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SUMMARY:Monthly Saturday Dhikr/Support Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for monthly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation\, reflection\, and Salawat. \n\n\n\nThis monthly Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle is here to support sisters experiencing grief/loss\, marital challenges\, parenting challenges\, health challenges\, caring for elderly parents/loved ones\, isolation\, etc. \n\n\n\n Saturday\, Oct. 28 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n– Welcome\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Surah Yasin\n\n\n\n– Dhikr \n\n\n\n– Salawat\n\n\n\n– Short reflection (khatira)\n\n\n\n\nAfter this monthly gathering\, MCC hosts a children’s story-time with Khala Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/storytime \n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches\, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-dhikr/
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:New Muslim Brunch | MCC Convert Care Team
DESCRIPTION:For Converts and Friends/Family Only: Join us for brunch as we show our love by welcoming new Muslim brothers and sisters into the deen and our community. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.| Banquet Hall | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/convert-brunch \n\n\n\n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n\n\n\n– Recordings of educational talks for the reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n\n\n\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-muslim-brunch/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday\, Oct. 28 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator \n\n\n\nSister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California–Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having two boys\, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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SUMMARY:How we Process & Talk About Palestine in the Workplace & the Public Square | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Let’s establish the right attitude that balances deep concern for humanity and steady optimism as the suffering continues in Gaza so we can talk in our offices and the public square.This session is geared towards anyone who is grappling with\, but all 18+ are welcome.  \n\n\n\nLet’s properly understand and balance our spiritual\, moral\, emotional & constitutional rights and duties.  \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality  \n\n\n\nLearn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nDr. Asaad Traina is an internist in Burlington\, Vermont\, and is affiliated with Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and has been in practice for 6-10 years. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/processing-palestine/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Tell Your Kids About Palestine
DESCRIPTION:For middle & high school students: Let’s establish the right attitude that balances deep concern for humanity and steady optimism as the suffering continues in Gaza.This session is geared toward teens who attend public school\, but all youth 13+ are welcome.  \n\n\n\nLet’s properly understand and balance our spiritual\, moral\, emotional & constitutional rights and duties.  \n\n\n\n4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person; no virtual option \n\n\n\nWe will also have this parallel program and this program on Monday: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-palestine/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/\n\n\n\n\nIn practical terms\, this looks like this: \n\n\n\n1. Yasin & Dua! \n\n\n\n2. Where are we\, and how’d we get here?  \n\n\n\n3. How do I process all this?  \n\n\n\n4. How can I talk about Palestine as an American Muslim?  \n\n\n\nMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. He also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree\, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. \n\n\n\n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”  \n\n\n\nMore Sidi Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy \n\n\n\nUstadh Mahdy Amine was born and raised in Chicago. Attending Universal School\, he served as captain of the high school basketball team\, then graduated from Loyola University Chicago at the age of 19 with a double bachelor in economics and political science\, and after that from the University of Minnesota School of Law-all while serving as President of the Muslim Students Association at each respective institution. Concurrent with his studies and work\, Mahdy helped found CAIR Chicago\, has been teaching for nearly 20 years\, and served as a member of the band Noorification\, which released two albums and four music videos and performed at over 100 national and international venues.  \n\n\n\nMahdy is married\, has three little girls\, and is blessed to be a survivor. In 2012\, Mahdy resigned from his job as Corporate Counsel for Dell Corporation to attend Zaytuna College\, the first-ever accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US\, graduating with the first class in 2014. He then visited and studied briefly in Tarim\, Yemen. Mahdy currently works as Senior Vice President\, General Counsel of global cancer diagnostic and research laboratory\, teaches Islamic Studies at Ilm Tree\, a home school co-op in Lafayette\, CA\, regularly delivers sermons at various communities\, and serves as Convert Care Coordinator at Ta’leef Collective in Fremont\, California. \n\n\n\nShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality  \n\n\n\nLearn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nShaan Mukhtar was raised in the MCC community and\, from a young age\, had been involved in youth programs throughout the Bay Area. He has helped start various high school MSA and youth Halaqas at different mosques. He is currently a senior at UC Davis\, where he is finishing up his undergraduate degree. \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shaan: https://mcceastbay.org/shaan – More sessions for Muslim teenagers: https://mcceastbay.org/teens
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CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Navigating Palestine in the Workplace & Public Square | Sidi Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session aimed at fostering unity\, practical strategies\, and healing within our workplaces and the broader public sphere as we engage in discussions about the ongoing situation in Gaza.  \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all individuals aged 18 and above who are seeking to navigate and understand the complexities surrounding Palestine while promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Building: Explore ways to cultivate a sense of solidarity and mutual support within our workplaces and communities as we address the Palestinian issue.\n\n\n\nEmpowering Conversations: Equip yourself with effective communication tactics and tools for engaging in constructive dialogues about Palestine\, even in challenging environments.\n\n\n\nPractical Steps: Learn actionable steps you can take to make a positive impact and contribute to the cause of justice and peace.\n\n\n\nHealing Together: Find avenues for collective healing and emotional support as we confront the hardships faced by the Palestinian people.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Adversity: Gain insights into Palestine’s historical context and current realities\, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities for change.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we come together to navigate these important discussions with empathy\, resilience\, and a commitment to making a difference. \n\n\n\n4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nSidi Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. Learn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nWe will also have these two programs: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/palestine-talk/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
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