Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi every Sunday in Ramadan (except the last one) for weekly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation, reflection, and Salawat.

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

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 3/2, 3/9, & 3/16 | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule

– Welcome

– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird

– Recitation of Surah Yasin

– Dhikr

– Salawat

– Short reflection (khatira)

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Interfaith Iftar: Finding Faith Through Community Service | Kashef Qaadri
2025-03-16 18:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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*MCC Congregation*: Space is limited. Please only RSVP if you are attending with a friend, neighbor, or coworker of another faith.*
Please join us this Sunday evening for an Iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a better society by learning about one another. Before dinner, we will be joined by the Vice Mayor of Dublin, Kashef Qaadri, who will share his journey on finding faith through serving the community.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 16 | MCC East Bay | Register at: mcceastbay.org/interfaith-iftar
Space is limited at this interfaith Iftar.
MCC congregation members: Please attend ONLY if they accompany a friend, co-worker, or neighbor of another faith or nonfaith.
Iftar means ‘fast-breaking,’ and it is an integral part of the Muslim community’s life during the sacred month of Ramadan. Muslims break their daily Ramadan fast with a community dinner called an “iftar.”
Please RSVP your attendance so we can ensure we have enough food.
Interfaith Iftar Event Schedule

– 6:15 p.m. – Arrival & Socializing
– 6:30 p.m. – The program begins with Vice Mayor Kashef Qaari
– 7:20 p.m. – Call to Prayer and Breaking of Fast with dates and water
– 7:27 p.m. – Prayer at Sunset in Prayer Hall (Maghrib) followed by Iftar Dinner in Banquet Hall

This is the seventh community Iftar in the Tri-Valley.

– Here is the 2017: “What Ramadan Means to Me:” https://youtu.be/tiJgEJT-DM8
– Here is the 2018 “Why Faith Matters” https://youtu.be/5J8rL9Hepog
– Here is the 2019 “Loving Across the Difference”: https://youtu.be/JzK7JexOxLw
– Here is the 2022: “Loving Across the Difference”: https://youtu.be/Hb8_0IUwCBU
– Here is the 2023: “Moses in Islamic & Jewish Tradition”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU_na-MYy9Y&t
– Here is the 2024: “Food, Faith & Fasting”: https://youtu.be/-b4qEhICLbA
– Here is the 2025: Finding Faith Through Service to Our Community: https://youtu.be/zSnXoXB0cL4?si=s2i3EwfD766G_5Gf

The Holy month of Ramadan
“Iftar” is the fast-breaking meal observed each evening at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan. The Interfaith Iftar Dinner allows the whole community to join our Muslim friends for an evening meal as they break their Ramadan fast.
Ramadan in America
Ramadan is about renewing a Muslim’s commitment to God and undergoing a physical and spiritual training program to increase intimacy with his or her faith.
The reward for a successful Ramadan is no less than the forgiveness of all sins. Imagine starting with a new slate, clean with God! So, in addition to all the improvements Ramadan can make in one’s character and health, we get to start over with a clean slate. (All our good deeds remain; only the bad deeds disappear). With all these benefits derived from the observance of this blessed month, is it any wonder that Ramadan is the best time of the year for every Muslim?
A surprising number of people of other faiths also observe the Ramadan fast here in North America. They recognize the disciplining effects of the fast and use their time to come closer to God. Every year, Islamic centers receive calls from non-Muslims asking how the fast is performed and where they can get a month-long chart showing the start and end times of each day’s fast. Employers and schools are also beginning to make accommodations for the needs of their Muslim workers and students.
Because the month of Ramadan falls about a week earlier each year as the lunar calendar rotates backward through the solar calendar, Muslims experience varying conditions during their fast. The fasting period is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter.
There are also occasions to fast throughout the rest of the year. The Prophet Muhammad’s habit was to fast twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays.
Children in Ramadan
Children will be present during the prayers, whether participating, watching, or, for younger children, imitating the movements of their elders. Their presence continues the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad, who was very tender toward children. The Prophet sometimes carried one of his grandchildren on his shoulder while leading the prayer and was also known to shorten the prayer if he heard a baby cry.
More about Ramadan
There are no special preparations to begin the month of Ramadan. Some Muslims fast in anticipation of the month. Muslims understand that it is going to be a month of intense religious devotion and a time of self-denial: no food, drink, sex, profanity, fighting, or lying allowed from first light to sundown. The main components of the month consist of two meals: one before sunrise and the other at sunset.
One particular night of Ramadan has special significance. It is the exact night the Qur’anic revelation was first revealed to Muhammad in 610 C.E. It is known as Laylat ul Qadr, or the Night of Power. According to the Prophet Muhammad, it falls on one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. Many Muslims stay up all night seeking the Lord’s forgiveness and guidance.
Thank you for joining us.
The Iftar, or “fast-breaking,” is an integral part of the Muslim community’s life during the sacred month of Ramadan. Every day of the month, at sunset, Muslims gather in homes and mosques to break their fast together. This communal meal comes after a day of self-discipline in which Muslims abstain from food and drink and make an extra effort to avoid impatience and harsh words. After eating, Muslims will spend the evening seeking the pleasure of God through contemplation and prayer.
The Islamic Greeting
The Islamic greeting frequently heard in the mosque is the Arabic phrase, “as-salaam alaykum” (“peace be with you”). It is returned by saying, “wa alaykum as-salaam (“and with you be peace”).”
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan (pronounced rom-a-don) is the ninth month of the lunar calendar used by Muslims. This month is special because the Qur’an (the Islamic scripture) was first revealed in it. During Ramadan, all healthy adult Muslims fast by abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. They also strive to abstain from all evil speech and actions. It is recommended that each Muslim read the entire Qur’an during this month.
When will the fast be broken?
At sunset, the adhan (call to prayer) will be made. This call to prayer is always recited melodiously in Arabic. The adhan signals Muslims to break their fasts, often done with the traditional three dates and water. Before sitting down to a meal, Muslims stand together for the sunset prayer, one of the five daily prayers Muslims must perform.
The Call to Prayer (translation)

God is Most Great, God is Most Great
God is Most Great, God is Most Great
I bear witness that there is no god but (the One) God
I bear witness that there is no god but (the One) God
I bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God
I bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God
Hasten to prayer, Hasten to prayer
Hasten to success, Hasten to success
God is Most Great, God is most Great
There is no god but (the One) God

The Sunset Prayer
After the call to prayer, Muslims will hasten to the mats to line up for congregational prayer. They will form tight ranks, symbolizing unity and equality within the Muslim community. Men and women form separate lines for the prayer to maintain modesty and concentration during the physical movements of standing, bowing, and prostration. Their separation does not indicate any relative superiority or inferiority.
The prayer begins as the Imam, or prayer leader, raises his hands with the words “Allahu Akbar (“God is the Most Great”).” From that moment, worshippers are required to devote total concentration to the prayer as they follow the words and actions of the Imam.
The Imam first recites the opening chapter of the Qur’an (entitled al-fatiha) aloud, then follows with more Qur’anic verses of his choosing. After the recitation, worshippers bow and prostrate in unison, silently glorifying God.
When will the fast be broken?
The prayer ends as worshippers turn their faces to either side with the Arabic words “Peace be with you and the mercy of God.” Some of the congregation will then stand to leave, while others will add their devotions.
Al-Faitha (Translation)
The Qur’an’s opening chapter is akin to the “Lord’s Prayer.”

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds,
The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Ruler of the Day of Judgment
Only You do we worship, Only You we ask for help
Show us the straight path
The path of those whom You have favored
Not that of those who earn Your anger nor those who go astray.

The Iftar
After completing the sunset prayer, Muslims join in a joyous and nutritious meal. Because Islam is a global religion, many special Ramadan foods are enjoyed by different ethnic groups: soups, salads, rice dishes, meats, and sweets.
During Ramadan, Muslims begin their meals with “O God, for you I fasted, and in You I believe, and with Your provision I broke my fast. After eating, Muslims say “al-hamdu lillah (“Thanks be to God”).”
The Night Prayer
The final of the five daily prayers is said as night falls. Like the other four prayers, it is preceded by the adhan and performed in congregation.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC '25 Singles Iftar Week Three
2025-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our single brothers & sisters.

The singles Iftar is suspended only on Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar.

The singles Iftar space is in the room next to the kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Singles Iftar registration for the new week opens at noon on Saturdays:

– Starting Saturday, March 1: RSVP for Sunday, March 2 to Friday, March 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-1

– Starting Saturday, March 8: RSVP for Sunday, March 9 to Friday, March 14 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-2

– Starting Saturday, March 15: RSVP for Sunday, March 16 to Friday, March 21 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-3

– Starting Saturday, March 22: RSVP for Saturday, March 22 to Saturday, March 29: https://mcceastbay.org/singles-4

RSVP is required each Saturday for the Iftars you plan to attend that week. Nominal $3/person charge. Food is served in takeout boxes to make it easier to take leftovers home.

Free. Optional donation

– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2025 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Post-Taraweeh Khatira | Badr: When the Impossible Became Possible | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
2025-03-16 23:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Please join us for our annual commemoration of the Great Battle of Badr, which took place on the 17th of Ramadan. This is the Decisive Day when Allah gave victory to His Beloved Prophet ﷺ and the Companions ‏رضي الله عنهم. The Battle of Badr was a turning point for the entire Ummah, and many lessons can be learned from the events.
Commemorating events from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gives life to our hearts, strengthens our faith, and inspires love, reverence, and dedication within us.
Join us after Taraweeh tonight (Sunday) with Shayk Talal Ahdab, who will impart lessons from this battle in which the impossible became possible.

More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal

11 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Sunday, March 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The historic Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan.
As we commemorate the Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan), we reignite our trust, love, and connection to Allah, who made the seemingly impossible possible by granting Muslims victory and aiding them with Divine assistance. As Muslims in our Ummah struggle in different aspects of our lives, it is Allah ﷻ again who can assist us in times of need and make what we feel to be insurmountable a true victory for this life and the Next.
Join us or tune in to reignite our Badr inspiration in our lives! This was when only 313 Muslims heroically fought on the battlefield at Badr against seemingly insurmountable odds; this night in 2025 is especially relevant given the struggles of our brothers and sisters around the world.
On the 17th of Ramadan, our Beloved Prophet ﷺ courageously led 313 Muslims into their first major battle against their adversaries.
The Qurayshi Meccans, with their 1,000-strong army, were formidable opponents to the believers. As the two sides clashed on the battlefield, the Quraysh were taken by surprise and retreated in fear.
Angels descended upon the battlefield, turning the tide in favor of the Muslims. This victory marked their success in the first battle fought against the disbelievers.
The Muslim community faced further challenges, some of which resulted in less favorable outcomes. However, the fledgling ummah persevered despite these setbacks, paving the way for the continued dissemination of the Prophet’s message.
Thanks to the brave sacrifices of our predecessors 1400 years ago, we are honored to continue spreading Islam’s uplifting message.

Iftar for New Muslims | Marhaba Team
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our convert sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only, whether this is your first Ramadan or fiftieth, join us for a memorable Iftar just for you. Bring your family & close friends as we celebrate this blessed month of Ramadan together.
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday, March 17 | Free; rsvp required | MCC Convert Care Team | RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/convert-iftar-2
Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org

– How MCC supports reverts: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care
– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada
– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada

Learn more about how the MCC supports new(er) brothers & sisters in faith in the Bay Area here and watch past recordings of talks here.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-21 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh 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

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour 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. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh 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

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour 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. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh 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, March 21, 2025:

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour 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. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh 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

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-21 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

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

Dr. Ali Ataie 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. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

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

Dr. Ali Ataie 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. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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, March 28, 2025:

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

Dr. Ali Ataie 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. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

*Registration Closed* Special Needs Iftar: Caregiving in Ramadan | Therapist Wajma Nasir
2025-03-23 18:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Registration Closed*

For San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs, join us for a wellness circle with Therapist Wajma Nasir, who will share tips and advice on caregiving during Ramadan. Alhamdulillah, this is MCC’s Sixth Annual Iftar for San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs.

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 23 | Conference Room, followed by Iftar in the Banquet Hall | Free; RSVP required | Register at: https://mcceastbay.org/special-iftar

Schedule:

– 6 p.m. – Asr prayer

– 6:30 p.m. – Pre-Iftar session in Conference Room with Therapist Wajma Nasir

– 7:10 p.m. – Walk out to the Banquet Hall to socialize and reflect before breaking the fast with dates.

– 7:26 p.m. – Maghrib prayer in Prayer Hall

– 7:36 p.m. – Iftar in Banquet Hall

– 9:15 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers

Our dear Muhsen holds its annual Bay Area fundraising Iftar this Sunday, March 16, at Royal Palace Banquet in Fremont: https://event.charitystack.com/bd3e362b-2672-46c9-a9dd-7f6a2ae9d1ea

Questions? help@mcceastbay.org

– More Muhsen co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen
– More Maristan videos at the mosque: http://mcceastbay.org/maristan

Learn more about how we are privileged to accommodate our special needs community: https://mcceastbay.org/accommodating-disabilities

Alhamdulillah, since 2017, the MCC East Bay has been proud to be the first masjid on the West Coast to be certified as special-needs friendly. In 2019, MCC East Bay became the first gold-certified masjid in California. We are working hard to become the first platinum-certified masjid on the West Coast.

Watch an event recap of a prior special needs event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZTL0CtzOE.

This Iftar is in partnership with Muhsen & Maristan.

Questions or accommodation requests? Contact us at help@mcceastbay.org

Below is a list of practices approved and endorsed by MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs) to facilitate inclusion and accommodation at MCC events for individuals and families with special needs.

– Accommodations for separate registration or check-in lines to avoid long wait times

– Nearby accessible parking accommodations

– Ample aisle space in halls/venues to maneuver wheelchairs in and out

– Sign Language Interpreter for programs

– Accessible seating near the front and sides of the hall with ease of access

– Front of hall reserved, designated seating specifically for guests who are Deaf to see an ASL Interpreter

– Ramp/lifts/elevators provided throughout the venue as appropriate, including the stage

– Specialized childcare arrangements for children with disabilities provided by capable, trained volunteers

– Captions on media/videos shown where ASL Interpreter is not available

– Ushering for guests with special needs

Sunday, March 23 | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Caregiving in Ramadan

Halaqah with Therapist Wajma Nasir in the MCC Conference Room

Respite care provided

Family social time

Iftar together

Goody bags for children

Location: MCC East Bay, 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd. Suite 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Contact help@mcceastbay.org with any questions.

Odd-Night Program & Suhoor
2025-03-24 23:30 - 2025-03-25 05:00, 2025-03-26 23:30 - 2025-03-27 05:00, 2025-03-28 23:30 - 2025-03-29 05:00 | CA
On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Prayer Hall for special Qur’an recitation, zikr (devotional acts), Salat Tasbeeh, time for individual worship, advice, nasheed, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation.

The blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Wednesday, March 27. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 29.

Qari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below).

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday, March 20 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers: Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Ustadh Tariq Samady

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday, March 22 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker: Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie & Ustadh Quran Hodge

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday, March 24 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Shaykh Hisham Mahmoud, Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday, March 26 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Friday, March 28 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi & Ustadh Quran Hodge *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m.

Suhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors:

– Friday, March 21 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh
– Sunday, March 23 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of Hyderabadi descent
– Tuesday, March 25 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent
– Thursday, March 27 (27th night): Continental Suhoor
– Saturday, March 29 (29th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent

Please join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of:

Friday, March 21 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)

Sunday, March 23 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)

Tuesday, March 25 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)

Thursday, March 27 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)

Saturday, March 29 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)

To help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals

To join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf

Odd Nights Program Schedule:

Thursday, March 20:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh

11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break

11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine & Ustadh Tariq Samady & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)

1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time

3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha

5 a.m. to 5:40 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Saturday, March 22:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie & Ustadh Quran Hodge & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:37 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Monday, March 24:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Shaykh Hisham Mahmoud, Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time (Prayer Hall & Conference Room)
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:34 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Wednesday, March 26:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:31 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Friday, March 28:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Mawlid/Nasheed & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:27 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

More details:

– Ramadan ’25 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night

– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections

– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders

– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar

– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon

– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali

– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Shaykh Hisham: http://mcceastbay.org/hisham

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Overflow Parallel Taraweeh Services on 27th & 29th Odd Nights
2025-03-26 21:15 - 23:00, 2025-03-28 21:15 - 23:00 | Hart Middle School, Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA, 4433 Willow Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC expects an influx of extra worshipers for Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday, March 26 (27th Laytul Qadr) and Friday, March 28 (Khatam Night).
The MCC facility can no longer accommodate these higher numbers on these popular nights. MCC security and volunteers will direct latecomers (after about 9 p.m.) to our parallel offsite service up the road at Hart Middle School‘s multipurpose room.
Hart is just a two-minute drive from MCC. Qari Tayeb Bouamama will lead the Hart service. He will follow Qari Amar’s Taraweeh recitation schedule on Friday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 26. MCC will not have Hart services every odd night.
Wednesday, March 26 & Friday, March 28 | Thomas S. Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Rd.
Here also is the MCC Ramadan timetable and programs schedule: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Khatam Night Special Program | Qari Amar Bellaha, Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
2025-03-28 21:15 - 2025-03-29 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Qari Amar Bellaha and a guest speaker at Taraweeh for the completion of the Qur’an.
Qari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below).

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday, March 20 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers: Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Ustadh Tariq Samady
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday, March 22 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker: Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie & Ustadh Quran Hodge
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday, March 24 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday, March 26 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Friday, March 28 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m.

Suhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors:

– Friday, March 21 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh
– Sunday, March 23 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of Hyderabadi descent
– Tuesday, March 25 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent
– Thursday, March 27 (27th night): Continental Suhoor
– Saturday, March 29 (29th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent

Please join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of:

Friday, March 21 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)
Sunday, March 23 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)
Tuesday, March 25 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)
Thursday, March 27 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)
Saturday, March 29 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)

To help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals
To join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf

Odd Nights Program Schedule:
Thursday, March 20:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine & Ustadh Tariq Samady, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Saturday, March 22:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Monday, March 24:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Wednesday, March 26:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Friday, March 28:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Mawlid/Nasheed, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

More details:

– Ramadan ’25 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable
– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night
– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections
– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders
– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Services
2025-03-31 07:15 - 11:30 | CA
Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan together in the community! According to the regional moonsighting, MCC will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr ’25 with six prayer services on Monday, March 31.

Please remember to pay your household’s Zakat ul-Fitr ($12/person) before the Eid prayers.

Here are MCC’s arrangements for six prayer services on Eid morning on Monday morning (we will not have outdoor prayers due to forecasted rain):
First Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
7:15 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7 a.m.*
Khateeb: Ustadh Quran Hodge

Second Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
9:15 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 9 a.m.*
Khateeb: Dr. Ali Ataie

Third Eid Prayer Service (Offsite)

Location: Rosewood Center, 4450 Rosewood Drive (Building 5)
9:30 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the Rosewood Center for Takbeerat by 9:15 a.m.*
Khateeb: Sidi Omar Naisan

Fourth Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
10:30 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 10:15 a.m.*
Khateeb: Ustadh Quran Hodge

Fifth Eid Prayer Service (Offsite)

Location: Rosewood Center, 4450 Rosewood Drive (Building 5)
10:45 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the Rosewood Center for Takbeerat by 10:30 a.m.*
Khateeb: Sidi Omar Naisan

Sixth Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
11:15 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 11 a.m.*
Khateeb: Ustadh Munes Tomeh

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.
Please join us for the Eid Carnival at MCC on Saturday, April 5, 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/tri-valley-carnival
No RSVP is needed. Each Eid prayer will start promptly. Each service is preceded by 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat.
Each Eid service will be less than 30 minutes long. The Eid prayer will start promptly at the state time above. Please arrive early. Please stay seated after the prayer; the Eid sermon follows the congregational prayer.

*The takbeerat begins 15 minutes before each Eid prayer begins promptly. The sermon follows the Eid prayer. Please remember that the Khutbah (sermon) follows each prayer, so please pay attention to it.

Please also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the prayer.

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.
Eid Al Fitr Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of MCC.

Wishing you all a blessed Eid celebration. May Allah accept all of our duas and ibadah, Ameen!

◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on YouTube: http://mcceastbay.org/live

◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on Facebook: http://mcceastbay.org/facebook

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.
Eid parking for the Eid prayer services is in the MCC, and in a limited number of spots in the adjacent HP lot (now Pleasanton Unified School District). The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/district

– Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook

*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c

Please join us for the Eid Carnival at MCC on Saturday, April 5, 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/tri-valley-carnival

Please remember that the congregational salat is prayed first for Eid (in contrast to the weekly Jumu’ah prayer), and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer.

– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E

– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer

– Prior Eid al-Fitr Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-fitr

– 7 Sunnahs on the Eve of Eid and the Day of Eid

– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

https://youtu.be/6eL0VVpvLx4

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-04-04 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.

– Hafiz Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Muhammad Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Sidi Afraz: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/baseer

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, April 4, 2025:

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.

– Hafiz Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Muhammad Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Sidi Afraz: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/baseer

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

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-04-04 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m

Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 (Building 5)., 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 third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Imam Bilal: http://mcceastbay.org/bilal

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, April 11, 2025:

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

Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 (Building 5)., 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 third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Imam Bilal: http://mcceastbay.org/bilal

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

Community Education: Asian Law Caucus Family Night
2025-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Caroline Marks, a civil rights attorney with the Asian Law Caucus, and Kanwalroop Singh will discuss your rights while traveling, the travel ban, your rights as a protestor, and what to do during ICE interactions. Join us to learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, April 4 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Caroline Marks is a Staff Attorney in the National Security and Civil Rights Program at Asian Law Caucus. Caroline’s work focuses on, among other things, state legislative and administrative advocacy challenging surveillance and counterterrorism programs and narratives that harm Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim and South Asian communities and other communities of color.
Before coming to ALC, Caroline worked on litigation and advocacy with the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at NYU Law, to hold the United States responsible for its extraordinary rendition program—whereby the U.S. kidnapped and transferred individuals to black sites and proxy governments for their subsequent torture and secret detention. Specifically, Caroline participated significantly in litigation before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the case Mohamed et al. v. United States.
Caroline graduated from NYU School of Law and holds a BA in International Relations from Brown University. During her time at Brown, Caroline spent a semester Amman, Jordan learning the Levantine dialect and expanding her knowledge of modern standard Arabic.

Kanwalroop (Roop) Kaur Singh is a Staff Attorney in the National Security and Civil Rights Program at Asian Law Caucus. Previously, Kanwalroop served as Deputy County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara, where she advised county law enforcement agencies on legal compliance issues and represented the County of Santa Clara in civil litigation, conservatorship, and mental health matters. Prior to joining the County, she was a Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section at the California Department of Justice, as part of the Attorney General’s Honors Program. As Deputy Attorney General, she investigated law enforcement agencies regarding unconstitutional policing practices and defended the State of California’s civil rights laws against challenges in federal court. She also advised the State of California’s Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans and wrote portions of the Task Force’s 2022 Interim Report, which was presented to the California State Legislature.
Prior to attending law school, Kanwalroop worked as a radio reporter with KALW Public Radio, where she produced award winning radio documentaries about farmer suicide, agriculture, immigration from Punjab to California, and the California Sikh community. Her academic writing and creative writing has been published in the Asian American Writer’s Workshop, Kweli Journal, Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory, and the UCLA Law Review. She received her J.D. from UCLA School of Law, specializing in Public Interest Law and Policy and Critical Race Studies, and her B.A. in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley.

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2025-04-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-04-12 08:30 - 10:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind.
The recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes.
Sat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates
Pilates Classes
Pilates is based on six principles: breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller.
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:
Seema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and, inspired by the transformation in her own body, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Tri-Valley Eid Ul-Fitr '25 Family Fun Carnival
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for the Eight-Annual Tri-Valley Family Fun Celebration Carnival in the MCC parking lot!
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Admission is $25 for a family of four, $8 for each additional member or individual children/adult | Register mcceastbay.org/carnival

The admission includes access to our second Eid Market and all Fun Fair activities except food trucks. The Eid Fun Fair features various activities, including the *NEW* Euro Bungee Trampolines, a thrilling Twister ride, a high-swinging pirate ship, pony rides, petting zoo, mechanical bull, carnival games, a photo booth, face painting, balloon twisting, a gladiator joust, Jacob’s ladder, bungee run, sumo suit wrestling, a mega obstacle course, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, food trucks, and even more!
We’ll have:

Eid Market – A diverse array of vendors offering traditional handicrafts, clothing, accessories, and more!
*NEW* Euro Bungee Trampolines
Thrilling Twister Ride
Swinging Pirate Ship
Inflatables (Slides, Jumpy Houses, Mega Obstacle Course, Joust, Jacob’s Ladder, Basketball, Football & Baseball)
Traditional Carnival Games & Prizes
Sumo Suit Wrestling
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Bungee Run
Mechanical Bull
Photo Booth
Face Painting
Balloon Twisting
Jumbo Connect 4, Jenga & Corn Hole
Free for all paid attendees: Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn

List of Bazar Vendors that will be at the Carnival:
Men’s & Women’s Clothing

Pishwas By Sadaf Aziz
Elegant Designs
AB Collections
RZ boutique

Hijabs

Asiyah’s Collection
Jasmin Orchid
Hajvery
Zaina

Therapeutic Oils/Herbs

Sunnah Healing Remedies

Jewelry

Kat Veronica Co.

Soap

Olive Branch Bazaar / Nablus Soap Co

List of Halal Food Trucks that will be at the Carnival:

Ceviche&Co
Chick-N-Go
Zoya’s
Cabalen Sweet & Savory
Lahore Di Khushboo
Garam Chai Cart
Halal Bites of Chicago

Vendors interested in participating in Carnival: http://mcceastbay.org/vendor-form

Sign up to volunteer at the Carnival: https://mcceastbay.org/carnival-volunteers

MCC is a special-needs-friendly community. Special-needs families: please let us know you are coming so we can give you a special band so you do not have to wait in any of the carnival lines. Please message us at help@mcceastbay.org
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The National Marrow Donor Program is looking for a stem cell donor match for a seven-year-old Palestinian girl who is a medical evacuee from Gaza. They need a match from healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 40, mainly if you are from a Palestinian or Arab background. A volunteer will be tabling on the carnival day. Please stop by if you fit the criteria.

Support the MCS Dublin Ramadan Food Drive!
The Muslim Cultural Society of Dublin (MCS Dublin), in partnership with MCC East Bay, the Muslim Student Unions of Dublin High, Emerald High, and Fallon Middle School, and the DUSD Food and Assistance Pantry, is organizing a Ramadan Food Drive to support local families in need. During this blessed month, we come together to give back to our community and ensure no one goes hungry.
As you celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay’s 2025 Eid Carnival on Saturday, April 5th, we invite you to bring nonperishable food items to donate! Look for the MCS Dublin collection bins at the entrance points to drop off items such as:– Olive oil, Rice, Canned beans, Lentils, Flour, Pasta, Shelf-stable milk
Your generosity will directly support families in our community through the DUSD Food and Assistance Pantry. Let’s make this Eid a celebration and a moment of giving and gratitude.
Drop-off Location: MCS Dublin collection bins at the entrance points to the Eid Carnival Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025, at ______ (please add start and end time) Together, we can make a difference!
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your support!
On this day, the Muslim Cultural Society of Dublin, DHS MSA, EHS MSA, and Fallon MSU are hosting a Ramadan food drive to support the Dublin School District’s Food Pantry. They will have a container in the parking lot collecting:

Non-perishable items
Canned goods; ex: Rice, pasta, canned beans, canned vegetables, snacks, juice boxes, cereals, cooking oil, etc.

As you prepare to join us for the carnival, please remember to bring any of the listed items with you.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2025-04-06 06:00 - 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 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.”

China’s Genocide Against Uyghurs | Uyghur Internment Camp Survivor Abduweli Ayup
2025-04-06 13:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Uyghur scholar Abduweli Ayup for a documentary film screening and discussion. His film Behind the Mask follows Abduweli’s story, documenting how he endured torture at an internment camp in China and sought refuge in Bergen, Norway, with his family. The film was directed and produced by Håvard Bustnes.

1:30 p.m. (after Zuhr) to 3 p.m. | Sunday, April 6 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

Sponsored by Uyghur Foundation & MCC East Bay.
Now part of the Uyghur diaspora, Abduweli Ayup speaks to give voice to those voiceless and defenseless Uyghurs back home. He will talk about what you can do to stop China’s crimes against humanity.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– More lectures & talks about Uyghur Muslims in China: https://mcceastbay.org/uyghur

Millions of Uyghurs are suffering from unspeakable atrocities at the hands of the Chinese government, including forced sterilization of young women, enforced separation of families and placement of children in state orphanages, and the mass detention of more than one million people since 2017 in detention camps and forced labor camps. Uyghurs were also being transferred to factories in China proper and used as modern-day slaves. Uyghurs in the diaspora speak out to be the voice of those voiceless and defenseless Uyghurs back home. Why is China trying to annihilate Uyghurs? What can we do to stop China’s genocide of the Uyghurs?

Abduweli Ayup is a Uyghur activist born in Kashgar, China, in 1973. In August 2013, Ayup was detained by Chinese authorities for his efforts to promote Uyghur linguistic rights by opening schools to teach children the Uyghur language. His detention lasted until November 2014. During this time, he faced harsh interrogation and abuse. Ayup recounted being subjected to interrogation techniques involving threats, physical violence, the tiger chair, and psychological pressure. He described being detained in various facilities, including the Yanbulaq Detention Center in Kashgar and the Urumqi Detention Center, where he witnessed and experienced beatings and sleep deprivation, among other forms of mistreatment. Throughout his ordeal, Ayup maintained his innocence, enduring beatings while refusing to confess to false accusations of involvement in separatist activities or illegal fundraising. After 15 months in detention, Ayup fled China with his family to Turkey. In 2016, Ayup founded the non-profit Uyghur Hjelp to investigate and document the plight of Uyghurs and advocate for their cause. He has continued his efforts to open Uyghur language schools and publish Uyghur language textbooks in the diaspora.

References:

https://gluna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Flyer-Human-Rights-Day-2021-v2-1.pdf

https://gluna.org/event/human-rights-day-uyghur-genocide/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZpdUoYfrl4

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yt0dQtAaa9b4WLMiXSDPYJbS6fbEm82l/view

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Reminder–Thursday-November-3–China-s-Genocide-Against-Uyghurs.html?soid=1110347635144&aid=XStooqEAtU4

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihrigul_Tursun

https://shahit.biz/eng/#5524

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This year, we are reading from Our Lady Fatima al-Zahra (R.A.) by Muhammad Abduh Yamani.

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

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’26.

Please register online to receive the link to the WhatsApp thread where all communication and updates will be made.

Book Purchase:

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

https://www.meccabooks.com/products/our-lady-fatima-al-zahra
https://store.celebratemercy.com/products/our-lady-fatima-al-zahra?srsltid=AfmBOoolySfro5MbF50JY0y6f-0yyRMdaGwsDMa2DqstKJWBykrF1Tpa
https://bookshop.rabata.org/search?q=pur+lady&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

For those local in the Bay Area:

Rumi Bookstore
Zaytuna Bookstore

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

This book is about the life and virtues of the eminent lady Sayyidatunā Fāṭima al-Zahra ﵂. Through her, with Sayyidunā ‘Alī ﵁, the blessed lineage of her father, the Messenger of God ﷺ, was preserved. She resembled him in every way, and of all people she was the dearest to his heart. She stood with him ﷺ and strove always to serve and aid him, taking care of him after the death of her mother, Sayyidatunā Khadīja ﵂. Fāṭima was brave, strong, forbearing, dutiful, gracious, and protective. She was a loving mother and an inspiring example to her sons, Imams Ḥasan and Ḥusayn ﵁. Fāṭima al-Zahrā ﵂ tells the life story of its subject in a vivid, straightforward manner, linking it to the history of Islam from the early times of tribulation to the establishment of the Dīn and the Community based in al-Madīna. Its style and approach are very suitable for children, as well as for older readers. The author, Dr Muhammad Abduh Yamani (d.1431/2010), who served for several years as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Information, was a distinguished educationalist, author and businessman, notable also for his piety and philanthropy.

Wasla Connect Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-04-11 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Wasla Connect is a non-profit whose mission is to empower displaced Palestinians by offering mentorship, live soft skills training, and access to university courses through:

Connecting Displaced Palestinians with Mentorships and Tech Education
Mentorship Program: 3-month mentorship that pairs participants with experienced tech professionals for personalized mentorship and guidance.
Soft Skills Training: Live training sessions designed to enhance essential career and job readiness skills.
Live in-person and remote university courses aimed at bridging skill gaps and empowering displaced Palestinians with the knowledge needed to excel in the tech sector.
By bridging the gap between displaced communities and the tech industry, we aim to create opportunities for growth, resilience, and success.

Visit their table this Friday to learn about their cause and how you can support them.

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Halaqa is virtual only during the summer session. We will resume in-person classes at MCC after Labor Day in September 2025. Please join the Rahmah Foundation WhatsApp group for future updates.*
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20, 2024, to February 21, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom

– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania
– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBXwXGDqE8D5IZ7bLUPq5D
– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar

The Fall session runs from Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, to May 23, 2025, with no halaqas on Friday, November 29, December 27, March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4), and we restart from April 11, 2025 to May 23, 2025. See calendar.

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Practical Tips for Being a Lifelong Student of Knowledge | Sidi Yousuf Azhar
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” (Hadith)
Allah ordered His Messenger (s) to pray, “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” (Quran 20:114). What are practical ways to seek knowledge, whether young or old, at home or abroad?
Sidi Yousuf will share his experiences seeking knowledge in Damascus, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Friday, April 11 | 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. Yousuf leads a software testing team at a Silicon Valley tech company. He’s currently in the Stanford Memoir Writing Certificate Program and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2025-04-12 07:00 - 11:00 | Del Valle Regional Park, 7000 Del Valle Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, for a hike at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp
This month, we will have an EID potluck after the hike. Please bring a dish to share.
If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, April 12
– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
– Parking: Del Valle Arroyo Road Staging Area (EBRPD), Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
– Location: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-and-heron-bay-trail-loop
– Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-and-heron-bay-trail-loop
– Distance: 4.5 miles
– Difficulty: Hard
– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Friday, April 11, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Enjoy this 4.5-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and horseback riding, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Trail Highlights:
Embark on a scenic journey along the East Shore Trail, Heron Bay Trail, and East Shore Trail at Del Valle Regional Park. Meandering alongside the tranquil waters of Del Valle Reservoir, these trails offer captivating views of rolling hills and lush shoreline vegetation.
Keep an eye out for great blue herons and other waterfowl that frequent the lake, while the gentle rustle of wind through the trees provides a soothing soundtrack to the hike. With opportunities for birdwatching, picnicking, and peaceful reflection, these trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the diverse East Bay landscape.
Trail Directions:
From the parking lot, follow the signs to the East Shore Trail. Ascend to the peak and you’ll see a tree surrounded by benches. From there, follow the signs downhill leading to the Heron Bay Trail, which traces the scenic shoreline. After a picturesque journey, the trail reconnects with the East Shore Trail briefly before veering back onto the Heron Bay Trail. Turn left on East Shore Trail, which leads back to the parking lot.

Thriving in the Workplace While Staying True to Your Values | Fakeha Rashid
2025-04-12 13:30 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Women Empowerment Coach Fakeha Rashid in this 90-minute interactive coaching workshop designed for women who aspire to advance in their careers and personal lives while staying true to their Muslim values. Through guided discussions, reflective exercises, and actionable strategies, participants will learn how to align their ambitions with their faith and identity. The session will foster confidence, clarity, and empowerment, enabling women to pursue success on their terms without compromising their beliefs.
1:30 p.m. (Zuhr) to 3:30 p.m. | Saturday, April 12 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person (event not live-streamed) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/thrive
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Some key takeaways you will walk away with:

– Confidence in Owning Your Story: Learn to reframe challenges as strengths and articulate your unique value in professional spaces.

– Clarity on Personal and Professional Goals: Identify what success looks like for you and align your ambitions with your values and faith

– Understand how to advocate for yourself in the workplace while staying true to your values.

– Learn to make intentional choices that serve your goal and purpose.

– Build a support system: Connect with like-minded women with similar values and aspirations.

About the facilitator:
Fakeha Rashid is a certified professional coach passionate about empowering individuals to achieve personal and professional goals. Since 2021, she has specialized in career coaching and helping clients navigate life transitions. With extensive experience in human resources, my perspective on coaching blends practical career insights with empathetic guidance. Her goal as a coach is to create a safe and inclusive space for clients from diverse backgrounds to explore their potential and achieve meaningful growth.
Fakeha Rashid is a women empowerment coach dedicated to supporting women of color in navigating their careers with confidence and purpose. Reach her at coachwithfakeha@gmail.com

Brothers Fajr & Hike
2025-04-13 05:45 - 20:00 | Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Pleasanton, CA, Foothill Rd., Pleasanton, 94588, 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.
For this Fajr Hike, brothers are welcome to join us at MCC for Fajr prayer, followed by dhikr until sunrise, then Ishraq (Duha) prayer before heading to the trailhead. If preferred, you may meet us directly at the trailhead. Light refreshments will be available after Fajr for those who come early.

Sunday, April 13 | 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. | Pleasanton Ridge | 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: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time:

5:45 a.m. Fajr at MCC (optional)
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Hike

Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
Parking: Free
Meeting Point: Foothill Staging Area
Trail: Oak Tree – Woodland Loop
Distance: Around 1.8 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 Saturday, April 12, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

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

Virtue of Dhikr after Fajr until Sunrise

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two rak‘ahs, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah, complete, complete, complete.”
— (Tirmidhi 586, graded Hasan by Al-Albani)
Reward for Praying Fajr and ‘Isha in Congregation
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever prays ‘Isha in congregation, it is as if he has stood in prayer for half the night. And whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has stood in prayer the entire night.”
— (Muslim 656)
Blessings in the Early Morning
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“O Allah, bless my Ummah in the early morning.”
— (Abu Dawood 2606, Ibn Majah 2236, graded Sahih)
The Prophet’s Love for Duha Prayer
Abu Huraira (RA) reported:
“My beloved (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to do three things: to fast three days of every month, to pray two rak‘ahs of Duha, and to pray Witr before sleeping.”
— (Bukhari 1981, Muslim 721)
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

About this trail:

This beautiful trail leads visitors through the majestic oak trees of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and offers some lovely views of Sunol and the surrounding hills. The best time to visit is early in the morning or later on in the day to escape the sun.
The trail features brief climbs, flat stretches and lovely views from the summit. Plenty of parking is at the Foothill Staging Area trailhead on Foothill Road.
