Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2022-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Bay Area Muslim high schoolers, this 10-week interactive summer social justice training program hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice & build legacies of positive change in our communities. Hosted at MCC, lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in a positive Islamic worldview.
10 a.m. to noon | Sundays | June 5 to August 7 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register by emailing San Francisco Bay Area’s Usmaan Alloo at ualloo@cair.com
Watch session recordings at mcceastbay.org/mgn

Sunday, June 5, 2022: Welcome, The Politics of Personhood & Exploring Identity (Ayesha Hamid)
Sunday, June 12, 2022: Power: Stereotypes & Knowledge (Maimoona Afzal Berta)
Sunday, June 19, 2022: Know History, Know Self (Fatima Mekkaoui)
Sunday, June 26, 2022: Know Family, Know Self (Usman Aloo)
Sunday, July 3, 2022: Engaging Local Government (Aziz Akbari)
Sunday, July 10, 2022: No session (Eid al-Adha holiday break)
Sunday, July 17, 2022: Social Movements & Community Organizing
Sunday, July 24, 2022: Capitalism & Consumerism
Sunday, July 31, 2022: Community Organizing Plan Presentation
Sunday, August 7, 2022: Graduation

Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email ualloo@cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
The deadline to apply is on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Introduction to Basic Drumming
2022-07-03 16:30 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Sidi Aemon Alalusi, an avid drummer who began drumming at age two, in his first formal class on the art and mechanics of drumming. For children ages 7 and up.

Sundays | 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | June 12th & 19th & July 3rd & July 17th (no session on June 26th or July 10th) | Join anytime during these four sessions | $15/session or $55/for all four sessions | MCC Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/drumming

Limit 10 students per class. Register by week or for the entire four-week session. Each student is asked to bring his or her own drum and a water bottle. Demonstrations and explanations of drum mechanics will be included. Instructor recommended drums:

– https://smile.amazon.com/Remo-HD-8510-00-Fiberskyn-Frame-Drum/dp/B0002F7KGK
– https://smile.amazon.com/Foraineam-Inch-Percussion-Frame-Stick/dp/B07RPR83DV

This session follows a session at MCC with Syed Deen Alalusi, Syed Aemon’s elder brother, in 2019: https://youtu.be/20xiKMwfUqY

About the Instructor:

Aemon learned drumming from his older brother and showed a natural ability from a young age. He frequently plays at many gatherings and loves to teach kids. He hopes to pass on the love of drumming and inspire others. Here is a recording of one of his sessions: https://youtu.be/7ccOX5ChCiE

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Juz Recitation
2022-07-03 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-07-04 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-07-05 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-07-06 18:30 - 19:15 | CA
In Ramadan 2022, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m.
In addition, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice.
The daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube.

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22
– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation
– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh
– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Qari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay

Playlist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih

Date
Ramadan ’22 Day
Juz
Ayat (links below from last Ramadan)

Saturday, April 2, 2022
1
1
Al Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141

Sunday, April 3, 2022
2
2
Al Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252

Monday, April 4, 2022
3
3
Al Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
4
4
Al Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
5
5
An Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147

Thursday, April 7, 2022
6
6
Al Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82

Friday, April 8, 2022
7
7
Al Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110

Saturday, April 9, 2022
8
8
Al-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87

Sunday, April 10, 2022
9
9
Al-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40

Monday, April 11, 2022
10
10
Al-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
11
11
At-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
12
12
Hud 6 – Yusuf 52

Thursday, April 14, 2022
13
13
Yusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52

Friday, April 15, 2022
14
14
Al-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128

Saturday, April 16, 2022
15
15
Al-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74

Sunday, April 17, 2022
16
16
Al-Kahf 75 – Taha 135

Monday, April 18, 2022
17
17
Al-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
18
18
Al-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
19
19
Al-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55

Thursday, April 21, 2022
20
20
An-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45

Friday, April 22, 2022
21
21
Al-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30

Saturday, April 23, 2022
22
22
Al-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27

Sunday, April 24, 2022
23
23
Ya Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31

Monday, April 25, 2022
24
24
Az-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
25
25
Fussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
26
26
Al-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30

Thursday, April 28, 2022
27
27-28
Adh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)

Friday, April 29, 2022
28
29
At Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88

Saturday, April 30, 2022
29
30
Al Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6

See what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month

https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan

What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Imam Tahir Anwar
2022-07-03 19:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us!
According 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 who are partaking in the pilgrimage.
To help you get in the spirit of this blessed time, join Imam Tahir Anwar 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.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, July 3 | In-person in MCC Conference Room or watch virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live

– 1st Dhul-Hijjah: Wednesday, June 29
“Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)

– Day of Arafah, Friday, July 8
“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM)

– Eid Al-Adha, Saturday, July 9
Indoor and outdoor Eid al-Adha prayer. Details at https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-adha-prayers

Our Prophet (peace be upon him) highly recommended us to fast on the blessed Day of Arafat on Friday, July 8: https://mcceastbay.org/event/arafat-iftar-dinner

Abu Hafsah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet (SAW), upon whom be peace, said: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on ‘Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years.”

?? Make the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah

– Talks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: https://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah
– Guide for Dhul Hijjah’s First Ten Days: https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide
– What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said
– Dhul Hijjah: 10-Day Game Plan & Checklist (Yaqeen Institute): https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-plan
– Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah: A Planner for Your Good Deeds (A Continous Charity): https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-planner
– The Eid Takbeers (pdf version): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer
– The Eid Takbeers (one-hour audio loop): https://mcceastbay.org/takbir

Please know that your Community Center and your charity dollars are hard at work 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.

Please remember MCC in your giving and donate now to replenish the Sadaqa & Zakat funds. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/donate

The 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]

– Read Qur’an
– Make Dua
– Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers
– Fasting
– Dhikr
– Charity

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Ibn ‘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]

‘By the dawn; by the ten nights’
The Noble Qur’an (89:1-2)

Assalamu ‘Alaykum,
The 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.”
In 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).”
The scholars remind us to spend these sacred days by increasing in worship, specifically:

Fast for the first 9 days, or at least on Day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah) — which is on Friday, July 8.
Increase in your recitation of the Qur’an – at least Surah Yaseen after Fajr, Surah Waqi’ah & Mulk anytime after Maghrib.
Increase in Sadaqah — aim to give a small amount every day.
Increase in supererogatory (nawafil) prayers — maintain all your sunnah prayers & aim to wake for tahajjud.
Increase in Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) — aim for 100X a day.
Reach out to your relatives, forgive & forget the past.
Significantly increase your Salawaat upon the Prophet (ﷺ) — aim for 100X a day.

Make Du’a and talk to Allah as much as you can.
JazakAllah Khayr
Imam Tahir Anwar

Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
2022-07-05 11:30 - 12:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted publicly the next day on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram) about the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who are the best generation of the Islamic nation, then and now.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | 11 consecutive weeks from Tuesday, June 7 to August 16 | No pre-registration needed | Join live on Zoom at https://mcceastbay.org/pearls
**Session extended till August 16, on Tuesdays.
In this 11-week series, we traverse their backgrounds, their etiquette and manners, and their devotion to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
The weekly live session is for sisters only. Boys & girls ages 8 to 14 are welcome to join. Join the live session at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at https://mcceastbay.org/pearls

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s Surah Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer
– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series
– More Ustadha Nohad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
This series looks at the Mothers of the Believers in a way to enlighten the hearts, minds, and souls of the Muslims in the West. It is through the wonderful examples of the lives of the wives that we can achieve a correct and balanced understanding when approaching issues such as building the Islamic family, social life, working, parenting, and raising children.

Weekly Women's Seerah Bookclub
2022-07-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-07-06 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This summer, we are reading “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.
RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP needed to join us virtually or in-person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing optional).
**Last two sessions are ONLINE ONLY from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. New Book Club will be from August 23 to December 20, 2022.
Event Details:
The discussion takes place every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Wednesday, May 18 to August 3, 2022. The sessions are hybrid: meaning in-person & virtual sessions.
Please register online or in-person to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.
Book Purchase:
If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.
This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.
Author: Samira al-Zayid
Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini
Binding: Softcover
Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558
Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org
