah, and He has guaranteed its preservation. Whoever intentionally omits a letter from it, or changes it, or adds to it, is a disbeliever.

Shunning (hajr) is prescribed for a legitimate religious purpose, such as deterring the shunned person from sin. If shunning does not achieve this purpose, then closeness and advice are more appropriate, especially with someone on their deathbed. This is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did with Abu Talib and the Jewish man. Al-Nawawi said: "The correct view is to definitively prohibit shunning for more than three days... This applies to shunning without a legitimate religious excuse. If there is an excuse... then it is not forbidden."

Ibn Taymiyyah said: "Shunning varies according to the strength and weakness of those who shun... If the benefit in it is preponderant... then it is prescribed. But if neither the shunned person nor anyone else will be deterred by it... then shunning is not prescribed. Rather, reconciliation is more beneficial for some people than shunning."