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SUMMARY:Temporary Protective Status (TPS)  for Dari & Pashto Speakers |  Spojmie Nasiri\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:For recently-arrived Afghan refugee families: Join us virtually over Zoom to get your questions answered by Immigration Attorney Spojmie Nasiri\, Esq.\, in Farsi & Pashto on the Temporary Protection Status application process and obtaining California Identification for Afghans who entered the US at the Southern Border. \n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Monday\, Oct. 9 | Join us virtually at mcceastbay.org/virtual-workshopLink to resources shared in this workshop. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO). \n\n\n\nPlease note that these in-person and virtual sessions are only informative sessions. Legal representation will not be provided. \n\n\n\nSr. Spojmie will also hold two more sessions: \n\n\n\n\n-Temporary Protective Status for refugees in English on Tuesday\, Oct. 10\, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n-Q&A workshop on immigration laws for newly-arrived Afghans on Sunday\, Oct. 15\, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfghan American Community Organization (AACO): \n\n\n\nAfghan-American Community Organization (AACO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Afghan-American community through education and outreach and promoting civic and social engagement through the annual conference and beyond.  \n\n\n\nSpojmie Nasiri founded the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri\, PC\, in 2011 in Pleasanton\, California\, to provide her clients with the personalized and compassionate immigration legal service they deserve. Mrs. Nasiri currently practices immigration law exclusively and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has extensive experience representing clients with family-based Immigration matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services\, complex deportation matters before the Federal Immigration Court\, and U.S. Embassies around the World. \n\n\n\nHomaira Hosseini Bio: \n\n\n\nHomaira Hosseini is a board member of the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO)\, the first national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and empowering Afghans both domestically and internationally. Homaira was Senior Counsel at Lyft and previously held the position of litigation associate at Morgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP. She received a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Public Affairs at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA). Subsequently\, she completed her J.D. at the University of California\, Berkeley Law School. 
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SUMMARY:Temporary Protective Status (TPS)  Workshop | Spojmie Nasiri\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:For newly-arrived refugee families: Join us in person for a Q&A session with Immigration Attorney Spojmie Nasiri\, Esq. to discuss the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) application process and how to obtain a California Identification card for newly-arrived refugees who entered the US at the Southern Border. \n\n\n\n5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Tuesday\, Oct. 10 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person\, or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nThis workshop is sponsored by the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO). \n\n\n\nPlease note that these in-person and virtual sessions are only informative sessions. Legal representation will not be provided. \n\n\n\nSr. Spojmie will also be on-site on Sunday\, Oct. 15 at the Afghan Youth & Family Program to answer any questions regarding immigration laws. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfghan American Community Organization (AACO): \n\n\n\nAfghan-American Community Organization (AACO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Afghan-American community through education and outreach and promoting civic and social engagement through the annual conference and beyond.  \n\n\n\nSpojmie Nasiri founded the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri\, PC\, in 2011 in Pleasanton\, California\, to provide her clients with the personalized and compassionate immigration legal service they deserve. Mrs. Nasiri currently practices immigration law exclusively and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has extensive experience representing clients with family-based Immigration matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services\, complex deportation matters before the Federal Immigration Court\, and U.S. Embassies around the World. \n\n\n\nHomaira Hosseini Bio: \n\n\n\nHomaira Hosseini is a board member of the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO)\, the first national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and empowering Afghans both domestically and internationally. Homaira was Senior Counsel at Lyft and previously held the position of litigation associate at Morgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP. She received a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Public Affairs at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA). Subsequently\, she completed her J.D. at the University of California\, Berkeley Law School. 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T140000
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SUMMARY:Cat Adoption at Jumu'ah Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Valley Humane Society of Pleasanton will be on site with immediately adoptable furry felines who are ready to be part of your forever family.  \n\n\n\n2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday\, Oct. 13 | MCC Banquet Hall | Free; no RSVP required to attend | See adoption fee below \n\n\n\n“Verily\, there is a Heavenly reward for every act of kindness done to a living animal.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) \n\n\n\nEach adopter must be at least 21 years of age. The adoption fee for a kitten is $125 or $200 for a pair and $100 for a cat. It includes: \n\n\n\n\n -medical summary report\n\n\n\n– spay or neuter surgery;\n\n\n\n– microchip and transfer of ownership\n\n\n\n– age-appropriate vaccinations;\n\n\n\n– up to date on flea control;\n\n\n\n– parasite control treatments;\n\n\n\n– free sample bag of food and\n\n\n\n– free vet check certificate\n\n\n\n– coupons for local pet stores\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nProphet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was fond of cats\, particularly his cat Muezza. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was so attached to him he’d let the cat sit on his lap while he gave his sermons. He’d even drink water that Muezza had previously been lapping up. \n\n\n\nThere are several well-known tales about Muezza. One says that the cat saved Prophet Muhammad from the deadly bite of a venomous snake. Another relates a time when Muezza was asleep on Prophet Muhammad’s robe when the call to prayers sounded. Although most people would have shooed away the cat\, Prophet Muhammad instead cut off the sleeve of his robe so Muezza could rest in peace. \n\n\n\nIslam instructs Muslims to revere cats. In fact\, mistreating a cat is considered a significant transgression.
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SUMMARY:Conversation Between Allah (SWT) & Iblis | Sidi Masoud Qazen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday evening with Sidi Masoud Qazen as he revisits the dialogue between Allah (SWT) and Iblis (mankind’s sworn enemy) and draws out insightful practical and spiritual lessons. \n\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Open to everyone and all ages\, no registration required | Recording will be available later; no livestream \n\n\n\n –  More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud  \n\n\n\nSidi Masoud will also speak on Friday\, October 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dua-of-prophet-ibrahim \n\n\n\nMasoud Qazen has over 20 years of experience in business system transformation leadership roles\, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and drive transformative change. He has successfully led end-to-end business transformation projects\, including strategic initiatives\, operational improvements\, change management\, and cultural change. He attained a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma and a Master Trainer in Change Management.  \n\n\n\nSidi Masoud is a community member\, a scientist by profession\, and an MCC Sunday School Quranic instructor. He spends his days coaching executives to improve problem-solving to bring new products to the market. He has studied Arabic and the Quran with many teachers\, including scholars from the Bay. In his free time\, he tackles the Bay Area mountains with his bike and fellow Muslim biking group. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org 
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SUMMARY:Congregational Prayer During Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:Help us revive a Sunnah by joining us at 9:18 a.m. for worship and the congregational solar eclipse prayer (Salat al-Kusoof) led by Qari Amar Bellaha. The Prophet (PBUH) would engage in worship in the masjid during this unique event. \n\n\n\nAccording to NASA\, though the solar eclipse will begin at about 8:05 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.\, we will perform the congregational four cycles of Salat al-Kusoof; the maximum eclipse is anticipated at 9:18 a.m. We welcome you and your family to come early and stay afterward to perform additional worship. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Oct. 14 | 9:18 a.m. to 9:22 a.m. | Prayer Hall | Join in-person  \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nFor how to perform this prayer\, see here. \n\n\n\nThe Saturday\, Oct. 14\, 2023\, annular solar eclipse will cross North\, Central\, and South America. It will be visible in parts of the United States\, Mexico\, and many countries in South and Central America. \n\n\n\nIn Pleasanton\, the eclipse will start at 8:05 a.m.\, with the maximum eclipse anticipated at 9:18 a.m. to 9:22 a.m. It will be over by 10:45 a.m. According to NASA\, we will witness a partial solar eclipse with the moon obscuring about 80 percent of the sun at the maximum eclipse point in the Tri-Valley. \n\n\n\nWhen the sun was eclipsed at the time of the Messenger of Allah\, he rushed nervously to the mosque\, dragging his cloak behind him and leading the people in prayer. \n\n\n\nHe told them that the eclipse was one of the signs of Allah\, with which Allah makes His slaves afraid\, and that it may be the cause of punishment coming upon the people. \n\n\n\nHe commanded them to do that which could prevent the punishment\, so he commanded them to pray when an eclipse happens and to make du’aa’\, seek His forgiveness\, give charity\, free slaves\, and do other righteous deeds so that the punishment would go away and not befall the people. \n\n\n\n“The sun and moon are two signs of Allah(ﷻ)\, and they do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that\, then pray until it (the eclipse) is over.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) \n\n\n\nAccording to another hadeeth: “Call on Allah and pray until [the eclipse] is over.” \n\n\n\nSalat Al-Kusuf is a recommended Sunnah (Sunnah Muakkada). It is better to perform in congregation but can also be done individually. In Salatul Kusuf\, there is no athan or iqama. It is two rakats. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, it can be one long prayer until the eclipse is finished\, or it can be done in multiple prayers throughout the eclipse. \n\n\n\nSteps of Salatul Kusuf – The Solar Eclipse Prayer: \n\n\n\n\n1. Takbeerat Al-Ihram\n\n\n\n2. Recite Fatiha and long surah\n\n\n\n3. First Extended Ruku\n\n\n\n4. Stand up from Ruku – Read Fatiha (optional) followed by long surah\n\n\n\n5. Second Extended Ruku\n\n\n\n6. Stand up from Ruku\n\n\n\n7. Two Extended Sujoods\n\n\n\n8. Stand up for 2nd Rakat and Repeat Steps 1-7\n\n\n\n9. Salaam on both sides. If the eclipse is not finished\, you may do an additional two rakats or more in the same format until it is complete.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231015T140000
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SUMMARY:Afghan Youth & Family Program | Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:For Afghan youth and families that arrived from Afghanistan in the U.S. after August 2021\, please join us on Sunday afternoon with Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi to learn how to navigate the American educational and financial systems and find success. \n\n\n\nSunday\, October 15 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Free to attend; registration required for dinner @ mcceastbay.org/success \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for dinner. Dinner will be served to all registered guests. \n\n\n\nHosted in collaboration with San Ramon Islamic Valley Center.Sr. Spojmie Nasiri along with AACO will also be on-site from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby to answer any questions regarding immigration laws. \n\n\n\nQuestions? refugee@mcceastbay.orgUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of the most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs in the Bay Area – California. 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 attended San Francisco State University where he majored in history. \n\n\n\nHe grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. At the age of five he began to memorize poems by Rumi and other great poets. His love of poetry continued to grow and eventually developed into a passion and calling that would allow him to teach regular classes on Rumi throughout California\, the U.S.\, U.K.\, Canada\, Australia\, Malaysia\, Germany and even as far as Konya\, Turkey\, where Mawlana Rumi is laid to rest. The nuances of the Farsi language\, in which he is fluent\, allows him the unique ability to bring Rumi’s poetry to life and to help listeners recognize Rumi’s essential message of peace\, love\, coexistence\, and connection with the Divine. He is the author and performer of “Layla & Majnun” play produced by Performing Lines in Perth Australia. \n\n\n\nUstadh Feraidoon spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on many topics including Rumi and a wide collection of Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. \n\n\n\nMore Sidi Feridoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
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