Soul Alchemy: Turning Struggles into Spiritual Strength | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Life throws tests, but Islam teaches us to transform them. This talk dives into the inner sciences of the soul, from sabr (patience) to tawakkul (trust), showing how faith can turn anxiety, failure, and heartbreak into light.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, May 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Sidi Isaaq will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Ustadh Isaaq will also hold a full-day workshop on Saturday: https://mcceastbay.org/event/heartwork-workshop-isaaq

– More Ustadh Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

About the Speaker
Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq 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 a graduate of the Islamic Psychology program at Cambridge Muslim College.
Upon his return to the UK in 2017, he has been teaching alongside other community projects and has now delivered programs in over 50 countries to a worldwide audience of over 40,000 participants. Learn more about him at https://www.mohammedisaaq.com

– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

Here are also other stops Sidi Isaq will take during his May tour in the Bay Area:

MCC’s Annual Day of Arafat Talk & Iftar Community Dinner (Eve of Eid)
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
7 p.m. – Qur’an recitation by Qari Amar Bellaha

7:15 p.m. – Talk & Q&A with Sheikh Hamzah Abdul-Malik

8:15 p.m. – Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha

8:30 p.m. – Maghrib and Iftaar dinner

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $5/person; RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/arafat
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-al-adha-25
– More talks on Dhull Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah
– Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab: https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-ten-honored-days
– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj

The day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah, when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah.

About this particular day, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim]

Please fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal, designed to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food at this special annual Iftar event.

Here are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days.

Deeds of the Day of Arafah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So, don’t miss the reward of fasting it, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day.

Also, increase your dhikr, recitation of the Qur’an, good deeds, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family, friends, relatives, neighbors, MCC community, and the wider Ummah, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day.

https://youtu.be/Lx4aHJeOews?si=NvuEESL67dOF-Xsd

Things to Do on the Day of Arafah

1. Fasting on the Day of Arafah
The Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj.

“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim)

2. Du’aa of Arafah The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said of the Day of Arafah dua:

“The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta)

لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير

3. Making Tahleel, Takbeer, Tahmeed and Tasbeeh It is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel, Takbeer, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah).

Tahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”
Takbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”
Tahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”
Tasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”

4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“On this day, Allah, the most Exalted, descends to the nearest heaven, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens, look at My servants, they have come from far and near, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea, I shall forgive them.”

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $5/person; RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/arafat

“Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) [Muslim]

Please join us for MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar the evening before Eid-ul-Adha.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $5/person; RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/arafat

7 p.m. – Qur’an recitation by Qari Amar Bellaha

7:15 p.m. – Talk & Q&A with Sheikh Hamzah Abdul-Malik

8:15 p.m. – Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha

8:30 p.m. – Maghrib and Iftaar dinner

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $5/person; RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/arafat
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-al-adha-25
– More talks on Dhull Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah
– Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab: https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-ten-honored-days
– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj

The day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah, when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah.

About this particular day, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim]

Please fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal, designed to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food at this special annual Iftar event.

Here are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days.

Deeds of the Day of Arafah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So, don’t miss the reward of fasting it, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day.

Also, increase your dhikr, recitation of the Qur’an, good deeds, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family, friends, relatives, neighbors, MCC community, and the wider Ummah, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day.

https://youtu.be/Lx4aHJeOews?si=NvuEESL67dOF-Xsd

Things to Do on the Day of Arafah

1. Fasting on the Day of Arafah
The Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj.

“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim)

2. Du’aa of Arafah The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said of the Day of Arafah dua:

“The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta)

لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير

3. Making Tahleel, Takbeer, Tahmeed and Tasbeeh It is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel, Takbeer, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah).

Tahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”
Takbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”
Tahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”
Tasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”

4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“On this day, Allah, the most Exalted, descends to the nearest heaven, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens, look at My servants, they have come from far and near, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea, I shall forgive them.”

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Post-Fajr Khatirah: Humility & Gratitude in Worship | Ustadh Dr. Daoud Nassimi
2025-06-14 05:15 - 06:00 | CA
In this post-Fajr Khatirah (short reminder), join a visiting scholar as he discusses how to prepare for worship with humility & approach God with a humble, dutiful heart. Visiting Scholar Dr. Daoud Nassimi will explore the differences between obedience to Allah and worship of Allah, as well as how to cultivate humbleness during our acts of worship.
5:15 a.m. (after Fajr) | Saturday, June 14 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
To help the worshippers of Allah focus more on establishing humility during their acts of worship.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker
Dr. Daoud Nassimi has been leading the Qurtuba Institute and teaching many courses in every Quarter of the Certificate program in Islamic Sciences. He has also served as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Islam and world religions at NOVA College in Virginia. He has taught numerous Islam courses at Shenandoah University, Johns Hopkins University, Kabul University, and Salam University in Afghanistan.
Dr. Nassimi served as the vice chairman of the Council of Muslim Organizations in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area for seven years. He has also served as a volunteer Imam, Friday Khateeb, instructor, and youth and family counselor at the ADAMS Center and many other Masajid in Northern Virginia for 24 years.
Dr. Nassimi has a unique and combined educational background in Engineering and Islamic Studies. After growing up and completing his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Kabul University in Afghanistan, he came to the United States. He earned his master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Purdue University in Indiana. He worked as an electrical engineer in the field of telecommunications and satellite communications for 15 years. Then, due to his passion for Islam and a desire to serve society in more meaningful ways, he decided to transition his career from engineering to Islamic Studies and Services.
Dr. Nassimi began his academic studies in Islamic sciences by first learning the Arabic language at Imam Muhammad University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Then, he moved to Virginia to join the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Sciences. Later, he earned a second master’s degree in Islamic Studies at Cordoba University, and then he did his PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Birmingham in England in 2008. His PhD thesis was on a comparative review of English translations of the Qur’an, which is currently available in the university’s online library. He is currently a member of the Shari’ah Council of America. Learn more about him here and here.

Digital Deceptions: An Islamic Perspective on Navigating the Digital Age l | Dr. Ahmed Howeedy & Arfan Qureshi
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us this Friday evening to explore how digital media impacts our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. We will discuss the effects on our children and strategies for balanced tech use. We will also learn techniques for maintaining spiritual well-being in the digital age.
Friday, July 11 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
After this author’s event, copies of the book Digital Deceptions, An Islamic Perspective on Navigating the Digital Age will be available for purchase for $15. You can get your book signed by the authors.
This program is recommended for adults 18 years of age and older.
Co-sponsored by SageTree Foundation and MCC East Bay.
About the Authors:
Arfan Qureshi is the Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Campbell’s Company and has held HR Executive roles at several Fortune 500 organizations. He is also the founder of Sagetree Foundation. He obtained his master’s degree in Change Management Coaching and Consulting from a joint program between Oxford University’s Said Business School and HEC Paris’s School of Business. He also holds a master’s degree in Social and Personality Psychology from Michigan State University. His passions include the outdoors, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, parenting, education, and Islamic spirituality. He resides in New Jersey with his wife and two children.
Dr. Ahmed Howeedy is a Family Medicine physician in Boca Raton, Florida, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer for FHE Health, a Substance Use and Mental Health facility treating psychiatric and addiction disorders. He also serves as a Medical Review Officer and USCIS Civil Surgeon. Dr. Howeedy obtained his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami. During his medical studies, he pursued his studies in Islamic sciences. Dr. Howeedy is also the Managing Director of the Sagetree Foundation. He is currently completing his degree in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory at Jamiat Al-Ulum Islamiyya al-Alamiyya in Amman, Jordan. He currently serves as a board member, teacher, and youth instructor at the Islamic Center of Boca Raton.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the book:
Digital devices have drastically shaped our lives and changed how we do almost everything. Because of their ease and convenience, we often make use of whatever is available without a second thought. Smartphones, social media, apps, internet, video games…If it’s new, easier, and faster, it must be better, right? Have we stopped to ask what are the benefits and harms of these devices? As we spend more and more time on screens, what does this mean for us spiritually, psychologically, socially, and even physically? Knowing the answers to these questions can help us make better choices. Digital Deceptions explains the proven harms behind those seemingly free and convenient devices and services, and shows us a liberating, practical, and more balanced way to live, worship, and parent in this digital age using the timeless spiritual and rational principles of Islam. “…comprehensively addresses a critical need of our time.” Shaykh Riad Saloojee, Al-Madina Institute Suhba Seminary
About SageTree Foundation:
SageTree Foundation is dedicated to reviving the light and wisdom of the prophets and sages to help seekers in the modern world navigate the confusion and darkness that have permeated all aspects of life. While the enemies of humanity are many, the light is one. The Light of God is the source of light for His Final Messenger, the prophets, sages, righteous, and ultimately the source of light for all those who travel their path today.

The Inner Dimensions of the Qur’an | Sheikh Mokhtar Maghraoui
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Amongst the pearls of the Qur’an are those verses which carry profound spiritual importance in addition to their external practical meaning.
In this session, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will reflect on several Qur’anic verses, exploring how they play a crucial role in our understanding of the process of self-purification and the development of good character.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
The program begins right after Maghrib prayers at 6:49 p.m. We will go until Isha at 8:45 p.m. and then continue after we pray Isha in congregation with 30-minute Q&A after Isha.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Originally from Algeria, Shaykh Mokhtar is thoroughly versed in the Islamic sciences and holds a doctorate in physics and engineering. His expertise encompasses the disciplines of Tazkiyah and Fiqh, and he is best known for his enlightening retreats and seminars that empower Muslims on their spiritual journey. His full biography can be found here.
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui is the main scholar at AlMadina Institute (AlMadina.org).
Originally from Algeria, he is thoroughly versed in the Islamic sciences and holds a doctorate joined between the fields of physics and engineering. His expertise includes the disciplines of Tazkiyah and Fiqh, and he is best known for his enlightening retreats and seminars empowering Muslims on their spiritual quest.

Being Muslim: Monthly Convert Bookclub | Ustadh Omar Naisan
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For All New Muslim Women & Men (regardless of when you took your Shahadah): The Being Muslim Bookclub is dedicated to empowering converts and beginning Muslims to live Islam in a practical, sustainable way.
Each month, we delve into one chapter to gain clarity on how to live and practice Islam, exploring the foundational elements of what Muslims believe.
This eight-month book club with Ustadh Omar Naisan is for all reverts, regardless of when you took your Shahadah. It is invaluable to those new to their journey in Islam and those returning to faith.
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Second Saturday of Each Month | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

– Watch past recordings of “Being Muslim Bookclub”: http://mcceastbay.org/being-muslim
– More Sidi Omer Naisan: http://mcceastbay.org/omar

MCC’s new Muslim Coordinator, Blanca Vizcarra, facilitates these monthly meetings. She can be reached at blanca@mcceastbay.org or (510) 660-7524.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Saturday, January 10, 2026 (Chapters 1 & 2)
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Chapter 3)
No session in March during Ramadan break
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Chapter 4)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (Chapter 5)
Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Chapter 6)
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Chapter 7)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (Chapter 8)

Attendees, we recommend getting the “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide”: https://a.co/d/30W2yXM
The Being Muslim book club provides attendees with practical knowledge they can apply in their daily lives. Whether you are new to the religion or want to freshen up on the basics, the material is designed to deepen your connection to the most essential aspects of Islam through a holistic integration of the three branches of the religion: true beliefs (imān), good conduct (islām), and beauty of character (iḥsān).
We will cover a broad array of subjects, including core theology, purification and prayer, the path of spiritual refinement, a survey of the life of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, an introduction to the Qur’an, how to live an ethical, Islam-centered lifestyle, and more. New Muslims of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.
In our monthly chapter readings, we will focus on foundational beliefs, worship, spiritual refinement, lifestyle, and more. We recommend this book club for those seeking a deeper meaning in their faith.
About the Facilitator
Ustadh Omar Naisan is a Ph.D. student in the Historical & Cultural Studies of Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union. He holds a Master of Arts in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union. His published MA thesis is titled “Decrypting the Son of Man Problem: An Inquiry into the Dominant Approaches to the Son of Man Problem and its Conspicuous Application in Mark 8:27-31.” His interests include comparative theology, philology in religious corpora, and historical-critical studies of religious canons.
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
About the Author
After completing his bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies at the University of Michigan, Asad Tarsin continued his private study of Islamic theology, sacred law, philosophy, and spirituality with various scholars, including Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Dr. Sherman Jackson. He has served on the board of the Deen Intensive Foundation for over fifteen years. He has a particular interest in creating sustainable models of education for new and returning Muslims, as well as educating the broader public about the beauty of Islam. “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” is his first published work. Dr. As’ad Tarsin is an emergency physician by training and lives in Michigan with his wife and three children.

Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Old Testament | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
One of the most powerful proofs of prophecy is to demonstrate that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is described in ancient texts whose compositions predate his birth by hundreds and hundreds of years.
In this seminar, Dr. Ali Ataie will guide us through a fascinating historical, exegetical, and linguistic examination of the biblical text in an attempt to validate the Quran’s claim that “the Messenger” and “Gentile/Unlettered Prophet” is “described with them in the Torah and the Gospel,” although the focus will be on the Tanakh (Old Testament).
This lecture will cover topics such as comparative hermeneutical frameworks, debunking the “Islamic Dilemma,” the historical-critical method, the subtleties of ancient sacred poetry, and close readings of the biblical text in the original language (Hebrew).
This free all-day Saturday workshop is a must for students of comparative religion and serious callers (du’at) to the Religion of Allah.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Conference Room | Free | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– More Dr. Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie

Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie is a leading scholar in comparative religion. He currently lectures at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. He has taught at several Western academic institutions.

Session One (with one break): 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Zuhr Prayer/lunch: 12:40 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Session Two: 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Coffee/Tea break (provided by MCC): 2:15 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.

Session Three: 2:25 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Asr Prayer: 4:15 p.m.

– More Dr. Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie

Ustadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in Biblical Studies with a focus on the New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a Ph.D. in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA, with his wife, Roya, and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie
Muhammad ﷺ in the Old Testament
While the Old Testament doesn’t explicitly name Muhammad (PBUH), Islamic tradition identifies several passages as prophecies foretelling his coming, primarily in Deuteronomy 18:18-19, which speaks of a prophet “like you (Moses)” raised from among the brethren, and Deuteronomy 33:2 (Mount Paran/Ishmael). Other potential references include Song of Solomon 5:16 (interpreting “Muhammadim” as a name) and Isaiah 60:1-7 (describing light from the East). Christians generally interpret these prophecies differently, often relating them to Jesus or other figures, but Muslims see them as clear signs of Muhammad’s prophethood, highlighting similarities to Moses (e.g., family life, worldly leadership) that differ from Christian interpretations of Jesus.

Key Old Testament Passages Cited by Islamic Tradition

Deuteronomy 18:18-19: “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever does not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him.”

Islamic Interpretation: This prophet is like Moses (a lawgiver, married, had children, natural birth) but not Jesus, fulfilling the “from among your brothers” (referring to Ishmael’s descendants/Arabs).

Deuteronomy 33:2: “The Lord came from Sinai, and dawned from Seir upon them; he shone forth from Mount Paran, and he came from the midst of ten thousand holy ones”.

Islamic Interpretation: Sinai (Moses), Seir (Jesus), and Mount Paran (Mecca/Ishmael’s descendants).

Song of Solomon 5:16 (Hebrew): Contains the word “Muhammadim” (often translated as “altogether lovely” or “desirable”).

Islamic Interpretation: A direct, albeit transliterated, mention of the Prophet’s name.

Isaiah 60:1-7: Mentions the rising of light from the East, the gathering of flocks from Kedar (Ishmael’s son) and Nebaioth, and the glorification of God’s house (Kaaba in Mecca).

Christian Interpretations:

Most Christians interpret the Deuteronomy prophecy as referring to Jesus Christ, seeing him as the ultimate prophet “like Moses” (fulfilling the law, being a great teacher).
Song of Solomon 5:16 is generally regarded as poetic language describing a lover rather than a proper name.

In Summary:Muslim scholars use these passages to argue that the Old Testament prophesied Muhammad (PBUH), aligning his life and mission with these scriptural descriptions, while Christian theology typically links these prophecies to Jesus or other figures, viewing them as distinct from Muhammad.
