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SUMMARY:Begins: Arabic Calligraphy Class | Zubair Simab
DESCRIPTION:**Due to popular demand\, we have added this second session.** \nJoin a six-week calligraphy with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for beginner & intermediate students to learn to write each Arabic letter in the popular Thuluth writing style and to prep pen\, paper\, and ink. You will learn the: \n\nUnderstanding of pen\, paper and ink\nPreparing the pen\nTechnically analyzing alphabet letters in Thuluth style\n\nTuesdays | 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Aug. 31 to Oct. 5 | $90.00 (plus $35 calligraphy kit available for purchase during first class session) | For Ages 13+ | Capped at 20 attendees \nRegister at mcceastbay.org/calligraphy \nThis workshop will provide you with an understanding of pen\, paper\, and ink in calligraphy; preparing the pen; and learning the Thuluth style of writing and techniques. You will have a chance to write and practice in class.  No previous experience necessary. \nSessions held in Banquet Hall. Masks required. On Tuesdays: August 31st\, Sep 7th\, 14th\, 21st 28th & Oct. 5. \nAbout the Instructor\nZubair Simab is a calligrapher and engineer living in Silicon Valley. He was born in Kabul\, Afghanistan\, where his initial passion for calligraphy was sparked as a young boy. Since 1997\, Zubair has delightfully returned to the tradition of calligraphy. Through his work\, the correlation between calligraphy and engineering is evident. With a background in engineering from the School of Engineering at San Jose State University\, his calligraphy shows a high attention to detail and technical mastery. \nZubair Simab fled Afghanistan at 17\, eventually emigrating to the Bay Area. With his calligraphy\, he seeks both to preserve the ancient art of beautifying Arabic texts and to build understanding among cultures. Learn more about Sidi Zubair at http://www.simabcalligraphy.com \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/thuluth-calligraphy/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Young Children
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SUMMARY:Monthly #TeamFajr Gathering
DESCRIPTION:“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in congregation\, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim] \n#TeamFajr is back (sans breakfast until we are out of this pandemic)! Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison and following sunup\, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. The post-Fajr gathering is also livestreamed at mcceastbay.org/live \nFollowing the post-sunrise prayer\, Qari Amar and anyone else who wishes to accompany him will visit Five Pillars Islamic Cemetery in Livermore (weather permitting). \n2021 Monthly Sunday #TeamFajr Gatherings at MCC: \n\n6 a.m. on September 5\n6:30 a.m. on October 3\n6 a.m. on November 7\n6:30 a.m. on December 5\n\nQuestions? 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 Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fajr/2021-09-05/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children
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