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SUMMARY:Post-Taraweeh Khatira | Badr: When the Impossible Became Possible | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual commemoration of the Great Battle of Badr\, which took place on the 17th of Ramadan. This is the Decisive Day when Allah gave victory to His Beloved Prophet ﷺ  and the Companions ‏رضي الله عنهم. The Battle of Badr was a turning point for the entire Ummah\, and many lessons can be learned from the events. \nCommemorating events from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gives life to our hearts\, strengthens our faith\, and inspires love\, reverence\, and dedication within us. \nJoin us after Taraweeh tonight (Sunday) with Shayk Talal Ahdab\, who will impart lessons from this battle in which the impossible became possible. \n\nMore Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal\n\n11 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Sunday\, March 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe historic Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan. \nAs we commemorate the Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan)\, we reignite our trust\, love\, and connection to Allah\, who made the seemingly impossible possible by granting Muslims victory and aiding them with Divine assistance. As Muslims in our Ummah struggle in different aspects of our lives\, it is Allah ﷻ again who can assist us in times of need and make what we feel to be insurmountable a true victory for this life and the Next. \nJoin us or tune in to reignite our Badr inspiration in our lives! This was when only 313 Muslims heroically fought on the battlefield at Badr against seemingly insurmountable odds; this night in 2025 is especially relevant given the struggles of our brothers and sisters around the world. \nOn the 17th of Ramadan\, our Beloved Prophet ﷺ courageously led 313 Muslims into their first major battle against their adversaries. \nThe Qurayshi Meccans\, with their 1\,000-strong army\, were formidable opponents to the believers. As the two sides clashed on the battlefield\, the Quraysh were taken by surprise and retreated in fear. \nAngels descended upon the battlefield\, turning the tide in favor of the Muslims. This victory marked their success in the first battle fought against the disbelievers. \nThe Muslim community faced further challenges\, some of which resulted in less favorable outcomes. However\, the fledgling ummah persevered despite these setbacks\, paving the way for the continued dissemination of the Prophet’s message. \nThanks to the brave sacrifices of our predecessors 1400 years ago\, we are honored to continue spreading Islam’s uplifting message.
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LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:*Registration Closed* Special Needs Iftar: Caregiving in Ramadan | Therapist Wajma Nasir
DESCRIPTION:*Registration Closed* \n\n  \n\nFor San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs\, join us for a wellness circle with Therapist Wajma Nasir\, who will share tips and advice on caregiving during Ramadan. Alhamdulillah\, this is MCC’s Sixth Annual Iftar for San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs. \n\n  \n\n6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sunday\, March 23 | Conference Room\, followed by Iftar in the Banquet Hall |  Free; RSVP required | Register at: https://mcceastbay.org/special-iftar \n\n  \n\nSchedule: \n\n  \n\n\n– 6 p.m. – Asr prayer\n\n\n\n– 6:30 p.m. – Pre-Iftar session in Conference Room with Therapist Wajma Nasir\n\n\n\n– 7:10 p.m. – Walk out to the Banquet Hall to socialize and reflect before breaking the fast with dates.\n\n\n\n– 7:26 p.m. – Maghrib prayer in Prayer Hall\n\n\n\n– 7:36 p.m. – Iftar in Banquet Hall\n\n\n\n– 9:15 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers\n\n\n  \n\nOur dear Muhsen holds its annual Bay Area fundraising Iftar this Sunday\, March 16\, at Royal Palace Banquet in Fremont: https://event.charitystack.com/bd3e362b-2672-46c9-a9dd-7f6a2ae9d1ea \n\n  \n\n  \n\nQuestions? help@mcceastbay.org \n\n  \n\n\n– More Muhsen co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen\n– More Maristan videos at the mosque: http://mcceastbay.org/maristan\n\n\n  \n\nLearn more about how we are privileged to accommodate our special needs community: https://mcceastbay.org/accommodating-disabilities \n\n  \n\n  \n\nAlhamdulillah\, since 2017\, the MCC East Bay has been proud to be the first masjid on the West Coast to be certified as special-needs friendly. In 2019\, MCC East Bay became the first gold-certified masjid in California. We are working hard to become the first platinum-certified masjid on the West Coast. \n\n  \n\nWatch an event recap of a prior special needs event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZTL0CtzOE. \n\n  \n\nThis Iftar is in partnership with Muhsen & Maristan. \n\n  \n\nQuestions or accommodation requests? Contact us at help@mcceastbay.org \n\n  \n\nBelow is a list of practices approved and endorsed by MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs) to facilitate inclusion and accommodation at MCC events for individuals and families with special needs. \n\n  \n\n\n– Accommodations for separate registration or check-in lines to avoid long wait times\n\n\n\n– Nearby accessible parking accommodations\n\n\n\n– Ample aisle space in halls/venues to maneuver wheelchairs in and out\n\n\n\n– Sign Language Interpreter for programs\n\n\n\n– Accessible seating near the front and sides of the hall with ease of access\n\n\n\n– Front of hall reserved\, designated seating specifically for guests who are Deaf to see an ASL Interpreter\n\n\n\n– Ramp/lifts/elevators provided throughout the venue as appropriate\, including the stage\n\n\n\n– Specialized childcare arrangements for children with disabilities provided by capable\, trained volunteers\n\n\n\n– Captions on media/videos shown where ASL Interpreter is not available\n\n\n\n– Ushering for guests with special needs\n\n\n  \n\nSunday\, March 23 | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \n\n  \n\nCaregiving in Ramadan \n\n  \n\n\nHalaqah with Therapist Wajma Nasir in the MCC Conference Room\n\n\n\nRespite care provided\n\n\n\nFamily social time\n\n\n\nIftar together\n\n\n\nGoody bags for children\n\n\n  \n\nLocation: MCC East Bay\, 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd. Suite 300\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588 \n\n  \n\n  \n\nContact help@mcceastbay.org with any questions. \n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sixth-special-needs-iftar/
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SUMMARY:Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan together in the community! According to the regional moonsighting\, MCC will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr ’25 with six prayer services on Monday\, March 31. \n\n\n\nPlease remember to pay your household’s Zakat ul-Fitr ($12/person) before the Eid prayers. \n\n\n\n\n\nHere are MCC’s arrangements for six prayer services on Eid morning on Monday morning (we will not have outdoor prayers due to forecasted rain): \nFirst Eid Prayer Service (MCC)\n\n\n \n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall\n7:15 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Quran Hodge\n\n\n\n \nSecond Eid Prayer Service (MCC)\n\n\n \n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall\n9:15 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 9 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\nThird Eid Prayer Service (Offsite)\n\nLocation: Rosewood Center\, 4450 Rosewood Drive (Building 5)\n9:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Rosewood Center for Takbeerat by 9:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Sidi Omar Naisan\n\n\n\n \nFourth Eid Prayer Service (MCC)\n\n\n \n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall\n10:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 10:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Quran Hodge\n\nFifth Eid Prayer Service (Offsite)\n\nLocation: Rosewood Center\, 4450 Rosewood Drive (Building 5)\n10:45 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Rosewood Center for Takbeerat by 10:30 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Sidi Omar Naisan\n\nSixth Eid Prayer Service (MCC)\n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall\n11:15 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 11 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Munes Tomeh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice. \nPlease join us for the Eid Carnival at MCC on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/tri-valley-carnival \nNo RSVP is needed. Each Eid prayer will start promptly. Each service is preceded by 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat. \nEach Eid service will be less than 30 minutes long. The Eid prayer will start promptly at the state time above. Please arrive early. Please stay seated after the prayer; the Eid sermon follows the congregational prayer. \n\n\n\n\n \n*The takbeerat begins 15 minutes before each Eid prayer begins promptly. The sermon follows the Eid prayer. Please remember that the Khutbah (sermon) follows each prayer\, so please pay attention to it.  \n\n\n \n\n\n \nPlease also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the prayer. \n\n\n \nMCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.  \nEid Al Fitr Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of MCC. \n\n\n \nWishing you all a blessed Eid celebration. May Allah accept all of our duas and ibadah\, Ameen!  \n\n\n \n◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on YouTube: http://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n \n◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on Facebook: http://mcceastbay.org/facebook \n\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n\n\n \n\nMCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.  \nEid parking for the Eid prayer services is in the MCC\, and in a limited number of spots in the adjacent HP lot (now Pleasanton Unified School District). The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/district \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–  Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c \n\n\n\nPlease join us for the Eid Carnival at MCC on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/tri-valley-carnival \n\n\n\nPlease remember that the congregational salat is prayed first for Eid (in contrast to the weekly Jumu’ah prayer)\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Prior Eid al-Fitr Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-fitr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– 7 Sunnahs on the Eve of Eid and the Day of Eid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/6eL0VVpvLx4
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