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SUMMARY:April Joint Reading Group | The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join us this April for a thoughtful and engaging joint reading group as we explore Ilan Pappé’s The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Together\, we’ll dive into this important historical work through guided discussion and shared reflection. \nTuesdays (April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, 2026) | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free; No RSVP required | In-person only \nThis reading group offers a welcoming space for participants to critically engage with the text\, exchange perspectives\, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. \nSponsored by Lynnewood United Methodist Church and MCC East Bay. \nCopies of the text can be purchased here. \nOur Reading Schedule \n\nTuesday\, April 7: Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, April 14: Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 21: Chapters 7-9\nTuesday\, April 28: Chapters 10-12\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nCorey Dao-Forrester\nCorey was born and raised in Charleston\, SC. He grew up loving and playing sports\, particularly baseball\, while also constantly fishing and surfing. Corey then attended college at Campbell University\, majoring in Christian Ministry. After Campbell\, Corey attended Duke Divinity School\, where he met his wife\, Emily. They lived in Durham\, NC\, together for five years before moving to San Francisco. Corey loves playing and going on adventures with his three dogs – Wrigley\, Milo\, and Banks. Corey and Emily love traveling\, experiencing food\, and exploring new places. Corey has a deep love for Duke Basketball\, the Chicago Cubs\, and playing golf. Prior to Lynnewood\, Corey served as the Family Ministry Associate at First Cary UMC in Cary\, NC. He is grateful and excited to begin this journey at Lynnewood UMC. Corey is passionate about Family Ministry\, engaging with youth and children\, and pursuing justice and reconciliation in our community. He wants all to feel loved\, welcomed\, and accepted into our community. \nMohammed Kaddoura\nMohammed lives with his family in the Tri-Valley area and works in data analytics. He has been an active member of the MCC community for nearly three years\, organizing a weekly book club and a monthly men’s hiking group. He believes in the power of shared stories and genuine conversation\, and is drawn to spaces where people come together around ideas that matter. In his free time\, Mohammed enjoys running\, baking\, and spending time outdoors.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/joint-reading/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
DESCRIPTION:  \n“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation\, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim] \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6 a.m.)\, followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison\, community dua\, and following sunup\, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month\, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz.  \n2026 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 4\, 2026\n– February 1\, 2026\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 5\, 2026\n– May 3\, 2026\n– June 7\, 2026\n– July 5\, 2026\n– August 2\, 2026\n– September 6\, 2026\n– October 4\, 2026\n– November 1\, 2026\n– December 6\, 2026\n\nThere are numerous benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S). Along with bringing great barakah into our lives\, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah (recitation) and Salawat individually\, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\nMore Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\nImam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird\nThe Prophet (Peace be upon him) said\, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]\nThe Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is the Fajr prayer on Friday in the congregation.”\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-khatm-2-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with the Quran — Featuring Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Nuaina
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of Quranic recitation and reflection. Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Nuaina — Chief Qari of Egypt and one of the most celebrated reciters in the world — will grace us with 30 minutes of live recitation in the classical tradition of Egypt’s greatest masters. \nFollowing his recitation\, local speakers will take the stage to reflect on the meanings of the verses and share words of inspiration and guidance. \nSunday\, May 3rd | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n  \nAbout Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Nuaina:  \nis widely considered one of today’s leading Quran reciters and the last living link between the golden era of Quran recitation of the early 20th century and the present day. Raised and educated in Al Beheira governorate\, he went on to study medicine at the University of Alexandria\, where he later served as Vice Director of both the University Children’s Hospital and the Therapeutic Institution — a distinguished career culminating in a Master’s and Doctorate in Pediatrics. \nDr. Nuaina mastered the Ten Qira’at under Shaykh Ahmad Al-Shawa and Sheikha Umm Sa’d of Alexandria — a blind scholar who was among the great transmitters of the classical recitation tradition. Through these unbroken chains\, he became the living inheritor of Egypt’s grand Quranic legacy. His mastery\, spiritual presence\, and adherence to the classical tradition of tilawah place him in a unique and honored position within the history of modern Quran recitation. \nOn October 14\, 2025\, he was appointed Egypt’s Chief Qari — a prestigious recognition of his skill and decades of dedication. His voice\, luminous and soul-stirring\, has graced stages across the globe: from mosques in Houston\, Virginia\, and Milwaukee in the United States\, to London and Ilford in the UK\, to Scotland and Cape Town\, South Africa — drawing thousands who come simply to sit in the presence of the Quran recited as it was meant to be heard. \nIn addition to reciting the Quran around world\, Shaykh Nuaina Shaykh Nuaina has recited at the historic Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo — one of the oldest and most revered centers of Islamic learning in the world — as well as the beloved Masjid al-Imam al-Hussain\, where crowds of worshippers would travel from every corner of Cairo simply to hear him recite. \nAcross continents and generations\, his voice has moved millions of hearts — a timeless reminder of the boundless power of the Word of Allah.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \nThe Tanzeel Initiative:  \nA US-based organization dedicated to reviving the timeless message of the Quran through education\, reflection\, and community-focused programs — is proud to be arranging Shaykh Nuaina’s upcoming tour across the United States\, bringing this once-in-a-generation voice to Muslim communities nationwide. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/an-evening-with-the-quran-featuring-shaykh-dr-ahmed-nuaina/
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