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SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
DESCRIPTION:  \n“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 (5:15 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. Qari 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 This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 5\, 2025\n– February 2\, 2025\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 6\, 2025\n– May 4\, 2025\n– June 1\, 2025\n– July 6\, 2025\n– August 3\, 2025\n– September 7\, 2025\n– October 5\, 2025\n– November 2\, 2025\n– December 7\, 2025\n\nThere are numerous benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S). 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 (recitation) and Salawat individually\, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam. Questions? 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 the Fajr prayer on Friday in the congregation.”\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\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/monthly-teamfajr-6-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Pre Eid al-Adha Bazar '25
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\nBefore the Eid al-Adha festivities this Friday\, come to MCC to shop from community vendors at our annual pre-Eid al-Adha bazaar! \n11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday\, June 1\, 2025 | MCC Parking Lot or MCC Lobby (depending on the weather) \nAdmission is free. Bring the entire family! \nGet henna art and shop for jewelry\, clothes\, soaps\, hijabs\, Islamic books\, dolls\, abayas\, and more! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to support our local vendors and shop before Eid.List of Vendors: \n\nElegant Designs\nAsiyah’s Collection\nLavadel beauty and boutique\nEgyptian Store\nIndonesian Muslim Community\nAl Haya collection\nZeinatpalestine\nSunnah healing remedies\nRuby Gifts Boutique\nArabian Gifts شرقيات\nArabian thread\nModestly\nHi-5 Trends \n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\nFOR VENDORS: \n*Positively full* Limited vendor spots are available on a first-come\, first-served basis in the MCC Foyer. Complete the interest form at mcceastbay.org/bazar-eid \nIf you have questions about this bazaar\, please email bazar@mcceastbay.org or call Sister Shazia Ashraf at (925) 640-2967. \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-eid-al-adha-bazar/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Eid-al Adha 2025 @ SRVIC/MCC & Rancho San Ramon Park
DESCRIPTION:Based on the moon sighting\, Eid al-Adha ’25 will be on Friday\, June 6\, 2025. Please plan to fast on Thursday\, June 5\, and join your community at MCC on the blessed Day of Arafat\, the day before Eid. \n\n\n\n\n \nPlease join us at one of four prayer services on Eid morning: \n\n\n\nFirst Eid Prayer Service\n\n\n\n\nLocation: SRVIC Prayer Hall\n7 a.m.: Eid prayer *Please arrive at the SRVIC Prayer Hall by 6:45 a.m*\nKhateeb: Hafiz Yusuf Bello\n\nSecond Eid Prayer Service\n\n\n \n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall *Special needs family friendly (see below)*\n7 a.m.: Eid prayer *Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall by 6:45 a.m*\nKhateeb: Sidi Afraz Khan\n\n\n\n\nThird Eid Prayer Service\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Rancho San Ramon Community Park\, 1998 Rancho Park Loop\, San Ramon\, CA 94582\n9 a.m.: Eid prayer *Please arrive at the prayer site by 8:45 a.m*\nKhateeb: Shaykh Talal Ahdab\n\n\n\n\nFourth Eid Prayer Service\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Rancho San Ramon Community Park\, 1998 Rancho Park Loop\, San Ramon\, CA 94582\n10:30 a.m.: Eid prayer *Please arrive at the prayer site by 10:15 a.m*\nKhateeb: Sheikh Hamza Abdul-Malik\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring your prayer mat\, an umbrella\, and a water bottle for the grass field. We will have a limited number of prayer mats available at the park location. \n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\n\n– Serve your community by volunteering as a parking attendant: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-volunteer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n*🌙✨ Special Need Families! Join us for Eid Salah at MCC East Bay!📅 Friday\, June 6\, 2025 | 🕖 7 AM PST🏠 MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd\, Pleasanton\, CAWe’re providing a Quiet Room in Room 16 for families with special needs — because everyone deserves a peaceful and inclusive Eid experience 💙 \nThe takbeerat begins 15 minutes before each Eid prayer\, which starts promptly. The sermon follows the Eid prayer. Please remember that the Khutbah (sermon) follows each prayer\, so please pay attention to it. Please also fast with the community on the blessed day of Arafat\, which falls on Thursday\, June 5. RSVP here for dinner. \n\n\n\nFor Qurbani donation and Bay Area slaughter options: https://mcceastbay.org/qurbani \n\n\n\nPlease also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the Eid prayer. \n\n\n\nEid Al Adha Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC) & Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay). \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\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRxgWgxsu3Q&list=PL9uyRQTMUugm9mvdn77Yv5nC6bfFJDYp7\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/ohpzeUf9w9c?si=G7-QdVJKPlAceCdo\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah?  – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said: https://seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/blessing-ten-days-dhul-hijjah \n\n\n\nThe Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said\, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah).” [Bukhari] \n\n\n\n\n– Read Qur’an\n\n\n\n– Make Dua\n\n\n\n– Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers\n\n\n\n– Increase fasting\n\n\n\n– Increase Dhikr (supplications)\n\n\n\n– Increase charity\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nIbn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said\, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e.\, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah\, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied\, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah\, except in case one goes forth with his life and property and does not return with either of it.” [Al-Bukhari] \n\n\n\nIt is an excellent sunnah to do Qurbani/Udhiyah to feed the poor in these times. Some scholars may have viewed it as obligatory. However\, most see it as a voluntary (sunnah/mustahab) act. For those who wish to do Qurbani\, it is mustahab (or voluntary sunnah) to avoid cutting hair and nails until the Qurbani is slaughtered. However\, if you cut any hair or nails\, your Qurbani is accepted and does not affect the validity. \n\n\n\nDeeds of the Day of Arafah \n\n\n\nThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So\, don’t miss the reward of fasting it\, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day. \n\n\n\nAlso\, increase your dhikr\, recitation of the Qur’an\, good deeds\, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include your family\, friends\, relatives\, neighbors\, MCC community\, and the wider Ummah in your duas\, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle\, so significant days shift forward 11 days each year. The sighting of the moon determines the start and end of Ramadan and Eid. \nAccording to the regional moonsighting\, Eid Al Adha ’24 will be celebrated on Friday\, June 6. MCC follows the traditional moon-sighting method\, which relies on regional\, verifiable naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon to determine the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice. MCC honors the variation at the beginning of each Islamic month based on the new moon being sighted on different days in different places\, and some communities do moon calculations. All are valid. Please observe with your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMCC follows the traditional moon-sighting method\, which relies on regional\, verifiable naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon to determine the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice. MCC honors the variation at the beginning of each Islamic month based on the new moon being sighted on different days in different places\, and some communities do moon calculations. All are valid. Please observe with your community.\n\n\nThe first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are here—days our Prophet (peace be upon him) described as the best days of the year. \nYour support to MCC East Bay during these blessed days helps Tri-Valley Muslims find faith in community with: \n\n\nIslamic education and spiritual growth  \n\n\nLife Skills programs that restore faith and hope to our youth \n\n\nOne-on-one support for hundreds of Zakat-eligible families who are trying to keep the wolf from the door.  \n\n\nThis is sadaqah jariyah—an ongoing charity that continues to benefit long after these ten days end. \nGive now and amplify your reward during the days Allah loves most. \nMay Allah reward you abundantly.
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SUMMARY:What is Islamic Philosophy? | Bhawana Mishra
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we examine the history of philosophy “without any gaps” and explore the ideas\, lives\, and historical context of the major philosophers and lesser-known figures of the tradition. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, June 13 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Speaker: \nBhawana Mishra was born and raised in the Bay Area and attended college and graduate school. Her master’s thesis was “Toward a Single-Consciousness: Challenging ‘un-American-ness’ of People of Color.” She is most interested in political and legal philosophy\, particularly ideas around race\, social justice\, and equity. \nBhawana Mishra started teaching at Evergreen Valley College in 2011. She believes that Philosophy is something one should not simply learn\, but something one should learn to DO because philosophy and ideas can change oneself and the world! Her greatest hope is that students discover their ideas about some of the biggest questions and are willing to evolve. Outside work\, she loves being outdoors\, traveling\, doing logic and math puzzles\, reading\, and watching British period dramas. She is married to her best friend\, with whom she has two children. \nIslamic philosophy is a field of study that examines philosophical concepts and inquiries within the context of Islamic tradition and thought\, often seeking to reconcile faith and reason. It explores fundamental questions about existence\, knowledge\, morality\, and the divine\, drawing from the Quran\, Islamic teachings\, and various philosophical traditions\, including Greek philosophy.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Aspects of Islamic Philosophy:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReconciliation of Faith and Reason:\n\nA core aim of Islamic philosophy is to harmonize religious beliefs with rational inquiry\, exploring the relationship between revelation and reason.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInfluence of Greek Philosophy:\n\nIslamic philosophers\, particularly in the early Islamic Golden Age\, engaged with and adapted Greek philosophical concepts\, including Aristotelianism and Neoplatonism.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMajor Themes and Schools:\n\nIslamic philosophy encompasses a wide range of themes\, including metaphysics\, epistemology\, ethics\, and theology\, and has seen the emergence of various schools of thought\, such as Falsafa (using Aristotelian and Neoplatonic frameworks) and Kalam (dealing with theological debates).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotable Thinkers:\n\nKey figures in Islamic philosophy include Al-Kindi\, Al-Farabi\, Ibn Sina (Avicenna)\, Ibn Rushd (Averroes)\, Al-Ghazali\, Ibn Khaldun\, and others who have made significant contributions to philosophical discourse.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImpact and Legacy:\n\nIslamic philosophy has influenced various intellectual traditions\, including medieval scholasticism and modern European philosophy\, leaving a lasting impact on the development of philosophical thought.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn essence\, Islamic philosophy represents a unique intellectual endeavor that blends Islamic beliefs and practices with philosophical inquiry\, exploring the nature of reality\, knowledge\, and the divine through a lens informed by both faith and reason. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-philosophy/
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:20250620T190000
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SUMMARY:Malcolm X/El Hajj Malik El Shabazz RA: 100 Years Later | Hafiz Afraz Khan
DESCRIPTION:In honor of this blessed month of Dhul Hijjah (the month of the Pilgrimage) and the 100th birthday of our brother and mentor Malcolm X RA\, we are hosting a special class reflecting upon Malcolm’s Hajj and broader legacy. We will discuss his life journey and how he served as a champion of self-determination\, as well as a leader in elevating the human rights struggles of Black America and oppressed populations worldwide against white supremacy and Western imperialism.  \nFurthermore\, we will identify key attributes of Malcolm that reflect the Prophetic Tradition\, including sincerity\, redemption\, a desire to seek knowledge\, and a deep commitment to liberation driven by a love for his people.  \n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, June 20 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \nAbout the Speaker:\nHafiz Afraz Khan is an organizer and faith worker. Upon completing his MBA from the University of California\, Berkeley\, he transitioned into social impact consulting\, supporting nonprofits and philanthropic organizations. He now works at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\, leading legislative advocacy campaigns across states to help build legal protections in areas such as immigration and free speech.  \nAfraz memorized the Qur’an after 8 years of study and conducts tajweed classes for the local community. Afraz expanded on his studies by attending Zaytuna College’s Summer Quranic Arabic Intensive\, completing a classical Arabic course through Studio Arabiya\, and studying under Imam Khalid Latif for several years. He is currently a seminary student at The Majlis in their Community Servants Program.  \nAs part of his community work\, Afraz serves as a teacher at Lighthouse Mosque in Oakland\, where he conducts weekly classes on Qur’anic engagement and spiritual development. He volunteers as a chaplain for jail populations and supports student programming at colleges like Los Medanos and Stanford. Afraz delivers khutbahs across the Bay Area and has led taraweeh at Berkeley Masjid and Lighthouse Mosque\, while also conducting nightly talks on the lessons found in each section of the Qur’an.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/malcom-x/
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:20250621T183000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers. \nDuring each gathering\, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025\n \n\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’25\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, August 16\, 2025\nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, November 22\, 2025\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first\, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2-2-3/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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