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SUMMARY:Dua of Ibrahim (as) | Sidi Masoud Qazen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Friday evening with Sidi Masoud Qazen to learn about Ibrahim’s (AS) famous dua and how that powerful supplication shapes our lives today.  \n\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Open to everyone and all ages\, no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n – More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud  \n\n\n\nSidi Masoud will also speak on Friday\, October 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/conversation \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo DUAS OF PROPHET IBRAHIM (AS) FOR MAKKAH\n\n\n\nرَبِّ اجْعَلْ هَٰذَا بَلَدًا آمِنًا وَارْزُقْ أَهْلَهُ مِنَ الثَّمَرَاتِ مَنْ آمَنَ مِنْهُمْ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ \n\n\n\nRabbij ‘al haazaa baladan aaminanw warzuq ahlahoo minas samaraati man aamana minhum billaahi wal yawmil aakhiri“My Lord\, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits – whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day.”Surah Baqarah Ayat 126 \n\n\n\nرَبِّ اجْعَلْ هَٰذَا الْبَلَدَ آمِنًا وَاجْنُبْنِي وَبَنِيَّ أَنْ نَعْبُدَ الْأَصْنَامَ \n\n\n\nRabbij ‘al haazal balada aaminanw wajnubnee wa baniyya an na’budal asnaam“My Lord\, make this city [Makkah] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.”Surah Ibrahim Ayat 35 \n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nWe know how lively of a city Makkah al-Mukarramah is now. It is a beautiful\, secure\, and safe city with a low crime rate\, corruption\, and theft. Allah (swt) to this day has granted the city with outstanding provisions for all its inhabitants even though only a few things are actually capable of growing there. Part of its prosperity is because of these two duas Prophet Ibrahim (as) made for the city.\n\n\n\nThere’s a subtle difference between these two duas. In Surah Baqarah\, it asks Allah (swt) to make this a secure city whereas in Surah Ibrahim it says make this city secure.\n\n\n\n\nFIRST DU’A\n\n\n\nDu’a Prophet Ibrahim (as) made before Makkah was an established city. He prayed to Allah asking to turn this land into a city that is safe and peaceful for all its inhabitants. Ibrahim (as) goes on even further to ask that they be provided with ‘fruits’\, meaning blessings\, opportunity\, and prosperity. To this day\, Makkatul Mukarramah (i.e. the holy city of Mecca) has peace and stability. \n\n\n\nThis is the will of Allah. \n\n\n\nNotice how in this du’a Prophet Ibrahim (as) asks for good provisions for all people\, he does not differentiate between the Mushrikeen and the Muslims. \n\n\n\nThe ayah continues\, “[Allah] said. “And whoever disbelieves – I will grant him enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire\, and wretched is the destination.” (2:126) \n\n\n\nThis verse gives an example of rectitude or righteousness of Allah\, so in terms of food\, drinking\, eating\, sleeping\, and playing Allah will give justly to both the believers and non-believers. But he warns us not to be fooled into thinking that wealth or riches is a sign of his blessings. No\, the final destination is to Allah and here we will all face the consequences of our choices. \n\n\n\nSECOND DUA\n\n\n\nThe difference between this du’a and the one covered previously is in two letters\, alif lam (ٱلْبَلَدَ vs بَلَدًا) it is a small difference but the meaning changes. Prophet Ibrahim (as) now returns to Makkah\, he recognizes it as an established city and asks that it remains secure. \n\n\n\nAnother contrast from the previous du’a is instead of asking for good provision for the city\, Prophet Ibrahim (as) already sees that it is prosperous and instead asks to\, “keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.” \n\n\n\nThe genius of Prophet Ibrahim (as) is that he has the foresight to acknowledge that when people tend to succeed\, they party\, it’s only when they fail they ponder. When things are going well\, we forget the one who made it possible for us. We fall into this trap of believing our superiority and become arrogant when we win. \n\n\n\nIt is here the past communities deviated from the beliefs and standards which brought upon their original success. \n\n\n\nIblees is patient and will wait for the opportune time to cause corruption. \n\n\n\nWe must not get lazy when things are going well\, in fact\, this is the time where we need to double-down in our faith. At the height of your success is when we will be tested the most\, Ibrahim (as) knowing this asks that we are protected from engaging in these sinful activities.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dua-of-prophet-ibrahim/
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SUMMARY:Dua for our Brothers & Sisters | Qari Amar Bellaha & Dr. Asaad Traina
DESCRIPTION:“The parable of the believers in their affection\, mercy\, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches\, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) \n\n\n\nJoin us to supplicate for our brothers and sisters in Palestine this Friday evening. Dr. Asaad Traina will lead with a short talk after the Isha Prayers (8:15 p.m.) followed by dua by Qari Amar Bellaha and then Qiyam Prayers. \n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.  | Friday\, Oct. 20 | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/liveIn the enormity of this moment\, MCC is responding to our sisters and brothers in Palestine by: \n\n\n\n\n– Our Jumu’ahs on Friday\, October 20\, are dedicated to our sisters and brothers. Our Khateebs will make dua and encourage worshipers to give generously for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. MCC will absorb the credit card processing fees and send collected funds to Islamic Relief & UNRWA. Donate at mcceastbay.org/palestine\n\n\n\n– Our MCC youth are baking goods and selling in the MCC lobby during the Jumu’ahs for humanitarian relief efforts during Jumu’ah.\n\n\n\n\nMCC will cover the credit card processing fees so that 100 percent of our community’s donations go to two reputable organizations providing on-the-ground relief efforts in Gaza. Donate: mcceastbay.org/palestine 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pray-for-palestine/
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SUMMARY:How we Process & Talk About Palestine in the Workplace & the Public Square | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Let’s establish the right attitude that balances deep concern for humanity and steady optimism as the suffering continues in Gaza so we can talk in our offices and the public square.This session is geared towards anyone who is grappling with\, but all 18+ are welcome.  \n\n\n\nLet’s properly understand and balance our spiritual\, moral\, emotional & constitutional rights and duties.  \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality  \n\n\n\nLearn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nDr. Asaad Traina is an internist in Burlington\, Vermont\, and is affiliated with Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and has been in practice for 6-10 years. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
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SUMMARY:Tell Your Kids About Palestine
DESCRIPTION:For middle & high school students: Let’s establish the right attitude that balances deep concern for humanity and steady optimism as the suffering continues in Gaza.This session is geared toward teens who attend public school\, but all youth 13+ are welcome.  \n\n\n\nLet’s properly understand and balance our spiritual\, moral\, emotional & constitutional rights and duties.  \n\n\n\n4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person; no virtual option \n\n\n\nWe will also have this parallel program and this program on Monday: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-palestine/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/\n\n\n\n\nIn practical terms\, this looks like this: \n\n\n\n1. Yasin & Dua! \n\n\n\n2. Where are we\, and how’d we get here?  \n\n\n\n3. How do I process all this?  \n\n\n\n4. How can I talk about Palestine as an American Muslim?  \n\n\n\nMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. He also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree\, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. \n\n\n\n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”  \n\n\n\nMore Sidi Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy \n\n\n\nUstadh Mahdy Amine was born and raised in Chicago. Attending Universal School\, he served as captain of the high school basketball team\, then graduated from Loyola University Chicago at the age of 19 with a double bachelor in economics and political science\, and after that from the University of Minnesota School of Law-all while serving as President of the Muslim Students Association at each respective institution. Concurrent with his studies and work\, Mahdy helped found CAIR Chicago\, has been teaching for nearly 20 years\, and served as a member of the band Noorification\, which released two albums and four music videos and performed at over 100 national and international venues.  \n\n\n\nMahdy is married\, has three little girls\, and is blessed to be a survivor. In 2012\, Mahdy resigned from his job as Corporate Counsel for Dell Corporation to attend Zaytuna College\, the first-ever accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US\, graduating with the first class in 2014. He then visited and studied briefly in Tarim\, Yemen. Mahdy currently works as Senior Vice President\, General Counsel of global cancer diagnostic and research laboratory\, teaches Islamic Studies at Ilm Tree\, a home school co-op in Lafayette\, CA\, regularly delivers sermons at various communities\, and serves as Convert Care Coordinator at Ta’leef Collective in Fremont\, California. \n\n\n\nShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality  \n\n\n\nLearn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nShaan Mukhtar was raised in the MCC community and\, from a young age\, had been involved in youth programs throughout the Bay Area. He has helped start various high school MSA and youth Halaqas at different mosques. He is currently a senior at UC Davis\, where he is finishing up his undergraduate degree. \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shaan: https://mcceastbay.org/shaan – More sessions for Muslim teenagers: https://mcceastbay.org/teens
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SUMMARY:Navigating Palestine in the Workplace & Public Square | Sidi Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session aimed at fostering unity\, practical strategies\, and healing within our workplaces and the broader public sphere as we engage in discussions about the ongoing situation in Gaza.  \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all individuals aged 18 and above who are seeking to navigate and understand the complexities surrounding Palestine while promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Building: Explore ways to cultivate a sense of solidarity and mutual support within our workplaces and communities as we address the Palestinian issue.\n\n\n\nEmpowering Conversations: Equip yourself with effective communication tactics and tools for engaging in constructive dialogues about Palestine\, even in challenging environments.\n\n\n\nPractical Steps: Learn actionable steps you can take to make a positive impact and contribute to the cause of justice and peace.\n\n\n\nHealing Together: Find avenues for collective healing and emotional support as we confront the hardships faced by the Palestinian people.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Adversity: Gain insights into Palestine’s historical context and current realities\, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities for change.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we come together to navigate these important discussions with empathy\, resilience\, and a commitment to making a difference. \n\n\n\n4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, October 21 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nSidi Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. Learn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar \n\n\n\nWe will also have these two programs: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/centering-palestinians/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/palestine-talk/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
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