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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241024T233915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T192847Z UID:10022010-1733337000-1733340600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious/2024-12-04/ 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/2024/10/Sidi-Shahryar-Abbasi-New-Series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241205T012311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T012312Z UID:10021875-1733337000-1733340600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Virtual Only Tonight* Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi DESCRIPTION:*Tonight’s class will be virtual only. Join us at mcceastbay.org/live* \n\nJoin us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious-3/ 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/2024/10/Sidi-Shahryar-Abbasi-New-Series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241024T233915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T192847Z UID:10021876-1733941800-1733945400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious/2024-12-11/ 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/2024/10/Sidi-Shahryar-Abbasi-New-Series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241024T233915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T192847Z UID:10022011-1734546600-1734550200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious/2024-12-18/ 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/2024/10/Sidi-Shahryar-Abbasi-New-Series.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241203T204122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T234835Z UID:10021766-1734786000-1734793200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan 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. \nMuhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).\n\nThese wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nRespite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well. \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:\n \n\nSaturday\, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)\nSaturday\, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, December 21\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-wellness-circles-2-2-2/ 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/2024/10/Wellness-Circle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241220T164310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T020843Z UID:10021805-1734805800-1734811200@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– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart” (book used in sessions): http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq \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\n \n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart” (book used in sessions): http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq \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 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. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2/ 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/2024/10/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241226T050445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T031738Z UID:10022387-1735930800-1735938000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Community is Messy: Attaining Faith Through Service | Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan DESCRIPTION:Join Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan (a local community leader & founder of Al-Misbaah in Sacramento) to hear the struggles that our community is currently going through\, ranging from the ongoing refugee crisis to at-risk youths\, addictions\, suicide\, and more\, and how our masajid can overcome the “charity apathy” affect to address these issues. \nImam Yasir will highlight the importance of supporting local causes such as refugee resettlement\, charitable aid\, Islamic education\, youth mentorship\, and support for underserved groups. He will share personal stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through these initiatives\, creating a powerful connection to the real-world impact of community service.  \nFriday\, Jan. 3 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nImam Yasir will give the 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Jumu’ah Khutbah this Friday\, January 3\, 2025. \nAl-Misbaah will also do a collection drive this Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will have a truck outside the Sisters’ Entrance collecting the following items: \n\nBlankets\nPillows\nShampoo/conditioners\nSoaps\nChildren toys\n\nAbout Imam Yasir: \nImam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento\, CA\, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa\, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences\, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis)\, Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)\, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)\, Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence)\, Aqeedah (Islamic Theology)\, and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation). \nDuring his studies\, Imam Yasir also gained certification as an Arabic Braille instructor\, empowering visually impaired individuals to read the Quran. His time at Darul Uloom Zakariyya provided him with a solid foundation in Islamic knowledge and extensive experience in nonprofit work\, which he has used to serve communities effectively. \nIn 2015\, Imam Yasir founded Al-Misbaah\, which has grown from a small office to a multi-location organization providing critical services to thousands of individuals. He is also recognized as the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California State Legislature. \nImam Yasir’s leadership roles reflect his commitment to serving diverse communities while fostering unity and faith-based values. His work bridges religious guidance and practical solutions to modern challenges\, significantly impacting locally and regionally. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nIn 2020\, Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan became California’s first-ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature. \nFrom the august State Assembly floor into the unassuming apartments of Afghan refugees in Sacramento to consoling Muslims in prisons & hospitals and consoling at-risk Muslim youth about addiction and suicidal thoughts\, he knows one thing for sure: community is messy. \nJoin him to hear about his journey of finding faith through community; even when he’d instead climb his spiritual mountain in personal worship\, he stays amongst the Muslim Ummah and navigates their temperaments and needs. \nAbout Imam Yasir:\nImam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento\, CA\, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa\, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences\, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis)\, Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)\, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)\, Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence)\, Aqeedah (Islamic Theology)\, and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation). \nDuring his studies\, Imam Yasir also gained certification as an Arabic Braille instructor\, empowering visually impaired individuals to read the Quran. His time at Darul Uloom Zakariyya provided him with a solid foundation in Islamic knowledge and extensive experience in nonprofit work\, which he has used to serve communities effectively. \nIn 2015\, Imam Yasir founded Al-Misbaah\, which has grown from a small office to a multi-location organization providing critical services to thousands of individuals. He is also recognized as the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California State Legislature. \nImam Yasir’s leadership roles reflect his commitment to serving diverse communities while fostering unity and faith-based values. His work bridges religious guidance and practical solutions to modern challenges\, significantly impacting locally and regionally. \nThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton\, California on Friday\, January 3\, 2025. \nMore MCC East Bay:\nCalendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar\nWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter\nSupport MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa\nMCC Podcast: http://mcceastbay.org/podcast\nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCCEastBay/videos URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/community-is-messy/ 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/2024/12/Community-is-Messy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T073000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241225T180406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T070557Z UID:10022371-1736058600-1736062200@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 (6:30 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  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-2025/ 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:20250108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T183000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241226T162424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T011858Z UID:10022388-1736357400-1736361000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Winter Arabic Calligraphy Class | Br. Zubair Simab DESCRIPTION:For Children & Adults Ages 13+:  Join a six-week calligraphy session with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for beginner & intermediate students. The class is designed to learn the popular Thuluth style of writing. Students will learn the: \n\n\nUnderstanding of pen\, paper\, and ink \n\n\nPreparing the traditional calligraphy pen \n\n\nTechnically analyzing alphabet letters in Thuluth style \n\n\nIntroduction to fundamentals of composition \n\n\nWednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jan. 8 to Feb. 12\, 2025 | MCC Banquet Hall | $110.00/student ($40 calligraphy kit\, can be purchased separately) \nCapped at 20 attendees. \nRegister at mcceastbay.org/calligraphy \nThe six-week sessions will provide you with an understanding of pen\, paper\, and ink in calligraphy\, preparing the pen\, and learning the Thuluth style of writing and techniques. It will also introduce the fundamentals of composition. You will have a chance to write and practice in class. No previous experience is necessary. \nSessions are held in the Banquet Hall On Wednesdays: 1/08\, 1/15\, 1/22\, 1/29\, 2/05\, & 2/12 \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nAbout the Instructor: \nZubair Simab is a Danville-based and award-winning traditional calligrapher and Silicon Valley engineer. He is an active traditional arts practitioner and teacher in his local community. Zubair has exhibited\, lectured\, and demonstrated throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. His initial passion for calligraphy was sparked in his birthplace of Kabul\, Afghanistan\, where he began training in calligraphy as a young boy. Twenty-five years ago\, Zubair returned to the serious study and practice of traditional calligraphy. Zubair is influenced by the Afghan and Turkish master calligraphers. His pieces are based on Farsi poetry\, verses from the Quran\, and traditional Afghan and Arabic proverbs. \nhttp://www.simabcalligraphy.com \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/winter-calligraphy/ 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/2024/12/01.08.25-Arabic-Calligraphy-Classes.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241231T174855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T000355Z UID:10022428-1736535600-1736542800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Data Literacy in Kids | Gulrez Khan DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with Gulrez Khan as he shares his unique approach to making data visualization fun and accessible for children. Gulrez will demonstrate how to introduce data concepts through screen-free activities that foster creativity and strengthen family bonds.  \nBy integrating data into everyday life\, we can empower our children to become confident data consumers and creators\, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Jan. 10 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nGulrez Khan is the author of the book “Drawing Data with Kids: Cultivating Data-Literacy: A Screen-Free Journey through the Art of Visualization for Kids.” You can purchase signed copies of his book after this author’s event: \n\n\n[Paperback] Drawing Data with Kids: $25\n\n\n[Hardcover] Drawing Data with Kids: $30\n\n\nRamadan Data Journal: $10\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n \nAbout the Author\nAward-winning author and Data Scientist Gulrez is the father of three beautiful kids and works as a data science leader at his day job. He has almost two decades of experience and a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he’s not busy working\, you can find him passing on his skills to the next generation to create a world of data-literate children. \nA firm believer in the power of data literacy\, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He’s known for delivering corporate workshops that are equally informative and entertaining. \nAbout the Book\nDrawing Data with Kids is the perfect companion for a summer full of creativity\, learning\, and fun. Join Pariza and her dad on a captivating adventure that combines the world of art with the fascinating realm of data visualization. \nIn this interactive book\, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey\, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here’s what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers: \n\nEngaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza’s journey as she explores different types of graphs\, charts\, and visualizations\, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.\nArtistic Exploration: Encourage your child’s creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings\, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.\nCritical Thinking Skills: Foster your child’s analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data\, analyze information\, and draw meaningful conclusions.\nData Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts\, scatter plots to line graphs\, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way\, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.\nScreen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.\n\nWhether you’re a parent\, teacher\, or caregiver\, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art\, creativity\, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age. \nMake this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity\, creativity\, and a love for learning! URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/data-literacy-in-kids/ 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/2024/12/Gulrez-Khan.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241216T195540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T233645Z UID:10022080-1737135000-1737140400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Primer on the Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass DESCRIPTION:Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an\, Tafsir\, & Hadith\, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass\, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God\, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books. \nFri. Jan 17\, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18\, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, Sun. Jan 19\, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days) \nRegister at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths \nIjaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually\, they will not receive a completion certificate. \nBoth books used in the retreat will be available for purchase on-site on Friday and Saturday at a discounted price. \nFor those attending the retreat in person\, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday. \nThe event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time. \nNo babysitting is provided. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Presenter:\nShaykh Samer was born in Damascus\, Syria\, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He went on to study in the United States\, where he qualified in internal medicine. \nThe Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti\, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria\, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo\, Syria. \nShaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus\, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah)\, and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi\, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law\, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham)\, the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has been teaching various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000. \n\n\nPast Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-night-primer/ 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/2024/12/Shaykh-Samer-Light.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250105T055341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T233814Z UID:10022078-1737190800-1737223200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass DESCRIPTION:Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an\, Tafsir\, & Hadith\, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass\, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God\, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books. \nFri. Jan 17\, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)\, Sun. Jan 19 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days) \nRegister at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths \nIjaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually\, they will not receive a completion certificate. \nBoth books used in the retreat will be available to purchase at a discounted price on-site. \nFor those attending the retreat in person\, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday. \nThe event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time. \nNo babysitting is provided. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Presenter:\nShaykh Samer was born in Damascus\, Syria\, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He studied in the United States\, where he qualified in internal medicine. \nThe Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti\, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria\, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo\, Syria. \nShaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus\, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah)\, and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi\, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law\, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham)\, the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has taught various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000. \n\n\nPast Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/shaykh-samer-retreat-2/ 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/2024/12/Shaykh-Samer-Light.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250115T165213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T165214Z UID:10021767-1737205200-1737212400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan 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. \nMuhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).\n\nThese wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nRespite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well. \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:\n \n\nSaturday\, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)\nSaturday\, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, December 21\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-wellness-circles-2-2-3/ 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/2024/10/Wellness-Circle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250117T163411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T011020Z UID:10021806-1737225000-1737230400@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. This monthly Mawlid’s guest speakers will be Shaykh Samer Al-Nass and Amu Tarif. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will also serve dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP for dinner at mcceastbay.org/mawlid-dinner \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– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid \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 URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2-2-2/ 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/2024/10/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241216T195117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T061937Z UID:10022079-1737295200-1737309600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass DESCRIPTION:Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an\, Tafsir\, & Hadith\, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass\, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God\, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books. \nFri. Jan 17\, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)\, Sun. Jan 19 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days) \nRegister at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths \nIjaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually\, they will not receive a completion certificate. \nBoth books used in the retreat will be available to purchase at a discounted price on-site. \nFor those attending the retreat in person\, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday. \nThe event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time. \nNo babysitting is provided. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Presenter:\nShaykh Samer was born in Damascus\, Syria\, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He studied in the United States\, where he qualified in internal medicine. \nThe Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia\, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti\, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria\, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo\, Syria. \nShaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus\, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah)\, and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi\, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law\, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham)\, the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has taught various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000. \n\n\nPast Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/shaykh-samer-retreat/2025-01-19/ 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/2024/12/Shaykh-Samer-Light.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250102T221653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T030631Z UID:10022434-1737745200-1737752400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:After Trauma\, Hope: How to Process Trauma Through The Pen | Sidi Yousuf Azhar DESCRIPTION:There is hope after trauma; use the pen to improve your mental and physical health.\n\nJoin a student of knowledge and prolific researcher as he talks about how he recuperated after leaving a high-control religious group and the death of his mother. Expressive writing broke the shackles of trauma.  \nThis is not a fiqh session. This workshop focuses on sharing an evidence-based technique to help process traumatic experiences\, improving mental and physical health. Bring a notebook and pen to write with during the workshop. \n\nFriday\, January 24 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\nMore Sidi Yousuf: https://mcceastbay.org/yousuf\n\nAbout the Presenter \nYousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for a year and general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. He’s currently in the Stanford Memoir Writing Certificate Program and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. Yousuf leads a software testing team at a Silicon Valley tech company. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/after-trauma/ 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/After-Trauma.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241127T161830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T174800Z UID:10021989-1737802800-1737808200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Food & Your Mood: How Food Affects Your Mental Health | Ilham Malick\, MS\, RD DESCRIPTION:Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins\, minerals\, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress. \nJoin Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Ilham Malick in this free workshop. She will share practical insights on how nutrition is closely correlated to mental health and how we can improve our diet to manage mental health challenges by combining the latest medical research with the wisdom already gifted to us in the Qur’an and Sunnah.  \n11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Saturday\, January 25 | Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n– More talks on nutrition: https://mcceastbay.org/nutrition\n– More from Sr. Ilham: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilham\n\nAbout the Speaker\nIlham Malick is a Registered Dietitian with two Master’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on Instagram @inspired_by_ilham and HTTP://ilhammalick.com URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mental-health-and-nutrition/ 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/2024/11/Mental-Health-and-Nurition.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T220000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20240529T061950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T000745Z UID:10021095-1738429200-1738447200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference) DESCRIPTION:The Qur’an was sent as guidance and a source of solace for our Ummah community. The Quran was not just meant for the first few generations but for all of humanity for the rest of time\, serving as an anchor for us in every situation. \nJoin us for our upcoming Miftaah Circle\, Anchored by the Quran\, where we will review the countless wisdoms in the Book of Allah. We will be joined by some of our local scholars and esteemed scholars. \n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday\, February 1 | MCC Prayer Hall | $18.50/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/anchored \nBabysitting available. The livestream option for non-Bay Area residents opens on Sunday\, January 26. Dinner and food truck options in the parking lot that afternoon and evening.  \nJoin us for an evening to:\n\nEstablish a strong connection with the Quran and its teachings\, suggesting that a firm foundation in the Quran can withstand external influences and challenges;\nParticipants will learn strategies to navigate through doubts and come out with a strengthened belief in Islam;\nReinforce core Islamic beliefs and values by emphasizing the Quran as the central source of guidance and\,\nExplore the Quran’s profound teachings\, timeless wisdom\, and relevance to contemporary issues\, fostering a deeper connection with Divine guidance.\n\nSponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay. \nMCC also will have two events earlier in the day preceding this large conference: \n\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of the MCC East Bay facility. To request a financial waiver to attend this conference\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout This Evening’s Speakers:Shaykh Navaid Aziz is a keynote speaker and recognized subject matter expert. He lectures on current and relevant topics from an Islamic perspective. His workshops focus on best practices in sensitivity and diversity training for those engaging with Muslims. He shares his expertise on Muslim extremism\, the history of Muslim extremist groups\, and community-based intervention and prevention with the courts\, governmental and non-governmental organizations\, and law enforcement. Learn more \nMufti Abdul Rahman Waheed was born and raised in Lansing\, MI. As a youth\, he displayed zeal and enthusiasm to involve himself in the religious sciences. At just 9 years of age\, Mufti Abdul Rahman went to Toronto\, Canada\, to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hafidh of the Holy Qur’an. Thereafter\, Mufti Abdul Rahman traveled to Pakistan to continue his passion for seeking knowledge\, where he completed his 2-year Iftaa program\, which specializes in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. Mufti Abdul Rahman is a principal and full-time instructor at Michigan Islamic Institute\, the brother organization of Miftaah Institute. He travels across North America as a khateeb and lecturer. He is well-known for his calm and down-to-earth demeanor. Learn more \nMufti Aasim Rashid is a distinguished Muslim scholar\, speaker\, and educator (the title ‘Mufti’ indicates his expertise and authority in Islamic law). He is devoted to studying and explaining Islamic sacred texts and their relation to the modern context. His lectures\, delivered at conferences and institutions worldwide\, are known to be inspiring and pertinent to the issues and pressing questions of the day. Mufti Aasim founded the Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation\, which initiated the ‘Islam Unravelled’ project. Learn more \nUstadh Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion\, Ustadh Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam under the private tutelage of local scholars. Since then\, he has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Tarim\, Yemen\, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo\, Egypt\, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Learn more \nMufti Hussain Kamani was born and raised in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky. His journey to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge began at age 6. By the age of 9\, he completed the memorization of the Holy Quran. To further advance his studies in the Islamic Sciences\, he traveled to the United Kingdom and pursued formal Islamic authorizations (ijazahs). For 7 years\, Mufti Kamani studied a rigorous curriculum covering the Arabic language and literature\, Islamic jurisprudence\, Tafseer of the Holy Qur’an\, Hadith\, Islamic Philosophy\, and Aqeedah. Afterward\, he was selected for a post-graduate course in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts\, which he completed within two years. He later earned his graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Coventry in the UK. Learn more \nShaykh 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. Before 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 Learn more \nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs. He was born in Herat\, Afghanistan\, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College\, he majored in history at San Francisco State University. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on many topics\, including Rumi and a vast collection of Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. Learn more \nDr. Ali Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages\, Comparative Theology\, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College\, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic\, Creedal Theology\, Comparative Theology\, Sciences of the Quran\, Introduction to the Qur’an\, and Seminal Ancient Texts. He received his BS in accounting from Cal Poly State University in 2000. In 2011\, he received his MA in Biblical Studies from the Pacific School of Religion\, and in 2016\, his PhD in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion from the Graduate Theological Union. Dr. Ataie is a native Persian speaker. He can read and write Arabic\, Hebrew\, and Greek. Dr. Ataie joined the Zaytuna College faculty in 2012. Learn more \nImam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento\, CA\, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa\, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences\, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis)\, Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)\, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)\, Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence)\, Aqeedah (Islamic Theology)\, and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation). Learn more URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-conference-miftaah/ 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/2024/05/71d2235e91f045830545f4e81e1fac0ac6611456-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Miftaah Institute":MAILTO:admin@miftaah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T061500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T071500 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250122T183318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T183320Z UID:10022372-1738476900-1738480500@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 (6:15 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  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-2025-2/ 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:20250202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250121T194955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T200010Z UID:10022533-1738508400-1738515600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:San Francisco Bay Area Islamic School Open House DESCRIPTION:Muslim parents in the Bay Area are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children. As waitlists grow at these schools\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next. \nJoin us as we hear from representatives of various Islamic schools in the Bay Area about what’s caused a growth in demand\, their offerings and the admission process\, and current growth opportunities for schools and parents\, as well as get your questions answered directly from homeschooling moms. \n\n\n\n3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  | Sunday\, February 2 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will break for Asr congregational prayer from 4:15 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Attendees will visit with school representatives after the end of the presentation (5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. (Maghrib)). \nParticipating schools presentation decks: \n– Nuh’s Ark in San Ramon: https://mcceastbay.org/nuh-deck– Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont: https://mcceastbay.org/pta-deck– Al Judiy Academy in Walnut Creek: https://mcceastbay.org/judiy-deck– Averroes High School in Fremont: https://mcceastbay.org/averroes-deck– Granada Islamic School in Santa Clara: https://mcceastbay.org/granada-deck– Northstar School in Hayward: http://mcceastbay.org/northstar-deck– Zaytech Academy in Mt. House: https://mcceastbay.org/zaytech-deck– ILM Tree Homeschooling Co-operative in Lafayette: https://mcceastbay.org/ilm-deck \nConfirmed Schools: \n\n– Averroes High School in Fremont (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Granada Islamic School in Santa Clara (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Northstar School in Hayward (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Zaytech Academy in Mt. House (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Nuh’s Ark in San Ramon (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Ilm Academy in Fremont (deck from ’23 Open House)\n\n\n\n\nInvited Schools: \n\n– San Francisco Islamic School in San Francisco (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Al Judiy Academy in Walnut Creek (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– RISE Academy (San Jose) \n\nSchools Unable to Make This Open House: \n\n– ILM Tree Homeschooling Co-operative in Lafayette (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Silicon Valley Academy (SVA) in Sunnyvale (deck from ’23 Open House)\n– Hikmah School in Brentwood (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\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\nWe will break for Asr congregational prayer from 4:15 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Attendees will visit with school representatives after the end of the presentation (5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. (Maghrib)). \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-school-open-house/ CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Islamic-School-Open-House-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250105T035435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T041932Z UID:10022437-1738954800-1738962000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:The History and Heritage of Arabic Calligraphy | Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into an introduction to Islamic calligraphy art by a classically trained calligrapher (hattat) whose works of art are created through a unique combination of inspiration\, meditation\, and rigorous discipline. \nMaster Calligrapher Khalid Casado will also lead a full-day workshop on Saturday\, February 8. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Feb. 7 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nPlease also join us for one of the limited spots at a full-day workshop the following day: https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-workshop \nAbout the Speaker\n \nPablo Casado\, also known as Khalid\, was born in Madrid\, Spain\, where he has lived and developed personally and academically.  \nAlthough he always felt a unique attraction towards the shapes of Arabic calligraphy\, it was not until 2008 that he connected with the reed pen for the first time at a brief introductory course to nesih calligraphy. Only a few days of practicing this art were enough to awaken a deep interest in him\, and he soon felt the need to receive further instruction from an absolute master who could transmit this ancient knowledge. He then met Nuria García Masip\, the renowned calligrapher based in Paris and featured in Beauty in Solitude Part 3. Guided by her\, he traveled to Istanbul for the first time in 2009 and became acquainted with her masters. This is how he started writing his first lessons with her help and with the master calligrapher (hattat) Davut Bektas\, and always under the supervision of the master Hassan Çelebi. Two years later\, he began lessons with the master hattat Ferhat Kurlu\, who\, together with Nuria García\, became one of his strongest influences. \nIn 2014\, and after having devoted himself entirely to learning this art\, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih styles in IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture)\, signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi\, Ferhat Kurlu\, and Nuria García. \nCurrently\, he continues to travel regularly to Istanbul and spend extended periods there in order not to lose contact with his masters and to continue learning and refining his work. \nTo view his work\, you can visit www.instagram.com/sacredlinesart or www.sacred-lines.com URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-primer/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ustadh-Khalid-Casado.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T153000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250123T180608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T222128Z UID:10022550-1739109600-1739115000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Imam Tahir Anwar DESCRIPTION:Ramadan rapidly approaches\, which enjoins the directives to fast and to give zakat. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock\, principles to rules. \n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday\, February 9 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAbout the Speaker\nImam Tahir Anwar is an American Muslim scholar and preacher. Born in London\, England\, he has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1983. \nAfter completing his religious studies\, Imam Tahir has served the Bay Area Muslim community since 2000. He also teaches Islamic Law at the renowned Zaytuna College\, America’s first Muslim liberal arts college in Berkeley\, California. \nIn addition\, he is the founding board member of Averroes High School\, the Bay Area’s first Muslim high school. He is currently the chairman of the board of NISA\, North-American Islamic Shelter for the Abused\, an organization that works towards alleviating issues related to domestic violence. \nHe has a passion for community service. He served on the Human Rights Commission for the City of San Jose for over 5 years and on the Human Relations Commission for the County of Santa Clara for one year. He also leads a group for Hajj each year. Learn more about him at imamtahir.com \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fiqh-of-zakat/ 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/2025/01/Fiqh-of-Zakat-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241229T012609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T201459Z UID:10022419-1739124000-1739131200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence & Islam: Prospects & Pathways DESCRIPTION:MCC is starting a new initiative to educate the Muslim community about the importance and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please join our first AI workshop\, including presentations\, AI demos\, panel discussions\, and Q&A. \nSunday\, Feb. 9 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nRSVP for in-person attendance at mcceastbay.org/ai \nLate in 2025\, we plan an insightful conference that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and Islamic principles as we go forward. This new initiative is your chance to engage with leading scholars\, technologists\, and community leaders as they explore the ethical dimensions of AI through the lens of Islamic teachings. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights on how AI can align with Islamic ethics.\nExplore business and productivity opportunities in the AI landscape.\nDiscuss the impact of AI on education\, legal ethics\, and societal values.\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\nEngaging in presentations on AI’s opportunities and challenges.\nPanel discussions on AI’s role in society and the future.\nInteractive Q&A sessions with thought leaders.\nNetworking opportunities with professionals and scholars.\n\nQuestions? zxaheer@gmail.com  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/panel-on-ai/ 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/2024/12/AI-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250206T005204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T223929Z UID:10022579-1739617200-1739638800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Sold Out* Welcoming Ramadan: Preparing for Ihsan (A Day at a Private Farm) DESCRIPTION:*Sold out* Positively\, no space remaining. Questions? info@fitrahfarmretreats.com \nJoin us for a one-day immersive Ramadan preparation event with Imam Dr. Ahmad Deeb on a breathtaking Muslim-owned farm along the California coast. This gathering is designed to help you enter Ramadan with clarity\, spiritual focus\, and a renewed sense of purpose—all while giving you a taste of our upcoming Ramadan retreat experience. \nThis isn’t just a class—it’s a holistic experience that will nourish your soul\, body\, and mind and prepare you to deeply and meaningfully enjoy Ramadan. \n11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday\, Feb. 15 | Private Farm 30 minutes south of Half Moon Bay (location will be shared with only those who register) | $40/adult & $25/child | Register at mcceastbay.org/prep \nSponsored by Fitrah Farms\, MCC East Bay\, WVMA\, & Siraat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFitrah Farm Retreats – Questions? Call us at ‪408.329.7261 or email at info@fitrahfarmretreats.com \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included in the Program?\n🌙 Fiqh of Fasting & Spiritual Planning – Learn the essential fasting rules and how to maximize your ibadah\, balance wellness\, and avoid burnout. \n🌙 Farm-to-Table Organic Meal – Enjoy a delicious lunch and snacks crafted from the farm with halal\, tayyib\, and organic ingredients. \n🌙 Nature & Reflection – Take a guided beach walk and farm tour\, learning about regenerative farming and sustainable living as we journey through our land. \n🌙 Meet Our Horses – Experience the beauty of these majestic animals\, observe their presence\, and interact with them in a gentle\, mindful setting. \n🌙 Meditative Dhikr & Reflection – Engage in spiritual remembrance in a tranquil environment\, grounding yourself before Ramadan. \n🌙 A Glimpse into Our Ramadan Retreat – This event offers a preview of our whole Ramadan experience\, giving you a taste of what it means to retreat in a space of nature\, knowledge\, and spiritual connection. \nSchedule for the Day\n📍 Location: The Private Farm is 30 minutes south of Half Moon Bay. Directions sent after registration. \n⏳ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM \n\n11:00 AM – Arrival & Welcome\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Guided Beach Walk & Farm Tour (exploring the land\, regenerative farming\, and meeting our horses)\n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Dhuhr Prayer\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – First Lecture: Fiqh of Fasting & Spiritual Preparation\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Farm-to-Table Lunch (nourishing\, organic halal meal with seasonal ingredients)\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Second Lecture: Balancing Holistic Wellness in Ramadan & Avoiding Burnout\n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Asr Prayer\n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Dhikr & Reflection\n5:00 PM – Departure\n\n– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmad \nImam Ahmad Deeb has been serving communities from an early age under the training and mentorship of his father\, Shaykh Abdallah Deeb. After finishing his bachelor’s in Psychology at 19\, he traveled to Cape Town\, SA\, and completed formal seminary training. He returned to the USA and completed his M.A. in Islamic Studies and Leadership at Bayan’s foremost accredited Muslim graduate school. His thesis topic was “Re-forming Islamic Reform: Ma’loom min al-Dīn bil Darūrah\, the Theology of Law\, and the Epistemological Limits of Ijtihād.” His academic interests and love of community work led him to community psychology\, where he is a doctoral candidate and researcher. He co-founded Itqaan Institute\, a premier Qur’an learning institute led by his father. He is co-founder and instructor of Pillars Seminary—a part-time institute that aims to provide the general public with formal\, balanced\, and structured training in Islam. Most recently\, with his father and Shaykh Ismail Bowers\, he established Shifaa Community\, a virtual intentional community that promotes holistic wellness and structured religious guidance. In his free time\, he continues his study of the Islamic tradition with scholars worldwide and provides consulting to communities across the country. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org or Fitrah Farm Retreats: Call ‪408.329.7261 or email at info@fitrahfarmretreats.com \nLimited Spots Available – Register Now!\n🎟️ $40 Per Person |  $25 for Children Under 11– No Childcare provided. Parents are responsible for their children at all times\n 📍Secure your spot at: [https://www.fitrahfarmretreats.com/prep] \nThis is your chance to escape daily distractions\, gain clarity\, and prepare your heart for Ramadan in an incredible natural setting. \nJoin us for this special pre-Ramadan gathering and taste what’s to come in our full retreat! \nWe look forward to welcoming you in sha Allah! URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/welcoming-ramadan/ CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Farm-Retreat-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250212T174510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T170007Z UID:10021768-1739624400-1739631600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan 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. \nMuhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).\n\nThese wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nRespite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well. \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:\n \n\nSaturday\, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)\nSaturday\, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, December 21\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-wellness-circles-2-2-4/ 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/2024/10/Wellness-Circle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250109T170626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T215329Z UID:10021807-1739644200-1739649600@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-2-2/2025-02-15/ 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:20250221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250221T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250127T192033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T062134Z UID:10022563-1740157200-1740164400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Dawah: The Prophetic Approach to Addressing Mass Disinformation | Dr. Mustafa Khattab (Author of Clear Qur'an) DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us for an enlightening evening with Dr. Mustafa Khattab\, author of The Clear Quran\, to gain insights into how the Prophetic approach effectively addresses contemporary issues of doubt\, misinformation\, and Islamophobia in our society. \n5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Friday\, Feb. 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDr. Khattab will also deliver the 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. sermons at MCC on Friday\, February 21\, 2025. \nDr. Khattab will also give a full-day free workshop at MCC on Saturday\, Feb. 22. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n1st Time Ever\, Bay Area Tour\, Dr. Mustafa Khattab\, translator of The Clear Quran & author of the Clear Quran series\, resident scholar of Al-Furqaan Foundation \nFriday\, February 21st: \nMCC Pleasanton: \nJumu’ah Khutbah & Evening Program \n\n12:30 pm 1st Jumu’ah Khutbah & Salah\n1:30 pm  2nd Jumu’ah Khutbah only\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Evening Program: **Dawah: The Prophetic Approach to Addressing Mass Disinformation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab**\n\nSaturday\, February 22nd: \nMCA (Muslim Community Association\, Santa Clara) \nFajr Khatira: The Clear Quran: It’s Acceptance Amongst Those Seeking Islam \n\n5:50 AM Iqama followed by Khatira by Dr. Mustafa Khattab\n\nMCC Pleasanton: \nFurqaan Project & The Clear Islam Workshop \n\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: **THIS PORTION ONLY CANCELLED**Interactive Workshop: Street Dawah Training by Imam Abdul Hameed (The Clear Islam team)**THIS PORTION ONLY CANCELLED**\n12:40 PM Dhuhr Iqama\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – From Inspiration to Best-Seller: My Journey with *The Clear Quran* by Dr. Mustafa Khattab\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Two Decades of Delivering the Quran’s Message in America by the Furqaan Project team\n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Q&A session\n4:30 pm – Asr Prayers\n\nMasjid an-Noor\, Santa Clara \nDa’wah: Our Answer to Gaza \n\n7:30 PM: Isha Iqama followed by a lecture of Dr. Mustafa Khattab\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\nDr. Mustafa Khattab is the resident scholar of the Al-Furqaan Foundation headquartered in Bolingbrook\, Illinois. He is a Canadian-Egyptian authority who interprets the Quran. He was a member of the first team that translated the Ramadan night prayers (Tarawîḥ) live from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina (2002-2005). Khattab memorized the entire Quran at a young age and later obtained a professional ijâzah in the Ḥafṣ style of recitation with a chain of narrators going all the way to Muḥammad. He received his PhD\, M.A.\, and B.A. in Islamic Studies in English with Honors from Al-Azhar University’s Faculty of Languages & Translation. He lectured on Islam at Clemson University (OLLI Program\, 2009–2010)\, held the position of Lecturer at Al-Azhar University for over a decade starting in 2003\, and served as the Muslim Chaplain at Brock University (2014-2016). He is a Canadian Council of Imams member and a Fulbright Interfaith Scholar. He has served as an Imam in the US and Canada since 2007. He is the translator of The Clear Quran Series (2015)\, the author of The Clear Quran Series for Kids (2020)\, Shukran (an illustrated story for children\, 2020)\, The Clear Quran Series Dictionary (2021)\, The Nation of Islam (2011) and Outfoxing Fox News (2017)\, and contributor to the Encyclopedia of Muslim American History (2010). \n\nAbout the Translation:\nIt is pleasant to read\, easy to understand\, and noted for its clarity\, accuracy\, eloquence\, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by the Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation: For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor\, it has to be accurate\, smooth\, eloquent\, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations\, The Clear Quran masterfully passes on all counts. To achieve accuracy\, the translator has used the most significant and most celebrated works of old and modern tafsir (Quran commentaries) and shared the work with several imams in North America for feedback and insight. For clarity\, every effort has been made to select easy-to-understand words and phrases that reflect the beauty\, flow\, and power of the original text. Along with informative footnotes and surah (chapter) introductions\, verses have been grouped and titled based on their themes to understand better the chapters\, their main concepts\, and internal coherence. Thanks to our dedicated team of scholars\, editors\, and proofreaders\, we believe that what you are holding is now the finest translation of the Final Revelation. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/khattab-author-event/ 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/Dr.-Mustafa-Khattab-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241210T165417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T031727Z UID:10022007-1740164400-1740171600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Fostering Unity and Understanding in a Divided Ummah | Sidi Shaan Mukhtar and Shaykh Bilal ibn Yusuf DESCRIPTION:Sectarianism has long been a challenge in the Muslim world\, creating divisions that weaken the fabric of our Ummah (Muslim community). Join us to explore the roots of sectarianism in Islam\, its impact on communities\, and practical approaches to bridge the gaps through mutual respect\, dialogue\, and a focus on shared values. \nLearn to move beyond differences and work towards a unified\, compassionate faith community. \nThis talk with Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf and Sidi Shaan Mukhtar is for everyone\, particularly teens and young professionals trying to make sense of the disunity they see in the Muslim community. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, February 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Speakers \nImam Bilal ibn Yusuf graduated from the seven-year ʿālimiyyah program at Darussalam Seminary in Lombard\, Illinois. He also holds degrees in psychology and political science. He is the Imam of the Islamic Center of Walnut Creek (Darul-Islam Mosque) and is pursuing postgraduate studies in Islamic Law and Islamic Theology. \nSidi Shaan Mukhtar was born in the Bay Area and raised in the MCC community as a small boy. Shaan has actively contributed to establishing high school MSAs and youth halaqas at various San Francisco Bay Area mosques. 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. In addition to his formal education\, Shaan has studied privately with local Bay Area teachers such as Syed Mubeen Saifullah and Shaykh Tarif Arabi. He currently works in tech and resides in the Bay Area with his wife\, where he continues to engage in community-building and engagement. \n\n– More Sidi Yusuf:  HTTP://mcceastbay.org/bilal\n– More Sidi Shaan:  HTTP://mcceastbay.org/shaan\n– URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fostering-unity-understanding/ 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/2024/12/Dublin-Library.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20250120T193349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T230025Z UID:10022530-1740225600-1740247200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Pre-Ramadan Bazar & Family Festival For Palestine (Gather for Gaza) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly and free Fundraising Festival in support of Gaza\, featuring MCC’s annual pre-Ramadan Bazaar. \n12 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 | MCC Parking Lot | Free \nThe Ninth-Annual MCC Pre-Ramadan Bazaar will be held in conjunction with the Soul of My Soul Exhibit. 100 percent of funds raised at this Festival will go to humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza through Third Pillar USA. \nWe will have a diverse array of vendors present. The Festival will include storytime\, rock painting\, children’s crafts\, face painting\, henna\, spoken word\, Dabke performances\, and more. Keep an eye on this page for updates on the schedule and confirmed vendors. \nWe will have a diverse array of vendors present. You can purchase food\, drinks\, apartheid-free Salaam Cola\, hijabs\, abayas\, products from Palestine\, buckhorn\, artwork\, apartheid-free dates for Ramadan\, desi clothes\, jewelry\, and more. \nKeep an eye on this page for updates on the schedule and confirmed vendors. \nSchedule: \n\n12:30 p.m. – Story time with author Wafa Shami\n1:30 p.m. – Dabke performance\n2:30 p.m. – Spoken word performance\n3:30 p.m. – Cooking Demonstration by cookbook author Blanche Shaheen\n4:30 p.m. – Story time by Mindful Muslim Reader\n5:30 p.m. – Silent Auction Winners Announced\n\nFace painting\, make-your-own bookmark\, and stickers\, rock painting\, coloring sheets\, paint your own wood ornament available all day. Limited craft supplies. First come\, first serve. \nConfirmed Vendors: \nPalestine-themed products: \n\n\nBaladna \n\n\nPalestine Stitch Story \n\n\nProject Hope for Palestine \n\n\nZeinat Palestine store (ceramics) \n\n\nTotah Studio \n\n\nScreenprints 4 Palestine \n\n\nOlive Branch Bazaar & Nablus Soap USA \n\n\nFood and Drinks: \n\n\nSalaam Cola \n\n\nArd Gaza \n\n\n523SOUTHERNHALALBBQ \n\n\nMama’s Shawarmas \n\n\nAHMA’s Kitchen Halal Fusion style \n\n\nDelicacies by Sheen \n\n\nMasuma and Lina (Afghan Food and Chai) \n\n\nSuzy’s Snack Shack \n\n\nBays Brews \n\n\nHabibis Falooda \n\n\nCovo Coffee \n\n\nZoya’s \n\n\nPrecious Wonders by Naba \n\n\nMariam’s Cheesecakes \n\n\nSukar Habibi \n\n\nThe Old City Roastery \n\n\nRamadan and Eid Themed Products: \n\n\nKhadija’s Creations (Ramadan and Eid themed Crafts and decor) \n\n\nBalloonbae.co (Kids Coloring Shirts for Ramadan\, henna and more) \n\n\nModestly (Ramadan Decor) \n\n\nTrinkets by Annie (Palestine\, Ramadan and Eid themed items) \n\n\nA Date with Chocolate \n\n\nHijabs and Abayas: \n\n\nAsiyah’s Collections \n\n\nMuhajiba Abayas \n\n\nMJ’s Trendz \n\n\nHijab Fashion X \n\n\nModest Rose Clothing \n\n\nHayaat collections \n\n\nElegant Muslimah USA \n\n\nTaqdimaat Abayas & Hijabs \n\n\nHijab Elegance \n\n\nTnS Hijabs \n\n\nDhubow Designs \n\n\nZaina (Hijab and hijab accessories) \n\n\nFatima Beauty \n\n\nTurkuaz Shawls \n\n\nModestly \n\n\nBooks: \n\n\nFeast in the Middle East (Cookbook) \n\n\nWafa Shami’s Books \n\n\nMindful Muslim Reader \n\n\nSoul of My Soul Exhibit (Books by Palestinian Authors) \n\n\nCultural Clothes: \n\n\nAmeri Souq (Men’s Muslim Wear) \n\n\nAiman’s Collection (Pakistani Women’s Clothing) \n\n\nIzna Desi Collection (Desi Jewelry and men’s kurta shalwar) \n\n\nPakistani_inCali \n\n\nMK Fashions (Pakistani Clothes) \n\n\nEgyptian Store by Rasha Wahba \n\n\nNajah’s Boutique LLC (Traditional khaliji style clothing for men\, women and children) \n\n\nSuwaida (Pakistani clothes\, hijab dupattas and jewelry) \n\n\nAfghan Attire \n\n\nHi-5 Trend (Indian and Pakistani clothes and jewelry) \n\n\nSoni Mann Designs \n\n\nRubyluxDresses \n\n\nJewelry: \n\n\nMade by Sana \n\n\nAfsana Boutique (Central Asian Jewelry) \n\n\nCresent Designs \n\n\nHappyGemsJewelry \n\n\nArt: \n\n\nHafsah’s Art \n\n\nQuranhut Artistry \n\n\nRuh \n\n\nRayan and Jenna’s 3D Prints \n\n\nAndres’ Craft Table \n\n\nOther: \n\n\nMaha Beauty \n\n\nMCC Girl Scouts \n\n\nehijabndmore (Customized mugs\, shirts\, sweatshirts\, stickers\, waterbottles\, and tote bags) \n\n\nSalam Scouts \n\n\nSamali Perfumes \n\n\nSunnah Healing Remedies \n\n\nHenna by Zahra \n\n\nMoon House (kitchen items\, home decorations) \n\n\nSeventh Design \n\n\nOrchard Florist \n\n\nSoul of My Soul Exhibit – including unique Palestine themed and Ramadan themed crafts! \n\n\n\n– Volunteer for this Festival: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/festival-volunteer\n– Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating in the spoken word performance at 2:30 p.m.: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/spoken-word\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/gather-for-gaza/ 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/Pre-Ramadan-Bazar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T124000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T163000 DTSTAMP:20260512T135142 CREATED:20241228T201518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T062113Z UID:10022418-1740228000-1740241800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:From Inspiration to Best Seller: My Journey with The Clear Qur'an | Dr. Mustafa Khattab *Updated Time* DESCRIPTION:*Due to a scheduling change by the speakers\, the program will not start at 10 a.m. like previously advertised. This program is now from 12:40 p.m. (Zuhr) to 4:30 p.m.* \n \nJoin us for a full-day interactive workshop with Dr. Mustafa Khattab\, the brilliant mind behind “The Clear Quran” translation\, to learn the art of giving Da’wah. Dr. Mustafa will also share his journey that led him to become the author of the best-selling translation of the Qur’an. \n12:40 p.m. (Zuhr) to 4:30 p.m. (due to a scheduling change by the speakers\, the program will not start at 10 a.m. like previously advertised) | Saturday\, Feb. 22 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDr. Khattab will also deliver the 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. sermons at MCC on Friday\, February 21\, 2025. \nSchedule: \n\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: **THIS PORTION ONLY CANCELLED**Interactive Workshop: Street Dawah Training by Imam Abdul Hameed (The Clear Islam team)**THIS PORTION ONLY CANCELLED**\n12:40 PM Dhuhr Iqama\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – From Inspiration to Best-Seller: My Journey with The Clear Quran by Dr. Mustafa Khattab\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Two Decades of Delivering the Quran’s Message in America by the Furqaan Project team\n4:00 pm – 4:20 pm – Q&A session\n\nAbout the Author\n\nDr. Mustafa Khattab is the resident scholar of the Al-Furqaan Foundation headquartered in Bolingbrook\, Illinois. He is a Canadian-Egyptian authority who interprets the Quran. He was a member of the first team that translated the Ramadan night prayers (Tarawîḥ) live from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina (2002-2005). Khattab memorized the entire Quran at a young age and later obtained a professional ijâzah in the Ḥafṣ style of recitation with a chain of narrators going all the way to Muḥammad. He received his PhD\, M.A.\, and B.A. in Islamic Studies in English with Honors from Al-Azhar University’s Faculty of Languages & Translation. He lectured on Islam at Clemson University (OLLI Program\, 2009–2010)\, held the position of Lecturer at Al-Azhar University for over a decade starting in 2003\, and served as the Muslim Chaplain at Brock University (2014-2016). He is a Canadian Council of Imams member and a Fulbright Interfaith Scholar. He has served as an Imam in the US and Canada since 2007. He is the translator of The Clear Quran Series (2015)\, the author of The Clear Quran Series for Kids (2020)\, Shukran (an illustrated story for children\, 2020)\, The Clear Quran Series Dictionary (2021)\, The Nation of Islam (2011) and Outfoxing Fox News (2017)\, and contributor to the Encyclopedia of Muslim American History (2010). \n\nAbout the Translation:\nIt is pleasant to read\, easy to understand\, and noted for its clarity\, accuracy\, eloquence\, and flow. Approved by Al-Azhar and endorsed by the Al-Furqaan Foundation and The Canadian Council of Imams. About the Translation: For a translation to do justice to the Quran and capture its elegance and vigor\, it has to be accurate\, smooth\, eloquent\, and accessible. Unlike most popular translations\, The Clear Quran masterfully passes on all counts. To achieve accuracy\, the translator has used the most significant and most celebrated works of old and modern tafsir (Quran commentaries) and shared the work with several imams in North America for feedback and insight. For clarity\, every effort has been made to select easy-to-understand words and phrases that reflect the beauty\, flow\, and power of the original text. Along with informative footnotes and surah (chapter) introductions\, verses have been grouped and titled based on their themes to understand better the chapters\, their main concepts\, and internal coherence. Thanks to our dedicated team of scholars\, editors\, and proofreaders\, we believe that what you are holding is now the finest translation of the Final Revelation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dr-mustafa-khattab-author-of-clear-quran/ 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/2024/12/Dawah-The-Prophetic-Approach-to-Addressing-Mass-Disinformation-Dr.-Mustafa-Khattab-Author-of-Clear-Quran.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR