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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Muslim Marriages | Imam Faraz Malik
DESCRIPTION:In just 90 minutes\, we help Muslim couples go from roommates to soulmates. This interactive seminar\, led by an Imam and a Licensed Professional Counselor\, is designed for Muslim singles\, engaged couples\, and married couples\, offering a blend of Islamic guidance and professional counseling principles. \n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \n\nIslamic principles of marriage and family life\nEmotional and communication skills for couples\nHealing from past relationship challenges\nPractical strategies for nurturing love and mercy.\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nFaraz Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\, educator\, and religious scholar with a unique combination of expertise in mental health\, Islamic studies\, and classical Arabic education. He holds a BA in Mathematics\, a Master’s in Islamic Studies\, and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. Faraz also spent four years in Amman\, Jordan\, where he deepened his mastery of classical Arabic\, teaching at the esteemed Qasid Arabic Institute. He furthered his traditional Islamic education by completing the demanding five-year Alimiyyah program at Qalam Seminary. \nDriven by a passion for solving communal problems\, Faraz founded Arabic Daily\, the first Arabic language institute in the U.S. to offer high school credit courses nationwide\, accredited by Cognia and WASC. His deep involvement in education has given him a profound understanding of the unique challenges students and families face\, especially when it comes to academic support and curriculum development. \nThroughout his journey\, Faraz gained valuable skills and connections in digital marketing\, strategic planning\, and organizational growth\, making him a trusted advisor to non-profits and community organizations. His broad experience in launching and running companies has allowed him to assist organizations with their marketing\, development\, and operational strategies. \nThrough Malik Consulting\, Faraz brings together his counseling and business expertise to serve both individuals and organizations. Whether you are seeking personal guidance or a leader in need of organizational support\, Malik Consulting is equipped to help you navigate challenges and achieve your goals.
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LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Practicing Hope: Be a Lifeline for Young Women Experience Challenges of Life in Palestine | Areej Masoud
DESCRIPTION:Join Areej Masoud\, founder of Khayari Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization in Bethlehem\, as we learn about the work she has done to highlight the voices of Palestinians living in Palestine. She will speak about Palestinian women’s empowerment. \nSunday\, Sep. 21\, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church\, Friends of Wadi Foquin\, Soul of My Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. \nReverend Michael Yoshii will be MCing this event. He has been advocating for Palestine from the Bay Area for decades \nOn Friday\, September 19\, local Bay Area groups supporting Khayari Foundation\, which is an organization located in Bethlehem that seeks to empower Palestinian women will also table at MCC during the three Jumu’ah prayer services: https://mcceastbay.org/event/friends-of-wadi-foquin-tables-mcc-jumuahs \nAreej will share her personal journey\, the mission of Khayari\, and how Palestinian women are shaping hope and resilience in the face of war and occupation. The ongoing conflict has created severe hardships for Palestinians. This event offers a chance to hear directly from someone working on the ground to empower women and build hope amid these challenges. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n– More talks & sermons about Palestine at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/palestinian\n\nAreej Masoud is a Palestinian Christian woman from Bethlehem and the founder of Khayari Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization. Born and raised under occupation\, she speaks from a place of urgency.  Now witnessing a genocide unfold in Gaza\, Palestinians struggle to keep hope alive in the West Bank. \nKhayari provides leadership training\, economic opportunities\, and spaces for women to heal and build supportive communities. The organization supports young Palestinian women by providing leadership opportunities\, economic empowerment\, and a platform for their voic \nJust months before the war began\, Christian Palestinian Activist Areej Masoud launched Khayari to create a space for young Palestinian women to lead\, heal\, and find direction in a world that often denies them the right to exist. The organization is Palestinian-led\, woman-founded\, and deeply rooted in lived reality. Areej’s work and ministry centers on women’s voices\, economic empowerment\, and reclaiming space amid destruction.  Her presence is not to dwell in the evil in the world\, but to engender courage and find hope for the future. \nPalestinian Christian Areej Masoud\, works in communications at Bethlehem Bible College. She will outline the everyday difficulties of life in the occupied West Bank. \nAreej is impassioned to speak up on behalf of her people and introduce the world to her reality\, often hidden from mainstream media! A reality where access to basic necessities such as healthcare\, education\, water\, shelter\, freedom of movement and economic security is greatly restricted. \n \n \n \n \nFriends of Wadi Foquin Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs \n \n\n \nAreej Masoud is a Palestinian Christian woman from Bethlehem and the founder of Khayari Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization. Born and raised under occupation\, she speaks from a place of urgency. Now witnessing a genocide unfold in Gaza\, Palestinians struggle to keep hope alive in the West Bank.Just months before the war began\, Areej launched Khayari to create a space for young Palestinian women to lead\, heal\, and find direction in a world that often denies them the right to exist. The organization is Palestinian-led\, woman-founded\, and deeply rooted in lived reality. Areej’s work centers on women’s voices\, economic empowerment\, and reclaiming space amid destruction. Her presence is not to dwell in the evil in the world\, but to engender courage and find hope for the future.
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