Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-02-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2.

Every Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

Book Purchase:

If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.

This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.

Author: Samira al-Zayid

Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini

Binding: Softcover

Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558

Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Practical & Easy Tips to Incorporate Sunnah-Inspired Foods This Ramadan | Sr. Ilham Malick
2024-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
There are many Sunnah-inspired foods we can incorporate daily into our suhoor and Iftaar, gaining the blessings of following a Sunnah and their health benefits, Insha Allah.6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, March 1 | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live Join Registered Dietitian Ilham Malick in this free workshop, where she shares practical insights on how and why to have a holistic diet in Ramadan and demonstrates a few easy Sunnah-inspired Suhoor and Iftaar recipes.– More talks on nutrition: https://mcceastbay.org/nutritionAbout the SpeakerIlham Malick has two Master’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on Instagram @inspired_by_ilham

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from October 6, 2023, to May 24, 2024 | MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom

– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania

– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa

– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4

The fall session runs from Friday, Oct. 6th to Friday, Dec. 15th, with Thanksgiving Break on Friday, November 24.

After winter break, we continue in the winter from Friday, Jan. 26 to Friday, March 8, with then a break for Ramadan (March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & April 12), and we restart from April 19 to May 24.

Free babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

This halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.

Ustadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S., Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus, Syria, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus, interspersed between her high school, college, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh, Adab, and Ihsan. Currently, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation, Rabata, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program.

Ustadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid, Shafi’i Fiqh, Ihsan, marriage, and raising children since 1999.

Learn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html

Every Friday evening, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth, women, and men.

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-03-03 07:30 - 10:30 | Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, 94555
Join us from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, for a Saturday morning hike at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Union City to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. This will be our last monthly hike before Ramadan. We will resume after Ramadan inshaAllah. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be cancelled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Sunday, March 3, 2024

– Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:40 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.

– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.

– Parking: Street parking at the intersection of Paseo Padre/ Patterson Ranch.

– Location: Coyote Hills Regional Park

– Trail: Bayview and Meadowlark Trail Loop

– Distance: Around 7 miles (even though the above map shows 4.9, we will walk to and from the parking).

– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bayview-and-meadowlark-trail-loop

– Difficulty: Moderate, not stroller friendly.

– Misc: It is going to be cold, be prepared. Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.

– RSVP: By Friday, March 1, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.

For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.

Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.

Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

About this trail:

Discover this 4.9-mile loop trail near Union City, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2024-03-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-31 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi every Sunday in Ramadan (except the last one) for weekly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation, reflection, and Salawat.

This Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle supports sisters experiencing grief/loss, marital challenges, parenting challenges, health challenges, caring for elderly parents/loved ones, isolation, etc.

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 3/17, 3/24, & 3/31 | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification

– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda

– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

Schedule

– Welcome

– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird

– Recitation of Surah Yasin

– Dhikr

– Salawat

– Short reflection (khatira)

About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist, writer/editor, mediator, interfaith organizer, and public speaker, covering a variety of topics, including women’s issues, marriage/family, education, and self-development, interfaith bridge-building, spirituality, etc.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing, blogging via social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter), doing arts and crafts, visiting gourmet coffee shops, and exploring the countless beautiful parks, beaches, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband, two sons, and fish named Max.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The Power of Du’a While Navigating Uncertainties and Trials in Young Adulthood | Dr. Zahra Murtaza
2024-04-06 16:00 - 17:30 | CA
For women 22-35 only: An interactive sisters halaqa/circle to renew our faith while battling hardships.

If you’re looking to strengthen your faith and find support during difficult times, we invite you to join our interactive sisters’ halaqa/circle. This session will encourage meaningful discussions, provide spiritual guidance, and foster a sense of community among like-minded women. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to renew your faith and connect with your sisters in Islam.

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Saturday, April 6 | MCC Conference Room | In person only (no virtual option)

– More Dr. Zahra: https://mcceastbay.org/zahra

Dr. Zahra Murtaza is a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California. She has led youth halaqas and taught Sunday School at ICPD and MCC for many years. She is a licensed Clinical-Community Psychologist, providing mental health services to youth and young adults of diverse backgrounds at Children’s Health Council (CHC) and Maristan’s Stanford Muslim Mental Health Initiative. She is passionate about integrating strengths-based approaches (including spirituality) to help individuals and communities heal.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-04-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-04-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-27 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2.

Every Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

Book Purchase:

If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.

This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.

Author: Samira al-Zayid

Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini

Binding: Softcover

Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558

Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Sisters Eid Brunch | Emira Mustafa
2024-04-27 13:30 - 16:30 | CA
Sisters!

For Ages 16+: Join us for a post-Eid get-together to keep the community connection going after Ramadan. We’ll have good food, desserts, games, and more…

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Saturday, April 27 | MCC Banquet Hall | In-person only | $35/person | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/sisters-brunch

Sr. Emira Mustafa is facilitating this gathering. Join our Whatsapp group for important details at Building Sisterhood- MCC at mcceastbay.org/building-sisterhood. Sisters 16 and up.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About the Facilitator:Sister Emira Mustafa is the founder of Craft E Muslims, a business with a mission to connect the heart and mind through fun, creative, innovative methods.

She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.

Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

– More Sister Emira: https://mcceastbay.org/emira

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters | Amber Leibrock
2024-04-28 14:30 - 16:30 | CA
Recent tragedies against Muslims across the country & the familiar rise in hate attacks in this Presidential Election year make us duty-bound to learn grappling countermeasures. A professional athlete will show you how to fend off unwanted physical contact, like a Hijab pull. Max 26 attendees. Ages 14+ only. $20/person.

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday, April 28 | Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready | Sisters only

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About the PresenterAmber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay, she trains with M.J. Hamid, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco, she went through a tough time and Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21, 2023. Since then, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber.“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside, how I feel about myself, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Principles of Religion: Manners | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-04-30 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-05-07 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-05-14 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-05-21 12:30 - 13:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. These talks will be recorded and made publicly available on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ustadha Nihad is using the book, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali. This series is a continuation of the previous “Principles of Religion” series. This is part 2 of the series and will focus on Adab (manners).12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from April 30 to July 16, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles

Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-seriesMore Ustadha Nihad:

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf

– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer

– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series

– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi

– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

*Rescheduled* Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-05-11 07:00 - 10:00 | Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve, 18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, 94583
Join us from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, for a Saturday morning hike at Las Trampas Peak in San Ramon to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, May 11, 2024

– Time: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.

– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.

– Parking: Free.

– Location: Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve

– Trail: Las Trampas Peak

– Distance: 4.2 miles.

– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/las-trampas-peak

– Difficulty: Moderate.

– Misc: Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.

– RSVP: By Friday, May 3, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.

For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.

Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.

Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

About this trail:

Head out on this 4.2-mile loop trail near Alamo, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

This loop passes through oak and bay forest, chaparral, and grassland, on its way to high grounds with great views.

Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters | Amber Leibrock
2024-05-12 14:30 - 16:30 | CA
Recent tragedies against Muslims across the country & the familiar rise in hate attacks in this Presidential Election year make us duty-bound to learn grappling countermeasures. A professional athlete will show you how to fend off unwanted physical contact, like a Hijab pull. Max 26 attendees. Ages 14+ only. $20/person.

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday, May 12 | Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready | Sisters onlyPlease note that the class will start on time. If you are late by more than 30 minutes, you will not be able to join the class. Please be respectful of the instructor’s time.Cancelation policy: If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to the next person on the waitlist. You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About the PresenterAmber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay, she trains with M.J. Hamid, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco, she went through a tough time and Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21, 2023. Since then, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber.“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside, how I feel about myself, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
