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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad
DESCRIPTION:For Women Ages 35+: Navigate the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual transitions of perimenopause and menopause with practical strategies for symptom management\, well-being\, and faith-based empowerment. \n\nThis is a safe and supportive space to explore tools rooted in science and spirituality to embrace this natural life stage with confidence and grace. \n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturday\, Feb. 1 | MCC Conference Room | Free\, but Kindly RSVP at mcceastbay.org/life \nThis event will not be live-streamed or recorded. Zuhr and lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. \nMCC also will have two events later in the day: \n\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad\n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the speaker\nSondos Al Sad is a Family and Community Medicine expert. Dr. Al Sad completed her medical schooling in Jordan and finished her Family Medicine Residency Program and a Master’s in Public Health and Epidemiology at the University of Kentucky. She is a nationally certified menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)\, equipping her with the most current and up-to-date clinical service for women transitioning to menopause. She is bilingual and speaks both English and Arabic fluently.  \nHer expertise includes women’s health\, immigrant health\, cognitive behavioral therapy for non-psychotic mental illnesses\, public health\, community medicine\, and health equity. Dr. Al Sad believes in a holistic clinical approach\, so she actively listens to patients’ concerns regarding their presentations and passionately seeks answers for them. Dr. Al Sad’s current research interests include women’s health\, Muslim health research\, patient-centered outcomes\, and cost-effective interventions. She has presented her research nationally at academic and community conferences.  \nShe is a leading member of many not-for-profit organizations that aim to serve community engagement\, empowerment\, and wellness.   \nLearn more about Dr. Sondos at https://drempath.net 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-perimenopause-menopause/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad
DESCRIPTION:This Ramadan\, explore Quranic themes emphasizing stories of resilience\, faith\, and the divine wisdom of trials. This presentation will focus on protecting and managing our mental health during Ramadan.  \nDr. Rania recalls a story of Prophet Musa and offers some teachings from Al-Ghazali that we can practice during this blessed month. \n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time | MCC Conference Room | Saturday\, Feb. 1 | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n Free; no registration needed. This program precedes the Miftaah program at 5 p.m. \nMCC also will have two events that day: \n\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad\n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nShaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid  Learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mental-health-ramadan/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)
DESCRIPTION:The Qur’an was sent as guidance and a source of solace for our Ummah community. The Quran was not just meant for the first few generations but for all of humanity for the rest of time\, serving as an anchor for us in every situation. \nJoin us for our upcoming Miftaah Circle\, Anchored by the Quran\, where we will review the countless wisdoms in the Book of Allah. We will be joined by some of our local scholars and esteemed scholars. \n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday\, February 1 | MCC Prayer Hall | $18.50/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/anchored \nBabysitting available. The livestream option for non-Bay Area residents opens on Sunday\, January 26. Dinner and food truck options in the parking lot that afternoon and evening.  \nJoin us for an evening to:\n\nEstablish a strong connection with the Quran and its teachings\, suggesting that a firm foundation in the Quran can withstand external influences and challenges;\nParticipants will learn strategies to navigate through doubts and come out with a strengthened belief in Islam;\nReinforce core Islamic beliefs and values by emphasizing the Quran as the central source of guidance and\,\nExplore the Quran’s profound teachings\, timeless wisdom\, and relevance to contemporary issues\, fostering a deeper connection with Divine guidance.\n\nSponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay. \nMCC also will have two events earlier in the day preceding this large conference: \n\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of the MCC East Bay facility. To request a financial waiver to attend this conference\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout This Evening’s Speakers:Shaykh Navaid Aziz is a keynote speaker and recognized subject matter expert. He lectures on current and relevant topics from an Islamic perspective. His workshops focus on best practices in sensitivity and diversity training for those engaging with Muslims. He shares his expertise on Muslim extremism\, the history of Muslim extremist groups\, and community-based intervention and prevention with the courts\, governmental and non-governmental organizations\, and law enforcement. Learn more \nMufti Abdul Rahman Waheed was born and raised in Lansing\, MI. As a youth\, he displayed zeal and enthusiasm to involve himself in the religious sciences. At just 9 years of age\, Mufti Abdul Rahman went to Toronto\, Canada\, to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hafidh of the Holy Qur’an. Thereafter\, Mufti Abdul Rahman traveled to Pakistan to continue his passion for seeking knowledge\, where he completed his 2-year Iftaa program\, which specializes in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. Mufti Abdul Rahman is a principal and full-time instructor at Michigan Islamic Institute\, the brother organization of Miftaah Institute. He travels across North America as a khateeb and lecturer. He is well-known for his calm and down-to-earth demeanor. Learn more \nMufti Aasim Rashid is a distinguished Muslim scholar\, speaker\, and educator (the title ‘Mufti’ indicates his expertise and authority in Islamic law). He is devoted to studying and explaining Islamic sacred texts and their relation to the modern context. His lectures\, delivered at conferences and institutions worldwide\, are known to be inspiring and pertinent to the issues and pressing questions of the day. Mufti Aasim founded the Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation\, which initiated the ‘Islam Unravelled’ project. Learn more \nUstadh Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion\, Ustadh Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam under the private tutelage of local scholars. Since then\, he has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Tarim\, Yemen\, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo\, Egypt\, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Learn more \nMufti Hussain Kamani was born and raised in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky. His journey to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge began at age 6. By the age of 9\, he completed the memorization of the Holy Quran. To further advance his studies in the Islamic Sciences\, he traveled to the United Kingdom and pursued formal Islamic authorizations (ijazahs). For 7 years\, Mufti Kamani studied a rigorous curriculum covering the Arabic language and literature\, Islamic jurisprudence\, Tafseer of the Holy Qur’an\, Hadith\, Islamic Philosophy\, and Aqeedah. Afterward\, he was selected for a post-graduate course in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts\, which he completed within two years. He later earned his graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Coventry in the UK. Learn more \nShaykh Dr. Rania Awaad\, M.D.\, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad Learn more \nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs. He was born in Herat\, Afghanistan\, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College\, he majored in history at San Francisco State University. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on many topics\, including Rumi and a vast collection of Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. Learn more \nDr. Ali Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages\, Comparative Theology\, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College\, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic\, Creedal Theology\, Comparative Theology\, Sciences of the Quran\, Introduction to the Qur’an\, and Seminal Ancient Texts. He received his BS in accounting from Cal Poly State University in 2000. In 2011\, he received his MA in Biblical Studies from the Pacific School of Religion\, and in 2016\, his PhD in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion from the Graduate Theological Union. Dr. Ataie is a native Persian speaker. He can read and write Arabic\, Hebrew\, and Greek. Dr. Ataie joined the Zaytuna College faculty in 2012. Learn more \nImam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento\, CA\, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa\, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences\, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis)\, Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)\, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)\, Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence)\, Aqeedah (Islamic Theology)\, and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation). Learn more
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-conference-miftaah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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