MCC East Bay

Friday Night Teen Boys Spring Basketball
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:45, 2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
For Boys Ages 14+!This spring, join us weekly on Friday nights for pick-up basketball at a rotating gym location in the Tri-Valley.

Starts Friday, April 12 | 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. | Rotating location; please see below | $8/session | Boys Ages 14+ | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-basketball

Limited to 40 participants per night.

Locations:

4/12 – Windemere Middle School (San Ramon)

4/19 – Windemere Middle School (San Ramon)

4/26 – Amador Valley Large Gym (Pleasanton)

5/3 – Foothill Large Gym (Pleasanton)

5/10 – Windemere Middle School (San Ramon)

5/17 – No Session

5/24 – Amador Valley Large Gym (Pleasanton)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Camp facilitatorsQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org

Flavors of Summer: Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30
For Youth Ages 5-17: To kick the start of school, join us on a Friday evening after Asr (6:30 p.m.) in the MCC parking lot for the coolest summer event! Bring along a friend or two and enjoy delicious ice cream flavors.
Friday, Aug. 16 | Asr to Maghrib (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) | MCC Parking Lot (outside sisters entrance) | Ages 5 – 17 | Register mcceastbay.org/social
Afterward, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., we hope teens and parents will stick around for a talk on the Mentorship Workshop by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed to learn how we can find quality mentors for our children and how to prepare and train qualified mentors in our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Friday Night Boys High School Halaqa | Sidi Quran Hodge
2024-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join MCC Youth Activities Facilitator Sidi Quran Hodge for weekly Friday evening basketball & halaqa sessions for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These halaqas are for only high school boys only—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist.
Pizza is included each week. The first hour is physical activities in the gym (basketball, flag football, or soccer), and the latter hour is a teen halaqa with Sidi Quran.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | Sep. 20, 2024 to May 23, 2025 (with a break in Ramadan ‘25) | $400/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys
The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Location of Friday evening sessions for high school boys in ‘24 and ‘25:

– September 20, 2024, at MCC East Bay
– September 27, 2024, at MCC East Bay
– October 4, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– October 11, 202, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– October 18, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– October 25, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– November 1, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– November 8, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– November 15, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– November 22, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– November 29, 2024 (no session)
– December 6, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– December 13, 2024, at Fairlands Elementary School in Pleasanton
– December 20, 2024, at Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– December 27, 2024 (no session)
– January 3, 2025, at MCC East Bay
– January 10, 2025, location TBA
– January 17, 2025, location TBA
– January 24, 2025, location TBA
– January 31, 2025, Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– February 7, 2025, Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– February 14, 2025, Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton
– February 21, 2025, location TBA (last session before Ramadan 2025)
– February 28, 2025 (no session – join Moonsighting in MCC parking lot)
– March 7, 2025 (no session)
– March 14, 2025 (no session)
– March 21, 2025 (no session)
– March 28, 2025 (no session)
– April 4, 2025, at Thomas Hart Middle School
– April 11, 2025, location Amador Valley High School
– April 18, 2025, location Thomas Hart Middle School
– April 25, 2025, location Thomas Hart Middle School
– May 2, 2025, location Thomas Hart Middle School
– May 9, 2025, location Thomas Hart Middle School
– May 16, 2025, location Thomas Hart Middle School
– May 23, 2025, location Thomas Hart Middle School

About Sidi Quran
Qur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya, Hadith, Aqida, Seerah, Nahw, Quran Hifzdh, Kitaba, and Tafseer in classical Arabic.
Sidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley.

– More Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

The Youth in the Cave | Shaykh Hamzah Abdul-Malik
2024-10-26 12:20 - 14:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The parable of the cave companions is a classic, timeless example and proof that—indeed—if an ordinary person—young or old, male or female— can get Allah on his or her side, and if they patiently endure, in His path, the anger and antagonism of people by remaining steadfast and righteous, Allah helps them in ways unimaginable and incredible, ways that the limited human intellect cannot fathom.
This talk is for youth and parents of youth.
12:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (with a 30-minute Zuhr break at 1:30) | Saturday, October 26 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Imam Hamzah Abdul-Malik will also give the sermon at Lighthouse Mosque in Oakland on Friday, October 25, and speak for a Friday night program at Lighthouse. See here.
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Think, “a group of youth hanging out together,” and what comes to mind?
If you are in the age range of 10-25, you’ll probably think they are having fun. And if you are older, you’ll probably assume they are out and about cooking up some trouble just for the fun and thrill of it. Why would you believe such things when you hear about a youth group “chilling out” together? Probably because you have ‘been there, done that’ when you were their age.
For all these brave ‘young’ people whom society tried to subjugate and punish for no crime except their staunch adherence to monotheism, the Quran has recorded, and thus corroborated, their sacrifices and calamities faced in Allah’s path and therefore stamped with approval their resultant lofty moral character, purity of soul, and innocence from sin — till the end of mankind.
We have so much to learn from the teens – the companions of the cave.
The young men went against the social tide of their era by openly opposing the polytheism practiced by their nation and became displaced, isolationist ‘vagabonds’ in the process). Indeed, it is a great sign of Allah!
The case of the cave companions is a classic, timeless example and proof that—indeed—if an ordinary person—young or old, male or female—can get Allah on his or her side, and if they patiently endure in His path, the anger and antagonism of people by remaining steadfast and righteous, Allah helps them in ways unimaginable and incredible, ways that the limited human intellect cannot fathom.
About the Speaker:
Imam Hamzah Abdul-Malik is a graduate of Al-Azhar University in Egypt; he has studied and taught Islam for over 15 years. He memorized the Holy Qur’an and served as a teacher for Islamic schools and mosques in Georgia, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and the Middle East. He also obtained a Master’s in Islamic Studies and Leadership from Bayan Claremont. He co-founded Midtown Mosque in 2015 to revitalize blighted areas in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2017, he founded Miraaj Academy to teach Qur’an and leadership skills to Muslim American youth. He conveys knowledge and religious teaching through experiential learning, focusing on internalizing concepts learned. He also recited the Quran at Muhammad Ali’s funeral in 2016.

Career Panel for Teens
2024-11-01 16:00 - 17:00
In our ongoing series to help teens find their career path, this month, we hear from a family therapist, a tech leader, a chemical engineer, and an internal medicine doctor. We meet over pizza and snacks right after the weekly teen Jumu’ah!
After the Friday youth Jumu’ah ends at 4 p.m., please join us for a great career panel to learn about possible careers and get advice, tips, and resources to help you prepare for your future.
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (right after weekly teen Jumu’ah ends) | Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Whatever your plans after high school, our panel speakers will have something for you! Pizza and snacks will be provided, so join us and come with interest, questions, and a friend. Also, hear from professionals in various careers about what living your faith out in the workplace looks like. Parents and adults are also welcome to join.
This career panel, moderated by a high schooler, aims to inspire our youth and allow them to interact with professionals in various career areas, like doctors, data scientists, engineers, and more! You will hear professionals answer questions about their skills, opportunities, and what excites them about their job—plenty of time for Q&A.
Questions? stem@mcceastbay.org
Panelist biographies
Sr. Sabreen Azhar is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to fostering resilience and well-being in individuals, couples, and families. With a strong background in clinical and school-based settings, Sabreen has a unique ability to connect with youth and adults, addressing their diverse needs and challenges. Grounded in an Islamically integrated approach to psychology, Sabreen’s practice honors her clients’ spiritual beliefs and values, weaving together the principles of faith and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Her work is rooted in a deep understanding of human relationships’ complexities and therapeutic support’s power. Sabreen is also a sought-after workshop facilitator, creating engaging educational programs that address pressing community issues with sensitivity and expertise. She has a gift for tailoring her workshops to the communities’ most urgent needs, promoting greater awareness, understanding, and positive change.
Br. Nauman (Noni) Azhar is a seasoned information technology leader. He has lived in the Bay Area since 2001 and resides in San Jose, California, with his wife and three children. He has also lived in Pakistan and on the East Coast. He prioritizes self-improvement in all aspects of his life. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid sports fan.

Br. Farhan Ahmad is a chemical engineering graduate with over two decades of experience in the semiconductor industry. He is a seasoned finance leader with expertise in fostering investor relations, creating finance strategy, and leading finance operations.
Dr. Moyra Rasheed is an internal medicine doctor with several years of experience. She has also worked as a hospitalist for multiple hospitals. She is continuing to expand her education and recently completed a master’s in public health to expand her research skills with data science.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly in November for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds, form a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist.
Pizza is included each week.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 (no session on 11/29) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout
Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m., no later than 9 p.m.
For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the halaqa facilitators
Amin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and, most recently, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey.
Sister Fouzia Alam, a mother of three boys, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs.
Azmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school, and in the past, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2024-12-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-20 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly in November for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds, form a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist.
Pizza is included each week.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 12/6, 12/13, & 12/20 (no session on 12/27) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout
Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m., no later than 9 p.m.
Location of Friday evening sessions for high school boys in ‘25 and ‘26:

– November 21, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 28, 2024 (no session)
– December 5, 2025, at location TBA
– December 12, 2025, at location TBA
– December 19, 2025, at location TBA
– December 26, 2024 (no session)
– January 2, 2025 (no session)
– January 9, 2026, at location TBA
– January 16, 2026, at location TBA
– January 23, 2026, at location TBA
– January 30, 2026, at location TBA
– February 6, 2026, at location TBA
– February 13, 2026, at location TBA

– February 20, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)
– February 27, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6, 2026 (no session)
– March 13, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)
– March 20, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)
– March 27, 2025 (no session) at location TBA
– April 3, 2026, at location TBA
– April 10, 2026, at location TBA
– April 17, 2026, at location TBA
– April 24, 2026, at location TBA
– May 1, 2026, at location TBA
– May 8, 2026, at location TBA
– May 15, 2026, at location TBA
– May 22, 2026, at location TBA

For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the halaqa facilitators
Amin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and, most recently, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey.
Sister Fouzia Alam, a mother of three boys, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs.
Azmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school, and in the past, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.

Stars & S'mores: Youth Night for High Schoolers
2025-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Hey, Girls & Boys Ages 14-18! Join the newly-formed MCC High School Youth Committee for its inaugural event, which includes dinner, games over smores, and time for teens to socialize. Don’t miss it!
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday, January 11, 2025 | MCC Conference Room & Picnic Areas | $5/youth | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/night
We have sandwiches, s’mores, cookies, apple cider, hot chocolate, and water.
Parents: We will have adult MCC staff and Board member minders to assist the Youth Committee. Please drop off your teen or stay in the Prayer Hall if you choose to stay.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

"Almost Sunset" Author's Event for Muslim Children with Graphic Novelist Wahab Algarmi
2025-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us with the author of Almost Sunset to hear the story of a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (immediately after the 2:30 p.m. Jumu’ah ends) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life.
Sponsored by Towne Center Books Pleasanton & MCC East Bay.
We are excited to host author of Almost Sunset Wahab Algarmi in conversation with author of Raised by Ghosts, Briana Loewinsohn on Thursday, February 20th at 4 pm (Pleasanton location, 555 Main St). Join us for a lively discussion about their books and how they became authors/artists.
In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls “funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family,” Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life. Perfect for fans of Swim Team and Chunky.
Wahab Algarmi is a writer and comic artist. He has been creating comics and a community space for other artists in the San Francisco Bay Area for years. Some of his past comic work includes The Society of Unordinary Young Ladies.
Set in the author’s own teenage years, Raised By Ghosts begins in 1991 with semi-autobiographical Briana in middle school. Classes are a bummer, but lunches are worse; either spent alone, or being teased. Traditionally a good student, Briana is not doing well in her academics, but keeps it a secret. Her parents (divorced) are a mess, and largely absent. She spends a lot of time by herself. By high school, she makes friends, and those connections are her only source of happiness as they help each other navigate adolescence. But life at home with each parent remains fraught. When her relationships at school begin to falter, she has no one to turn to, forcing Briana to grapple with her sense of self-worth, her longing for belonging, and her desire for authenticity in her relationships.
Briana Loewinsohn is a cartoonist living in Oakland, CA. These days she teaches high school art and draws comic books. If she doesn’t text you back, she is probably gardening.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Youth Halaqa & Iftar | Ust. Quran Hodge
2025-03-07 16:30 - 19:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us on the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker, and enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 8 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

– Friday, March 7: 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 4:30 p.m., halaqa begins at 4:50 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 6:11 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Thu., Feb. 28 @ 5 p.m.)
– Friday, March 14: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m., halaqa begins at 5:50 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 7:18 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Thu., March 6)

The schedule is:
4:30 p.m. – Registration + nametags
4:45 p.m. – Asr prayers
4:50 p.m. – The program begins promptly
6:11 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity led by Br. Muhammad Constantino
Nominal $5/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
Iftar times in Ramadan 2025 at mcceastbay.org/timetable
The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Youth Halaqa & Iftar | Sidi Mahdy Amine
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us on the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker, and enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 9 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

Friday, March 7: 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 4:30 p.m., halaqa begins promptly at 4:50 p.m., and Maghrib at 6:11 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Thu., Feb. 28 @ 5 p.m.)
Friday, March 14: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m. Halaqa begins promptly at 5:50 p.m., and Maghrib at 7:18 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Thu., March 6)

The schedule is:
5:30 p.m. – Check in
5:45 p.m. – Asr prayers
5:50 p.m. – The program begins promptly
7:18 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity led by Br. Muhammad Constantino
Nominal $5/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
Iftar times in Ramadan 2025 at mcceastbay.org/timetable
The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2025-04-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 14:00 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Are your high schoolers passionate about social justice and ready to make a real impact? Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to join the CAIR-SFBA Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) Program!
This transformative four-week initiative is designed for Muslim youth who want to use their voices to drive change. Led by influential Muslim leaders in politics, city council, and civic engagement, it will give you invaluable insights into advocacy, leadership, and making a difference in your community.
What you’ll get:

Interactive workshops on leadership and social justice.
Discussions and mentorship from experienced leaders.
Practical skills to create real change in your community.

This is more than just a learning experience—it’s your chance to grow as a leader and changemaker. Lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sundays | April 20 to May 11, 2025 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/gamechangers
How to join: Register for the Muslim Gamechangers Network
For questions or fee waivers, please get in touch with programs@sfba.cair.com
Join the Muslim Gamechangers Network
The Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) is a social-justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to:

Critically understand their world.
Effectively challenge injustice.
Build legacies of positive change in their communities.

The program consists of interactive sessions and relevant activities centered on identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools grounded in an Islamic worldview.
Spring 2025 Session

📅 Sundays, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11
⏰ 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
🗺️ MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton

Let’s rise together and make a difference!
Hey Bay Area Muslim High Schoolers! This four-week interactive Spring social justice training program, hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton, equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in our communities.
Lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
Watch past session recordings of the MGN ‘22 at mcceastbay.org/mgn
Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email programs@sfba.cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students. It equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
Questions? programs@sfba.cair.com or events@mcceastbay.org

What to Expect
Over the weeks, you’ll be part of a powerful experience where you’ll explore your identity, grow your leadership skills, and build lasting friendships with like-minded changemakers from across the Bay Area.
Here’s everything you need to know for Session 1:
Date & Time

Sunday, April 20, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Please arrive by 1:45 PM for check-in
Pick-up: 5:00 PM

Location

MCC East Bay: 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588

What to Bring
We’ll have your program booklet ready for you — no materials needed! Just come prepared to engage, reflect, and have fun. (Pro tip: bring a water bottle!)
What We’ll Be Covering
This session is all about privilege — what it means, how it shows up, and how we can recognize it in ourselves and others. Through activities like the Wheel of Privilege and the Tower of Power, we’ll reflect on social identity, power, and fairness — then come together for a group discussion to unpack it all.
Dinner
Halal dinner will be served. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions we should be aware of, please email us as soon as possible at Ismail Adam ismail.adam@cairsfba.givebutter-mail.com

College Prep Workshop | Reem Bilbeisi M.Ed.
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Middle & Early High School Students & Parents: Get ready for the best college experience, inshaAllah. Join us for part one of a new series, where speakers will share myths and tips and show how smart moves now make a big difference later on. Reset your expectations for what you must do now, next year, and in the future!

This workshop’s guest speaker will be the Co-founder of Averroes High School, Reem Bilbeisi, M.Ed.

Friday, May 16 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | RSVP for in-person at mcceastbay.org/college-workshop or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

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Sponsored by Averroes High School & MCC East Bay.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Speaker

Reem Bilbeisi has over 20 years of experience working as a teacher and leader in Education. She earned her Master’s and Administrative Credential from UC Berkeley in Principal Leadership. Before that, she entered education, receiving her credentials and degree in business and technology from Eastern Michigan University. Her passion for teaching began in high school when she felt her calling was to help youth improve education in schools in the Muslim American community. She has shown a passion for youth by leading youth mentor groups and events, and counseling many students early in her college years. She taught in public, charter, and private school settings. Reem has taught at both the high and middle school levels. She has served on WASC committees and is authorized in the following areas of service: superintendent, associate superintendent, deputy superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, dean, supervisor, consultant, and school coordinator. Reem served as the principal from 2011 to 2019 and is currently the director of programs responsible for academic curriculum, enrichment, and teacher professional development. She likes spending time with family, long walks, and traveling to new places.

Men on a Mission: Qur’an, Fitness, and the Seerah Way Summer Camp | Br. Haseeb Sadat and Ust. Fardin Osmani
2025-06-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-16 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-23 10:00 - 13:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys Ages 13–18: Br. Haseeb Sadat and Ustadh Fardin Osmani return with a four-week summer camp to strengthen young Muslim men’s faith, character, and strength (Futuwwa or the art of manliness).
This year, the focus is on building strength through the Seerah, the Qur’an, and physical training. Br. Haseeb will dive deep into the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, highlighting teenage-relevant lessons:

Standing up courageously for the truth
Controlling desires in a world full of temptations
Facing hardships with patience, resilience, and reliance on Allah
Leading by character, not just by words

Ustadh Fardin will guide students through reciting select Qur’anic ayat that speak to the teenage experience, while helping them improve their tajweed and strengthen their connection with the Qur’an.
Through meaningful discussions, Qur’anic reflection, and physical fitness activities, participants will strengthen their Islamic identity, develop self-discipline, and gain practical tools to live as proud and capable young Muslim men, insha’Allah.
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Details:
🗓 Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📅 June 2 – July 3
📍 Conference Room, MCC East Bay
💵 $200/week
🔗 Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-camp
Please register separately for each week you wish to attend.
Schedule:

10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Qur’an
10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Interactive Tafseer
11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Break
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Physical Fitness, Wrestling, and Boxing
12:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Seerah
1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Wudu and Dhur Salah

Materials:

All Academic Reading Material and Handouts will be provided

Notebook, pencils, highlighters

Boxing gloves are highly recommended

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Boys’ Summer Camp Activity Overview
The camp aims to nurture strong, faithful, and confident young Muslim men by engaging the heart, mind, and body. Below is what students can expect from their camp experience:
📖 Loving the Qur’an
With Ustadh Fardin, students will build a personal connection to the Qur’an through:

Tajweed instruction using visual aids and group recitation

Reflecting on selected ayat that speak to teenage struggles and aspirations

Interactive tafseer sessions where boys are encouraged to think, ask, and respond

Weekly memorization goals of short yet powerful passages to carry with them for life

🕋 Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
With Br. Haseeb, students will explore powerful, teenage-relevant lessons from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, including:

Courage and standing up for truth, even when alone

Restraint and purity in the face of temptation
Embracing hardship and sacrifice with patience and reliance on Allah

Building brotherhood, humility, and leadership through the Prophet’s example

Through storytelling, discussion, and reflection, boys will learn how to live the Seerah in today’s world.
🥊 Sports & Fitness
Led by Br. Haseeb, boys will get moving every day through:

Hands-on wrestling and boxing fundamentals

Calisthenics and bodyweight training

Team sports like basketball and handball foster discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Practical tips on nutrition, recovery, and self-care

💬 Teen Talks: Real Issues, Real Guidance
We create a safe and respectful space for open dialogue around real-world teenage challenges. Sessions will address:

Courage and integrity in the face of peer pressure

Controlling desires in a hyper-sexualized world

Opposite-gender boundaries, social media, music, and digital content

Mental strength, emotional resilience, and the Islamic approach to hardship

These conversations are guided with care, empathy, and an emphasis on prophetic character.
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This camp is more than just a summer program—it is an invitation to grow as young Muslim men who carry their deen with strength, sincerity, and purpose.
About Ustadh Haseeb:
Sidi Haseeb Sadat, a highly experienced professional committed to Muslim youth development, will co-host the camp. Haseeb has a rich educational background, having previously served as a vice principal of Granada Islamic School and a teacher at Northstar School. Furthermore, Haseeb brings his athletic expertise as a former Division I Wrestler at UC Davis. With his extensive experience working with Muslim youth, Haseeb is well-equipped to create a nurturing and educational environment for camp participants.
About Ustadh Fardin:
Ustadh Fardin Osmani is a Quran instructor for Furqan Academy. A hafiz of the Quran, Sidi Fardeen has a passion for Quranic sciences. He continues to pursue his studies with qualified teachers in Qira’at and Maqamaat. Currently, he is enrolled at the Institute of Knowledge Seminary.
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MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center.
To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: http://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
