BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MCC East Bay - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcceastbay.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MCC East Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T071500 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250327T193848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193900Z UID:10022539-1743919200-1743923700@mcceastbay.org 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 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  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-2025-2-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250410T224000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T004258Z UID:10023217-1745002800-1745010000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:The Rich Legacy of Lending Libraries in Islamic History DESCRIPTION:Learn the historical significance of libraries and educational centers in the Islamic world and reintroduce these vital institutions within our community. Sidi Arshan Ahmad is co-founder of Burooj Library\, a new free Islamic lending library in East Bay. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, April 18 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the Speaker\nArshan Ahmad is the co-founder of Burooj Library. As homeschooling parents\, he and his wife recognized the importance of sharing knowledge\, and thus\, Burooj Library was born. They have two locations: 492 C Street in Hayward and 860 Hillview Court\, Suite 160 in Milpitas. \nSidi Arshan is a serial entrepreneur who started FridayHQ\, a Muslim community and fund that invests in Muslim startups. He was previously a Product Manager at startups and tech companies around the Bay Area and studied traditional Islamic knowledge at Darul Uloom\, Canada. \n \n \nThe Legacy of Islamic Lending Libraries \n\n\n\nIslamic lending libraries are specialized libraries that cater to the informational and educational needs of the Muslim community\, often focusing on Islamic studies\, theology\, history\, and related topics. They can be found in mosques\, Islamic schools (madrasas)\, and research centers. The libraries may also offer general collections\, including fiction\, non-fiction\, and resources in multiple languages.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Features of Islamic Lending Libraries:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus on Islamic Studies:\n\nThey often feature books\, articles\, and other materials related to Islamic theology\, history\, culture\, and law.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Focus:\n\nMany are designed to serve the specific needs of the local Muslim community\, providing resources for religious education\, personal development\, and cultural enrichment.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVariety of Materials:\n\nThey may offer a wide range of resources\, including books\, journals\, audio-visual materials\, and digital resources.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembership and Borrowing:\n\nSome may require membership or a small donation to borrow materials.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistorical Significance:\n\nIn the past\, Islamic libraries were often associated with mosques and research centers\, playing a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExamples of Islamic Libraries:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIslamic Resource Center (IRC):\n\nThe IRC in Milwaukee is known as the largest Islamic lending library in Wisconsin\, offering a vast collection on Islam and Muslims.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Islamic College (AIC) Library:\n\nThe AIC library in Chicago serves students\, faculty\, and researchers\, providing access to books and journals in multiple languages.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMosque Libraries:\n\nMany mosques have associated libraries that cater to the needs of their congregation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBayt al-Hikma (House of Wisdom):\nHistorically\, these were prominent centers for learning and research\, often housing extensive collections of books. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/burooj-library/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Burooj-Library-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250109T170626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T215329Z UID:10021809-1745087400-1745092800@mcceastbay.org 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. \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\n \n\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024 \nSaturday\, December 21\, 2024\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’25\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, May 17\, 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 are its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If\, however\, the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah s 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 into 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 hailing from the ancient city of Kabul. He is a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars – local and international. With blessings from 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 benefit of the community. 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-2-2/2025-04-19/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250416T182021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T182022Z UID:10023243-1745668800-1745683200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Annual Convert Unity Eid BBQ DESCRIPTION:“He brought your hearts together\, so that through His blessing you became brethren” – Qur’an 3:103 \nFor Bay Area Converts and Families or Friends: Join us for a joyous post-Eid festivity to keep the Ramadan spirit alive and the connections we formed during Ramadan going. We will have a relaxed\, family-friendly gathering to celebrate Eid at Lake Elizabeth in Fremont. \nAll are welcome — bring a picnic blanket and come hang out! \nSaturday\, April 26 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Lake Elizabeth (Picnic Site A by the playground) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/convert-eid \nBBQ is free for all attendees! \nSponsored by MCA\, Lighthouse\, SRVIC\, WVMA\, Marhaba\, and MCC. \nFor those new to the deen and those who have been practicing for decades\, we can all benefit from each other’s experiences and good company. \n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\nQuestions? marhaba@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/annual-convert-unity-eid-bbq/ LOCATION:Lake Elizabeth\, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway\, Fremont\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,New Muslims ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Convert-and-Community-Barbeque-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T063000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250423T183235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T225940Z UID:10023137-1746336000-1746340200@mcceastbay.org 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 (5:20 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  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-6/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250130T235533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164153Z UID:10022576-1746874800-1746883800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Canceled* Bay Area Refugee Foster Care Program DESCRIPTION:*Canceled\, will be rescheduled to a later date* \nAre you willing to welcome a refugee youth into your home? These unaccompanied refugee minors are fleeing persecution and violence. They are seeking nurturing families to welcome refugee youth into their homes. \nJoin us to explore the Refugee Foster Program in the Bay Area and the powerful ways you and your family can make a difference in the lives of youth in need by becoming an advocate and the voice they need. \n📅 Date: Rescheduled\n⏰ Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Zuhr) | 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for snacks and tea.\n📍 Location: MCC Conference Room (join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live) \nJoin us in the Banquet Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for snacks and tea. \nCo-sponsored by ICNA Relief Bay Area\, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County & MCC East Bay. \nCatholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s Refugee Foster Care is a long-term foster care agency that brings youth from all over the world directly from refugee camps or urban settings and those youth that flee from Central America and are put in a shelter in the United States. \nThe Refugee Foster Care is a federally funded program\, and Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has a great staff team to support the families. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nSpeakers Include:\n✨ Dr. Amber Haque – Psychologist & Director\, Muslim Family Services\, ICNA Relief USA\n✨ Luci Della-Maggiore\, Claire Collins\, Kim Lozano – Catholic Charities of Santa Clara \n💬 Let’s work together to advocate and foster hope for our youth. Don’t miss this impactful event! \nDr. Amber Haque earned his PhD in Psychology from Western Michigan University and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. He worked as a psychologist for various mental health institutions in the US (Michigan and NY State) for over 12 years and then switched to academia in 1996. Dr. Haque taught in the Department of Psychology at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) for eight years and the Department of Psychology at UAE University (UAEU)\, UAE\, for 14 years. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the National University of Malaysia (UKM)\, the International University of Sarajevo (Bosnia)\, and a Visiting Scholar at Cornell University (Ithaca) and the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia). \nDr. Haque has served in various administrative roles\, including being the department chair in Malaysia and director of the clinical psychology program at UAEU. He has published numerous mental health and Indigenous psychology articles in international refereed journals\, edited four books\, and served as a board member on four journals. He served as a reviewer for more than 30 international journals. Dr. Haque is a Clinical Psychology Professor at the School of Psychology and Social Work\, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies\, Qatar. Learn more URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/bay-area-refugee-foster-care/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Refugee-Care-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ICNA Relief Bay Area":MAILTO:info@icnabayarea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250514T205919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T002241Z UID:10023597-1747429200-1747432800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Navigating Hindutva in Tech | Safa Ahmed DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday evening with Safa Ahmed to explore how rising Hindutva ideologies impact the tech world and learn strategies for Muslim professionals to navigate bias\, build resilience\, and excel in their careers with purpose and confidence. \n9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Isha) | Friday\, May 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by the Indian American Muslim Council and MCC East Bay. \nAbout the speaker\nSafa Ahmed is the Associate Director of Media & Communications for the Indian American Muslim Council\, where she works to educate the public – from educators to activists to community members – on Hindu supremacist ideology\, and amplify the voices and stories of Muslims in India. She’s represented IAMC before the United Nations\, the U.S. Department of Justice\, and at dozens of events and panels nationwide. She’s also been interviewed on several podcasts and radio shows\, including Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative podcast\, Radio Islam International\, Jewish Currents\, Genocide Watch\, and more. She has written on Hindu supremacy and human rights in India for Al Jazeera\, The Diplomat\, Jacobin\, Progressive Magazine\, and others. Safa Ahmed is a second-generation Indian-American activist from Raleigh\, North Carolina.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-hindutva-in-tech/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hindutva-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023612-1747506600-1747512000@mcceastbay.org 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-2-2-3/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023613-1747582200-1747582200@mcceastbay.org 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-2-2-3/2025-05-18/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T214500 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250514T213041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T045416Z UID:10023599-1748637000-1748641500@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab DESCRIPTION:The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us! See here for details about the Eid al-Adha prayers. \nAccording to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ\, the first 10 days of this month are a special time for devotion. This applies to all Muslims\, not just those partaking in the pilgrimage. \nTo help you get in the spirit of this blessed time\, join Shaykh Talal Ahdab to learn the significance of Dhul Hijjah – an overlooked gem in the Islamic calendar. He will share beautiful stories from the Prophet’s ﷺ life and practical advice to prepare us for Dhul Hijjah. \n8:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. | Friday\, May 30 | In-person in MCC Prayer Hall or watch virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n– 1st Dhul-Hijjah: Wednesday\, May 28\n“Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)\n\n\n\n\n–  Thursday\, June 5 The Day of Arafah\n“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM) *Break your fast at MCC*\n\n\n\n\n– Friday\, June 6 Eid Al-Adha\nCelebrate Eid in the community at one of four prayer services held in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center.\n\n\n\nMake the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah \n\n\n\n– Talks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: https://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\n– Guide for Dhul Hijjah’s First Ten Days: https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide\n– What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said\n– Dhul Hijjah: 10-Day Game Plan & Checklist (Yaqeen Institute): https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-plan\n– Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah: A Planner for Your Good Deeds (A Continous Charity): https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-planner\n– The Eid Takbeers (pdf version): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n– The Eid Takbeers (one-hour audio loop): https://mcceastbay.org/takbir\n\n\n\nPlease know that your Community Center and your charity dollars are working hard to continue to serve our community and keep pace with the steady food and monetary demand during these difficult times for some of your East Bay neighbors. \n\n\n\nPlease remember MCC in your giving and donate now to replenish the Sadaqa & Zakat funds. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/donate\n\n\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– Read Qur’an\n– Make Dua\n– Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers\n– Fasting\n– Dhikr\n– Charity\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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 his property and does not return with either of it.” [Al- Bukhari] \n \n \n‘By the dawn; by the ten nights’ \nThe Noble Qur’an (89:1-2)\n\nAssalamu ‘Alaykum\, \nThe first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are so virtuous that Allah (swt) swears by them in the Qur’an: “By the dawn; by the ten nights”. The Qur’an also reminds us: “Remember Allah during the appointed days.” \nIn the hadith\, we find The Prophet ﷺ mention: “There are no days greater and more beloved to Allah than these ten days of Dhul Hijjah\, so increase in them your declaration of the oneness of Allah (tahleel)\, your exaltation of him (takbeer)\, and your praise of Him (tahmeed).” \nThe scholars remind us to spend these sacred days by increasing in worship\, specifically: \n\nFast for the first 9 days\, or at least on Day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) — which is on Friday\, July 8.\nIncrease in your recitation of the Qur’an – at least Surah Yaseen after Fajr\, Surah Waqi’ah & Mulk anytime after Maghrib.\nIncrease in Sadaqah — aim to give a small amount every day.\nIncrease in supererogatory (nawafil) prayers — maintain all your sunnah prayers & aim to wake for tahajjud.\nIncrease in Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) — aim for 100X a day.\nReach out to your relatives\, forgive & forget the past.\nSignificantly increase your Salawaat upon the Prophet (ﷺ) — aim for 100X a day.\n\nMake Du’a and talk to Allah as much as you can. \nJazakAllah Khayr\nImam Tahir Anwar URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-ten-honored-days/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dhul-Hijjah.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T063000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250522T163842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T164150Z UID:10023620-1748755200-1748759400@mcceastbay.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250422T214324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T183222Z UID:10023258-1748775600-1748797200@mcceastbay.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pre-Eid-Adha-Bazar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250127T181307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T023517Z UID:10022560-1749193200-1749213000@mcceastbay.org 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. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-al-adha-25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Eid-Prayer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250513T211218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T160822Z UID:10023594-1749841200-1749848400@mcceastbay.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Islamic-Philosophy-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250612T214446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T024814Z UID:10023664-1750446000-1750453200@mcceastbay.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/malcom-x-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023605-1750530600-1750536000@mcceastbay.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T213000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250127T183810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T205315Z UID:10022561-1751742000-1751751000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Day Of Ashura Program & Community Iftar Dinner | Shaykh Talal Ahdab DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 26th\, marks the first day of the Islamic month of Muharram\, the first month of the Islamic Calendar Year. The blessed day of ‘Ashura is on Saturday\, July 5\, 2025. \nPlease calendar now to fast on the 10th of this month and either the day before or after (so the 9th or 11th of Muharram). The 10th of Muharram is likely to fall on Saturday\, July 5\, 2025. Therefore\, please fast either Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday\, insha’Allah. MCC will host a community Iftar on Saturday\, July 5\, 2025. \n7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Saturday\, July 5 | $5/person for Iftar dinner | Registration required; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/fast-ashura | Watch the program virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n– More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal\n– For more information about the Day of Ashura\, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura\n\nAshura Program\n\n6:30 p.m. – Asr prayer (Prayer Hall)\n7 p.m. – Program “Lessons From Ashura” begins with Sh. Talal Ahdab and Qari Amar Bellaha (Conference Room)\n8:36 p.m. – Maghrib prayer (Prayer Hall)\n8:50 p.m. – Iftar Dinner (women in Banquet Hall & men in Kindergarten classrooms – Please RSVP at mcceastbay.org/fast-ashura)\n10:15 p.m. – Isha prayer (Prayer Hall)\n\n– Dua for the Day of Ashura: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eDyBp2nvN1W9nqnjrmpmsl2-UWuSRu-b/view?usp=drive_link \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. \nThursday\, June 26th\, marks the first day of the Islamic month of Muharram\, the first month of the Islamic Calendar Year. It is considered special by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months. During this month is the Day of Ashura\, or the “Tenth day” of the month\, which will be Saturday\, July 5th. Fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day before or after). Imam Muslim reported that the Prophet PBUH said\, “The best of fasts after the month of Ramadan are in the Month of Allah\, which you call Muharram. And the best of prayer after the obligatory prayer is the night prayer.” \nWhile Ashura is primarily associated with the story of Moses (peace be upon him)\, it is also the day on which another profound event occurred—the martyrdom of Hussein\, the beloved grandson of the Prophet (peace be upon him). May God be pleased with him. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWhat is the Day of Ashura?\nAshura marks the day when Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by God parting the Red Sea\, and is the Islamic equivalent to Yom Kippur. In Sunni Islam\, Ashura follows the traditions of Judaism with a day of fasting\, commemorating the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and his followers as they escaped Pharaoh. The Prophet Muhammad thought this tradition was worth following\, so he fasted and encouraged his followers to do the same. On this day\, Muslims fast and celebrate by reflecting\, showing respect\, and giving thanks. Is fasting required? Fasting is not compulsory during Ashura\, but some Muslims choose to fast for one or two days. This is because the Prophet Muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of Ashura. \nWhen is Ashura 2025?\nAshura falls on the tenth day of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic year) in the Muslim calendar\, which this year is Saturday\, July 5\, 2025. Islamic religious dates are tabular: they begin at sunset on the first evening and end at sunset on the second evening. The date changes each year because the calendar used by Muslims\, the Hijri calendar\, is 10 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\nThe month of Muharram is considered special by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year\, which brings with it the day of Ashura\, or the “Tenth day” of the month\, when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after). Following the Prophetic tradition\, MCC invites all East Bay residents to observe a day of fasting on the day of Ashura. \nThe first is the Hijrah\, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. The birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and served as the key turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. \nThe Hijrah also marks the start of a new chapter for humanity\, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society and a model for us to aspire to. \nThe other two historical events took place on the 10th day of Muharram\, known as Ashura. After completing the migration to Medina\, the Prophet witnessed the Jews of Medina fasting to commemorate the victory of Prophet Musa (PBUH) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition as a way to express their gratitude to Allah for saving Musa and his people. On the same day\, just six decades later\, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and most heartbreaking events in the history of Islam\, which we continue to mourn today. \nAs we commemorate Ashura\, for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn\, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression and to seek liberty and justice for all. Following the Prophet Muhammad’s tradition\, MCC invites you all to observe the fast of Ashura. \nLet us take this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet and pray for the unity of our ummah (community). \n\n\nSeekers Guidance article: https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura/\nFor a quick read\, here are some infographics from SeekersGuidance: https://www.facebook.com/47051192317/posts/pfbid0S8QCwXfGGV6TcKLKQHEjNnRmDjLnWZqAd7XjQ1GNSqVSayyNMRJnidqTreYSzytpl/\n\nAbout Shaykh Talal \nShaykh Talal Ahdab holds licenses to teach the classical Islamic sciences. Some of his field specialties include Islamic theology\, epistemology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. He has over twenty years of experience teaching a multitude of Islamic disciplines to scholars and professors. Shaykh Talal’s long-term research interests include developing solutions to modern challenges through the purview of Islam’s expansive and dynamic scholarly tradition. At Zaytuna College\, Shaykh Talal has taught courses in Islamic jurisprudence\, legal theory\, and kalam theology. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in Fall 2017.  \n\n– More Sheikh Talal Ahdab: http://mcceastbay.org/talal\n\n\n \nToday is the first day of Muharram\, one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar\, as mentioned in the Quran\, marking the start of a new Islamic calendar year\, 1447. This day marks the beginning of the Hijrah (migration)\, when the Prophet (PBUH) travelled from Makkah to Madinah in 622 AD. \nAs we enter this blessed month\, with so much uncertainty and hardship around the world\, we are reminded that the Hijrah was more than a journey; it was a turning point for our Ummah. It is an invitation for all of us to reflect\, renew our intentions\, and recommit to living lives rooted in faith\, purpose\, and justice. \nWe ask Allah (SWT) to bring great good to the Ummah in this new year\, rectify its affairs\, and bring relief to those who are suffering. Peace and blessings be upon the one whose Hijrah marks the beginning of our calendar\, our Prophet Muhammad\, and his blessed family and Companions\, and all those that follow him until the last day. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/day-of-ashura-25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-July-Ashura.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T051500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250706T063000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250625T175105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T175300Z UID:10023621-1751778900-1751783400@mcceastbay.org 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/july-teamfajr/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T213000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250708T162331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T143450Z UID:10023752-1752262200-1752269400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Digital Deceptions: An Islamic Perspective on Navigating the Digital Age l | Dr. Ahmed Howeedy & Arfan Qureshi DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday evening to explore how digital media impacts our mental\, physical\, and spiritual well-being. We will discuss the effects on our children and strategies for balanced tech use. We will also learn techniques for maintaining spiritual well-being in the digital age. \nFriday\, July 11 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nAfter this author’s event\, copies of the book Digital Deceptions\, An Islamic Perspective on Navigating the Digital Age will be available for purchase for $15. You can get your book signed by the authors. \nThis program is recommended for adults 18 years of age and older. \nCo-sponsored by SageTree Foundation and MCC East Bay. \nAbout the Authors: \nArfan Qureshi is the Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Campbell’s Company and has held HR Executive roles at several Fortune 500 organizations. He is also the founder of Sagetree Foundation. He obtained his master’s degree in Change Management Coaching and Consulting from a joint program between Oxford University’s Said Business School and HEC Paris’s School of Business. He also holds a master’s degree in Social and Personality Psychology from Michigan State University. His passions include the outdoors\, Brazilian jiu-jitsu\, parenting\, education\, and Islamic spirituality. He resides in New Jersey with his wife and two children. \nDr. Ahmed Howeedy is a Family Medicine physician in Boca Raton\, Florida\, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer for FHE Health\, a Substance Use and Mental Health facility treating psychiatric and addiction disorders. He also serves as a Medical Review Officer and USCIS Civil Surgeon. Dr. Howeedy obtained his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami. During his medical studies\, he pursued his studies in Islamic sciences. Dr. Howeedy is also the Managing Director of the Sagetree Foundation. He is currently completing his degree in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory at Jamiat Al-Ulum Islamiyya al-Alamiyya in Amman\, Jordan. He currently serves as a board member\, teacher\, and youth instructor at the Islamic Center of Boca Raton. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAbout the book: \nDigital devices have drastically shaped our lives and changed how we do almost everything. Because of their ease and convenience\, we often make use of whatever is available without a second thought. Smartphones\, social media\, apps\, internet\, video games…If it’s new\, easier\, and faster\, it must be better\, right? Have we stopped to ask what are the benefits and harms of these devices? As we spend more and more time on screens\, what does this mean for us spiritually\, psychologically\, socially\, and even physically? Knowing the answers to these questions can help us make better choices. Digital Deceptions explains the proven harms behind those seemingly free and convenient devices and services\, and shows us a liberating\, practical\, and more balanced way to live\, worship\, and parent in this digital age using the timeless spiritual and rational principles of Islam. “…comprehensively addresses a critical need of our time.” Shaykh Riad Saloojee\, Al-Madina Institute Suhba Seminary \nAbout SageTree Foundation: \nSageTree Foundation is dedicated to reviving the light and wisdom of the prophets and sages to help seekers in the modern world navigate the confusion and darkness that have permeated all aspects of life. While the enemies of humanity are many\, the light is one. The Light of God is the source of light for His Final Messenger\, the prophets\, sages\, righteous\, and ultimately the source of light for all those who travel their path today. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-dark-side-of-digital/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Dark-Side-of-Digital-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023606-1752949800-1752955200@mcceastbay.org 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-2-2-3/2025-07-19/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T063000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250724T162504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T163438Z UID:10023673-1754199000-1754202600@mcceastbay.org 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 (5:30 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. 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-6-2-2-3/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023607-1755369000-1755374400@mcceastbay.org 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-2-2-3/2025-08-16/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T220000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250127T184819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T225251Z UID:10022562-1757095200-1757109600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Rabi’ Al-Awwal Mawlid: Hareesun Alaikum - حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم ﷺ DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nThe East Bay Annual Mawlid features talks and recitations (Nasheeds) with the theme “Hareesun Alaikum- حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُم ﷺ.” \nWe will have talks\, counsels\, and recitations (Nasheeds) about “The Guiding Light: Muhammad ﷺ” with Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie\, Shaykh Faraz Khan\, Sidi Mahdy Amine\, Qari Amar Bellaha\, Ustadh Tarif Arabi\, and Bay Area Munshids. Sidi Syed Mubeen Saifullah will be the MCC for the evening. \n6 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. | Friday\, September 5 | MCC Prayer Hall | No RSVP needed to join post-Maghrib Mawlid program (only for pre-Mawlid dinner (capped at 600 guests & babysitting) | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSan Ramon Valley Islamic Center\, Islamic Center of Livermore\, Ta’leef Collective & MCC East Bay proudly present this Rabbi’al Awwal Annual Mawlid. \nProgram Schedule \n\n6 p.m. – Asr congregational prayer\n6:10 p.m. – Burda Shareef with Ustadh Tarif Arabi (Prayer Hall)\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner service begins (men in Sunday School parking lot and women in Conference Room/Kindergarten area)\n7:22 p.m. – Maghrib prayer\, congregational prayer\n8 p.m. – Qur’an Recitation (Qari Amar Bellaha)\, Talk (Ammu Tarif)\, Nasheeds (Sidi Mahdy Amine and team) (no RSVP needed to join this pre-Mawlid program)\n9:15 p.m. – Isha congregational prayer\n9:25 p.m. – Talk/presentation (TBA) (no RSVP required to join this main Mawlid program)\n10 p.m. – Talk (TBA)\n10:45 p.m. – Qur’an recitation and closing dua by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\nThis is a family-friendly event. Bring the entire family. Complimentary babysitting during the Mawlid program begins at 8 p.m.\, and goodie bags will be given to all kids at the end of the event. RSVP for the main program complimentary babysitting at mcceastbay.org/mawlid-babysitting \n“Hareesun Alaikum” is a phrase from the Quran\, specifically verse 9:128 of Surat At-Tawbah (The Repentance). It translates to “most eager is he for your (welfare)” or “most solicitous is he for you”. The full verse\, often recited in Arabic\, speaks of Prophet Muhammad’s deep concern for the well-being of believers. \nThe Tri-Valley Annual Mawlid ’25 coincides with the weekend of 12th Rabi ul Awwal 1447. \n\n– Watch YouTube Livestream: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Watch Facebook Livestream: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Watch past Mawlid celebrations hosted at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Dr. Ali Ataie: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ali\n– More Shaykh Faraz: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/faraz\n– More Sidi Mubeen: https://mcceastbay.org/syed\n– More Sidi Mahdy: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n– More Qari Amar: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– More Sidi Tareef: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tarif\n\nCome soak in the sublime fragrance of our Beloved Nabi ﷺ. This is a celebration dedicated to falling in love with him ﷺ. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nMawlid (or Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif) is the observance of the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad ﷺ\, which is commemorated in Rabi’ al-awwal\, the third month in the Islamic calendar. \n\n– Past Tri-Valley and East Bay Al-Mawlid al-Nabawi 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– In Defense of the Mawlid – Shaykh Abu Nahla Al Wazani: https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/In-Defense-of-the-Mawlid-Shaykh-Abu-Nahla-Al-Wazani.pdf\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nShaykh Faraz Khan is a scholar of Ashʿarī and Maturidi philosophical theology with field specialties in Hanafi Jurisprudence\, Prophetic Biography\, Hadith\, and Logic. At Zaytuna College\, he has taught Kalam Theology\, Creedal Theology\, Prophetic Biography\, Readings in Muslim Spirituality\, and Logic in the Islamic Tradition. Shaykh Faraz also serves as the coordinator of the Honors Program\, in which he has taught Kalam\, Prophetic Biography\, Logic\, Tafsir\, and Hadith. After completing undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, he moved to Amman\, Jordan\, in 2004 and read classical texts with distinguished scholars in Ashʿarī and Māturīdī scholastic theology\, Hanafi jurisprudence\, prophetic narration\, logic\, and other religious sciences\, receiving scholarly authorization (ijāza) after seven years of full-time study. \nUstadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in biblical studies\, focusing on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical religious studies from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts\, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon\, CA\, with his wife\, Roya\, and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie \nRaised in Morocco\, Qari Amar Bellaha memorized the Qur’an at 17 from Madrasat Imam Nafia. He has ijaza for the Hafs and Warsh forms of Qur’anic recitation. In 1994 and 1995\, he was awarded top prizes in the National Moroccan Tajweed competition. He is recognized internationally for his recitation’s beauty\, clarity\, and excellence\, and is one of the Bay Area’s foremost Qur’an teachers. Hafiz Amar leads MCC’s Taraweeh prayers each Ramadan. \nAmu Tareef is an international scholar who studied traditional Islamic Sciences at Al-Fath Institute\, al-Azhar branch in Syria. Affectionately known to the community as ‘Ammu (or Uncle)\, he was born and reared in Damascus\, Syria. His teachers include Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Shaghuri\, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\, Shaykh Dr. Mustafa al-Khin\, and Shaykh Dr. Samer al-Nass. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mawlid-program/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mawlid-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="San Ramon Valley Islamic Center":MAILTO:newsletter@srvic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T070000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250623T194253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T182545Z UID:10023916-1757224800-1757228400@mcceastbay.org 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 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-6-2-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023608-1758393000-1758398400@mcceastbay.org 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-2-2-3/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250909T161314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T181732Z UID:10023663-1758981600-1758987000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Clinician Wajma Nasir (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves. \nThese wellness circles provide a safe space for caregivers with special needs to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, Sep. 27 | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only\, session will not be recorded | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every second Saturday of the month (dates might change depending on the clinician’s availability): \nSaturday\, June 14\nSaturday\, July 26\nSaturday\, August 16\nSaturday\, September 27 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \nWajma Nasir is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from University of San Francisco with a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently employed at Wellness Together\, a non-profit organization that provides school – based therapy services. She specializes in serving children grades TK to 6th grade. She utilizes modalities such as ACT\, CBT and solution focused in order to serve the needs of her clients. She is a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/virtual-wellness-circle-2-3/ LOCATION:mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Wellness-Circle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250905T175417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T195946Z UID:10024019-1759604400-1759611600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:The Inner Dimensions of the Qur’an | Sheikh Mokhtar Maghraoui DESCRIPTION:Amongst the pearls of the Qur’an are those verses which carry profound spiritual importance in addition to their external practical meaning. \nIn this session\, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will reflect on several Qur’anic verses\, exploring how they play a crucial role in our understanding of the process of self-purification and the development of good character. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nThe program begins right after Maghrib prayers at 6:49 p.m. We will go until Isha at 8:45 p.m. and then continue after we pray Isha in congregation with 30-minute Q&A after Isha. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nShaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui\nOriginally from Algeria\, Shaykh Mokhtar is thoroughly versed in the Islamic sciences and holds a doctorate in physics and engineering. His expertise encompasses the disciplines of Tazkiyah and Fiqh\, and he is best known for his enlightening retreats and seminars that empower Muslims on their spiritual journey. His full biography can be found here. \nShaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui is the main scholar at AlMadina Institute (AlMadina.org). \nOriginally from Algeria\, he is thoroughly versed in the Islamic sciences and holds a doctorate joined between the fields of physics and engineering. His expertise includes the disciplines of Tazkiyah and Fiqh\, and he is best known for his enlightening retreats and seminars empowering Muslims on their spiritual quest. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inner-dimensions/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events,Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/v3-Inner-Dimensions.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T073000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250918T041322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T041323Z UID:10023917-1759645800-1759649400@mcceastbay.org 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 (6:30 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. 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-6-2-2-7/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250829T155324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174753Z UID:10023953-1760122800-1760130000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Sacred Knowledge Night: Pursuing Islamic Studies in America DESCRIPTION: \nMany in our community wonder how they can deepen their Islamic studies and pursue knowledge of the deen. But with rising costs\, political instability\, and many other challenges\, where do we turn? \nThis event will bring together a circle of our younger community’s Imams and students of knowledge under one roof: \n\n– Hafiz Muhammad Elmarouk\, who studied at Bayan Islamic Graduate School\n– Ustadh Basil Farooq\, who studied at Qalam Seminary\n– Sidi Ahmed Khan\, who studied at Zaytuna College\n– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar\, who studied at The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) (Also\, the event MC)\n– Sidi Hassan Khawaja\, who studied at DUA Seminary (Dārul-‘Ulūm al-Ashrafiyya)\n– Hafiz Afraz Khan\, who studied at AIM Seminary (The Majlis)\n– Ustadh Quran Hodge\, who studied at Al-Maqasid\n\nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSeeking Islamic knowledge during dark times is a form of protection. “How to Pursue Islamic Studies in the West” is a valuable information session\, particularly for Muslim women and men aspirants (of any age) who have considered pursuing Islamic scholarship alongside another career. The speakers will discuss their experiences at their respective alma maters\, including their missions\, curricula\, teachers\, enrollment processes\, etc. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe evening will feature: \n\n– Introductions to each seminary: mission\, programs\, and opportunities for study.\n – Guidance on pathways of learning for different stages of life—full-time\, part-time\, and online.\n – Q&A and community discussion on how we can strengthen sacred learning here at home.\n\nThis talk\, “Studying Islam in America: An Open House with US-Based Islamic Seminaries\,” is intended for parents\, teens\, and young professionals exploring Islamic Study options available in the U.S. and Canada. \nSidi Shaan Mukhtar \nSidi Shaan Mukhtar was born in the Bay Area and raised in the MCC community from a young age. Shaan has actively contributed to establishing MSAs at high schools and community colleges\, as well as youth halaqas\, at various mosques in the San Francisco Bay Area. Shaan holds a BA in Political Science from UC Davis and has pursued a passion for Islamic learning. He attended the Ilm Tree Homeschooling Cooperative during middle school\, where he studied Islamic Sciences under Shaykh Rami Nsour.   During college\, Shaan took a gap year to study Arabic in Jordan. He is currently pursuing his MA in Islamic Studies at the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA)\, where he studies alongside senior American Muslim scholars\, including Shaykh Yasir Qadhi\, Shaykha Tamara Gray\, and Dr. James Jones. He currently works in tech and resides in the Bay Area with his wife\, where he continues to engage in community building and outreach. \nSidi Muhammad Elmarouk \nHafiz Muhammad Elmarouk is a professional calligrapher and student of knowledge.  \nHe was born and raised in the Bay Area. At the age of 14\, he moved overseas to Mauritania\, where he memorized the entire Holy Quran. From Mauritania\, he traveled to Jordan\, where he studied the Islamic sciences and traditional Islamic calligraphy for four years\, receiving Ijazas in Tajweed and Hadith narration. From Jordan\, he moved to Turkey\, where he completed his calligraphy training and studied Fiqh under the guidance of renowned Syrian scholars. Muhammad continues to study privately and has taught the Islamic Sciences for six years. He now resides in Toronto\, Canada\, where he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Islamic Theology. Sidi Muhammad trained and competed in BJJ and wrestling for ten years in the USA and Jordan. \nImam Basil Farouq \nUstadh Basil Farouq grew up in the UAE and the Bay Area. He completed memorizing 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 a BA in Economics and Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley in 2019 and worked full-time as an economist in the antitrust litigation industry. \nSidi Basil Farouq 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.” \nHafiz Afraz Khan \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. Afraz memorized the Qur’an after 8 years of study and conducts tajweed classes for the local community. \nAfraz 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. As 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 incarcerated populations and supports student programming at colleges such as Los Medanos and Stanford. Afraz delivers khutbahs across the Bay Area and has led taraweeh at Berkeley Masjid and Lighthouse Mosque\, and has also conducted nightly talks on the lessons in each section of the Qur’an. \nQur’an Hodge \nQur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019\, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa\, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim\, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz\, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya\, Hadith\, Aqida\, Seerah\, Nahw\, Quran Hifzdh\, Kitaba\, and Tafseer in classical Arabic. Sidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues\, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and children in Castro Valley. \nHassan Khawaja \nHassan Khawaja studied Data Science at UC Berkeley. After completing his degree\, he worked in corporate for a year before moving to Sacramento\, where he helped run a woodworking business with an artist. \nThough he had no intention of pursuing Islamic studies\, nor had he ever considered it\, by Allah ﷻ’s grace\, the door to study opened. \nHe is now in his fifth year of the seven-year ʿĀlimiyya program at DUA Seminary\, while also working in the tech field\, Alhamdulillāh. \n\n– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan\n– More Sidi Muhammad: http://mcceastbay.org/muhammad\n– More Imam Basil: http://mcceastbay.org/basil URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-studies-in-the-west/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sacred-knoweldge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T035256 CREATED:20250918T164313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T021700Z UID:10024036-1760727600-1760734800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Faith\, Freedom & Second Chances | Shaykh Rami Nsour\, Dr. Rania Awaad & Ustadh Amin DESCRIPTION:Ninety percent of incarcerated Muslims in the U.S. are converts to the faith\, and while seeking to turn a new page in their lives\, find the most basic task of getting an Qur’an challenging. \nImprisoned Muslims may embrace sectarian or extremist views; others leave religion altogether. Still others return to crime after release\, having found no support from their local Muslim community. \nFind out how to support the “Forgotten Ummah” and let’s change this reality together! \nFriday\, October 17 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by MCC East Bay & Tayba Foundation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n– More talks about prison support: http://mcceastbay.org/incarcerated\n– More topics addressing community & social justice issues: http://mcceastbay.org/community \n– How MCC supports prisoners in California: http://mcceastbay.org/prison \nSchedule \n\nBoth  programs (Tayba program in Prayer Hall and Dr. Rania in Conference Room) will start at 7 p.m.\nDr. Rania’s halaqa will do Qur’an recitation and dhikr until 7:30 p.m. while we watch and discuss the CBS piece on Tayba Foundation.\nBoth programs will join in the Prayer Hall from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.\n\nAmin Ibn Anderson transformed his life during incarceration by connecting with Shaykh Rami Nsour via Tayba Foundation and dedicating himself to Islamic sciences. He earned authorization to teach classical texts in fiqh\, hadith\, Arabic grammar\, and spirituality while also completing diplomas in marketing management and paralegal studies. A certified Alternative Violence Program facilitator\, Amin recently produced the first complete English translation and commentary on Matharat al-Qulub and is writing on Isharatul Qaraar. Now released\, Sidi Ameen is eager to share his knowledge with others. Sidi Ameen was featured in 2025 in a CBS piece about why thousands convert to Islam in prison each year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufwtRa6l36w  \nShaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D.\, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Prior to studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad \nShaykh Rami Nsour spent several years in Mauritania\, where he studied at some of the foremost Islamic Colleges (mahdaras). He is the Co-Founder of the Tayba Foundation\, one of the few Muslim organizations in the US serving incarcerated Muslims\, providing them much-needed Islamic education\, along with essential life skills training and assistance upon re-entry.Learn more about Sheikh Rami at https://www.taybafoundation.org/our-team  \nRami Nsour was born in Amman\, Jordan\, and moved to the United States at 9. During his college years\, he attended classes taught by Shuyukh in the San Francisco Bay Area\, notably Shaykh Khatri bin Bayba\, Shaykh Abdullah bin Ahmedna\, and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. With their encouragement\, Rami embarked on a journey to Mauritania in 1998. In Mauritania\, he studied with some of the greatest scholars of our times\, such as his foremost\, Shaykh Murabit al Hajj bin Fahfu. He was also blessed to study with Murabit Muhammad al-Amin bin al-Shaykh\, Murabit Ahmed Fal bin Ahmedna\, Shaykh Abdullah bin Ahmedna\, Shaykh Tahir ibn Murabit al Hajj and Shaykh Sa’d Bu among others. Rami completed studies in the subjects of Qu’ran\, ‘Aqeedah (Belief)\, Fiqh (Law)\, Nahu (grammar)\, Ihsan (spiritual purification)\, and adab (manners).He has memorized the final text of Maliki fiqh\, Mukhtasar Khalil\, and has been granted permission by his Shuyukh to teach. In addition to his extensive study of fiqh\, he was afforded the unique opportunity to attend one-on-one sessions with his teachers\, where he would engage them in countless hours of discussion on the application of fiqh in general and specifically for those living in the West.Rami has translated traditional Islamic texts from Arabic\, including various works on Maliki fiqh and several works of the great Mauritanian scholar Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud\, including Birr al-Walidayan (The Rights of Parents)\, Ishraq al-Qarar (The Spiritual Aspects of Prayer)\, and the Adab of Sadaqa. He has also translated a versified version of Adab of the Student entitled Iya’ant al Mutafahim (The Assistance of the Student) by Shaykh Muhammad al Hasan as well as the original Taleem al Muta’llim by Shaykh Zarnuji.In addition\, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching\, conducting seminars\, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have\, in turn\, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam.  He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam\, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation\, which has a correspondence program for incarcerated Muslim (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah)\, Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood.  Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area\, is married\, and has two children. \n“The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said\, “People are ores like the ores of gold and silver. The best in jahiliyya are the best in Islam if they gain fiqh (understanding).”  \nWe should not see in ourselves and others what is immediately apparent but rather look for the potential that can be attained. This potential is unlocked through knowledge of Islam. \nAbout Tayba Foundation\nSince 2004\, Tayba Foundation has touched the lives of more than 11\,000 incarcerated Muslims across the U.S by providing critically needed Islamic education\, essential Life Skills training\, and Reentry support. Many Tayba students have become leaders and change-makers within their communities\, both inside and outside of prison. With every passing year\, we strive to reach more men and women behind bars and to improve the quality of our work to create real change in the lives of those we serve. \nFaith Identity is More Important Than Ever\nDuring this COVID-19 pandemic\, faith has become a critical component for the incarcerated and these Islamic materials are essential items\, providing them an identity with their Islamic faith community. \nDuring shelter-in place\, the fleeting commodity we have a bit more of is time and this precious resource will be fast fleeting once we go back to a semblance of normalcy. For incarcerated Muslims\, time will remain the commodity they can leverage. Help them do that by donating new and used items. \nThrough this project\, we will be supporting the Muslim Chaplains at California Medical Facility in Vacaville\, Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City\, and Avenal State Prison. \nAn oft-neglected segment of our community\, Muslims prisoners face a host of daily challenges when it comes to practicing their faith. These challenges include the availability of halal food\, being able to wear religious head coverings\, having access to religious materials\, and even praying together. \n\n\n\nStudies* have revealed that: \n\nMuslims only comprise about 1% of the U.S. population\, but they represent 9% of the prison population.\n90% of incarcerated Muslims are converts.\nSeveral prisons ban or severely restrict group religious activities.\nMuslim prisoners often have their religious property (such as prayer rugs\, beads\, and Qur’ans) mishandled or confiscated. 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