Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2.

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

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

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

Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
2025-02-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun, stress-relieving way to stay active, boost your energy, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits, such as improved physical health, mental well-being, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle.
This class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone, and no experience is needed.
Please note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues.
Weekly on Tuesdays with a break in Ramadan | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba
Classes will be canceled if fewer than five people register.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

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

Private Event - CR
2025-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Conference Room

Mommy and Me Winter '25 Session | MCC's Thursday Morning Mommy & Me Program
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
In this eight-week session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays | 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, & 02/27 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all eight sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who a female guardian accompanies. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.
Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Encouraging Good Character Traits | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2025-02-06 11:30 - 12:15, 2025-02-13 11:30 - 12:15 | http://mcceastbay.org/forty
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on one of the chapters in the book The Forty of the Forty by Imam Yusuf al-Nabhani, which talks about enjoining good character, leading to spiritual purification and closeness to Allah.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Dec. 19 to March 6, 2025 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/forty
Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-series
More Ustadha Nihad:

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series
– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series
– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series
– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf
– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer
– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series
– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi
– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-02-07 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Ustadh Omar: mcceastbay.org/omar

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025:

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Ustadh Omar: mcceastbay.org/omar

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Connect For Purpose Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-02-07 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Connect For Purpose is a nonprofit that connects Muslim talent and subject matter experts with impactful projects. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause.

Humanity-Increased Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-02-07 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Humanity-Increased a non-profit responding to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan by providing life-saving food and emergency relief. Please visit their table this Friday to support their cause.

Marhaba Convert Care Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-02-07 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Marhaba, a convert care and community building organization has launched a new initiative called Together to the Masjid. They are recruiting volunteers to accompany individuals who would like to attend Jummah prayer or an event but don’t want to do so alone. Members of the Marhaba team will be tabling to collect in-person sign-ups. If you’d like to be a companion, please sign up using this form.

Hidaya Foundation Collection Drive @ Jumu'ahs
2025-02-07 12:30 - 15:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Help our less fortunate sisters and brothers around the world this Friday.
Hidaya Foundation will be in the MCC parking lot during our three Jumu’ah services (12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.) on Friday, February 7.
The collection truck staff will give you a tax-deductible receipt. A $10 donation is necessary per bag to help cover the container shipping cost to send to your needy Muslim sisters and brothers overseas.
Please be considerate of your donation and give dignity to the families receiving your generous contributions by donating quality used items that are washed and folded.
The Hidaya Foundation collection truck will accept:

– Winter coats, jackets, and sweatshirts (for all ages and all seasons);
– Blankets, sleeping bags, comforters, pillows, bed sheets, towels;
– Baby clothes, regular clothes, and traditional clothes like Shalwar Kamis (men & women), Hijabs, etc.;
– Tennis shoes, sneakers, runners, boots, sandals (tie laces together);
– Backpacks with school supplies and educational books;
– Children’s toys;
– Pots and pans and kitchen items;
– Tents, tarps & tools, and;
– No food items since buying locally is cheaper and gets there faster.
– No furniture, please (submit furniture to the MCC Refugee Team at https://mcceastbay.org/furniture)

Please tie all shoelaces together to ensure pairs stay together. Also, please do not donate broken or dirty items.
Learn more about the Hidaya Foundation container project at https://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/container-shipment-for-in-kind-donations
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2025-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds, form a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist.
Pizza is included each week.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 2/7, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 (break in Ramadan ’25) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout
Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m., no later than 9 p.m.
For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the halaqa facilitators
Amin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and, most recently, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey.
Sister Fouzia Alam, a mother of three boys, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs.
Azmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school, and in the past, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Halaqa is virtual only during the summer session. We will resume in-person classes at MCC after Labor Day in September 2025. Please join the Rahmah Foundation WhatsApp group for future updates.*
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa.

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

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

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

The History and Heritage of Arabic Calligraphy | Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into an introduction to Islamic calligraphy art by a classically trained calligrapher (hattat) whose works of art are created through a unique combination of inspiration, meditation, and rigorous discipline.
Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado will also lead a full-day workshop on Saturday, February 8.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, Feb. 7 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Please also join us for one of the limited spots at a full-day workshop the following day: https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-workshop
About the Speaker

Pablo Casado, also known as Khalid, was born in Madrid, Spain, where he has lived and developed personally and academically.
Although he always felt a unique attraction towards the shapes of Arabic calligraphy, it was not until 2008 that he connected with the reed pen for the first time at a brief introductory course to nesih calligraphy. Only a few days of practicing this art were enough to awaken a deep interest in him, and he soon felt the need to receive further instruction from an absolute master who could transmit this ancient knowledge. He then met Nuria García Masip, the renowned calligrapher based in Paris and featured in Beauty in Solitude Part 3. Guided by her, he traveled to Istanbul for the first time in 2009 and became acquainted with her masters. This is how he started writing his first lessons with her help and with the master calligrapher (hattat) Davut Bektas, and always under the supervision of the master Hassan Çelebi. Two years later, he began lessons with the master hattat Ferhat Kurlu, who, together with Nuria García, became one of his strongest influences.
In 2014, and after having devoted himself entirely to learning this art, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih styles in IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture), signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi, Ferhat Kurlu, and Nuria García.
Currently, he continues to travel regularly to Istanbul and spend extended periods there in order not to lose contact with his masters and to continue learning and refining his work.
To view his work, you can visit www.instagram.com/sacredlinesart or www.sacred-lines.com

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2025-02-08 08:30 - 10:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind.
The recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes.
Sat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates
Pilates Classes
Pilates is based on six principles: breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About the Instructor:
Seema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and, inspired by the transformation in her own body, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Traditional Islamic Calligraphy Workshop With Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of Islamic calligraphy as MCC East Bay hosts: “Sacred Lines: An Introduction to Islamic Calligraphy.” Led by Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado, this one-day workshop will introduce you to the rich heritage of Islamic calligraphy, the traditional tools and methods of the art, and the fundamentals of writing this elegant script.
This class offers a unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation and practice of Islamic calligraphy and is open to all skill levels, beginners included. Under Ustadh Khalid’s guidance, students will have ample time to practice writing Islamic calligraphy using traditional writing materials.
All materials will be provided, and registrants will receive a calligraphy starter kit to take home.
This full-day workshop will include several hours of practical writing instruction and touch on some elements described during a free Friday evening preceding this workshop.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch/Zuhr break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) | Saturday, February 8 | Limited to 30 spots | $80/person | Conference Room | Registration link mcceastbay.org/sacred-lines
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge within the four walls of the MCC. To request a waiver or decrease in the fee, please see HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
This workshop will not be recorded or live-streamed.
Please also join a free talk with Sidi Khalid on Friday evening: https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-primer
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Instructor:
Khalid Pablo Casado was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. He studied traditional Arabic calligraphy from 2007 to 2014 in Istanbul under the guidance of some of the greatest masters of our time, including Nuria Garcia, Ferhat Kurlu, and Hasan Celebi. He received his calligraphy ijaza in 2014 and has gone on to continue the silsila (lineage) by teaching his students, creating calligraphy artwork, and participating in exhibitions around the world.
Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado is a highly accomplished calligrapher and has studied under some of the greatest masters of our time. Learn more att www.instagram.com/sacredlinesart or www.sacred-lines.com

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2025-02-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, Livermore, California, United States
Join us at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, for a hike at Brushy Peak Regional Preserve in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp
If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather.

– When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025
– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
– Parking: Free, recommend carpool.
– Location: Laughlin Ranch Staging Area Parking Lot
– Trail: Laughlin Ranch, Tamcan, Brushy Peak, West Side Loop Trails
– Distance: 5.0 miles
– Difficulty: Moderate
– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Saturday, Feb. 8, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
Tentative dates for Monthly Sisterhood Hike in 2025:

Feb 9th

March 1st – Ramadhan begins – Hike is TBD as of now.

April 5th

May 3rd

About this trail:
Enjoy this 5.0-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through May.
Trail Highlights: This challenge takes you near the very top of Brushy Peak and contains some fairly steep sections to enjoy along the way. The trails start with a grassy and relatively smooth incline. It then begins to pass through outcroppings of sandstone that add texture to the landscape, and possible tripping hazards along the trail! When you reach the top of the climb, you are rewarded with views of the rolling hills and ranchlands that surround the park. As temperatures heat up in the summer, this trail is best when the grass – es are green during or just after the wet season.
Trail Directions: From Laughlin Ranch Staging Area, walk past the restrooms and information panel, then slightly right to reach the Laughlin Ranch Loop Trail – head. After walking through the first gate, turn left to follow Laughlin Ranch Loop Trail, which merges Left into the Tamcan Trail. Follow for 1.11 miles, until you reach the junction with Brushy Peak Loop Trail. Turn right onto the trail and continue for another 2.5 miles. Once you reach the junction with West Side Loop Trail, turn left and continue for 0.93 miles, to complete the loop. Make sure to keep right around the cattle pond, as there are many branching, small trails. Safely cross Laughlin Road to re-enter Laughlin Ranch Staging Area to finish your hike.
Park Features: This parkland provides a pleasant get – away with active wildlife on the ground and in the sky. Brushy Peak is a 1,702-foot landmark at the juncture of the San Francisco Bay Area, the California Delta, and the Central Valley. Many animals live in these hills and oak groves, including meadowlarks, coyotes, rabbits, and several species of hawks and reptiles.

Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Imam Tahir Anwar
2025-02-09 14:00 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Ramadan rapidly approaches, which enjoins the directives to fast and to give zakat. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock, principles to rules.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday, February 9 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
About the Speaker
Imam Tahir Anwar is an American Muslim scholar and preacher. Born in London, England, he has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1983.
After completing his religious studies, Imam Tahir has served the Bay Area Muslim community since 2000. He also teaches Islamic Law at the renowned Zaytuna College, America’s first Muslim liberal arts college in Berkeley, California.
In addition, he is the founding board member of Averroes High School, the Bay Area’s first Muslim high school. He is currently the chairman of the board of NISA, North-American Islamic Shelter for the Abused, an organization that works towards alleviating issues related to domestic violence.
He has a passion for community service. He served on the Human Rights Commission for the City of San Jose for over 5 years and on the Human Relations Commission for the County of Santa Clara for one year. He also leads a group for Hajj each year. Learn more about him at imamtahir.com
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Artificial Intelligence & Islam: Prospects & Pathways
2025-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is starting a new initiative to educate the Muslim community about the importance and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please join our first AI workshop, including presentations, AI demos, panel discussions, and Q&A.
Sunday, Feb. 9 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
RSVP for in-person attendance at mcceastbay.org/ai
Late in 2025, we plan an insightful conference that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and Islamic principles as we go forward. This new initiative is your chance to engage with leading scholars, technologists, and community leaders as they explore the ethical dimensions of AI through the lens of Islamic teachings.
Why Attend?

Gain insights on how AI can align with Islamic ethics.
Explore business and productivity opportunities in the AI landscape.
Discuss the impact of AI on education, legal ethics, and societal values.

Program Highlights:

Engaging in presentations on AI’s opportunities and challenges.
Panel discussions on AI’s role in society and the future.
Interactive Q&A sessions with thought leaders.
Networking opportunities with professionals and scholars.

Questions? zxaheer@gmail.com

Proclamation For The Start of Ramadan '25 | Dublin City Council
2025-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Join our elected officials as the City of Dublin official proclaims and recognizes the month of Ramadan, which starts on Friday, February 28 (pending moonsighting). This recognition commends Tri-Valley Muslims in this holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal.
7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Dublin City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568
Our gratitude goes to the fantastic team behind the Dublin Muslim Cultural Society, which facilitated this Proclamation.
This act recognizes the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commends Muslims in the United States and worldwide for their faith.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Congressional Resolution in 2023
Whereas one of the purposes of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is for Muslims to gain a better understanding of the plight faced by those who are less fortunate;
Whereas American Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by providing food for the hungry, medical assistance, family services, scholastic supplies, before and after school programs, refugee resettlement, and relief efforts following natural disasters;
Whereas American Muslims have contributed greatly to the United States, serving as medical professionals, teachers, first responders, journalists, writers, artists, athletes, small business owners, professors, activists, community leaders, and elected public officials across government representing both major political parties;
Whereas the American Muslim community is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States;
Whereas Thomas Jefferson was the first President to host an iftar, the meal breaking fast during Ramadan, at the White House in 1805, and every President since 1996 has hosted an iftar for members of the community during their Presidencies;
Whereas the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development have hosted iftars through the years for staff and members of the diplomatic community;
Whereas the Department of Agriculture has hosted iftar dinners since 2008 to recognize and welcome interfaith dialogue and collaboration with individuals and organizations whose core values often overlap significantly with the mission of the Department, including disaster recovery, reducing food waste, ensuring access to nutritious food, and fostering safe, prosperous, and thriving communities;
Whereas the Pentagon has held iftar dinners to celebrate Ramadan starting in 1999, recognizing American Muslims serving in all branches of the United States military; and
Whereas over 5,500 Muslims serve on active duty, and over 2,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it

From 2024 Ramadan Proclamation:
The Dublin City Council joins communities throughout California in recognizing the start of Ramadan 2024.
– More Proclamation recordings: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation
– More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman
Sister Eman Tai speaks on behalf of the Dublin-area Muslim community.
Mayor Melissa Hernandez introduces the Proclamation on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Council Chambers.
Heroes4Hunger also introduces the First-Annual Ramadan Food Campaign. All donations to this youth-led effort go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and it will be used to feed individuals and families that are food insecure in Dublin. Support the effort at http://bit.ly/feeddublin
Learn more about this effort at https://heroes4hunger.org
Heroes4Hunger representatives Zayan Kajani, Amar Imam, and Wasi Asifali presented their annual project.
The Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made, and continue to make, toward the advancement of the state and the nation in Ramadan and beyond.
The Proclamation recognizes the MCC East Bay as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Dublin residents and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education, and fellowship.
– More community & social justice issues in the American-Muslim community: http://mcceastbay.org/community
– More CAIR-MCC co-sponsored talks: http://mcceastbay.org/cair
– More MCC interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith
– More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman
Eman Tai is a member of City of Dublin’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Secretary of Muslim Democrats and Friends Alameda County, President Cottonwood Creek School Parent Faculty Club , and Development and Community Partnerships Officer, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC).
– Watch Dublin ’21 Proclamation: https://youtu.be/5yLuSj2w-w0
– Watch San Ramon ’21 Proclamation: https://youtu.be/K4dnP1NXFv4
– Watch Pleasanton 21′ Proclamation: https://youtu.be/ZX_MdpThzek
More MCC East Bay:
Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton

Nisf Sha’ban (15th of Shaban - Laylatul Bara’a) | A Night For Asking Forgiveness
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | CA
The Prophet (saw) said, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad]
At Maghrib (sunset) on Thursday, February 13, 2025, marks the night of the 15th Sha’ban, also called Laylat al-Bara’ah, Laylat an-Nisf min Sha’ban, and Shab-e-Barat. We also highly encourage you to fast on Friday, Feb. 14.
Join Qari Amar Bellaha for a recitation three times of Surah Al-Yaseen on one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted, according to Imam Nawawi. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence).
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Thursday, February 13 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Program:

– 5:53 p.m.: Maghrib prayer
– 6:05 p.m.: Qari Amar Bellaha recites Surah Yaseen three times
– 7:05 p.m.: Dinner/Iftar (for those fasting) – Please RSVP for dinner only (not needed just for the program) at mcceastbay.org/shaban-dinner
– 8 p.m.: Isha prayer

– Past talks at MCC about Nisf Shaban (Laylatul Bara’a): http://mcceastbay.org/shaban
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Ibnul Haj (rahimahullah) states: “The salaf (pious predecessors) would sanctify this night and prepare themselves for it in advance.”
Join Qari Amar Bellaha for a faith-affirming evening to mark one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted, according to Imam Nawawi. We also highly encourage you to fast on that day and join us for a community Iftar in the evening. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence).
– Past talks commemorating Nisf Sha’ban: https://mcceastbay.org/shaban
About Nisf Sha’ban
The month of Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The fifteenth night of this month is known as laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence) or Laylat un-Nisf min Shaban (the Middle Night of Shaban or shab-e-barat).
It has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban, Thursday night, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti)
Locally, for those who follow moonsighting, the 15th night of Shaban starts on the evening of Thursday, February 13. This is a special night for making dua and other acts of worship. Our faith also teaches us to fast on the 15th day of Shaban (Friday, February 15) and the 16th day of Shaban (Saturday, February 15) as recommended acts.
For more information, see the following links: https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban/
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Allah (swt) forgives many of His servants on this night
The primary blessing of this night is that Allah pours His mercy and forgiveness upon the earth from Maghrib until Fajr. The Prophet (saw) described the extent of His forgiveness in powerful language in numerous narrations:
The Prophet (saw) said, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad]
(In other narrations, he (saw) mentioned more categories of people who wouldn’t be forgiven, including those who severed the ties of kinship and those who disobeyed their parents, among others).
Aishah (ra) also narrated that the Prophet (saw) once remained in Sajdah for so long during this night that she became scared and touched his foot to make sure he was still alive. He (saw) moved his foot, and she heard him reciting the following du’a:

The Prophet (saw) also said to Aishah (ra), ′Allah descends on the night of the middle of Sha’ban to the lowest heaven, and He forgives more than the numbers of hairs on the sheep of Banu Kalb (an Arab tribe renowned for their great flocks of sheep)’. [Ibn Majah and others]
Finally, the Prophet (saw) said that on this night, from sunset until dawn, Allah asks His servants, ′Is there anyone seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking provision from Me so I may provide for him? Is there anyone suffering so I may relieve his suffering?′ [Ibn Majah]
Therefore, make du’a for forgiveness on the 15th night of Sha’ban. Increase your dhikr, and ask Allah for forgiveness, mercy, relief from suffering, and provision. Remember to forgive anyone you have a grudge against and resolve your problems with them, especially if they are family members so that Allah will forgive you.
Fasting on 15th Sha’ban
There is only one weak hadith regarding fasting on the 15th day of Sha’ban. However, it is from the Sunnah to fast the Bright Days (the 13th, 14th and 15th) of every month anyway. (You can learn more on our blog about the Bright Days).
Furthermore, it is from the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) to increase our voluntary fasts during Sha’ban, as this is the month in which actions are raised to Allah:
Prescribed prayers for this night
Again, the hadith regarding prescribed prayers for this night – such as prayers of fourteen raka’at – are weak Hadith, so it cannot be considered a Sunnah practice. However, you can still perform nafl (voluntary) prayers tonight to benefit from its blessings. As Ibn Taymiyyah (rh) says, ‘Some of the pious predecessors used to devote this night (15th Sha’ban) for Salah especially’.
Moreover, the Prophet (saw) always encouraged performing nafl prayers and making du’a at night, particularly during the last third of the night. This is the case for any night in the year.
Is this the Night of Destiny?
Most scholars agree that the night of 15th Sha’ban is not mentioned in the Qur’an.
Some commentators have said that the night of 15th Sha’ban is mentioned in Surah Ad-Dukhan – ‘Indeed, We sent it [the Book] down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind]. On that night, every precise matter is made distinct. [The Noble Qur’an, 44:3-4]
However, most scholars agree that this ayah refers to Laylat al-Qadr. The opinion that 15th Sha’ban is ‘the Night of Destiny’ – i.e. the night on which your provision and time of death is named – is not strong. And Allah knows best.
Whether mentioned in the Qur’an or not, it is still a blessed night. Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (rh) and others have said, ′Do not neglect four nights in the year, because on those nights Allah pours His mercy upon His slaves: the first night of Rajab, the fifteenth night of Sha’ban, the night before Eid al-Fitr and the night before Eid al-Adha’.
Thus, we should try to increase our ’ibadah and ask for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness on this night. We should also strive to remove from our hearts any hatred or grudges for our fellow Muslims to receive Allah’s forgiveness on this night.
Remember: Sha’ban is the month in which our annual deeds are raised to Allah – and the night of the 15th Sha’ban is the perfect opportunity to enter Ramadan with our sins forgiven, in that Allah!
Preparing for Ramadan
Sha’ban is a special month, and we shouldn’t neglect its blessings. It is a time when our actions are raised to Allah, where our love for the Prophet (saw) increases, and where we should prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan.
Source: https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2019/04/the-importance-of-15th-shaban-night
The blessed Sha’ban is a month loved and honored by our Prophet ﷺ. Usamah ibn Zayd, may Allah be pleased with him, asked, “Ya Rasulallah, I haven’t seen you [voluntarily] fast in a month as much as you fast during Sha’ban.” The Messenger ﷺ replied, “People neglect that month between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which deeds are raised to the Lord of the Worlds, and I like that my deeds be raised while I am fasting.” (Ahmad and Nasa’i)
It has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban, Thursday night, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti)
For more information, see the following links:
– https://seekersguidance.org/tag/15th-shaban
– https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban
About Qari Amar:
Raised in Morocco, Qari Amar Bellaha memorized the Qur’an at 17 from Madrasat Imam Nafia. He has ijaza for the Hafs and Warsh forms of Qur’anic recitation. In 1994 and 1995, he was awarded top prizes in the National Moroccan Tajweed competition. He is recognized for his recitation’s beauty, clarity, and excellence and is one of the Bay area’s foremost Qur’an teachers.

In his Majmu’, Imam Nawawi quoted from Imam al Shafi’i’s Kitab al-Umm that there are 5 nights when du’as (supplications) are answered, one of them being the night of the 15th of Sha`ban.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-02-14 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Dr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem
More Ustadh Ubaydullah: http://mcceastbay.org/ubaydullah

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025:

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

Dr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem
More Ustadh Ubaydullah: http://mcceastbay.org/ubaydullah

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Islamophobia Studies Center Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-02-14 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Islamophobia Studies Center is an educational, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to countering the presence of Islamophobia in society through applied research, civic engagement, education, and global classrooms.
They are having their Annual Fundraiser Dinner on February 22, 2025, at Chandni Restaurant. This event will bring together scholars, activists, and community members to discuss these critical issues and support our ongoing research efforts.
Please visit them this Friday to support their organization and to purchase tickets for their fundraiser.

MCC Girl Scouts 30875 Sells Cookies @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-02-14 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Indulge your sweet tooth while supporting a great cause! Our Girl Scouts will sell delicious cookies this Friday. A percentage of the profits will go directly to charity, making your purchase even more impactful.
You can also gift a cookie box to needy families served by the MCC Food Pantry by purchasing a box after Jumu’ah and placing the cookies in the Toy bin in the MCC lobby. The cookies will be gifted from parents of Zakat-eligible families to their children on Eid morning.
MCC supports our Girl Scouts Troops that we proudly host in their annual cookie sales to support educational programming, community projects, and more.
Help the Girls Scouts fulfill their tradition of giving back to the community while expanding their experiences as leaders, entrepreneurs, and explorers by supporting their cookie sales.
Questions? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org

American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-02-14 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the empowered, healthy, and religiously sound development of American Muslim individuals, families, and society through the promotion of “Islamic literacy,” which is the establishment and critical engagement of Islam’s requisite intellectual and spiritual foundations.
Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their programs and what they offer. ALIM holds two programs at MCC this weekend:

https://mcceastbay.org/event/inspiring-muslims/
https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-consensus/2025-02-15/

Masjid al-Huda Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-02-14 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Masjid al-Huda is a non-profit religious organization dedicated to establishing a holistic Muslim community, promoting a good understanding of Islam, and building positive relations among Muslims and non-Muslims.
This weekend, they are holding a three-day Retreat, ‘The Heart of the Matter: A Three-Day Conference on Purification of the Heart,’ which starts this Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Please visit their table to learn more.

From Gaza to California: One Girl's Story Being Evacuated to Bay Area from a Genocide (Heal Palestine)
2025-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Alhamdulliah medical visas are now being granted so injured Gazans can get adequate treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area. We will hear from Farah, who lost an eye and leg during the Gaza genocide.
MCC is helping Heal Palestine prepare for the patients in the Bay Area. Learn Farah’s first-hand account and how you can help host and help our blessed sisters and brothers visiting us for medical treatment in the Bay Area.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Friday, February 14 | MCC Prayer Hall | This event will not be live streamed or recorded.
Sponsored by Heal Palestine, Healthcare Workers for Palestine, Soul of My Soul Exhibit, Interfaith Intersectional Mutual Aid, Doctors Against Genocide and Vigil 4 Gaza & MCC East Bay.
Heal Palestine is a leading NGO providing critical support for children with severe injuries and amputations who cannot receive adequate treatment in Gaza. They evacuate these children to specialized care facilities in the U.S., opening new horizons and fully covering their expenses and arrangements. With 92 percent of Gaza has been destroyed, Heal Palestine’s work is more important than ever.

Hosting Families From Gaza to the Bay Area

Injured children from Gaza & accompanying families are finally coming to Bay Area for medical treatment. MCC is helping gear up for this humanitarian effort:

Help a Family means you can volunteer to transport, translate, make a day visit, host family on weekends only, or assist in other ways. Sign up at mcceastbay.org/help
Host a Family means that the child(ren) and family members will stay in your home while receiving medical treatment. Sign up at mcceastbay.org/host
Medical Professionals means physicians, clinics & hospitals willing to donate care or consultation for these young patients. Sign up at mcceastbay.org/medical

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
