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SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
DESCRIPTION:“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation\, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim] \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6:30 a.m.)\, followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison\, community dua\, and following sunup\, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. \nQari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month\, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz \nThis program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. \nFall & Winter ’23 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar: \n\n– August 6\, 2023\n– September 3\, 2023\n– October 1\, 2023\n-November 5\, 2023\n-December 3\, 2023\n-January 7\, 2024\n– February 4\, 2024\n-March 3\, 2024\n\nThe benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. Along with bringing great barakah into our lives\, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah and Salawat individually\, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a completing Qur’an khatam. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\nMore Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\nImam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird\nThe Prophet (Peace be upon him) said\, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]\nThe Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T052000
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SUMMARY:East Bay Tahajjud Tigers: Tahajjud\, Witr & Fajr in Congregation
DESCRIPTION:The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said\, “Our Lord\, Blessed\, and Exalted is He\, descends (i.e.\, His mercy and concern descends) to the lowest heaven when the final third of the night remains and says\, “Who is there to call on Me so I may answer them? Who is there to ask of Me so I may give them? Who is there to seek My forgiveness so I may forgive them?” [Bukhari] \n\n\n\nJoin us on a Saturday morning before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation\, followed by Fajr prayer and then light\, yummy snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is no better way to start a day than to pray Tahajjud and Fajr in the congregation along with your loved ones! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Jan. 13 | 5:20 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | All ages welcome | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/tahajjud-tigers \n\n\n\nLight snacks will be provided after the Fajr Adhan in the Banquet Hall. \n\n\n\nTentative Schedule:5:10 – doors open5:20 – Tahajjud starts (Huffaz will recite Juz #2 – first half)6:05 – Fajr Adhan6:10 – Snacks are served6:30 – Fajr iqamah6:45 – cleanup
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/night-prayers/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T173000
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SUMMARY:*Postponed* Remosqued: Cultivating Intentional Community | Imam Ahmed Deeb & Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Due to travel delays from two panelists\, this event has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday\, January 21. See here: https://mcceastbay.org/event/rescheduled-remosqued \n\n\n\nWhat is community? How should it feel and look like? How did the Prophet (peace be upon him) develop the communal culture of the model community in Madinah? This interactive workshop will examine these and more through an integrated framework of community psychology and the Sunnah. Join us to be part of this groundbreaking community effort examining loneliness\, governance\, and a sense of community in the American mosque. \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-UraE5oAyQ\n\n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sunday\, Jan. 14 | MCC Conference Room | In person only; event not live-streamed or recorded \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis is part of a series of interactive talks happening across masjids and Islamic centers in the Bay Area to redefine and reenergize the concept of community in our mosques. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImam Ahmad Deeb has been serving communities from an early age under the training and mentorship of his father\, Shaykh Abdallah Deeb. After finishing his bachelor’s in Psychology at 19\, he traveled to Cape Town\, SA\, and completed formal seminary training. He returned to the USA and completed his M.A. in Islamic Studies and Leadership at Bayan’s foremost accredited Muslim graduate school. His thesis topic was “Re-forming Islamic Reform: Ma’loom min al-Dīn bil Darūrah\, the Theology of Law\, and the Epistemological Limits of Ijtihād.” \n\n\n\nHis academic interests and love of community work led him to community psychology\, where he is a doctoral candidate and researcher in the field. He co-founded Itqaan Institute\, a premier Qur’an learning institute led by his father. He is co-founder and instructor of Pillars Seminary—a part-time institute that aims to provide the general public with formal\, balanced\, and structured training in Islam. Most recently\, with his father and Shaykh Ismail Bowers\, he established Shifaa Community\, a virtual intentional community that promotes holistic wellness and structured religious guidance. In his free time\, he continues his study of the Islamic tradition with scholars worldwide and provides consulting to communities across the country. \n\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Ahmed Deeb: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmad\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUstadha Hosai is the co-founder of MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com)\, which was established in 2010. For nearly 20 years\, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community\, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com  \n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \n\n\n\nMunir Safi cut his teeth as a breaking newspaper reporter for several years in his home state of Missouri before finding a second career in Islamic nonprofit management after he moved to California. He has served the MCC East Bay community since 2016. He oversees the facility\, programming\, events\, classes\, congregation support\, website\, marketing\, communications\, A/V and media\, social media\, interfaith\, community\, prison outreach\, and supporting MCC’s varied social services. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/intentional-community/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T210000
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SUMMARY:Story of Revelation: Introduction to the Quran
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired and develop a yearning for the book of Allah (swt) by learning the sciences of the Qur’an with Ustadh Basil Farooq from Kitaab Academy. Join us as we delve into major topics about the Quran\, including its definition\, names and meanings\, nature of revelation\, and modes of revelation. \n\n\n\nFriday\, January 19\, 2024 | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nAbout Ustadh Basil \n\n\n\nUstadh Basil grew up in the UAE and the Bay Area. He completed his memorization of the Quran at the age of 14. Later\, he completed his study of the ten canonical qirā’āt of the Quran and received authorization (ijāza) to transmit and teach them at Recite with Love. He completed BAs in Economics and Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley in 2019 and worked full-time as an economist in the antitrust litigation industry. \n\n\n\nHe has pursued higher Islamic education for over five years and is currently an ‘Alimiyyah student at Qalam Institute in Dallas. He has studied Tafsīr\, Hadith\, Fiqh (Shāfi’ī and Hanafī)\, Usul al-Fiqh\, ‘Aqīda\, Tajwīd\, ‘Ulum al-Qur’an and Arabic Literature. He is also conducting research and writing on various topics within Quranic Studies and Tafsīr under the guidance of his teachers. He recently published a short book titled “Within its Depths: How the Canonical Recitations Affect the Meaning of the Qur’an.”
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/story-of-revelation/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T213000
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SUMMARY:Career Panel @ SRVIC | Our Ummah Network
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to network and build skills? Then you don’t want to miss this opportunity.  \n\n\n\nSan Ramon Valley Islamic Center is hosting a Career Panel this Friday evening with speakers and talks from various career fields.  \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity for those curious about different career fields\, entering the workforce\, or experienced professionals. \n\n\n\nFriday\, Jan. 19 | 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | SRVIC | Free\, RSVP required to attend @ https://srvic.org/event/career-panel | Tea & refreshments will be served
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/career-panel-srvic/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Ramon Valley Islamic Center":MAILTO:newsletter@srvic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T123000
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SUMMARY:Ethical Meat\, Diary & Produce Consumption | Fahim Alwan
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the Hadith\, “the stomach is the house of diseases\, and prevention is the best medicine\,” join a two-decade veteran in the health food industry to talk about the trickle-down effect corporate-controlled agribusiness has on our health\, particularly meat\, dairy\, and produce.  \n\n\n\n11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Saturday\, January 20 | Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually live or on replay at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nThis discussion aims to unravel the profound impact of conscientious food choices on our well-being. We will learn about the stark differences between organic/nonorganic foods\, grass-fed versus non-grass-fed meat\, and more. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.orgAbout the PresenterUnder the guidance of Shuyook in Homs\, Syria\, Fahim Alwan first developed a fundamental understanding of Islam. He embarked on a lifelong journey exploring human health. \n\n\n\nHis educational foundation in agricultural engineering and marketing set the stage for a career in various health and health food industries\, from selling medical equipment to vitamins and supplements to ultimately leading to a profound realization about the essence of well-being: quality food. \n\n\n\nInspired by the Prophetic Hadith\, who said that “the stomach is the house of diseases\, and prevention is the best medicine\,” Fahim dedicated himself to providing the highest quality food to the Muslim community. \n\n\n\nHis commitment extended to help source fresh organic meat and produce from local farmers to create a tangible impact on people’s health. \n\n\n\nObserving the transformative effects of his work\, Fahim intensified his efforts to help those in need of essential\, health-conscious foods.  \n\n\n\nAs he posed critical questions about the connection between ethical food choices and health\, he pondered the stark difference between factory-farmed products and locally sourced\, ethical\, and organic alternatives. \n\n\n\nFahim founded BlossomPure Organic\, an eco-certified halal organic\, grass-fed meat and poultry company\, in 2002 in Ontario\, Canada. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ethical/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240121T193000
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SUMMARY:*Rescheduled* Remosqued: Cultivating Intentional Community | Imam Ahmed Deeb & Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-UraE5oAyQ\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is community? How should it feel and look like? How did the Prophet (peace be upon him) develop the communal culture of the model community in Madinah? This interactive workshop will examine these and more through an integrated framework of community psychology and the Sunnah. Join us to be part of this groundbreaking community effort examining loneliness\, governance\, and a sense of community in the American mosque. Learn more at https://www.remosqued.com  \n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Isha) | Sunday\, Jan. 21 | MCC Conference Room | In person only; event not live-streamed or recorded \n\n\n\nJoin us for light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. before the program from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Isha is at 8 p.m. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Ahmed Deeb: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmad– More Ustadha Hosai: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/hosai \n\n\n\nThis is part of a series of interactive talks happening across masjids and Islamic centers in the Bay Area to redefine and reenergize the concept of community in our mosques. This program will not be live-streamed at the speakers’ request.  \n\n\n\nLearn more at https://www.remosqued.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImam Ahmad Deeb has been serving communities from an early age under the training and mentorship of his father\, Shaykh Abdallah Deeb. After finishing his bachelor’s in Psychology at 19\, he traveled to Cape Town\, SA\, and completed formal seminary training. He returned to the USA and completed his M.A. in Islamic Studies and Leadership at Bayan’s foremost accredited Muslim graduate school. His thesis topic was “Re-forming Islamic Reform: Ma’loom min al-Dīn bil Darūrah\, the Theology of Law\, and the Epistemological Limits of Ijtihād.” \n\n\n\nHis academic interests and love of community work led him to community psychology\, where he is a doctoral candidate and researcher. He co-founded Itqaan Institute\, a premier Qur’an learning institute led by his father. He is co-founder and instructor of Pillars Seminary—a part-time institute that aims to provide the general public with formal\, balanced\, and structured training in Islam. Most recently\, with his father and Shaykh Ismail Bowers\, he established Shifaa Community\, a virtual intentional community that promotes holistic wellness and structured religious guidance. In his free time\, he continues his study of the Islamic tradition with scholars worldwide and provides consulting to communities across the country. \n\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Ahmed Deeb: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmad\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi co-founded MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com)\, established in 2010. For nearly 20 years\, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community\, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com  \n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \n\n\n\nMunir Safi cut his teeth as a breaking newspaper reporter for several years in his home state of Missouri before finding a second career in Islamic nonprofit management after he moved to California. He has served the MCC East Bay community since 2016. He oversees the facility\, programming\, events\, classes\, congregation support\, website\, marketing\, communications\, A/V and media\, social media\, interfaith\, community\, prison outreach\, and supporting MCC’s varied social services.  \n\n\n\nWhat is Remosqued?Be a Voice of Change and Improve Your Communities.\n\n\n\nParticipate in a groundbreaking academic study on what community means for American Muslims\, what it should look like\, and how our spaces should be governed. It will integrate community psychology with Islam and the voices of those who take the survey at HTTP://remosqued.com \n\n\n\nWhat do you get?\n\n\n\n\n01 Make history by being part of a landmark study to improve masjid communities across America and beyond\n\n\n\n02 You are immediately entered into a raffle to win free prizes like an iPad\, gift cards\, free A-Z consulting for your community\, and more!\n\n\n\n03 Enjoy an exclusive podcast conversation on community with Imam Ahmad Deeb and special guests this summer for all who finish the survey\n\n\n\n04 Be the first to receive a copy of the book as soon as it’s published\n\n\n\n05 See your needs and concerns reflected in the first-ever psychological\, academic study on American Masajid!
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/rescheduled-remosqued/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000
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SUMMARY:The Dajjalic System | Sidi Mohammed Ishaaq
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a short talk with Sidi Mohammed Isaaq on how secular ideologies create a Dajjalic worldview impacting our minds\, well-being\, and relationships\, and discuss ways to counter this through the Prophetic worldview.Friday\, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live– More Sidi Mohammed Isaaq: https://mcceastbay.org/isaaqSidi Isaaq will also teach a one-day intensive at MCC on Fortifying the Self on Sunday\, Jan. 28\, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Register for it at https://mcceastbay.org/fortification \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nMohammed Isaaq is the founder and instructor of Claritas Universal and the globally renowned Knowing Yourself programs.Mohammed was born and raised in Birmingham\, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education\, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad\, including Morocco\, Jordan\, and Yemen. He is currently a student of Islamic Psychology at the Cambridge Muslim College.Upon his return to the UK in 2017\, he has been teaching alongside other community projects and has now delivered programs in over 40 countries to a worldwide audience of over 35’000 participants. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dajjalic-system/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T051500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010847
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SUMMARY:East Bay Tahajjud Tigers: Tahajjud\, Witr & Fajr in Congregation
DESCRIPTION:The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said\, “Our Lord\, Blessed\, and Exalted is He\, descends (i.e.\, His mercy and concern descends) to the lowest heaven when the final third of the night remains and says\, “Who is there to call on Me so I may answer them? Who is there to ask of Me so I may give them? Who is there to seek My forgiveness so I may forgive them?” [Bukhari] \n\n\n\nJoin us on a Saturday morning before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation\, followed by Fajr prayer and then light\, yummy snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is no better way to start a day than to pray Tahajjud and Fajr in the congregation along with your loved ones! \n\n\n\nThese bi-weekly Tahajjud prayers are organized by the youth in our community. \n\n\n\nEvery other Saturday | 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | All ages welcome | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/tahajjud-tigers \n\n\n\nLight snacks will be provided after the Fajr Adhan in the Banquet Hall. \n\n\n\nTentative Schedule:5:00 – doors open5:15 – Tahajjud starts (Huffaz will recite Juz #2 – second half)6:00 – Fajr Adhan6:05 – Snacks are served6:30 – Fajr iqamah6:45 – cleanup
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/night-prayers-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T010847
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SUMMARY:Fortifying the Self | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq
DESCRIPTION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jGnv-R6ywE\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-of-a-kind journey with Sidi Mohammed Isaaq through the Wird al Latif and witness the transformative effects of prophetic statements\, supplications\, and affirmations. These practices can shape our worldviews\, provide direction\, and help us maintain emotional balance\, leading to a more empowered mental and spiritual state.Sunday\, Jan. 28 | 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $20/person (light snacks provided)\, $10/livestream link | Register at mcceastbay.org/fortification \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Mohammed Isaaq: https://mcceastbay.org/isaaqSidi Isaaq will also speak the day after at WVMA. There\, Sidi Mohammed Isaaq uses faith-based frameworks\, contemporary techniques\, and the 4 temperaments. \n\n\n\nWith the incredible success of over 1\,000 students benefitting\, this in-person workshop will truly be one to remember. \n\n\n\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\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nMohammed Isaaq is the founder and instructor of Claritas Universal and the globally renowned Knowing Yourself programs. \n\n\n\nMohammed was born and raised in Birmingham\, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education\, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad\, including Morocco\, Jordan\, and Yemen. He is currently a student of Islamic Psychology at the Cambridge Muslim College.Upon his return to the UK in 2017\, he has been teaching alongside other community projects and has now delivered programs in over 40 countries to a worldwide audience of over 35’000 participants. \n\n\n\nAttendee Testimonials \n\n\n\n“This has been life-changing for me\, and it came at the perfect time! I find healing\, hope\, and strength in this.” – Sadia\, UK. \n\n\n\n“It’s just mind-blowing content\, gem after gem\, and it just keeps getting better” – Shazeeb\, UK. \n\n\n\n“For someone that cannot commit to anything\, especially reading something every day\, I can now tell you that I’m reading this every day at Tahajjud time. I’m unsure how I even got to this stage\, but something within me has changed. I’m not sure what or where I’ve gotten this strength from\, but honestly\, I feel much lighter and just happier. Alhamdulilah\, my journey in life has actually been about finding myself\, and these affirmations have been a blessing. I’m not too bothered about things anymore\, I’m always remembering different parts of the wird throughout the day without even realising. No matter what’s happening\, I know God is there and in control.” – Hasina\, UK. \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Mohammed Isaaq: https://mcceastbay.org/isaaq  \n\n\n\nMohammed Isaaq is the founder and instructor of the Knowing Yourself program. He is a self-development specialist and a teacher. Mohammed was born and raised in Birmingham\, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education\, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad\, including Morocco\, Jordan\, and Yemen. He is currently a student of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College. Upon his return to the UK in 2017\, he has been teaching Islamic medicine\, theology\, and Arabic alongside other community projects. He has now delivered programs in over 40 countries to a worldwide audience of over 30\,000 participants! \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Performing Umrah: A Step-by-Step Workshop | Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi for a step-by-step workshop covering preparation for the Umrah journey\, fiqh\, rights & responsibilities\, visiting the Prophet ﷺ\, and more spiritual aspects. We will set our intention to have sincerity\, manner (adab)\, patience\, and gratitude. This open session is most beneficial for people planning to perform Umrah soon. \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monday\, January 29 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nCosponsored by the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST). Hosted by MCC East Bay. \n\n\n\nFIST\, with the support of the community\, is sponsoring 23 individuals to participate in Umrah ’24 on February 11\, 2024. Founded in 2016\, the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST) is a private\, non-profit corporation created to provide financial support and assistance to scholars and students of classical Islam. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n– To sponsor Umrah trips\, send donations via Zelle to donate@islamicscholarship.org\n\n\n\n– To feed the poor in Madinah\, send donations via Zelle to miskinmedina@gmail.com\n\n\n\n– To nominate a community hero in the San Francisco Bay Area: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/community-hero\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Ibrahim: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim\n\n\n\n– More Hajj & Umrah talks: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/hajj\n\n\n\n\nUmrah for the Unrecognized\n\n\n\nIn our Heroes for Umrah/Hajj program\, we take the unsung heroes and unrecognized\, long-standing volunteers of our local communities who lack financial means to the blessed cities of Mecca and Medina\, accompanied by notable scholars who teach them before and during their travels. Upon return\, these heroes present educational reflections for the wider community. \n  \n\n\n\n“Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury\, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear\, nor shall they grieve” – Surah al-Baqara\, 2:262 \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nPervez Qureshi serves as the chairman of the board of trustees for Zaytuna College. He has served as CEO of multiple companies\, with decades of experience in the information technology and service industries. He continues to advise technology companies\, serves on numerous corporate boards\, and is a co-founder and a Board of Trustee member of the Muslim Community Center of East Bay (MCC East Bay)\, one of the largest Muslim centers in the San Francisco Bay Area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/performing-umrah/
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