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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:Knowing the Self Weekend Workshop | Mohammed Isaaq
DESCRIPTION:Join Sidi Mohamad Isaaq’s US tour to gain an in-depth understanding of yourself using traditional Islamic wisdoms. This two-day workshop will teach you about having a presence and a deeper connection with yourself and others. \n\n\n\nWe will learn about holistic healing practices and techniques rooted in the rich wisdom of our traditions.  \n\n\n\n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday\, March 11-12 | MCC Conference Room | $160.00/person (both days\, includes meals) | Register at mcceastbay.org/wisdoms \n\n\n\nThis event will not be recorded or live-streamed (no virtual component). Attend in person only.  \n\n\n\nRegister by Saturday\, February 11\, for a $140.00 early-bird discount.This comprehensive two-day workshop will look at the temperaments from the perspective of our psychological nature and provide answers as to why we behave\, feel\, and react the way we do. We can make sense of our feelings\, habits\, thought processes\, and even our moral positions. Learn more about the tour at: https://knowingtheself.com/.  \n\n\n\nDiscovering your secondary temperament \n\n\n\nWe will also look at each of the eight different profiles in greater depth\, comparing the differences between each subtype so you can be sure of your temperament. \n\n\n\nCharacter development II \n\n\n\nUsing the four virtues identified by Plato and further explored by Al Ghazali\, we see how we can take the wisdom of these ancient greats and turn it into action plans for our personal development. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n9:45 – Doors Open10:00 – Orientation10:10 – Intentions/Workshop12:00 – Break1:00 -2:00 – Lunch Break2:30 – Break3:00 – Q&A4:00 – End of Day \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 12\, 2023 \n\n\n\n2 p.m. – Doors Open2:30 – Introduction2:45 – Workshop4:00 – 5:00 – Tea Break6:00 – Lecture7:30 – Break8:00 – Q&A8:30 – End of Program \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the KNOWING YOURSELF ProgramPart 1 \n\n\n\nDo you find yourself reverting to the same thoughts\, feelings\, and practices even though you thought you had yourself figured out? \n\n\n\n\nWhy do some of us see the glass as half full and others as half empty?\n\n\n\nWhy do some of us always appear negative and others appear favorable?\n\n\n\nWhy are some chronically late and others always on time?\n\n\n\nThere are reasons why each of us reacts the way we do\, and it is often difficult to pinpoint why some of us think\, feel and act the way we do. Many of the answers to these questions can be found in our Temperaments. This is an age-old study first discovered around 2500 years ago and recognized by the likes of Hippocrates\, Ibn Sina\, St Thomas Aquinas\, and many others; sadly\, it is now a science all but forgotten.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 \n\n\n\nThe second installment covers the following areas.  \n\n\n\n\nDiscovering your secondary temperament.\n\n\n\nHeavily in demand\, we will look at each of the eight different profiles in greater depth\, comparing the differences between each subtype so you can be sure of your temperament.\n\n\n\nCharacter development II.\n\n\n\nUsing the four virtues identified by Plato and further explored by Al Ghazzali\, we see how we can take the wisdom of these ancient greats and turn it into action plans for our personal development.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: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 \n\n\n\nReferences: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://fb.me/e/28kOLlua9\n\n\n\nhttp://www.knowingtheself.com/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/knowing-the-self/
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/knowing-the-self/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Knowing the Self Weekend Workshop | Mohammed Isaaq
DESCRIPTION:Join Sidi Mohamad Isaaq’s US tour to gain an in-depth understanding of yourself using traditional Islamic wisdoms. This two-day workshop will teach you about having a presence and a deeper connection with yourself and others. \n\n\n\nWe will learn about holistic healing practices and techniques rooted in the rich wisdom of our traditions.  \n\n\n\n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday\, March 11-12 | MCC Conference Room | $160.00/person (both days\, includes meals) | Register at mcceastbay.org/wisdoms \n\n\n\nThis event will not be recorded or live-streamed (no virtual component). Attend in person only.  \n\n\n\nRegister by Saturday\, February 11\, for a $140.00 early-bird discount.This comprehensive two-day workshop will look at the temperaments from the perspective of our psychological nature and provide answers as to why we behave\, feel\, and react the way we do. We can make sense of our feelings\, habits\, thought processes\, and even our moral positions. Learn more about the tour at: https://knowingtheself.com/.  \n\n\n\nDiscovering your secondary temperament \n\n\n\nWe will also look at each of the eight different profiles in greater depth\, comparing the differences between each subtype so you can be sure of your temperament. \n\n\n\nCharacter development II \n\n\n\nUsing the four virtues identified by Plato and further explored by Al Ghazali\, we see how we can take the wisdom of these ancient greats and turn it into action plans for our personal development. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 11\, 2023 \n\n\n\n9:45 – Doors Open10:00 – Orientation10:10 – Intentions/Workshop12:00 – Break1:00 -2:00 – Lunch Break2:30 – Break3:00 – Q&A4:00 – End of Day \n\n\n\nSunday\, March 12\, 2023 \n\n\n\n2 p.m. – Doors Open2:30 – Introduction2:45 – Workshop4:00 – 5:00 – Tea Break6:00 – Lecture7:30 – Break8:00 – Q&A8:30 – End of Program \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the KNOWING YOURSELF ProgramPart 1 \n\n\n\nDo you find yourself reverting to the same thoughts\, feelings\, and practices even though you thought you had yourself figured out? \n\n\n\n\nWhy do some of us see the glass as half full and others as half empty?\n\n\n\nWhy do some of us always appear negative and others appear favorable?\n\n\n\nWhy are some chronically late and others always on time?\n\n\n\nThere are reasons why each of us reacts the way we do\, and it is often difficult to pinpoint why some of us think\, feel and act the way we do. Many of the answers to these questions can be found in our Temperaments. This is an age-old study first discovered around 2500 years ago and recognized by the likes of Hippocrates\, Ibn Sina\, St Thomas Aquinas\, and many others; sadly\, it is now a science all but forgotten.\n\n\n\n\nPart 2 \n\n\n\nThe second installment covers the following areas.  \n\n\n\n\nDiscovering your secondary temperament.\n\n\n\nHeavily in demand\, we will look at each of the eight different profiles in greater depth\, comparing the differences between each subtype so you can be sure of your temperament.\n\n\n\nCharacter development II.\n\n\n\nUsing the four virtues identified by Plato and further explored by Al Ghazzali\, we see how we can take the wisdom of these ancient greats and turn it into action plans for our personal development.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: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\nReferences: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://fb.me/e/28kOLlua9\n\n\n\nhttp://www.knowingtheself.com/\n\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/event/knowing-the-self/
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/knowing-the-self-weekend-workshop-mohammed-isaaq-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Book Reading for Children (Ages 5-11) | Ustadha Rukayat Yakub
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Rukayat will read a story to our children (ages 5-11) about the life of a sage who transformed his society and lands beyond. \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday\, March 12 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free to attend | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop is intended for elementary children. For our middle and high schoolers\, join us for the HeartWork Workshop right after this program from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nMore About Ustadha Rukayat: \n\n\n\nRukayat Yakub is an author\, educator\, trainer\, and professional coach. She has expertise in educational theory\, curriculum design\, pedagogy\, race studies\, Islamic education\, and ethical wealth redistribution.  \n\n\n\nShe holds a BS in Optical Management and an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Certification in Elementary Education. She also has classical training in Islamic sciences from teachers in Mauritania\, Morocco\, Spain\, the US\, and the UK.  \n\n\n\nShe co-founded the African-American Healing and Ancestral Development Collective (AHAD) and founded Light Legacy Books. Rukayat is an instructor at Ribaat Academic Institute working on an MA in Islamic Education. \n\n\n\nShe is the author of the award-winning activity book “Ahmadu Bamba: Sage of Senegal.” In 2020 she expanded Light Legacy Books into the delivery of online children’s classes. \n\n\n\nRukayat embraces the spiritual journey that motherhood provides. So much of her work and the materials she has developed stem from conversations with her children and her desire to share her insights with them and children across the globe. \n\n\n\nQuestions? event@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/book-reading/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:HeartWork Workshop for Middle and High Schoolers | Ustadha Rukayat Yakub
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Rukayat Yakub for a youth workshop (middle & high schoolers) on addressing anti-Blackness in society.  \n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday\, March 12 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; no registration necessary | In-person only\, no livestream option \n\n\n\nAs Muslims\, it is our responsibility to contribute to the betterment of society. But to do so\, we need to know what our obligations are. In this 90-minute workshop\, Ustadha Rukayat will answer to following questions. How do we understand and process anti-Blackness in and around us? What tools from the Seerah and Shama’il can guide us in making personal change and creating kinder spaces within Muslim communities? \n\n\n\nThis interactive workshop is intended for middle and high schoolers. No children allowed. \n\n\n\nMore About Ustadha Rukayat: \n\n\n\nRukayat Yakub is an author\, educator\, trainer\, and professional coach. She has expertise in educational theory\, curriculum design\, pedagogy\, race studies\, Islamic education\, and ethical wealth redistribution.  \n\n\n\nShe holds a BS in Optical Management and an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Certification in Elementary Education. She also has classical training in Islamic sciences from teachers in Mauritania\, Morocco\, Spain\, the US\, and the UK.  \n\n\n\nShe co-founded the African-American Healing and Ancestral Development Collective (AHAD) and is the founder of Light Legacy Books. Rukayat is an instructor at Ribaat Academic Institute working on an MA in Islamic Education. \n\n\n\nShe is the author of the award-winning activity book Ahmadu Bamba: Sage of Senegal. In 2020 she expanded Light Legacy Books into the delivery of online children’s classes. \n\n\n\nRukayat embraces the spiritual journey that motherhood provides. So much of the work she does and the materials she has developed stem from conversations with her children and her desire to share her insights with them and with children across the globe. \n\n\n\nQuestions? event@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/heartwork-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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