The Maldivian Government has suspended an event featuring Canadian Jamaican Islamic scholar Dr. Bilal Philips, after concerns over his views, reports Raajje on February 19. Maldives Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof said, “For your information, Sheikh Dr. Bilal Philips’ event has been halted due to questions and concerns raised, to seek the counsel of some institutions”. Minister Ahmed Mahloof further revealed that the Dr. Bilal Philips had accepted an invitation to visit Maldives and promote “tolerance, peace and harmony to the youth” on February 18 morning.