BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MCC East Bay - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MCC East Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcceastbay.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MCC East Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250224T221505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T005343Z UID:10023075-1746972000-1746982800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network DESCRIPTION:Are your high schoolers passionate about social justice and ready to make a real impact? Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to join the CAIR-SFBA Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) Program! \nThis transformative four-week initiative is designed for Muslim youth who want to use their voices to drive change. Led by influential Muslim leaders in politics\, city council\, and civic engagement\, it will give you invaluable insights into advocacy\, leadership\, and making a difference in your community. \nWhat you’ll get: \n\nInteractive workshops on leadership and social justice.\nDiscussions and mentorship from experienced leaders.\nPractical skills to create real change in your community.\n\nThis is more than just a learning experience—it’s your chance to grow as a leader and changemaker. Lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview. \n2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sundays | April 20 to May 11\, 2025 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/gamechangers \nHow to join: Register for the Muslim Gamechangers Network \n For questions or fee waivers\, please get in touch with programs@sfba.cair.com \nJoin the Muslim Gamechangers Network\nThe Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) is a social-justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to: \n\nCritically understand their world.\nEffectively challenge injustice.\nBuild legacies of positive change in their communities.\n\nThe program consists of interactive sessions and relevant activities centered on identity\, history\, social responsibility\, and organizing tools grounded in an Islamic worldview. \nSpring 2025 Session\n\n📅 Sundays\, April 20\, April 27\, May 4\, May 11\n⏰ 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm\n🗺️ MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd.\, Pleasanton\n\nLet’s rise together and make a difference! \nHey Bay Area Muslim High Schoolers! This four-week interactive Spring social justice training program\, hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton\, equips teens with tools to critically understand their world\, effectively challenge injustice\, and build legacies of positive change in our communities.  \nLunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview. \nWatch past session recordings of the MGN ‘22 at mcceastbay.org/mgn \nSponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email programs@sfba.cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons. \nMGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students. It equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world\, effectively challenge injustice\, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity\, history\, social responsibility\, and organizing tools\, all grounded in an Islamic worldview. \nThe standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50\, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth\, including the cost of materials\, staff time\, and field trips. \nQuestions? programs@sfba.cair.com or events@mcceastbay.org  \n \nWhat to Expect \nOver the weeks\, you’ll be part of a powerful experience where you’ll explore your identity\, grow your leadership skills\, and build lasting friendships with like-minded changemakers from across the Bay Area. \nHere’s everything you need to know for Session 1: \n Date & Time \n\nSunday\, April 20\, 2025\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nPlease arrive by 1:45 PM for check-in\nPick-up: 5:00 PM\n\n Location \n\nMCC East Bay: 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588\n\n What to Bring\nWe’ll have your program booklet ready for you — no materials needed! Just come prepared to engage\, reflect\, and have fun. (Pro tip: bring a water bottle!) \n What We’ll Be Covering\nThis session is all about privilege — what it means\, how it shows up\, and how we can recognize it in ourselves and others. Through activities like the Wheel of Privilege and the Tower of Power\, we’ll reflect on social identity\, power\, and fairness — then come together for a group discussion to unpack it all. \n Dinner\nHalal dinner will be served. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions we should be aware of\, please email us as soon as possible at Ismail Adam ismail.adam@cairsfba.givebutter-mail.com URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslim-teen-gamechangers-network/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MGN.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250505T200822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T200822Z UID:10023552-1747069200-1747081800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Conference Room and Banquet Hall URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-nk-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250508T172507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T154346Z UID:10023561-1747247400-1747252800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love – Men’s Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly book club and discussion group as we collectively strive to mindfully open our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah. We will read and reflect on A. Helwa’s internationally acclaimed book\, Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Studying Qur’an & Hadith). \nEach session will cover one chapter\, including group discussions\, reflections\, and selected exercises from the book. \nThe first session will be abridged\, focusing on the Introduction and the “Reading with an Open Heart” preface. It will also set the stage for the remainder of the series for those planning to attend most or all sessions. \nWhile we encourage consistent attendance for the benefit of shared reflection and continuity\, each session is self-contained\, and participants are welcome to drop in even if they cannot commit to every week. Sidi Mohammed Kaddoura facilitates this group. \nStarts May 14 | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only \nClass Schedule (Download discussion guide)\n\nIntroduction & Reading with an Open Heart\n    May 14\, 2025\nChapter 1 – Allah\n    May 21\, 2025\nChapter 2 – Humanity\n    May 28\, 2025\nChapter 3 – Qur’an\n    June 4\, 2025\nChapter 4 – Islam / Iman / Ihsan\n    June 11\, 2025\nChapter 5 – Tawba\n    June 18\, 2025\nChapter 6 – Shahadah\n    June 25\, 2025\nChapter 7 – Salat\n    July 2\, 2025\nChapter 8 – Zakat\n    July 9\, 2025\nChapter 9 – Ramadan\n    July 16\, 2025\nChapter 10 – Hajj\n    July 23\, 2025\nChapter 11 – Death\n    July 30\, 2025\nChapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n    August 6\, 2025\nConclusion\n    August 13\, 2025\n\nDisclaimer\nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not to teach deen. It is not a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various concepts and references that may not align with traditional Islamic scholarship. \nIf you have any questions about what scholars say regarding a topic discussed in the book or during the sessions\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar you know and trust. You may also forward your question to the organizers so we can seek guidance from a qualified scholar and share it with the group. \nWe approach the book’s abstract ideas as thought experiments and the exercises as opportunities for spiritual reflection\, not as a substitute for traditional Islamic scholarship. \nDiscussion Group Guidelines\n\nEveryone has something to say; everyone has something to learn.\nShy participants are encouraged to contribute.\nTalkative participants are encouraged to listen more.\nConfidentiality is essential.\nDo not share other participants’ reflections outside the group. It’s okay to say\, “someone in my book club made me think about…” but not “so-and-so said…”\nGive 70 excuses.\nAssume good intentions. If disagreements arise\, remember our shared goal is growth. We leave differences in the room and continue with brotherhood outside of it.\nMaintain emotional awareness.\nThe topics we discuss may evoke strong emotions. All participants are expected to remain calm\, respectful\, and emotionally intelligent. Please avoid getting carried away in conversation. Proper etiquette is required at all times.\n\nBook Purchase\nPlease purchase the book in advance if you want to follow along. Available at:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\nAudiobook voiced by the author also available. \nAbout the Book\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, searching for meaning\, hope\, or healing. It is for anyone who has felt distant from God or overwhelmed by their imperfections. \nThis book serves as a guide back to divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, A. Helwa invites readers to unlock their spiritual potential and deepen their relationship with Allah. Blending Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, science\, and mystical stories\, the book offers a heart-based yet intellectually grounded approach to spiritual growth. \n\nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback: 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House\n\nAbout the Author\nHelwa believes the Divine deeply loves every person. Her popular blog\, @quranquotesdaily\, began as a personal effort during her Master of Divinity studies and has grown to inspire hundreds of thousands. With over 15 years of experience in Islamic spirituality and writing\, she combines traditional sources and personal insight to help readers connect to Divine love in everyday life.\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mens-book-club/2025-05-14/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mens-Book-Club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250423T174844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T183604Z UID:10023261-1747328400-1747342800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental\n\nConference Room URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-od/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250409T162545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T195034Z UID:10023202-1747402200-1747411200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:AMP Educational Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs DESCRIPTION:AMP (American Muslims for Palestine) is a non-profit aiming to educate the American public and media about Palestine’s rich cultural and historical heritage. They raise awareness about Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestine—the world’s last and longest-running military occupation. Please visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/amp-educational-foundation-tables-mcc-jumuahs/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AMP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250502T231804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T231804Z UID:10023549-1747402200-1747411200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Holistic Underground Inc (Alamida Foundation) Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs DESCRIPTION:Alamida Foundation is a non-profit organization in Oakland\, CA that provides Islamic Education and Services for all ages in the SF Bay Area and sustains the underserved community of Uganda. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/holistic-underground-inc-alamida-foundation-tables-mcc-jumuahs/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/alamida.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250515T205515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T205515Z UID:10023602-1747402200-1747411200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Faraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Sharief Yusuf delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Mohammed Isaaq delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Faraz: http://mcceastbay.org/faraz\n– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq\n– More Ustadh Munes: https://mcceastbay.org/munes\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 16\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Faraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Sharief Yusuf delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Mohammed Isaaq delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Faraz: http://mcceastbay.org/faraz\n– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq\n– More Ustadh Munes: https://mcceastbay.org/munes\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/weekly-jumuah-services-8/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Friday-Jumuah-Khateebs-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250508T170339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T180906Z UID:10023560-1747411200-1747416600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:College Prep Workshop | Reem Bilbeisi M.Ed. DESCRIPTION:For Middle & Early High School Students & Parents: Get ready for the best college experience\, inshaAllah. Join us for part one of a new series\, where speakers will share myths and tips and show how smart moves now make a big difference later on. Reset your expectations for what you must do now\, next year\, and in the future!\n\n\nThis workshop’s guest speaker will be the Co-founder of Averroes High School\, Reem Bilbeisi\, M.Ed.\n\n\nFriday\, May 16 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | RSVP for in-person at mcceastbay.org/college-workshop or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More programs for teens: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/teens\n\n\nSponsored by Averroes High School & MCC East Bay.\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\nReem Bilbeisi has over 20 years of experience working as a teacher and leader in Education. She earned her Master’s and Administrative Credential from UC Berkeley in Principal Leadership. Before that\, she entered education\, receiving her credentials and degree in business and technology from Eastern Michigan University. Her passion for teaching began in high school when she felt her calling was to help youth improve education in schools in the Muslim American community. She has shown a passion for youth by leading youth mentor groups and events\, and counseling many students early in her college years. She taught in public\, charter\, and private school settings. Reem has taught at both the high and middle school levels. She has served on WASC committees and is authorized in the following areas of service: superintendent\, associate superintendent\, deputy superintendent\, Principal\, Assistant Principal\, dean\, supervisor\, consultant\, and school coordinator. Reem served as the principal from 2011 to 2019 and is currently the director of programs responsible for academic curriculum\, enrichment\, and teacher professional development. She likes spending time with family\, long walks\, and traveling to new places. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/college-prep-workshop/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/College-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250507T152305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T232152Z UID:10023556-1747422000-1747429200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Soul Alchemy: Turning Struggles into Spiritual Strength | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq DESCRIPTION:Life throws tests\, but Islam teaches us to transform them. This talk dives into the inner sciences of the soul\, from sabr (patience) to tawakkul (trust)\, showing how faith can turn anxiety\, failure\, and heartbreak into light. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, May 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSidi Isaaq will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons on Friday\, May 16\, 2025. \nUstadh Isaaq will also hold a full-day workshop on Saturday: https://mcceastbay.org/event/heartwork-workshop-isaaq \n\n– More Ustadh Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq \n\nAbout the Speaker \nUstadh Mohammed Isaaq was born and raised in Birmingham\, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education\, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad\, including Morocco\, Jordan\, and Yemen. He is a graduate of the Islamic Psychology program at Cambridge Muslim College. \nUpon his return to the UK in 2017\, he has been teaching alongside other community projects and has now delivered programs in over 50 countries to a worldwide audience of over 40\,000 participants. Learn more about him at https://www.mohammedisaaq.com  \n\n– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq \n\nHere are also other stops Sidi Isaq will take during his May tour in the Bay Area: URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/soul-alchemy/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Soul-Alchemy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250514T205919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T002241Z UID:10023597-1747429200-1747432800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Navigating Hindutva in Tech | Safa Ahmed DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday evening with Safa Ahmed to explore how rising Hindutva ideologies impact the tech world and learn strategies for Muslim professionals to navigate bias\, build resilience\, and excel in their careers with purpose and confidence. \n9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Isha) | Friday\, May 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by the Indian American Muslim Council and MCC East Bay. \nAbout the speaker\nSafa Ahmed is the Associate Director of Media & Communications for the Indian American Muslim Council\, where she works to educate the public – from educators to activists to community members – on Hindu supremacist ideology\, and amplify the voices and stories of Muslims in India. She’s represented IAMC before the United Nations\, the U.S. Department of Justice\, and at dozens of events and panels nationwide. She’s also been interviewed on several podcasts and radio shows\, including Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative podcast\, Radio Islam International\, Jewish Currents\, Genocide Watch\, and more. She has written on Hindu supremacy and human rights in India for Al Jazeera\, The Diplomat\, Jacobin\, Progressive Magazine\, and others. Safa Ahmed is a second-generation Indian-American activist from Raleigh\, North Carolina.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-hindutva-in-tech/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hindutva-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250507T152600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T232315Z UID:10023557-1747472400-1747504800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Heartwork Workshop: A Journey Through Temperament\, Tazkiyah & Transformation | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq DESCRIPTION:Step into a transformative journey where traditional wisdom meets modern insight. This immersive one-day workshop dives deep into the diseases of the heart\, uncovering how our inner vices are intricately tied to our natural dispositions. Drawing on classical models of Tazkiyat al-Nafs (spiritual purification)\, prophetic teachings\, and the timeless principles of traditional medicine\, we’ll explore the emotional and spiritual roots of pride\, envy\, anger\, and more through the lens of your temperament. \nBlending insights from scholars like Imam al-Ghazali\, Ibn al-Qayyim\, and Ibn Sina with contemporary challenges of the soul\, this workshop doesn’t just diagnose—it heals. Participants will be guided through reflective exercises\, temperament-based frameworks\, and personalised strategies to begin clearing the path toward inner balance\, resilience\, and connection with the Divine. \nWhether battling subtle spiritual stagnation or longing for a deeper self-awareness\, this workshop offers a compass for the heart rooted in tradition\, tailored to your nature\, and relevant to today. \n9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, May 17 | MCC Conference Room | $50/person | In person only (no online option) | Register at mcceastbay.org/heartwork \nSidi Isaaq will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons on Friday\, May 16\, 2025. Ustadh Isaaq will also hold an evening lecture on the Friday prior: https://mcceastbay.org/event/soul-alchemy \nAfter the workshop\, we will also have a Mawlid program: https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2-2/2025-02-15/ \n\nMore Ustadh Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq \n\nHere are also other stops Sidi Isaq will take during his May tour in the Bay Area: \n \nAbout the Speaker \nUstadh Mohammed Isaaq was born and raised in Birmingham\, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education\, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad\, including Morocco\, Jordan\, and Yemen. He is a graduate of the Islamic Psychology program at Cambridge Muslim College. \nUpon his return to the UK in 2017\, he has been teaching alongside other community projects and has now delivered programs in over 50 countries to a worldwide audience of over 40\,000 participants. Learn more about him at https://www.mohammedisaaq.com  \n\nMore Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq \n\nWorkshop Schedule \n\n9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – registration and arrival\n9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Session 1\n10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. – break\n11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Session 2\n12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – lunch and Zuhr\n1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Session 3\n3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Break\n3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Session 4\n4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Break with Snacks\n5 p.m. – 6 p.m. –  final session and Q&A\n6:15 p.m. – Asr prayer URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/heartwork-workshop-isaaq/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Heartwork-Workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250514T181443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T183535Z UID:10023596-1747486800-1747506600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental\n\nPrayer Hall & Sunday School Parking Lot URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ha-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250508T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T225815Z UID:10023612-1747506600-1747512000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers. \nDuring each gathering\, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 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 22\, 2025\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025\n\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  \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-mawlid-2-2-3/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250414T164205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T183553Z UID:10023219-1747555200-1747587600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental\n\n\nPrayer Hall\nBanquet Hall\nConference Room\nClassroom space\nParking lot URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-sr-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250508T151014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T151029Z UID:10023559-1747938600-1747944000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nIn this class\, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq\, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations \nWatch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe discuss spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com\, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics\, including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \nIn 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. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/gathering-of-the-hearts-4/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Women's Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Monthly-Womens-Gathering.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20241217T181053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T194130Z UID:10022422-1747999800-1748017800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Red Cross Blood Drive @ MCC Jumu’ahs DESCRIPTION:As people of faith\, it is in our blood to help. With a 15-minute blood donation\, you can be part of a lifesaving journey that could save up to three lives. \n\n\n\nThe MCC community has saved nearly 375 lives! This is our 30th blood drive during Jumu’ah\, and each has always been fully booked! \n\n\n\nLet’s continue that trajectory at this blood drive and keep all our American Red Cross guests busy when they set up in our Banquet Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on three Fridays in 2025. Sign up at: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/blood-drive \nHere are the Jumu’ah Friday prayer service times: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/prayer \n\n\n\nIn 2025\, MCC will proudly host these quarterly blood drives during Jumuah services from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with our friends at the American Red Cross: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 21\, 2025 (Stanford Blood Center)\nFriday\, May 23\, 2025 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, September 26\, 2025 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025 (American Red Cross)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Power Red donation targets O-\, O+\, A-\, and B—only. It takes 20-30 minutes because donors give two units of concentrated Red Blood Cells\, and platelets and plasma are returned. Blood diversity is essential. Now more than ever\, the American Red Cross needs the help of black blood donors. \n\n\n\nBlood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need feels good. \n\n\n\nIf you have visited India\, Pakistan\, or another high-risk malaria country and returned within the last 12 months\, you are not eligible to donate blood. See the latest travel-related restrictions to blood donation eligibility. \n\n\n\nEvery person who donates blood at MCC will receive a voucher for a free meal at iniBurger—Gourmet Burgers in Pleasanton. MCC congregation members Leeza and Abdullah Popal\, who own these establishments\, generously donate these vouchers to encourage community and congregation participation. \n\n\n\nMCC Youth: If you are 16 to 18\, here are the donor requirements and parental authorization form link. \n\n\n\nOn the morning of the blood drive\, please complete the Rapid Pass online and bring the print-off to speed up the check-in process. Complete at https://mcceastbay.org/rapid URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/quarterly-red-cross-blood-drive-mcc-jumuahs/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MCC-Blood-Drive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Red Cross - Blood Services":MAILTO:camilla.columna@redcross.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250501T195016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152210Z UID:10023234-1748007000-1748014200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic DESCRIPTION:During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC\, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas: \n\nIslamic Estate Planning\nImmigration: Family-based\, employment-based\, Citizenship\nBankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13\n\nAppointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic \nThird Fridays of Each Month | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room (first office) | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic  \nMCC will hold legal clinics on the following days: \n\n2025:\n\nJanuary 17\, 2025\nApr 18\, 2025\nMay 23\, 2025\nJun 20\, 2025\nJul 18\, 2025\nAug 22\, 2025\nSep 19\, 2025\nOct 17\, 2025\nNov 21\, 2025\nDec 19\, 2025\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nErum Choudhry has more than ten years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients from individuals\, families\, and startups to Fortune 500 companies\, major hospitals\, and multinational corporations. \nShe is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience\, staff\, empathy\, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges\, whether immigration\, bankruptcy\, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients\, serve the community\, and help them enjoy a stress-free life. \nShe enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged community members and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-legal-clinic-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Attorneys-at-Jumuah.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250522T204935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T204935Z UID:10023628-1748007000-1748016000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Haseeb Sadat delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan\n– More Ustadh Omar: https://mcceastbay.org/omar\n– More Ustadh Haseeb: https://mcceastbay.org/haseeb\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 23\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Haseeb Sadat delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan\n– More Ustadh Omar: https://mcceastbay.org/omar\n– More Ustadh Haseeb: https://mcceastbay.org/haseeb\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/weekly-jumuah-services-9/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Friday-Jumuah-Khateebs-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250508T004117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T024246Z UID:10023558-1748026800-1748034000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:American Muslims: A History Revealed (Untold Stories of Muslims in USA) DESCRIPTION:The history of the United States is far more complex and storied than commonly understood or conveyed in standard U.S. History textbooks or courses of study. Often overlooked in most renderings of U.S. history are the histories of Muslims in America. American Muslims: A History Revealed addresses that knowledge gap by exploring significant moments in U.S. history through the lived experiences of American Muslims as told through archival sources\, historic sites\, and scholarly research. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, May 23 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAdnan Dawood\, a longtime MCC congregation member\, will moderate the discussion. We will watch two episodes of this PBS series in the community: Little Mosque on the Prairie and How Islam Influenced Black Americans in 1920s Chicago. \nAs the Muslim holy month of Ramadan ends\, we’re excited to share American Muslims: A History Revealed\, a powerful PBS series that uncovers 200 years of Muslim American history. From enslaved African Muslims to pioneering\, diverse immigrant communities\, this series offers vital stories perfect for reflection. It is hosted by Amna Nawaz from PBS. \nThis PBS series moves beyond inclusion by exploring the histories of Muslims whose lives have been well documented in the archives. Rather than attempting to fit Muslim stories into an already established American historical narrative\, the series seeks to expand the frame of that narrative to reveal that America has always been much more than any singular\, narrow story about it. Further\, the stories here are not intended to be a chronicle of accomplishments or contributions\, of what Muslims have “given” to America\, but how Muslims as Americans have transformed America as much as they have been transformed. These are not just stories of how Muslims become American\, but of America’s becoming\, an ongoing process that includes everyone\, not just American Muslims. The episodes in this series thus offer a way to expand\, deepen\, pluralize\, and complicate commonly held ideas about the stories of Muslims in America\, and more significantly\, of America itself. \n\n– Watch the entire series at https://maestro.tv/picturemotion/american-muslims\n– Discussion guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JxwrZ7taljwW4ej4Flf8VVs7EZ6nvJNA/view\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/american-muslims-history-revealed/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Movie-DIscussion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250506T170629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T170629Z UID:10023554-1748073600-1748088000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Monthly Men’s Hike | Lake Chabot Regional Park DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nSaturday\, May 24 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Del Valle | 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 interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $6\nMeeting Point: Del Valle Arroyo Rd Staging Area\nTrail: Del Valle\nDistance: Around 7.6 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\, May 23\, 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 all of the group\, so we request you to please be 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: \nHead out on this 7.6-mile loop trail near Livermore\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 3 h 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through April. \nPark Features: Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills\, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters\, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore. 5\,000 acre Del Valle Regional Park features two swim beaches\, a boat launch\, family and group camping (by reservation) and excellent\, stocked fishing.  \nTrail Highlights: This hike around the northern part of the lake is removed from the busy swim beaches in the southern part of the lake; enjoy the wilderness feel and explore a part of Del Valle you may not have seen before. The contrast in scenery from the ridge of East Shore Trail and the lakeside Heron Bay Trail provides a diverse recreational experience. This hike features several steep climbs and descents and is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. There is a drinking fountain but no restrooms at the trailhead. Be sure to carry plenty of water on your hike.  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-10/ LOCATION:Del Valle Regional Park\, 7000 Del Valle Rd\, Livermore\, CA\, 94550\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mens-Hike.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250514T211032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T183300Z UID:10023598-1748095200-1748102400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Art Workshop for Special Needs Children DESCRIPTION:For Special Needs Children in the Bay: Art is for everyone! Come and unleash your creativity in a welcoming and inclusive environment\, where self-expression knows no bounds. All art supplies will be provided\, allowing you to focus on exploring your imagination. Join us for a day filled with creativity\, connection\, and fun as we celebrate the joy of art together! \nThis art event is in collaboration with Girl Scouts Troop 30875 and MUHSEN. \nSaturday\, May 24 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Banquet Hall | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/art-class \nQuestions? help@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/art-for-special-needs-children/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Art-workshop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250430T180259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T180259Z UID:10023533-1748611800-1748620800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Soul of My Soul Exhibit Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs DESCRIPTION:Soul of My Soul Exhibit is tabling to raise funds for the Palestinian village of Um Al Khair\, who were recently attacked by the occupation army and settlers. Please visit their table to learn more about their work and the village they are fundraising for. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/soul-of-my-soul-exhibit-tables-mcc-jumuahs-4/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/soul-of-soul-exhibit.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250512T213952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T184316Z UID:10023591-1748611800-1748620800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Zara Initiative Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs DESCRIPTION:Ahead of Eid al-Adha 2025\, Zara Initiative runs the 2025 Qurbani Campaign. You can do your Qurbani and distribute the meat to some needy families. Join them in feeding orphans\, widows\, and vulnerable families in Afghanistan. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/zara-initiative-tables-mcc-jumuahs-4/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Zara-Initiative-Qurbani.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250528T200201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T200201Z UID:10023630-1748611800-1748620800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Unified Muslim Community Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs DESCRIPTION:The Unified Muslim Community in San Leandro is establishing a permanent and dedicated space for the sisters’ Musalla\, which they are currently renting. \nTo complete this blessed endeavor\, they need to raise $115\,000 by June 10\, 2025\, to close escrow. \nVisit their table this Friday to show your support. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/unified-muslim-community-tables-mcc-jumuahs/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/download.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250530T001538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T001538Z UID:10023641-1748611800-1748620800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:1:30 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\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Dr. Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– More Dr. Youssef: http://mcceastbay.org/youssef\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\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\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Dr. Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– More Dr. Youssef: http://mcceastbay.org/youssef\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 30\, 2025: \n\n\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\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Dr. Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*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 \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– More Dr. Youssef: http://mcceastbay.org/youssef\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/weekly-jumuah-services-10/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Friday-Jumuah-Khateebs-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T214500 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250514T213041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T045416Z UID:10023599-1748637000-1748641500@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab DESCRIPTION:The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us! See here for details about the Eid al-Adha prayers. \nAccording to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ\, the first 10 days of this month are a special time for devotion. This applies to all Muslims\, not just those partaking in the pilgrimage. \nTo help you get in the spirit of this blessed time\, join Shaykh Talal Ahdab to learn the significance of Dhul Hijjah – an overlooked gem in the Islamic calendar. He will share beautiful stories from the Prophet’s ﷺ life and practical advice to prepare us for Dhul Hijjah. \n8:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. | Friday\, May 30 | In-person in MCC Prayer Hall or watch virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n– 1st Dhul-Hijjah: Wednesday\, May 28\n“Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)\n\n\n\n\n–  Thursday\, June 5 The Day of Arafah\n“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM) *Break your fast at MCC*\n\n\n\n\n– Friday\, June 6 Eid Al-Adha\nCelebrate Eid in the community at one of four prayer services held in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center.\n\n\n\nMake the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah \n\n\n\n– Talks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: https://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\n– Guide for Dhul Hijjah’s First Ten Days: https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide\n– What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said\n– Dhul Hijjah: 10-Day Game Plan & Checklist (Yaqeen Institute): https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-plan\n– Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah: A Planner for Your Good Deeds (A Continous Charity): https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-planner\n– The Eid Takbeers (pdf version): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n– The Eid Takbeers (one-hour audio loop): https://mcceastbay.org/takbir\n\n\n\nPlease know that your Community Center and your charity dollars are working hard to continue to serve our community and keep pace with the steady food and monetary demand during these difficult times for some of your East Bay neighbors. \n\n\n\nPlease remember MCC in your giving and donate now to replenish the Sadaqa & Zakat funds. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/donate\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said\, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul HIjjah).” [Bukhari]\n\n\n\n– Read Qur’an\n– Make Dua\n– Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers\n– Fasting\n– Dhikr\n– Charity\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIbn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said\, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e.\, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah\, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied\, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah\, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.” [Al- Bukhari] \n \n \n‘By the dawn; by the ten nights’ \nThe Noble Qur’an (89:1-2)\n\nAssalamu ‘Alaykum\, \nThe first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are so virtuous that Allah (swt) swears by them in the Qur’an: “By the dawn; by the ten nights”. The Qur’an also reminds us: “Remember Allah during the appointed days.” \nIn the hadith\, we find The Prophet ﷺ mention: “There are no days greater and more beloved to Allah than these ten days of Dhul Hijjah\, so increase in them your declaration of the oneness of Allah (tahleel)\, your exaltation of him (takbeer)\, and your praise of Him (tahmeed).” \nThe scholars remind us to spend these sacred days by increasing in worship\, specifically: \n\nFast for the first 9 days\, or at least on Day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) — which is on Friday\, July 8.\nIncrease in your recitation of the Qur’an – at least Surah Yaseen after Fajr\, Surah Waqi’ah & Mulk anytime after Maghrib.\nIncrease in Sadaqah — aim to give a small amount every day.\nIncrease in supererogatory (nawafil) prayers — maintain all your sunnah prayers & aim to wake for tahajjud.\nIncrease in Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) — aim for 100X a day.\nReach out to your relatives\, forgive & forget the past.\nSignificantly increase your Salawaat upon the Prophet (ﷺ) — aim for 100X a day.\n\nMake Du’a and talk to Allah as much as you can. \nJazakAllah Khayr\nImam Tahir Anwar URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-ten-honored-days/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dhul-Hijjah.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250507T230423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T164728Z UID:10021985-1748689200-1748696400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Monthly Sisters' Mawlid DESCRIPTION:For Sisters: Join us monthly for sisters’ Mawlid for a gathering of remembrance and Dhikr.  \nConnect more with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as we gather on the fourth Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. \nEvery fourth Saturday (except for May ’25) | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pre-K room | In-person only | Free; no RSVP required\n \nSisters and children welcome. No boys over the age of eight are allowed. \nDates for Monthly Women’s Mawlid at MCC East Bay \n\n– Saturday\, November 23\, 2024 \n– Saturday\, December 28\, 2024\n– Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\n– Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\n– No session in Ramadan in March ’25\n– Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n– Saturday\, May 31\, 2025 (date changed due to Memorial Day weekend)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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 genuinely recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-mawlid-2-2-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Women's Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Womens-Monthly-Mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250515T170736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T183656Z UID:10023600-1748705400-1748719800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental\n\nPrayer Hall & Banquet Hall URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-sf/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250430T213720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T191521Z UID:10023534-1748714400-1748725200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Ladies Games Night DESCRIPTION:This will be a fun evening for us adult sisters to mingle\, eat\, connect\, and play games. For sisters (ages 16+) – this event is for you! The evening consists of food\, icebreakers\, and a variety of friendly games inspired by “Minute to Win It” games\, which are quick\, hilarious challenges that are sure to keep everyone entertained in a halal manner. Games will include: \n\nOven Mitts Unwrapping Gift Box Game\nFood Challenge\nNo Hands Pass the Hot Potato\nStacking Cups + much more!\n\n6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday\, May 31 | MCC Conference Room | $20/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/ladies-night \nSo whether you’re “in it to win” or just there for some halal fun\, you don’t want to miss it. It will be a great chance to get to know our sisters in a fun and relaxed setting. Join us for an evening of sisterhood\, laughter\, and a little friendly competition. Organized and hosted by Sister Maha\, PIZZA and small prizes will be awarded throughout the night\, inshAllah. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attending any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver\, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ladies-games-night/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Sisters Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ladies-Game-Night.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T052000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250601T063000 DTSTAMP:20260430T130511 CREATED:20250522T163842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T164150Z UID:10023620-1748755200-1748759400@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 (5:15 a.m.)\, followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison\, community dua\, and following sunup\, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month\, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 5\, 2025\n– February 2\, 2025\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 6\, 2025\n– May 4\, 2025\n– June 1\, 2025\n– July 6\, 2025\n– August 3\, 2025\n– September 7\, 2025\n– October 5\, 2025\n– November 2\, 2025\n– December 7\, 2025\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-6-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Monthly-TeamFajr-Quran-Khatam.png ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR