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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 (6:15 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.  \n2026 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 4\, 2026\n– February 1\, 2026\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 5\, 2026\n– May 3\, 2026\n– June 7\, 2026\n– July 5\, 2026\n– August 2\, 2026\n– September 6\, 2026\n– October 4\, 2026\n– November 1\, 2026\n– December 6\, 2026\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-khatm-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from January 18\, 2026\, to February 15\, 2026\, for evenings of remembrance\, reflection\, and community\, as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s long-running weekly Mawlid. \nSidi Mahdy Amine is our special guest speaker on Sunday\, January 25\, 2026. \nGather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ\, to God\, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers\, munshids\, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive. \n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 | MCC Conference Room | Please join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay. \nAhead of Ramadan ’26\, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid\, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on: \n\nSunday\, January 18\, 2026\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026\nSunday\, February 8\, 2026\nSunday\, February 15\, 2026\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. Ustadh Mahdi also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree\, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. \n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”  \n– More Ustadh Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy \nFrom Taleef: \nDear Ta’leef community\,\nAsalaamu alaykum.\nPeace and blessings to you all. \nWe invite you to join us this coming Sunday\, January 11th\, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead. \nSince 2008\, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef\, holding countless memories of shahadas\, weddings\, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude\, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades. \nThe current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition\, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction. \nWe want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years\, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely. \nIn the meantime\, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th. \nMay Allah facilitate ease throughout this process\, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS). \nWith gratitude\,\nThe Ta’leef Board of Directors
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/taleef-mawlid-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nisf Sha’ban (15th of Shaban - Laylatul Bara’a) '26 | A Night For Asking Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:The Prophet (saw) said\, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad] \nAt Maghrib (sunset) on Monday\, February 2\, 2026\, marks the night of the 15th Sha’ban\, also called Laylat al-Bara’ah\, Laylat an-Nisf min Sha’ban\, and Shab-e-Barat. We also strongly encourage you to fast on Tuesday\, Feb. 3\, 2026. \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha for a recitation of Surah Al-Yaseen three times on one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). \n6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. | Monday\, February 2\, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nProgram: \n\n– 5:30 p.m.: Maghrib prayer (we will have dates and water available for those who are fasting)\n– 6:05 p.m.: Qari Amar Bellaha recites Surah Yaseen three times\n– 8 p.m.: Isha prayer\n\n– Past talks at MCC about Nisf Shaban (Laylatul Bara’a): http://mcceastbay.org/shaban \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIbnul Haj (rahimahullah) states: “The salaf (pious predecessors) would sanctify this night and prepare themselves for it in advance.” \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha for a faith-affirming evening to mark one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. We also highly encourage you to fast the next day. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). \n– Past talks commemorating Nisf Sha’ban: https://mcceastbay.org/shaban \nAbout Nisf Sha’ban\nThe month of Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The fifteenth night of this month is known as laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence) or Laylat un-Nisf min Shaban (the Middle Night of Shaban or shab-e-barat). \nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr\, and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \nLocally\, for those who follow moonsighting\, the 15th night of Shaban begins on Monday\, February 2nd\, in the evening. This is a special night for making dua and other acts of worship. Our faith also teaches us to fast on the 15th day of Shaban (Tuesday\, February 3) and the 16th day of Shaban (Wednesday\, February 4th) as recommended acts. \nFor more information\, see the following links: https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban/ \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nAllah (swt) forgives many of His servants on this night\nThe primary blessing of this night is that Allah pours His mercy and forgiveness upon the earth from Maghrib until Fajr. The Prophet (saw) described the extent of His forgiveness in powerful language in numerous narrations: \nThe Prophet (saw) said\, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad] \n(In other narrations\, he (saw) mentioned more categories of people who wouldn’t be forgiven\, including those who severed the ties of kinship and those who disobeyed their parents\, among others). \nAishah (ra) also narrated that the Prophet (saw) once remained in Sajdah for so long during this night that she became scared and touched his foot to make sure he was still alive. He (saw) moved his foot\, and she heard him reciting the following du’a: \n \nThe Prophet (saw) also said to Aishah (ra)\, ′Allah descends on the night of the middle of Sha’ban to the lowest heaven\, and He forgives more than the numbers of hairs on the sheep of Banu Kalb (an Arab tribe renowned for their great flocks of sheep)’. [Ibn Majah and others] \nFinally\, the Prophet (saw) said that on this night\, from sunset until dawn\, Allah asks His servants\, ′Is there anyone seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking provision from Me so I may provide for him? Is there anyone suffering so I may relieve his suffering?′ [Ibn Majah] \nTherefore\, make du’a for forgiveness on the 15th night of Sha’ban. Increase your dhikr\, and ask Allah for forgiveness\, mercy\, relief from suffering\, and provision. Remember to forgive anyone you have a grudge against and resolve your problems with them\, especially if they are family members so that Allah will forgive you. \nFasting on 15th Sha’ban\nThere is only one weak hadith regarding fasting on the 15th day of Sha’ban. However\, it is from the Sunnah to fast the Bright Days (the 13th\, 14th\, and 15th) of every month anyway. (You can learn more on our blog about the Bright Days). \nFurthermore\, it is from the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) to increase our voluntary fasts during Sha’ban\, as this is the month in which actions are raised to Allah: \nPrescribed prayers for this night\nAgain\, the hadith regarding prescribed prayers for this night – such as prayers of fourteen raka’at – are weak Hadith\, so it cannot be considered a Sunnah practice. However\, you can still perform nafl (voluntary) prayers tonight to benefit from its blessings. As Ibn Taymiyyah (rh) says\, ‘Some of the pious predecessors used to devote this night (15th Sha’ban) for Salah especially’. \nMoreover\, the Prophet (saw) always encouraged performing nafl prayers and making du’a at night\, particularly during the last third of the night. This is the case for any night in the year. \nIs this the Night of Destiny?\nMost scholars agree that the night of 15th Sha’ban is not mentioned in the Qur’an. \nSome commentators have said that the night of 15th Sha’ban is mentioned in Surah Ad-Dukhan – ‘Indeed\, We sent it [the Book] down during a blessed night. Indeed\, we were to warn [mankind]. On that night\, every precise matter is made distinct. [The Noble Qur’an\, 44:3-4] \nHowever\, most scholars agree that this ayah refers to Laylat al-Qadr. The opinion that 15th Sha’ban is ‘the Night of Destiny’ – i.e. the night on which your provision and time of death is named – is not strong. And Allah knows best. \nWhether mentioned in the Qur’an or not\, it is still a blessed night. Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (rh) and others have said\, ′Do not neglect four nights in the year\, because on those nights Allah pours His mercy upon His slaves: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha’ban\, the night before Eid al-Fitr\, and the night before Eid al-Adha’. \nThus\, we should try to increase our ’ibadah and ask for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness on this night. We should also strive to remove from our hearts any hatred or grudges for our fellow Muslims to receive Allah’s forgiveness on this night. \nRemember: Sha’ban is the month in which our annual deeds are raised to Allah – and the night of the 15th Sha’ban is the perfect opportunity to enter Ramadan with our sins forgiven\, in that Allah! \nPreparing for Ramadan\nSha’ban is a special month\, and we shouldn’t neglect its blessings. It is a time when our actions are raised to Allah\, where our love for the Prophet (saw) increases\, and where we should prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan. \nSource: https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2019/04/the-importance-of-15th-shaban-night \nThe blessed month of Sha’ban is loved and honored by our Prophet ﷺ. Usamah ibn Zayd\, may Allah be pleased with him\, asked\, “Ya Rasulallah\, I haven’t seen you [voluntarily] fast in a month as much as you fast during Sha’ban.” The Messenger ﷺ replied\, “People neglect that month between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which deeds are raised to the Lord of the Worlds\, and I like that my deeds be raised while I am fasting.” (Ahmad and Nasa’i) \nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \nFor more information\, see the following links: \n– https://seekersguidance.org/tag/15th-shaban\n– https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban \nAbout Qari Amar: \nRaised in Morocco\, Qari Amar Bellaha memorized the Qur’an at 17 from Madrasat Imam Nafia. He has ijaza for the Hafs and Warsh recitations of the Qur’an. In 1994 and 1995\, he was awarded top prizes in the National Moroccan Tajweed competition. He is recognized for his recitation’s beauty\, clarity\, and excellence\, and is one of the Bay Area’s foremost Qur’an teachers. \n \nIn his Majmu’\, Imam Nawawi quoted from Imam al-Shafi’i’s Kitab al-Umm that there are 5 nights when du’as (supplications) are answered\, one of them being the night of the 15th of Sha`ban.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/nisf-shaban-26/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Pre-Ramadan Youth Social | MCC Youth Committee
DESCRIPTION:For Teen Girls & Boys Ages 12-18: Join us for a special Youth Pre-Ramadan Night led by the MCC Youth Committee Teen Executive Board. This space is created by youth\, for youth\, as we prepare our hearts and community for Ramadan.  \nThis evening is about connection\, excitement\, and stepping into their role as Ramadan advocates at MCC. We’ll share the full Ramadan youth calendar\, enjoy food and drinks together\, and talk about what it truly means to show up for Ramadan with adab\, responsibility\, and pride in our masjid.  \nWe look forward to our youth setting the tone during Ramadan: being role models\, looking out for one another\, and helping keep MCC a welcoming and respectful space for everyone.  \n6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday\, February\, 7 | MCC Banquet Hall | $5 Registration Fee; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/youth-social  \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-youth-social/
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:20260208T173000
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SUMMARY:Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from January 18\, 2026\, to February 15\, 2026\, for evenings of remembrance\, reflection\, and community\, as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s long-running weekly Mawlid. \nSidi Mahdy Amine is our special guest speaker on Sunday\, January 25\, 2026. \nGather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ\, to God\, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers\, munshids\, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive. \n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 | MCC Conference Room | Please join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay. \nAhead of Ramadan ’26\, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid\, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on: \n\nSunday\, January 18\, 2026\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026\nSunday\, February 8\, 2026\nSunday\, February 15\, 2026\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. Ustadh Mahdi also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree\, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. \n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”  \n– More Ustadh Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy \nFrom Taleef: \nDear Ta’leef community\,\nAsalaamu alaykum.\nPeace and blessings to you all. \nWe invite you to join us this coming Sunday\, January 11th\, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead. \nSince 2008\, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef\, holding countless memories of shahadas\, weddings\, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude\, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades. \nThe current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition\, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction. \nWe want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years\, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely. \nIn the meantime\, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th. \nMay Allah facilitate ease throughout this process\, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS). \nWith gratitude\,\nThe Ta’leef Board of Directors
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/taleef-mawlid-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T190000
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SUMMARY:Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan rapidly approaches\, during which fasting and giving zakat are enjoined. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock\, principles to rules. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Feb. 13 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAbout the Speaker\n \nShaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous\, structured classical curriculum under Islamic authorities\, focusing on Islamic theology\, epistemology\, ontology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years\, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship. \nSheikh Talal is fluent in Arabic. He joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the fall of 2017. \nMore Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-fiqh-of-zakat/
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:20260215T173000
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SUMMARY:Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from January 18\, 2026\, to February 15\, 2026\, for evenings of remembrance\, reflection\, and community\, as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s long-running weekly Mawlid. \nSidi Mahdy Amine is our special guest speaker on Sunday\, January 25\, 2026. \nGather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ\, to God\, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers\, munshids\, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive. \n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 | MCC Conference Room | Please join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay. \nAhead of Ramadan ’26\, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid\, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on: \n\nSunday\, January 18\, 2026\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026\nSunday\, February 1\, 2026\nSunday\, February 8\, 2026\nSunday\, February 15\, 2026\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. Ustadh Mahdi also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree\, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. \n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”  \n– More Ustadh Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy \nFrom Taleef: \nDear Ta’leef community\,\nAsalaamu alaykum.\nPeace and blessings to you all. \nWe invite you to join us this coming Sunday\, January 11th\, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead. \nSince 2008\, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef\, holding countless memories of shahadas\, weddings\, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude\, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades. \nThe current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition\, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction. \nWe want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years\, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely. \nIn the meantime\, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th. \nMay Allah facilitate ease throughout this process\, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS). \nWith gratitude\,\nThe Ta’leef Board of Directors
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/taleef-mawlid-2/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T174500
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Skygazing for New Ramadan Moon
DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Alaikum MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent\, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow\, Wednesday\, Feb. 18\, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah\, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers\, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map). \n \nLearn more: https://mailchi.mp/mcceastbay/533245-5060194?e=87dc03b073\n—\n \nAssalamu Alaikum\, Beloved MCC Family!Due to ongoing rain across the Bay Area\, we will not host our annual skygazing for the new moon of Ramadan after Maghrib today. However\, to keep this beautiful Sunnah alive\, we encourage everyone to still go out this evening and peer into the night sky. Due to overcast skies\, we have little chance of seeing the new crescent moon. MCC will review reports from other parts of the country. The new moon will be easily visible tomorrow evening\, inshaAllah.Therefore\, we expect the first day of fasting to be on Thursday\, February 19\, and the first night of Taraweeh prayers to be on Wednesday\, February 18. Qari Amar Bellaha leads Taraweeh prayers at MCC after Isha at 8 p.m.MCC will send an email notification this evening once we have received the final visibility reports.\nMCC adheres to the traditional science of naked-eye (unaided) new crescent moon (hilal) sighting to begin and end our Islamic lunar months.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith clear skies\, the crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence\, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope our ummah continues to revive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Due to rain in the forecast\, this event has been canceled.* \nCrescentwatch.org encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Tuesday\, February 17th (after 29 days of Sha’ban) in anticipation of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Tuesday evening\, a “naked-eye” (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be highly unlikely in North America and worldwide. You can check the visibility forecast for your region here (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HBTWMP8bcAMqsPp?format=jpg&name=large).  \nWe will make a determination and final announcement regarding the start of Ramadan as early as possible\, but no later than Tuesday\, 7:30 pm PT. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moon-sighting report here (http://www.crescentwatch.org/cgi-bin/cw.cgi?action=2).  \nThe crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence\, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed\, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon.  \nRevive the Sunnah to go outside and look for the new crescent moon in the evening sky that will mark the beginning of Ramadan. \n\n\n\nJoin us in the MCC parking lot after Maghrib sunset prayers (5:53 p.m.) on Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, and join in the excitement when the young crescent moon (hilal) ushers in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Tri-Valley Stargazers will be in the parking lot (weather permitting) with high-visibility telescopes\, allowing us to peer into the night sky starting at 6 p.m. \nJupiter\, Saturn\, and Mercury (possibly Venus) will be visible if the evening sky is clear. \n\n\n\n\n\n523 Southern Halal BBQ food truck will sell dinners\, and Habibi’s Falooda will provide dessert from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. \n\n\n\nMCC 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. MCC will confirm the start of Ramadan in its newsletter on the evening of February 17 (subscribe at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– If the new moon is sighted on Tuesday\, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, and the first day of fasting will be Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– If the new moon is not sighted on Tuesday\, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and the first day of fasting will be Thursday\, February 19\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe MCC homepage (mcceastbay.org) and MCC’s automated phone menu (925-485-1786) will announce the start of Ramadan by about 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 17. \n\n\n\nSince sunset will be at 5:53\, we will likely be able to see the new moon by about 6:45 p.m. \n\n\n\nMCC observes the beginning and end of lunar months following the sighting of the crescent moon. Please watch this video by Dr. Youssef Ismail from Zaytuna College for an explanation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThe du’a to recite if the crescent is sighted: \n\n\n\nاللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللهُ \n\n\n\nAllaahumma ahillahu ‛alaynaa bil-amni wal-eemaani\, was-salaamati wal-islaami\, wat-tawfeeqi limaa tuḥibbu watarḍaa\, rabunaa wa rabbuk-allaahu-  \n\nO Allah\, let the crescent loom above us in peace and faith\, safety and Islam\, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.  \n\n(Source: Sunan Al- Tirmidhi) \n\n\n\nQari Amar Bellaha will also be in the Hayward Hills on this Tuesday evening to look for the new crescent moon. If sighted\, he will read the special dua from high atop the hills and head down to lead the Taraweeh prayers on Tuesday at 8 p.m. He will be live-streaming his moonsighting atop the Hayward Hills at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/skygazing-moon/
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:20260218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T220000
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SUMMARY:Start of Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Alaikum MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent\, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow\, Wednesday\, Feb. 18\, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah\, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers\, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map). \n \nLearn more: https://mailchi.mp/mcceastbay/533245-5060194?e=87dc03b073\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n—\nThe first night of Taraweeh prayers at MCC will begin at 8 p.m. on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule \nHere is the Ramadan timetable: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable \n\n\n\nIn Ramadan 2026\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular 20 rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 8 p.m. (first week & second week) and 9 p.m. (third and fourth week). The Taraweeh prayers are also broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule \n\n\n\nThe Tarawih prayers are held indoors in the MCC prayer hall with overflow for men and women in the lobby\, and extra overflow in the Conference Room for men and the Banquet hall for women. We also have a Banquet Hall & Parent-Child Prayer Hall (for women with children. \n\n\n\n– Ramadan ’26 Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh-live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/tarwih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Qari Amar’s daily Taraweeh recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (the final chapter of the Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n– Past Year (Ramadan ’25) Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nFor Jumu’ah\, Iftars\, and Taraweeh prayer\, worshippers may park in our neighbor HP’s parking lot (now the Pleasanton School District). The MCC parking security team will monitor the PUSD lot throughout all 20 rakats of Taraweeh each night and will also direct motorists into and out of the lot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/GCRHA5Gs5ts
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/start-of-taraweeh/
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:20260221T175000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T190744
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SUMMARY:Community Iftar at MCC
DESCRIPTION:For the first two Saturdays in Ramadan\, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCC’s community iftar and stay afterward for worship. Limited space. RSVP is required for this Iftar. \nCome join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 350 guests each week. \nA nominal $8/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar is full. The nominal ticket cost is to avoid food waste. It does not cover the full cost of this event\, so families interested in gaining the blessings of feeding the community during Ramadan are encouraged to donate. \nPlease note that Iftar tickets are non-refundable. Once full\, please get on the waitlist. If a spot opens up\, we will email you. An access code is given only to those on the waitlist once additional spots open up. \nMCC is a green masjid. Please bring your own water bottles to reduce the use of disposable cups. \nPlease cancel your RSVP at any time if you cannot make the Iftar\, so your fasting brother & sister can join us. Message operations@mccastbay.org \n\n– Saturday\, February 21: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 17)\n– Saturday\, February 28: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday\, February 22)\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and activities. To request a financial waiver to attend\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-community-iftar-1/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Iftar at MCC
DESCRIPTION:For the first two Saturdays in Ramadan\, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCC’s community iftar and stay afterward for worship. Limited space. RSVP is required for this Iftar. \nCome join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 350 guests each week. \nA nominal $8/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar is full. The nominal ticket cost is to avoid food waste. It does not cover the full cost of this event\, so families interested in gaining the blessings of feeding the community during Ramadan are encouraged to donate. \nPlease note that Iftar tickets are non-refundable. Once full\, please get on the waitlist. If a spot opens up\, we will email you. An access code is given only to those on the waitlist once additional spots open up. \nMCC is a green masjid. Please bring your own water bottles to reduce the use of disposable cups. \nPlease cancel your RSVP at any time if you cannot make the Iftar\, so your fasting brother & sister can join us. Message operations@mccastbay.org \n\n– Saturday\, February 21: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 17)\n– Saturday\, February 28: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday\, February 22)\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and activities. To request a financial waiver to attend\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/community-iftar-at-mcc/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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