Ml Sulaiman Choksi was a co-guest of honour with Mufti Menk at a Hifz Jalsa.

Answer

Regarding the hifz function mentioned by you, our advice is clear because the Shariah is clear on such issues. Never participate in a function or gathering which is graced by fussaaq, where faasiq molvis are the 'guests of honour'. The condonation of pictography and videography by Molvi Choksi and him sharing the platform with a declared agent of Iblees such as Menk, condemn him. This molvi has become a bird of the feather with Menk.

It is not permissible to attend any of their programs. In attending the programs graced and bedevilled by such flagrant fussaaq, one will be causing the Arsh of Allah Ta'ala to shudder. A faasiq being the 'guest of honour' is to display flagrant and rebellious disregard for the command of Allah Azza Wa Jal. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said:

"When the faasiq is praised (or honoured), the Arsh of Allah shudders."

Honouring a faasiq, which is worse than praising him, especially inviting him to be the 'guest of honour' is evidence for the fact that the motive of the jalsah organizers is insincere and designed for aggrandizement - riya and takabbur.

It is not permissible to attend such functions which are organized in the name of the Deen, and where the Shariah is flagrantly flouted.