MCC East Bay

Cultivating Data Literacy in Kids | Gulrez Khan
2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for an engaging session with Gulrez Khan as he shares his unique approach to making data visualization fun and accessible for children. Gulrez will demonstrate how to introduce data concepts through screen-free activities that foster creativity and strengthen family bonds.
By integrating data into everyday life, we can empower our children to become confident data consumers and creators, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the world around them.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, Jan. 10 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Gulrez Khan is the author of the book “Drawing Data with Kids: Cultivating Data-Literacy: A Screen-Free Journey through the Art of Visualization for Kids.” You can purchase signed copies of his book after this author’s event:

[Paperback] Drawing Data with Kids: $25

[Hardcover] Drawing Data with Kids: $30

Ramadan Data Journal: $10

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Author
Award-winning author and Data Scientist Gulrez is the father of three beautiful kids and works as a data science leader at his day job. He has almost two decades of experience and a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he’s not busy working, you can find him passing on his skills to the next generation to create a world of data-literate children.
A firm believer in the power of data literacy, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He’s known for delivering corporate workshops that are equally informative and entertaining.
About the Book
Drawing Data with Kids is the perfect companion for a summer full of creativity, learning, and fun. Join Pariza and her dad on a captivating adventure that combines the world of art with the fascinating realm of data visualization.
In this interactive book, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here’s what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers:

Engaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza’s journey as she explores different types of graphs, charts, and visualizations, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.
Artistic Exploration: Encourage your child’s creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.
Critical Thinking Skills: Foster your child’s analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data, analyze information, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Data Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts, scatter plots to line graphs, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.
Screen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art, creativity, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age.
Make this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning!

Preparing for Anticipated Immigration Challenges Under Trump Administration | Spojmie Nasiri & Omar Aziz
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Protect your rights as an immigrant and learn how to navigate the legal landscape while understanding potential new policy impacts as we prepare for anticipated immigration challenges under the incoming Trump Administration. Longtime Pleasanton-based Immigration Attorney Spojmie Nasiri will lead this legal rights workshop in Pashto, Dari & English. Omar Aziz, Executive Director of the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO), will also speak.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST (Zuhr) | Saturday, January 11, 2025, | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Attendees will receive family and school supplies—snacks and refreshments served after the Zuhr prayer.
This event is sponsored by the Afghan-American Community Organization, The 5ive Pillars Organization, and the SRVIC-MCC Refugee Team.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speakers
Spojmie Nasiri founded the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, PC, in 2011 in Pleasanton, California, to provide her clients with the personalized and compassionate immigration legal service they deserve. Mrs. Nasiri currently practices immigration law exclusively and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has extensive experience representing clients with family-based Immigration matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; complex deportation matters before the Federal Immigration Court and U.S. Embassies around the World.

Omar Aziz wears many hats in life. He is an educator, a PhD student, a husband, a father to two daughters, and most recently, AACO’s Executive Director–the organization’s first full-time position. Born and raised in Fremont, CA, Aziz is settling into his new life in Maryland with his family and embarking on two adventures centered around the Afghan-American diaspora. Within his PhD program in higher education at George Mason University, Omar is concluding his dissertation research focusing on Afghan-American college students and the intersection between race, ethnicity, and immigration. Simultaneously, Omar begins his post as AACO’s Executive Director to build a stronger, more engaged, and more cohesive Afghan-American community.

Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Afghan-American community through education and outreach and promoting civic and social engagement through the annual conference and beyond.

Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun, stress-relieving way to stay active, boost your energy, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits, such as improved physical health, mental well-being, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle.
This class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone, and no experience is needed.
Please note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues.
Starts Tuesday, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba
Classes will be canceled if fewer than five people register.
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

About the Instructor:
My name is Reham Sedky, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah, through our Muslim community, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs.
Please join me, and let’s move, laugh, and grow stronger together, Insha’Allah!
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-17 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

– Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Dr. Asad: http://mcceastbay.org/asad
– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

– Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Dr. Asad: http://mcceastbay.org/asad
– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Friday Night Primer on the Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass
2025-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an, Tafsir, & Hadith, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books.
Fri. Jan 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. Jan 19, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days)
Register at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths
Ijaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually, they will not receive a completion certificate.
Both books used in the retreat will be available for purchase on-site on Friday and Saturday at a discounted price.
For those attending the retreat in person, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday.
The event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time.
No babysitting is provided.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenter:
Shaykh Samer was born in Damascus, Syria, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He went on to study in the United States, where he qualified in internal medicine.
The Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo, Syria.
Shaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah), and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham), the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has been teaching various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000.

Past Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-01-31 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 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 | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 (no session on Jan. 3) | 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.

Monthly Men’s Hike | Redwood Regional Park
2025-01-18 08:00 - 10:30 | Redwood Regional Park, Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Oakland, CA, 94619, United States
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.

Saturday, January 18 | 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Redwood Regional Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, January 18, 2024
– Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 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
– Meeting Point: Canyon Meadow Staging Area
– Trail: Stream Trail via Skyline Blvd

Note: We will meet at Canyon Meadow Staging area, NOT Skyline Gate Staging Area.

– Distance: Around 5.7 miles.
– Difficulty: Moderate.
– Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Friday, January 17, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Discover this 5.7-mile out-and-back trail near Canyon, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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.

Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass
2025-01-18 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-19 14:00 - 18:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an, Tafsir, & Hadith, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books.
Fri. Jan 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Sun. Jan 19 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days)
Register at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths
Ijaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually, they will not receive a completion certificate.
Both books used in the retreat will be available to purchase at a discounted price on-site.
For those attending the retreat in person, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday.
The event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time.
No babysitting is provided.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenter:
Shaykh Samer was born in Damascus, Syria, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He studied in the United States, where he qualified in internal medicine.
The Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo, Syria.
Shaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah), and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham), the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has taught various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000.

Past Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer

*Canceled* Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.
Muhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).

These wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations, ask questions, form friendships, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
Co-sponsored by Muhsen, Maristan, & MCC East Bay
Respite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well.
These special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:

Saturday, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)
Saturday, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)
Saturday, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)
Saturday, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)
Saturday, December 21

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
2025-01-18 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. This monthly Mawlid’s guest speakers will be Shaykh Samer Al-Nass and Amu Tarif.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
We will also serve dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP for dinner at mcceastbay.org/mawlid-dinner
Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
No session during Ramadan in March ’25
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025

– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah.
We take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence.

– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is
– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ

The second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.

– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid

Bike Repair Clinic | BikeMobile
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
We want more families riding their bikes to their schools, jobs, and neighborhoods! That’s why we’ve invited BikeMobile to provide free tune-ups & repairs for parents and children.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Sunday, Jan. 19 | MCC Parking Lot | First come, first served (not everyone will get their bikes repaired) | No RSVP needed
Please come early; there is no guarantee that mechanics will get to repair all bikes brought in after 3:30 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by MCC, the BikeMobile Team, and the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program. The Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program is a program of the Alameda County Transportation Commission and is funded with Alameda County’s local sales tax Measure B and regional, state, and federal funds.
The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears. While the mechanics work on your bike, they’ll explain how to keep it running smoothly.
Bike or no bike, everyone is welcome to attend to learn about maintenance, safety, and more! We want you to know and love your two-wheel friend.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
We want to see more students riding their bikes to school in 2025! That’s why MCC has invited BikeMobile to provide free tune-ups and repairs for everyone here!
Is your bike making one of those mystery sounds? Is it in your garage collecting dust because it has a flat tire – or worse, no tire? If so, bring it down.
The BikeMobile team will be providing free tune-ups and repairs. The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires.
The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears.
While the mechanics work on your bike, they’ll explain how your bike works and how to keep it running smoothly. Bike or no bike, everyone is welcome to attend! This is a first come, first serve event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Learning Quran, Arabic, & Islamic Studies Camp
2025-01-22 16:30 - 18:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-18: Join us for a five-week camp on learning the Qur’an, Arabic, and Islamic Studies using the text “40 Hadith for Islamic Schools” by Muhammad S. Adly.
Students will learn the meanings of the hadith, memorize them, and build a beautiful Muslim character through the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw). Suratul Mulk will also be covered through memorization and understanding its meanings.
Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jan. 22 to Feb. 19 | PCPH | $150/student ($120/sibling) | Register at mcceastbay.org/learn

$30 discount for siblings. Please type sibling-discount under discount when registering.
About the Instructor:
Hassania Eljaouhari Idrissi has more than 25 years of teaching experience in Islamic schools in Texas and California, including MCC Sunday School, the Rahmah Foundation, Brilliant Minds Montessori School in San Ramon and the Salah Champions summer program in 2024 at MCC.

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

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-24 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Family Caregiver Peer Support Group | Arzina Ali
2025-01-24 17:00 - 18:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Family Caregivers of an Aging Family Member who is 60+: Join us monthly for a peer support group that aims to connect unpaid family caregivers who are caring for an aging adult (60+) where they can share their experience and resources.
Participation is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Room 22 | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/caregivers
Dates for 2025:

Friday, Jan. 24
Friday, Feb. 21

About the facilitator:
Arzina is a dedicated community member focused on addressing the long-term needs of aging Muslims through strategic partnerships, programming and education, research, and advocacy. Arzina is pursuing an MS in Gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC) and resides in Northern California with her family.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

After Trauma, Hope: How to Process Trauma Through The Pen | Sidi Yousuf Azhar
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
There is hope after trauma; use the pen to improve your mental and physical health.

Join a student of knowledge and prolific researcher as he talks about how he recuperated after leaving a high-control religious group and the death of his mother. Expressive writing broke the shackles of trauma.
This is not a fiqh session. This workshop focuses on sharing an evidence-based technique to help process traumatic experiences, improving mental and physical health. Bring a notebook and pen to write with during the workshop.

Friday, January 24 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Sidi Yousuf: https://mcceastbay.org/yousuf

About the Presenter
Yousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for a year and general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. He’s currently in the Stanford Memoir Writing Certificate Program and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. Yousuf leads a software testing team at a Silicon Valley tech company.

Food & Your Mood: How Food Affects Your Mental Health | Ilham Malick, MS, RD
2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress.
Join Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Ilham Malick in this free workshop. She will share practical insights on how nutrition is closely correlated to mental health and how we can improve our diet to manage mental health challenges by combining the latest medical research with the wisdom already gifted to us in the Qur’an and Sunnah.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Saturday, January 25 | Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

– More talks on nutrition: https://mcceastbay.org/nutrition
– More from Sr. Ilham: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilham

About the Speaker
Ilham Malick is a Registered Dietitian with 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 and HTTP://ilhammalick.com

Sisters' Self-Defense/Boxing/Fitness/Awareness Seminar | Amber Leibrock
2025-01-26 14:30 - 16:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Sisters! Join Us for a Sisters-Only Self-Defense / Boxing / Fitness / Awareness Seminar!
Build confidence, discover new ways to move with strength and purpose, and understand how proper safety goes beyond physical techniques. This two-hour self-defense, boxing, fitness, and awareness seminar at MCC East Bay is designed for sisters, whether it’s your first time trying something like this or you’re already on a fitness journey. You’ll leave feeling informed, inspired, and empowered with MCC Fighter Amber Leimbrock.
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday, Jan. 26 | Sisters only; ages 12+ only | Conference Room | $20/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready
Max 32 attendees.
What to Expect:
• – Self-Defense Basics: Learn practical techniques that make a real difference, from protecting yourself in unexpected situations to understanding the power of awareness.
• – Boxing & Fitness: Explore movement and skills that build strength and resilience, enhancing physical and mental well-being.
• – Safety & Awareness Tips: Real safety isn’t just physical—develop skills in awareness and confidence that extend beyond the gym.
• – Please wear comfortable clothes that are movable and can work out. We will be doing close partner-to-partner drills, so make sure the clothing is secure so it doesn’t slip or fall during the workout sessions.
Bring your friends, meet new ones, and join a community of sisters focused on health, growth, and fun. Come as you are, work at your own pace, and leave feeling stronger, more secure, and ready to take on the world.
No experience is needed—just an open mind and a desire to learn and grow!
Please note that the class will start on time. You cannot join the class if you are more than 30 minutes late. 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 prevent a person from attending any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenter
Amber 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. 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. Learn more

“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

Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
In this class, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations
Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
We discuss spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-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

This is a discussion-based group, and participation is not only encouraged, but it is required.
Sorry, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on:

– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram

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, 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.
These monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-31 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

– Imam Ali Hofioni delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Hafiz Rehan: http://mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

– Imam Ali Hofioni delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Hafiz Rehan: http://mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Candid Conversations: Conquering Doubts & Defending Islam | Getting to Know Dr. Ali Ataie
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Dr. Ali Ataie speaks about his journey from a nominal Muslim youth to a teacher and researcher of Islamic sciences, specializing in theology and Biblical interpretation. Today, few match his comprehensive knowledge of the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Sidi Ahmed Khan, a Zaytuna College student, interviews Ustadha Dr. Ali Ataie.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, Jan. 31 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

– More Dr. Ataie: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ataie

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speakers
Ustadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies focusing on New Testament and biblical languages. He also has a PhD in cultural and historical religious studies 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, California, with his wife, Roya, and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie
– More Professor Dr. Ali Ataie videos: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie
Sidi Ahmed Khan is a graduating student at Zaytuna College, focusing on Islamic studies. He founded The Creative Minority Podcast, a podcast aimed at addressing contemporary issues for Muslims. He is also the founder of Umran.co, an online aggregator service dedicated to distributing the top Muslim podcasts, lectures, and video series.
– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan

Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad
2025-02-01 15:30 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
This Ramadan, explore Quranic themes emphasizing stories of resilience, faith, and the divine wisdom of trials. This presentation will focus on protecting and managing our mental health during Ramadan.
Dr. Rania recalls a story of Prophet Musa and offers some teachings from Al-Ghazali that we can practice during this blessed month.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time | MCC Conference Room | Saturday, Feb. 1 | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Free; no registration needed. This program precedes the Miftaah program at 5 p.m.
MCC also will have two events that day:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Shaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid Learn more.

Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)
2025-02-01 17:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Qur’an was sent as guidance and a source of solace for our Ummah community. The Quran was not just meant for the first few generations but for all of humanity for the rest of time, serving as an anchor for us in every situation.
Join us for our upcoming Miftaah Circle, Anchored by the Quran, where we will review the countless wisdoms in the Book of Allah. We will be joined by some of our local scholars and esteemed scholars.
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday, February 1 | MCC Prayer Hall | $18.50/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/anchored
Babysitting available. The livestream option for non-Bay Area residents opens on Sunday, January 26. Dinner and food truck options in the parking lot that afternoon and evening.
Join us for an evening to:

Establish a strong connection with the Quran and its teachings, suggesting that a firm foundation in the Quran can withstand external influences and challenges;
Participants will learn strategies to navigate through doubts and come out with a strengthened belief in Islam;
Reinforce core Islamic beliefs and values by emphasizing the Quran as the central source of guidance and,
Explore the Quran’s profound teachings, timeless wisdom, and relevance to contemporary issues, fostering a deeper connection with Divine guidance.

Sponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay.
MCC also will have two events earlier in the day preceding this large conference:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of the MCC East Bay facility. To request a financial waiver to attend this conference, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About This Evening’s Speakers:Shaykh Navaid Aziz is a keynote speaker and recognized subject matter expert. He lectures on current and relevant topics from an Islamic perspective. His workshops focus on best practices in sensitivity and diversity training for those engaging with Muslims. He shares his expertise on Muslim extremism, the history of Muslim extremist groups, and community-based intervention and prevention with the courts, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and law enforcement. Learn more
Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed was born and raised in Lansing, MI. As a youth, he displayed zeal and enthusiasm to involve himself in the religious sciences. At just 9 years of age, Mufti Abdul Rahman went to Toronto, Canada, to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hafidh of the Holy Qur’an. Thereafter, Mufti Abdul Rahman traveled to Pakistan to continue his passion for seeking knowledge, where he completed his 2-year Iftaa program, which specializes in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. Mufti Abdul Rahman is a principal and full-time instructor at Michigan Islamic Institute, the brother organization of Miftaah Institute. He travels across North America as a khateeb and lecturer. He is well-known for his calm and down-to-earth demeanor. Learn more
Mufti Aasim Rashid is a distinguished Muslim scholar, speaker, and educator (the title ‘Mufti’ indicates his expertise and authority in Islamic law). He is devoted to studying and explaining Islamic sacred texts and their relation to the modern context. His lectures, delivered at conferences and institutions worldwide, are known to be inspiring and pertinent to the issues and pressing questions of the day. Mufti Aasim founded the Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation, which initiated the ‘Islam Unravelled’ project. Learn more
Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion, Ustadh Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam under the private tutelage of local scholars. Since then, he has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Tarim, Yemen, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Learn more
Mufti Hussain Kamani was born and raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. His journey to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge began at age 6. By the age of 9, he completed the memorization of the Holy Quran. To further advance his studies in the Islamic Sciences, he traveled to the United Kingdom and pursued formal Islamic authorizations (ijazahs). For 7 years, Mufti Kamani studied a rigorous curriculum covering the Arabic language and literature, Islamic jurisprudence, Tafseer of the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic Philosophy, and Aqeedah. Afterward, he was selected for a post-graduate course in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts, which he completed within two years. He later earned his graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Coventry in the UK. Learn more
Shaykh Dr. Rania Awaad, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad Learn more
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most well-known and respected community leaders, lecturers, and entrepreneurs. He was born in Herat, Afghanistan, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College, he majored in history at San Francisco State University. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading, studying, and lecturing on many topics, including Rumi and a vast collection of Farsi poetry, spirituality, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin, California. Learn more
Dr. Ali Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages, Comparative Theology, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic, Creedal Theology, Comparative Theology, Sciences of the Quran, Introduction to the Qur’an, and Seminal Ancient Texts. He received his BS in accounting from Cal Poly State University in 2000. In 2011, he received his MA in Biblical Studies from the Pacific School of Religion, and in 2016, his PhD in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion from the Graduate Theological Union. Dr. Ataie is a native Persian speaker. He can read and write Arabic, Hebrew, and Greek. Dr. Ataie joined the Zaytuna College faculty in 2012. Learn more
Imam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis), Hadith (Prophetic Traditions), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence), Aqeedah (Islamic Theology), and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation). Learn more

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2025-02-02 06:15 - 07:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6:15 a.m.), followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison, community dua, and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha:

– January 5, 2025
– February 2, 2025
– No TeamFajr in Ramadan
– April 6, 2025
– May 4, 2025
– June 1, 2025
– July 6, 2025
– August 3, 2025
– September 7, 2025
– October 5, 2025
– November 2, 2025
– December 7, 2025

There are numerous benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S). Along with bringing great barakah into our lives, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah (recitation) and Salawat individually, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
Imam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is the Fajr prayer on Friday in the congregation.”

MCC 3.0 Construction Plan Update & Townhall
2025-02-02 13:50 - 14:50
In the 14 years since occupying its present facility, MCC has experienced fantastic community growth, Alhamdulliah.

Join us on Sunday afternoon with the Board of Trustees and Construction Committee to get an update on the construction planned inside and outside the facility for 2025.

1:50 p.m. (right after Zuhr ends at 1:30 p.m.) to 2:50 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 2 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch at mcceastbay.org/live

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– More Muslim Community Center East Bay campaigns and updates: https://mcceastbay.org/appeals – Support MCC East Bay: https://mcceastbay.org/operations – Support MCC charity outreach: https://mcceastbay.org/zakat-fund

This town hall meeting is also your opportunity to review the vision of MCC and understand our short-term and long-term plans. This update includes the construction of the basketball court that our community voted for last year.

San Francisco Bay Area Islamic School Open House
2025-02-02 15:00 - 17:00
Muslim parents in the Bay Area are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children. As waitlists grow at these schools, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next.
Join us as we hear from representatives of various Islamic schools in the Bay Area about what’s caused a growth in demand, their offerings and the admission process, and current growth opportunities for schools and parents, as well as get your questions answered directly from homeschooling moms.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday, February 2 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/live
We will break for Asr congregational prayer from 4:15 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Attendees will visit with school representatives after the end of the presentation (5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. (Maghrib)).
Participating schools presentation decks:
– Nuh’s Ark in San Ramon: https://mcceastbay.org/nuh-deck– Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont: https://mcceastbay.org/pta-deck– Al Judiy Academy in Walnut Creek: https://mcceastbay.org/judiy-deck– Averroes High School in Fremont: https://mcceastbay.org/averroes-deck– Granada Islamic School in Santa Clara: https://mcceastbay.org/granada-deck– Northstar School in Hayward: http://mcceastbay.org/northstar-deck– Zaytech Academy in Mt. House: https://mcceastbay.org/zaytech-deck– ILM Tree Homeschooling Co-operative in Lafayette: https://mcceastbay.org/ilm-deck
Confirmed Schools:

– Averroes High School in Fremont (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Granada Islamic School in Santa Clara (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Northstar School in Hayward (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Zaytech Academy in Mt. House (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Nuh’s Ark in San Ramon (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Ilm Academy in Fremont (deck from ’23 Open House)

Invited Schools:

– San Francisco Islamic School in San Francisco (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Al Judiy Academy in Walnut Creek (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– RISE Academy (San Jose)

Schools Unable to Make This Open House:

– ILM Tree Homeschooling Co-operative in Lafayette (deck & video from ’23 Open House)
– Silicon Valley Academy (SVA) in Sunnyvale (deck from ’23 Open House)
– Hikmah School in Brentwood (deck & video from ’23 Open House)

We will break for Asr congregational prayer from 4:15 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Attendees will visit with school representatives after the end of the presentation (5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. (Maghrib)).
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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