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SUMMARY:What Truly Matters in a Life Partner: Choosing With Clarity\, Not Just Chemistry | Hina Khan-Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:There is no cookie-cutter approach to finding your spouse. And you probably found that out already. \nFor Singles\, Parents\, or Guardians: Join Hina Khan-Mukhtar as she guides us through the journey of seeking a life partner with sincerity and intention. Through faith-based wisdom and practical insight\, she sheds light on what truly matters beyond appearances—helping us pursue a marriage rooted in trust\, purpose\, and lasting connection. \nSaturday\, December 6 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nIn this talk\, we learn how to find the right spouse with clarity\, faith\, and purpose. Learn what truly matters beyond appearances and surface compatibility for a marriage to thrive. We will learn spiritual Islamic insights about how to find the right spouse with clarity\, faith\, and purpose\, and what truly matters beyond appearances and surface compatibility for a marriage that truly thrives. \nSingles: After the workshop\, from 12:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.\, join our quarterly Singles Event with Half Our Deen: https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslims-singles-meet \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nHina Khan-Mukhtar is a married mother of three young men and one of the founders of the homeschooling co-operative known as ILM Tree in Lafayette\, California\, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to teaching Language Arts to elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, she is also involved in interfaith dialogue. Hina was a monthly contributor to The Muslim Observer’s “Raising Our Ummah” column. She also writes for Seeker’s Guidance\, where she shares parenting advice and ideas for nurturing spiritual traditions in childhood. Learn more about her at https://hinakm.com \n– More Sister Hena: http://mcceastbay.org/hina
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SUMMARY:Muslim Singles Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:*Register Now*\n\n\n\n \nCalling all single sisters & brothers! Following the phenomenal success of our six previous quarterly HOD Live events at MCC\, we are thrilled to invite you again to HOD Live on Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 2025. This single event is not just a social gathering; it’s a proven pathway to meaningful connections. \n\n\n \nWhy HOD Live at MCC is Unmissable: \n\n\n \n\nRecord of Success: The last HOD Live event at MCC resulted in 65% of attendees finding a match. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception and success rate\, we’ve asked Half Deen to return.\n\n\n\nSelective and Balanced Participation: Attendees are carefully selected to maintain a 1:1 male-to-female ratio and to match age preferences. This isn’t a walk-in event; it’s a curated experience with assigned seating based on compatibility.\n\n\n\nExclusive Opportunity for MCC Community: Before opening registration to the wider Half Deen community\, we give our MCC family a 24-hour head start to secure your spots. Remember\, spaces are limited\, and the demand is high.\n\n\n\nNational Appeal: With 24% of attendees traveling out of state\, HOD Live events have a nationwide draw. Don’t miss this chance to participate locally in an event nationally recognized for its success.\n\n\n\n \nUstadha Hina Khan Mukhtar will precede our quarterly matrimonial event with a workshop on what truly matters in a life partner: https://mcceastbay.org/event/singles-workshop-2 \nAct Quickly to Secure Your Spot \n\n\n \nI wanted to inform you about the event before Half Deen notifies its members so you can sign up.  To be part of this unique experience\, sign up promptly. If you’re within the sought-after age range\, Half Deen will reach out to confirm your participation. Delaying might mean missing out on this opportunity\, as others are eager to take available spots. \n\n\n \nAs a quick reminder\, attendees are selected based on a mutual age preference\, ensuring everyone present is within the age range most sought after by participants. This method ensures no attendee is placed awkwardly\, and the maximum age may vary for each event. This prioritizes comfort and compatibility over simply filling the room.This event is more than a chance to meet; it’s a step towards finding a compatible partner in a respectful\, Islamic setting. We’re excited to offer this again at MCC and look forward to another successful gathering. \n\n\n \nRegister now by clicking here or going to BabaAli.com and be part of our story of successful matches! \n \n\n\n \n \nAre you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \n\n\n \nEvery four months\, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform (and Baba Ali) to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a profound departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \n\n\n \nThis is an appropriately done matrimonial event – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and exciting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC\, and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n\n\n \n12:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, Dec. 6 | MCC East Bay Conference Room | $100/person | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \n\n\n \nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \n\n\n \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n \nThis event breaks from ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \n\n\n \nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles\, and we will sell out. \nThe process\n\n\n \n1. Application Review Our team carefully reviews your registration form to understand your preferences\, including the maximum age you would consider for marriage.2. Matching Process We wait for other applicants to register to see if we have attendees within your specified age range.3. Confirmation If we find suitable matches within your age preference\, we will send you a payment request to confirm your seat. If you do not receive an email\, it means that not enough people within your specified age range applied for this event.Priority for Early Applicants Those who apply first get priority\, which is an advantage of applying early. Our events have limited seating\, typically accommodating 35-40 of each gender\, and we usually receive around 250 applicants per event.Our main goal is to create an environment where attendees are genuinely interested in each other\, ensuring a meaningful experience for everyone. If you have any further questions or need more information\, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to potentially having you join us! \nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n \nWhat to expect?\n\n\n \nFun \n\n\n \nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships aren’t based on 3-minute conversations. So\, instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \n\n\n \nFiltered \n\n\n \nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members most likely compatible and helps ensure we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \n\n\n \nProven \n\n\n \n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \n\n\n \nPrivate \n\n\n \nOur close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition\, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual. \n\n\n \nFAQs from MCC\n\n\n \nWho can register?\n\n\n \nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from Northern California to meet privately and casually. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can apply\, but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California\, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC cohosts these matrimonial events quarterly. \n\n\n \nWho is the moderator?\n\n\n \nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He co-founded the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Our Deen\, an alternative to the Muslim dating apps we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \n\n\n \nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n \n\n\n \nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\n\n \nHalf Our Deen is an expert in the Muslim matching department and has a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create lasting matches. For the last 11 years\, the site has explicitly catered to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled on their successful system. \n\n\n \nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and offline events\, which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \n\n\n \nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person! \n\n\n \nHow does it work?\n\n\n \n\nPlease fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email with the following steps within a few days. Add muslimmarriageca@gmail.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\n\n\n\nIf your application is accepted\, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\n\n\n\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\n\n\n \nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com \n\n\n \nI cannot afford the registration fee.\n\n\n \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n \nIs there an age limit?\n\n\n \nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event depends on attendees in the same range apply for this event. \n\n\n \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who is used for each event. \n\n\n \nIs lunch offered?\n\n\n \nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please ensure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \n\n\n \nWill I still receive confirmation of whether I am on the waiting list?\n\n\n \nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event\, you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change\, and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to ask as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances of meeting the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading up to the event\, no candidates have matched your criteria for this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n \nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\n\n\n \nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since a unique online/offline interaction characterizes this singles event. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, that’s no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days\, so that you won’t be charged until the 31st. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD-free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile that is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event\, and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event. \n\n\n \nHow do you screen applicants?\n\n\n \nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend to increase the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching. \n\n\n \nWhy was my application not accepted?\n\n\n \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who applies for each event. \n\n\n \nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\n\n\n \nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and been accepted can attend. Moreover\, this is a private event\, and to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! To keep this event as private as possible\, the candidates are the only people allowed to attend it. Our committee members will do their best to keep all interactions focused and constantly monitored throughout the event. \n\n\n \nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\n\n\n \nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the event\, no candidates match your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \n\n\n \nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\n\n\n \nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professionally organized manner that aligns with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we will thoroughly vet all applicants via a detailed application. This process will ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage and that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. We will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \n\n\n \nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key\, pressure-free\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or somewhere in the middle\, you can participate in all the activities quickly—and\, more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time. \n\n\n \nTo keep in line with Islamic principles\, chaperones will constantly monitor our event\, ensuring that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \n\n\n \nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\n\n\n \nAbsolutely. This is our Amanah (trust)\, and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \n\n\n \nI am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\n\n\n \nThe only people who know that you will be at the event…are those at the event (and\, of course\, the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. Once you have fully registered and paid\, the venue address will only be sent to you. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \n\n\n \nIs there a dress code?\n\n\n \nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be by Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Remember that you want to protect yourself best while remaining modest and genuine. \n\n\n \nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\n\n\n \nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely as possible according to Islamic principles\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not in a masjid prayer space. That said\, anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n—————————————————————————- \n\n\n \nHalf Deen Live Matrimonial Event – Pleasanton\, CA – Dec. 6\, 2025 \n\n\n \nIf you want to attend another speed-dating event\, this event is not for you.  Speed dating doesn’t work.  HOD Live does\, so the Muslim Community Center (MCC) and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with HOD and bringing HOD Live to Pleasanton\, California\, on Dec. 6\, 2025! Read below for HOD’s unique match-making process.  \n\n\n \nAbout HOD: \n\n\n \nBeing interviewed for hours is both uncomfortable and awkward.  We do things differently\, and our results are different.  HOD’s last event resulted in 65% of the attendees finding a match. \n\n\n \nHOD Live is designed for marriage-minded Muslims who are serious about finding their other half.  Our events are filled with fun and unique activities and allow you to meet single Muslims more naturally. \n\n\n \nPlease watch the video below showing how the event will take place and how the application process will be.   This is a private event\, so the exact location of the event will be sent to all those who have a seat at the event.Every attendee will hand-pick to help increase compatibility and have an equal balance of men and women at the event.  Our focus is to invite those likely to succeed at this particular event. \n\n\n \nThe MCC and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with Half Deen to bring you a Muslim Singles event using the HOD Live Process in Pleasanton\, CA\, on Dec. 6\, 2025. \n\n\n \nHere is how it works: \n\n\n \n1.  This event is by invitation ONLY.  Fill out the questionnaire below.  This helps us determine if you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n \n2.  A member of our admin team will review your completed form.  After reviewing your application\, you will be sent a request for payment if they think you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n \n3.  Once payment is received\,  you will receive a confirmation (within 24hrs) for your seat at the event as well as the exact location of the event. \n\n\n \n****The biggest incentive to signing up early is that you get priority seat selection.  This gives you the best opportunity to sit at the table of your preferred age range **** \n\n\n \nThe price to attend the Singles event is $100 US. \n\n\n \nIf we do not receive a payment response within 24 hours\, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the first person on the waiting list. \n\n\n \nPlease note that there are a limited number of seats for this event.  There are only 40 seats for each gender.  The most significant incentive for registering early is getting priority seating.   \n\n\n \nNote:  Our goal is to ensure a balanced male/female ratio\, so if you do not receive an immediate response\, it may be because we are trying to ensure gender registration is balanced.   \n\n\n \nIf you have any questions\, please email muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or WhatsApp – 1-647-535-2936 \n\n\n \nTo check out other upcoming HOD Live Events\, visit: www.babaali.com
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 12\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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 only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg\n– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iman Media Group Tables @ MCC Jummah
DESCRIPTION:Iman Media Group is a Noor of Quran publishing organization that is printing Qurans with translations\, including Farsi. Please visit their table this Friday to see how you can support them. \nNoor of Quran Project Printing Quran. With Farsi Translation\, with the most updated info and resources. They need your support as a Waqf (endowment) or Sadaqa Jarieah (continuous charity). \nQuran printing\, publication\, and reproduction project with a fluent Dari (Farsi) translation that is excellent in color. \nDonate to Iman TV / Noor Qur’an Project\, PO Box 673\, Fremont\, CA 94537 \nQuestions? 5108156545
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SUMMARY:Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim Association Tabling @ MCC Jummah
DESCRIPTION:The Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim Association (EBAMA) is dedicated to fostering religious awareness\, providing support to the Ethiopian Diaspora Muslim community in the Bay Area\, and creating a strong sense of unity and togetherness. They lost their musallah in 2024 due to a fire and are now looking to buy a new permanent masjid. Learn more by visiting their table at Jummah. \nLearn more at: https://myebama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men's Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.  \nOur 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.\n\nSaturday\, December 13 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Mission Peak Regional Preserve | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, December 13\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m.\, and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $4\nMeeting Point: Ohlone College Parking Structure\nTrail: Mission Peak from Ohlone College\nDistance: Around 8.1 miles.\nDifficulty: Hard.\nMisc: 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.\nRSVP: By Friday\, December 12\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nMohammed 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 the group\, so we request that you arrive on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nMission Peak gets throngs of hikers but only savvy trekkers take this route to the summit — an eight-mile out-and-back that stretches out the 2\,000-foot ascent to the summit (the most-popular route ascends a similar height in a 5.2-mile out-and-back). This gradual route is a less-strenuous option for hiking to the top of the popular East Bay peak. \nIt starts from the parking lot at Ohlone College along Mission Boulevard in Fremont\, California. Just one trail — the aptly named Peak Trail — curves and climbs its way to the 2\,517-foot summit of Mission Peak. (From the parking lot\, look for a sign pointing to Ohlone Trail). \nAbundant parking at Ohlone College on the weekend makes this trailhead a welcome alternative to the Stanford Avenue entrance which fills quickly. There’s also a bit more shade on this route compared to other trails to the summit.  \nImpressive views of the Diablo Range and San Francisco Bay open up on the way up. Don’t be surprised if you see deer and coyotes the ground and raptors and vultures soaring overhead. \nBest time to go: Springtime when the hills are green and the wildflowers are blooming. Winter’s the next-best time\, especially if the peak gets a dusting of snow. Fall is OK; summer’s too hot during the day\, but many hikers hit the summit at sunset and hike down after dark (best done under a full moon). \nNO bikes are allowed on this trail.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-15/
LOCATION:Mission Peak Regional Reserve\, 43600 Mission Boulevard\, Fremont\, CA 94539
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251101T010926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T010926Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-zh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251127T171831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T015028Z
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SUMMARY:For High School Boys: Khutbah Workshop | Sidi Shaan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:For High School Brothers (Ages 13-18): Join Sidi Shaan Mukhtar for a special Saturday evening session exploring how the Prophet (saw) delivered khutbahs\, the essential components of an effective khutbah\, and practical guidance on writing and delivering one yourself. \nSaturday\, Dec. 13 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | High School Boys Ages 13-18 | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/khutbah-workshop | Join in-person only or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nPizza will be provided. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout Sidi Shaan \nSidi Shaan Mukhtar was born in the Bay Area and raised in the MCC community as a small boy. Shaan has actively contributed to establishing high school and community college MSAs as well as youth halaqas at various San Francisco Bay Area mosques. Shaan holds a BA in Political Science from UC Davis and has pursued a passion for Islamic learning. He attended the Ilm Tree Homeschooling Cooperative during middle school\, where he studied Islamic Sciences under Shaykh Rami Nsour. \nDuring college\, Shaan took a gap year to study Arabic in Jordan. He is currently pursuing his MA in Islamic Studies at the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA)\, which is led by senior American Muslim scholars such as Shaykh Yasir Qadhi\, Shaykha Tamara Gray\, and Dr. James Jones. He currently works in tech and resides in the Bay Area with his wife\, where he continues to engage in community-building and engagement. \n– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/high-school-boys-khutbah-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities,Teen,Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T033604Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-aa-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T145000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251219T092525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T092525Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 19\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nSheikh Farid Dingle delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSheikh Farid Dingle delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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 only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg\n– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251103T170050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T214602Z
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SUMMARY:Uyghur Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Uyghur Foundation is a nonprofit based in San Francisco that provides humanitarian and financial aid to Uyghur orphans and families in need\, as well as programs to help Uyghurs preserve their unique identities and culture. Due to the unprecedented incarceration of Uyghurs in Nazi-style concentration camps by Chinese authorities\, an increasing number of displaced Uyghur orphan children and financially struggling families need humanitarian aid around the world\, especially in significant numbers within Turkey. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn more about their work and how you can support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/uyghur-foundation-tables-mcc-jumuahs-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251219T094018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T094018Z
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SUMMARY:MCC Basketball Youth Halaqa Program Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah
DESCRIPTION:MCC’s Youth Basketball Halaqa program is tabling. This program is a great opportunity to engage kids every Friday with Islamic character building\, structured basketball training\, and pizza & brotherhood. Led by a highly qualified basketball coach in a positive\, faith-centered environment.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-basketball-youth-halaqa-program-tables-mcc-jumuah/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251210T032805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T061023Z
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SUMMARY:"Born Far From Home: A Midwife’s Search for Meaning" | Shannon Staloch
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters: Join us for a special gathering with Shannon Staloch\, a licensed midwife and longtime community advocate\, as she shares heartfelt reflections on support\, belonging\, and the unique experiences of New Muslims. Shannon will speak about the importance of midwifery and the role it has played in her own spiritual journey as a convert of over 20 years. \nShe will also read from her beautifully written new memoir\, Born Far From Home: A Midwife’s Search for Meaning\, a moving exploration of faith\, service\, and identity. \nThis event is perfect for all women\, and especially meaningful for converts seeking connection\, inspiration\, and shared experience. \nSaturday\, Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Sisters Only | Join us in-person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live | Register at mcceastbay.org/meaning \nCo-sponsored by The Rahmah Foundation \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Speaker\nShannon Staloch became a licensed midwife in 2008. Since then\, she has attended over 800 births and established the popular home birth practice\, Midwives Bay Area. Born Far From Home is her first book. Shannon resides in Berkeley\, California\, and still takes daily walks or runs in its beautiful hills.\n \nAbout The Book\, Born Far From Home\nA new Muslim\, Shannon Staloch\, moves to California to live near a community studying traditional Islam and finds herself learning another venerable tradition\, midwifery. In this intricately woven memoir\, Shannon braids the intimate moments from the birth stories of a diverse cast of women with the reflections of great thinkers from the Islamic and Western traditions—from the spiritual master Imam al-Ghazali to the British obstetrician Grantly Dick Read\, from Plato to Malcolm X—as she traces her journey of finding belonging and an enduring path to truth in her new faith. Birth by birth\, Shannon approaches a deeper understanding of her craft and herself\, aiming for a place that transcends identity\, buoyed by the belief that dedication to a craft can shape not just the hands of a craftswoman but also her soul. \n“Shannon Staloch effortlessly weaves ancient childbirth lore with the stories of births she attends\, and relates them to her deepening faith in an equally ancient religion…beautiful\, elegiac\, transformative.” Peggy Vincent\, bestselling author of Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/born-far-from-home/
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251212T022144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194139Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Book Reading: The Kingdom of the Hearts | Ustadh Tariq Samady
DESCRIPTION:After the Monthly Mawlid\, join Ustadh Tariq Samady to cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025\n \n\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’25\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, August 16\, 2025\nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, November 15\, 2025\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025\n\n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe 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. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe 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. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-book-reading/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251221T073626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T220931Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dua For Protection From Earthquakes: Humility in the Face of Tribulation | Sidi Quran Hodge
DESCRIPTION:\n“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12) \nDuring our monthly Mawlid gathering at MCC on Saturday evening\, an earthquake struck\, one of a swarm of recent quakes that have hit in nearby San Ramon. \nNearly 150 tremors have struck in the Bay Area in the past month. \nThe Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) encouraged us to turn to Allah and to ask for His help during such disasters. Earthquakes are among the natural events that shake us the most amid life’s uncertainties. \nTomorrow afternoon\, we come together asking for forgiveness & refuge in Allah. Join us to soothe the anxiety in our hearts and to beseech Allah through special supplications. \nAfter the congregational Zuhr prayer (12:30 p.m.) tomorrow\, Sunday\, Dec. 21\, Ustadh Quran Hodge will lead us in worship and reflections. \nAfter we welcome a young man entering the fold of Islam\, we will pray together two rakats of the Prayer of Need (Salat al-Haja). We will then reflect on the weight of the moment we are in. \nJoin us as we approach Allah with our prayers\, trusting in Him in the face of any calamity that may befall us in this world. Finding community in faith at this time will give us confidence and peace. \n\n \nDua for Protection from Earthquakes \nاَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ \nO Allah\, I seek refuge in Your greatness from being swallowed up from beneath me. \nاَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ التَّرَدِّيْ وَالْهَدْمِ \nO Allah\, I seek refuge with You from being thrown from a high place or crushed beneath a falling wall \n[Sunan an-Nasa’i: 5529\, Sunan an-Nasa’i: 5531] \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe Are Now in Rajab!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel up now in the Month of Forgiveness as we near Ramadan!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) has stated: \n“I have heard that Almighty Allah accepts du’as on five nights: \n\nThe night of Jumu’ah\,\nThe night of Eid al-Fitr\nThe night of Eid al-Adha\nThe first night of Rajab\,\nThe middle (15th) night of Shaban”\n\n(al-Umm\, vol. 2\, pg. 485)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/earthquake/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20250927T044750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T100929Z
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SUMMARY:Hackathon: Innovate for a Better Community (MCC AI Program)
DESCRIPTION:Join us deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovate for a better community. \nSunday\, Nov. 16 | 5:15 p.m. to 7 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/exploring-ai-together-hackathon-mcc-east-bay-ai-program-event/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T145000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251225T201900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T022020Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 26\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nSheikh Farid Dingle delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSheikh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nTBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nTBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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 only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg\n– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-17/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251225T223600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T024832Z
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SUMMARY:MCC Youth Coordinator Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Youth Coordinator’s table during Jummah this Friday to learn more about our youth programs\, services\, and upcoming events. This is a great opportunity for parents and families to get connected and bring youth who may not regularly attend back into our community. Teens can also learn about the Youth Committee (ages 12+)\, how to get involved\, earn volunteer hours\, and build friendships that last a lifetime.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-youth-coordinator-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251225T224835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T224945Z
UID:10024589-1766752200-1766761200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:MCC Troop 981 (Club Scouts) Tables @ MCC Jummah
DESCRIPTION:The Scouts’ vision is to nurture community-driven\, God-conscious\, confident\, and skillful young men. A Cub Scout Pack is for boys and girls from Kindergarten to fifth grade (ages 5 to 11). \nFor details about Scouting of America Troops for boys and girls 6th to 12th grade (ages 11 to 17) refer to the page Troop 981. \nVisit their table after Jummah to learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/troop-981-scouts-mcc-jummah-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T145000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260102T001517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T001517Z
UID:10024645-1767357000-1767365400@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on January 02\, 2026: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafiz Abdullah Ayyaz delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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 only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Quran: http://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– More Hafiz Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah-ayyaz\n– More Ustadh Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/baseer\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-18/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260101T161917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T161949Z
UID:10024630-1767357000-1767366000@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Axis Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:Axis Community Health is the main health clinic for the Tri-Valley. They provide quality\, affordable\, accessible\, and compassionate healthcare services that promote the well-being of all community members. They offer a wide range of services such as primary medical care\, dental care\, and behavioral health\, as well as WIC nutrition services\, acupuncture\, and chiropractic services. During the three Jumu’ah services on this Friday\, they will assist with enrollment appointments and answer any questions you may have.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/axis-community-health-tables-mcc-jumuahs-4/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260104T073000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251225T232858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T232859Z
UID:10024590-1767508200-1767511800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
DESCRIPTION:  \n“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] \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6:30 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: \n\n– January 4\, 2026\n– February 1\, 2026\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 5\, 2026\n– May 3\, 2026\n– June 7\, 2026\n– July 5\, 2026\n– August 2\, 2026\n– September 6\, 2026\n– October 4\, 2026\n– November 1\, 2026\n– December 6\, 2026\n\nThere 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 \n\nMore Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\nImam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird\nThe Prophet (Peace be upon him) said\, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]\nThe Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is the Fajr prayer on Friday in the congregation.”\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-khatm/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20251215T034834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T065256Z
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SUMMARY:Mommy & Me January 2026 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this four-week session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nThursdays: 01/08\, 01/15\, 01/22\, & 01/29 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $65 for 4 sessions\, or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC 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
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jan-mommy-me-program/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T145000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260109T004157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T023850Z
UID:10024694-1767961800-1767970200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on January 09\, 2026: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Madhy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Noman Hussain delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Noman Hussain delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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 only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now part of the Pleasanton Unified School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Mahdy: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n– More Ustadh Omar: https://mcceastbay.org/omar\n\nFor 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. \nPlease also visit the new\, larger Islamic Center of Livermore for Jumu’ah. They recently moved into a former Church and they can now accommodate more Tri-Valley worshipers. The new masjid is at 3820 East Ave\, Livermore\, CA 94550. \nThe prayer times are at ICL: \n\nFirst Jummah: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-19/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260102T171233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190335Z
UID:10024647-1767961800-1767970800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Simply Human Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:SimplyHuman is working to provide a warm winter for homeless individuals and families in need by launching a blanket distribution campaign. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/simply-human-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260102T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T084113Z
UID:10024648-1767961800-1767970800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Tawheed Islamic Center Dublin Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Tawheed Islamic Center is a new Islamic School in Dublin (7021 Village Pkwy\, Dublin\, CA 94568) that offers Quran\, Tajweed\, and Memorization classes for children and adults. They are open for five daily prayers and Jummah prayers\, and they are currently in need of community support. Qari Sebghatullah Amin leads Islamic educational classes at the center. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn more and support them. \nQuestions? (925) 918-2729 or tawheedislamiccenterca@gmail.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/tawheed-islamic-center-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260102T030728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T033401Z
UID:10024646-1767985200-1767992400@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:The Key is Knowledge: Knowing Allah Through Scholarship | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi & Shaykh Noman Hussain
DESCRIPTION:In a time of noise and uncertainty\, clarity comes from returning to sacred knowledge. 2026 is your year to do so! Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Shaykh Noman Hussain to strengthen Iman\, deepen understanding\, and reconnect with timeless guidance that anchors the heart and mind. \n 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, January 9\, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \nDue to a family need\, Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed could not make it as originally planned. \nSponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nUstadha Hosai is the co-founder of MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com)\, established in 2010. For nearly 20 years\, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and southern California Muslim community\, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com \n– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credits her Islamic journey to the year 1996 when she began attending Islamic classes in Hayward\, California. These classes were taught by her teacher and mentor since then; Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \nOne of her main areas of focus is to help create a strong sisterhood for the women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups whilst offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many of the spiritual problems encountered were actually reflective of the deep and complicated mental health issues of the community and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus\, along with her cousin Dr. Nafisa Sekandari\, they co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com). \nUstadha Hosai is also a freelance writer and editor and lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics. \nQari Noman Hussain serves as the Associate Director and a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary. He was born and raised in Chicago\, IL. Upon completing the memorization of the Quran\, Qari Noman traveled to South Africa to further his education in the Islamic sciences at Darul Uloom Zakariyya. Graduating at the top of his class in 2009\, he earned authorizations (ijazāt) in several Islamic sciences\, specializing in Quranic sciences such as tajwīd and the ʿasharah qirāʾāt (ten modes of recitation). \nFor the past 15 years\, Qari Noman has dedicated himself to serving the Chicago and Milwaukee communities. In addition to his roles as an Imam and Resident Scholar\, he has served as a hifẓ teacher\, high school instructor\, chaplain\, and leader of interfaith groups and civic coalitions. Qari Noman is also the founder of Oasis Chicago\, a space committed to creating social-spiritual experiences for young professionals and families.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/key/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260101T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T165251Z
UID:10024644-1768032000-1768044600@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Men's Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.  \nOur 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.\n\nSaturday\, January 10 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Garin Regional Park | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m.\, and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $5\nMeeting Point: Garin Regional Park\nTrail: Vista Peak and Garin Woods Loop\nDistance: Around 6 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: 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.\nRSVP: By Friday\, January 9\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nMohammed 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 the group\, so we request that you arrive on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nExperience this 6.0-mile loop trail near Hayward\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 2 h 53 min to complete. This trail is great for birding\, camping\, and hiking\, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-16/
LOCATION:Garin Regional Park
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094558
CREATED:20260105T162433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162435Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike  | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 8 a.m. on Saturday\, Jan. 10\, for a hike at Mission Peak from Ohlone College in Fremont 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 \nIf 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. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m.\, and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $5\nMeeting Point: \nTrail: Mission Peak from Ohlone College on AllTrails\nhttps://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-peak-from-ohlone-college?sh=kyrhg8&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality\nDistance: Around 8 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: 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 AllTrails 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.\nRSVP: By Friday\, January 9\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: \n\nSr. 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 the group\, so we request that you please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nAbout this trail: \nMission Peak gets throngs of hikers but only savvy trekkers take this route to the summit — an eight-mile out-and-back that stretches out the 2\,000-foot ascent to the summit (the most-popular route ascends a similar height in a 5.2-mile out-and-back). This gradual route is a less-strenuous option for hiking to the top of the popular East Bay peak. \nIt starts from the parking lot at Ohlone College along Mission Boulevard in Fremont\, California. Just one trail — the aptly named Peak Trail — curves and climbs its way to the 2\,517-foot summit of Mission Peak. (From the parking lot\, look for a sign pointing to Ohlone Trail). \nAbundant parking at Ohlone College on the weekend makes this trailhead a welcome alternative to the Stanford Avenue entrance which fills quickly. There’s also a bit more shade on this route compared to other trails to the summit.  \nImpressive views of the Diablo Range and San Francisco Bay open up on the way up. Don’t be surprised if you see deer and coyotes the ground and raptors and vultures soaring overhead. \nBest time to go: Springtime when the hills are green and the wildflowers are blooming. Winter’s the next-best time\, especially if the peak gets a dusting of snow. Fall is OK; summer’s too hot during the day\, but many hikers hit the summit at sunset and hike down after dark (best done under a full moon).
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-12/
LOCATION:Mission Peak Trailhead – Ohlone College\, Fremont\, CA 94539\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Being Muslim: Monthly Convert Bookclub | Ustadh Omar Naisan
DESCRIPTION:For All New Muslim Women & Men (regardless of when you took your Shahadah): The Being Muslim Bookclub is dedicated to empowering converts and beginning Muslims to live Islam in a practical\, sustainable way. \nEach month\, we delve into one chapter to gain clarity on how to live and practice Islam\, exploring the foundational elements of what Muslims believe. \nThis eight-month book club with Ustadh Omar Naisan is for all reverts\, regardless of when you took your Shahadah. It is invaluable to those new to their journey in Islam and those returning to faith. \n10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Second Saturday of Each Month | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n– Watch past recordings of “Being Muslim Bookclub”: http://mcceastbay.org/being-muslim\n– More Sidi Omer Naisan: http://mcceastbay.org/omar\n\nMCC’s new Muslim Coordinator\, Blanca Vizcarra\, facilitates these monthly meetings. She can be reached at blanca@mcceastbay.org or (510) 660-7524. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026 (Chapters 1 & 2)\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026 (Chapter 3)\nNo session in March during Ramadan break\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 (Chapter 4)*Reschedule to Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 (Chapter 5)\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026 (Chapter 6)\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026 (Chapter 7)\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 (Chapter 8)\n\nAttendees\, we recommend getting the “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide”: https://a.co/d/30W2yXM  \nThe Being Muslim book club provides attendees with practical knowledge they can apply in their daily lives. Whether you are new to the religion or want to freshen up on the basics\, the material is designed to deepen your connection to the most essential aspects of Islam through a holistic integration of the three branches of the religion: true beliefs (imān)\, good conduct (islām)\, and beauty of character (iḥsān). \nWe will cover a broad array of subjects\, including core theology\, purification and prayer\, the path of spiritual refinement\, a survey of the life of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم\, an introduction to the Qur’an\, how to live an ethical\, Islam-centered lifestyle\, and more. New Muslims of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.  \nIn our monthly chapter readings\, we will focus on foundational beliefs\, worship\, spiritual refinement\, lifestyle\, and more. We recommend this book club for those seeking a deeper meaning in their faith.  \nAbout the Facilitator \nUstadh Omar Naisan is a Ph.D. student in the Historical & Cultural Studies of Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union. He holds a Master of Arts in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union. His published MA thesis is titled “Decrypting the Son of Man Problem: An Inquiry into the Dominant Approaches to the Son of Man Problem and its Conspicuous Application in Mark 8:27-31.” His interests include comparative theology\, philology in religious corpora\, and historical-critical studies of religious canons.  \n– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar  \nAbout the Author\nAfter completing his bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies at the University of Michigan\, Asad Tarsin continued his private study of Islamic theology\, sacred law\, philosophy\, and spirituality with various scholars\, including Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Dr. Sherman Jackson. He has served on the board of the Deen Intensive Foundation for over fifteen years. He has a particular interest in creating sustainable models of education for new and returning Muslims\, as well as educating the broader public about the beauty of Islam. “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” is his first published work. Dr. As’ad Tarsin is an emergency physician by training and lives in Michigan with his wife and three children.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/convert-bookclub/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Lectures & Workshops,New Muslims
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