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SUMMARY:Nisf-e-Shabaan | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
DESCRIPTION:Join Shaykh Talal Ahdab for a faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. We also highly encourage you to fast on that day and join us for a community Iftar in the evening. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Monday\, March 6 | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live | RSVP for Iftar here. \n\n\n\nQari Amar will lead the evening with the recitation of Surah Al-Yaseen after Maghrib. Then Shaykh Talal will deliver a talk on the blessed night starting 8:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n– Past talks commemorating Nisf Sha’ban: https://mcceastbay.org/shaban\n\n\n\n– More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal\n\n\n\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab \n\n\n\nTalal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous and structured classical curriculum with Islamic authorities\, focusing on Islamic theology\, epistemology\, ontology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years\, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the Fall of 2017. \n\n\n\nAbout Nisf Sha’banThe month of Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The fifteenth night of this month is known as laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence) or laylat un-nisf min Shaban (the Middle Night of Shaban or shab-e-barat). \n\n\n\nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \n\n\n\nLocally\, for those who follow moonsighting\, the 15th night of Shaban is Sunday night (March 28). This is a special night for making dua and other acts of worship. It is also recommended to fast on the 15th day of Shaban (Monday\, March 29). \n\n\n\nFor more information\, see the following links: \n\n\n\n\nMerits of Sha’ban\n\n\n\n\nThe Prophet (PBUH) said: “Allah looks at His creation in the night of mid-Sha’ban\, and He forgives all His creation except for a mushrik (idolater) or a mushahin (one bent on hatred).” \n\n\n\nIt is the night our provision for the coming year is determined and a night of forgiveness.  Therefore\, doing special dhikr prayers at night and asking for forgiveness is recommended. It is also recommended to fast on the 15th of Shaban (Tuesday\, March 7). \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/nisf-e-shabaan/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Nisf-e-Shaban | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
DESCRIPTION:Join Shaykh Talal Ahdab for a faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. We also highly encourage you to fast on Wednesday\, March 8. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence).  \n\n\n\nQari Amar will be leading the evening with the recitation of Surah Al-Yaseen after Maghrib. Then Shaykh Talal will deliver a talk on the blessed night starting 8:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nWe also highly encourage you to fast that day. Join us for a community Iftar on Tuesday\, March 7. RSVP for Iftar here. \n\n\n\n8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Tuesday\, March 7 | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n-Past talks commemorating Nisf Sha’ban: https://mcceastbay.org/shaban-More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab \n\n\n\nTalal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous and structured classical curriculum with Islamic authorities\, focusing on Islamic theology\, epistemology\, ontology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years\, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in Fall of 2017. \n\n\n\nAbout Nisf Sha’banThe month of Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The fifteenth night of this month is known as laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence) or laylat un-nisf min Shaban (the Middle Night of Shaban or shab-e-barat). \n\n\n\nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \n\n\n\nLocally\, for those who follow moonsighting\, the 15th night of Shaban is Sunday night (March 28). This is a special night for making dua and other acts of worship. It is also recommended to fast on the 15th day of Shaban (Monday\, March 29). \n\n\n\nFor more information\, see the following links: \n\n\n\n\nMerits of Sha’ban\n\n\n\n\nThe Prophet (PBUH) said: “Allah looks at His creation in the night of mid-Sha’ban\, and He forgives all His creation except for a mushrik (idolater) or a mushahin (one bent on hatred).” \n\n\n\nIt is the night when our provision for the coming year is determined and a night of forgiveness.  Therefore\, it is recommended to do special dhikr\, and prayers at night\, as well as to ask for forgiveness. It is also recommended to fast on the 15th of Shaban (Tuesday\, March 7). \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/nisf-e-shabaan-shaykh-talal-ahdab/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Linking to Ramadan | Link Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the year\, we drift apart and away like beads on a slippery surface\, a broken tasbih\, waiting to be linked again. With Ramadan approaching\, how do we reconnect ourselves? Join us with Dr. Zahra Murtaza\, Sr. Zulaija Nieto\, and Sidi Mahdy Amine for a night of reconnection with each other and with the Ramadan state of mind through reminders of how to cleanse our minds\, bodies\, and souls. \n\n\n\nWe will also have local vendors on site\, and Halal Bites of Chicago! Join us with your family & friends! \n\n\n\n4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday. March 11 |  Prayer Hall | RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/link-ramadan \n\n\n\nTo register as a vendor\, visit: https://mcceastbay.org/vendor \n\n\n\nSponsored by Link Bay Area & MCC East Bay \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout The Speakers: \n\n\n\nDr. Zahra Murtaza is a Clinical and Community Psychologist and a Bay Area native who provides mental health services to diverse children\, teens\, and young adults. She currently works at Children’s Health Council (CHC) in Palo Alto\, CA\, as a Licensed Staff Psychologist and Program Coordinator. She also works with Maristan in their Stanford Muslim Mental Health Initiative (MMHI)\, where she provides therapy to Muslim college students. \n\n\n\nSr. Zulaija Nieto was born and raised in Spain and considers herself a curious human being with a particular interest in holistic health. Zulaija got her Dietetics and Nutrition Science degree at University Pablo de Olavide in Spain and specializes as a wellness coach in California. \n\n\n\nSidi Mahdy Amine is a practicing lawyer who graduated from Zaytuna College in 2014. Mahdy has been teaching and serving as a chaplain for over 20 years.– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy– More Ramadan lectures\, sermons\, programs & Tarawih reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders – More Ramadan Reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections – More Getting Ramadan Ready series reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-ready
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/linking-to-ramadan-link-bay-area/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Praising the Beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw) | Sidi Mohammed Isaaq
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Mawlid celebration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with Sidi Mohammed Isaaq\, founder and instructor of the Knowing Yourself program\, who is visiting us from UK. Sidi Mohammed is a self-development specialist teaching Islamic medicine\, theology\, and Arabic alongside other community projects.7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Saturday\, March 17 | Conference Room | No RSVP needed\, join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Isaaq: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/isaaq\n\n\n\n\nThis mawlid celebration will be after the Knowing The Self workshop on Saturday. To register for the workshop\, please visit: mcceastbay.org/wisdoms \n\n\n\nAbout the Sidi Mohammed Isaaq:Mohammed Isaaq is the founder and instructor of the Knowing Yourself program. He is a self-development specialist and a teacher.Mohammed was born and raised in Birmingham\, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education\, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad\, including Morocco\, Jordan\, and Yemen.He is currently a student of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College.Upon his return to the UK in 2017\, he has been teaching Islamic medicine\, theology\, and Arabic alongside other community projects. He has now delivered programs in over 40 countries to a worldwide audience of over 30\,000 participants! \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/praising-the-beloved/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:(CANCELLED) Pre Ramadan Cleanup | GDT
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED   \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, we have to cancel this Sunday’s outdoor cleanup due to rain.   \n\n\n\nMay Allah make it a beneficial rain that brings about an end to the drought. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in further volunteering during Ramadan\, please consider helping out with the composting and recycling efforts during the Saturday iftars. \n\n\n\nComposting & Recycling (volunteer form) \n\n\n\nJazzakum Allahu Kharen\, \n\n\n\nGreen Deen Team \n\n\n\n——– \n\n\n\nJoin the Green Deen Team for outdoor fun\, and help prep our masjid for the special month of Ramadan! \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 12th\, 1:30-3:00pm  \n\n\n\nEvent begins after Thuhr prayer. \n\n\n\nPlease register here to receive further information and updates. \n\n\n\nQuestions or concerns? Email us: greendeenteam@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-clean-up/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service,Family Events,Teen,Young Children
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SUMMARY:Free Bike Repair Day @ MCC
DESCRIPTION:We want to see more families riding their bikes to their schools\, jobs\, and neighborhood! That’s why we’ve invited the BikeMobile to provide free tune-ups & repairs for parents and children. \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Sunday\, March 12 | MCC Parking Lot | First come\, first serveThe BikeMobile can fix flat tires\, adjust brakes and gears\, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains\, seats\, and tires. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears.While the mechanics work on your bike\, they’ll explain how to keep it running smooth.Bike or no bike\, everyone is welcome to attend to learn about maintenance\, safety\, and more!Also\, be sure to connect with the BikeMobile on Facebook and Instagram.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/free-bike-repair-day-mcc/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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