Though the organizers claimed the cancellation was due to 'unfortunate circumstances', a source told us, "He cancelled it because of the fatwa issue. Ab yahan aayenge to media fatwa ke bare mein sawaal puchegi."For latest Music updates follow us on Twitter >>> @TOIEntertain For the latest in Music news, like us on Facebook >>> TOIEntertain A Mumbai-based Sunni Muslim group recently issued a fatwa against Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi (of Children Of Heaven fame) and Rahman for the film Muhammad: Messenger Of God . The film’s music is by Rahman and is first of the trilogy on the life of Prophet Mohammad . The group also wrote to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union home minister Rajnath Singh seeking a ban on the movie.For more interesting Music news and pictures follow us on Pinterest>>> timesofindia For latest Music updates follow us on G+ >>> The Times of India Entertainment Though the organizing committee of the event confirmed that the reason behind Rahman’s no-show was the fatwa, a member from Rahman’s team said, "We had to cancel our visit to Delhi owing to Rahman’s work commitments. He is travelling to Europe for work and could not be in Delhi. We are not releasing any official statement on this so far."