Does not speaking to one's brother prevent good deeds from being raised (accepted) until one speaks to him, and does speaking to him not remove (the effect of) previous deeds?

The ruling on shunning a Muslim varies depending on the reason:

1. If the shunning is due to a sin and rejection of advice: This type of shunning does not fall under the warning mentioned in the hadith about those who harbor grudges. However, the regulations for shunning a Muslim must be observed. 2. If the shunning is due to a worldly matter: This type of shunning is impermissible, and the one who engages in it falls under the warning mentioned in the noble hadith: "The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday, and every servant who does not associate anything with Allah is forgiven, except for a man between whom and his brother there is animosity. It is said: 'Wait for these two until they reconcile, wait for these two until they reconcile.'" If the shunning ceases, the reason for the warning also ceases.