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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brothers Fajr & Hike
2025-04-13 05:45 - 20:00 | Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Pleasanton, CA, Foothill Rd., Pleasanton, 94588, United States
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.
For this Fajr Hike, brothers are welcome to join us at MCC for Fajr prayer, followed by dhikr until sunrise, then Ishraq (Duha) prayer before heading to the trailhead. If preferred, you may meet us directly at the trailhead. Light refreshments will be available after Fajr for those who come early.

Sunday, April 13 | 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. | Pleasanton Ridge | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

When: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time:

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

Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
Parking: Free
Meeting Point: Foothill Staging Area
Trail: Oak Tree – Woodland Loop
Distance: Around 1.8 miles.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
RSVP: By Saturday, April 12, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.

Virtue of Dhikr after Fajr until Sunrise

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

About this trail:

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

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2025-04-14 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This year, we are reading from Our Lady Fatima al-Zahra (R.A.) by Muhammad Abduh Yamani.

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

Event Details:

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

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

Book Purchase:

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

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

For those local in the Bay Area:

Rumi Bookstore
Zaytuna Bookstore

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

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

Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-22 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

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Dublin City Council
2025-04-15 19:00 - 19:30 | Dublin City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the Dublin City Council will join communities throughout the State of California in recognizing April 2025 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Dr. Jamilah Friday will accept the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims.
Sister Minara El Rahman speaks on behalf of the Dublin-area Muslim community group, Muslim Cultural Society of Dublin. Dr. Jamilah Friday speaks on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims, MCC East Bay.
The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations.

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the livestream, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin.

To join in person, virtually, and/or to leave a comment: https://www.dublin.ca.gov/1604/Meetings-Agendas-Minutes-Video-on-Demand

This is the fifth year the Dublin City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Dublin City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, San Ramon, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Mommy and Me Spring '25 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
In this eight-week session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29, & 06/05 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all 8 sessions, or $75 for 5 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 are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
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

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2025-04-18 13:00 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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:

Islamic Estate Planning
Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship
Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13

Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
Third Fridays of Each Month | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room (first office) | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
MCC will hold legal clinics on the following days:

2025:

January 17, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
May 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Dec 19, 2025

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Erum 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.
She 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.
She 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.

CAIR-SFBA Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-04-18 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
CAIR-SFBA is a civil rights non-profit that provides civil rights and immigration services to Muslims. During April and May, they are hosting the Muslim Gamechangers Network for high school students.
MGN is a transformative four-week initiative 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.
To sign up or learn more, or if you have any questions about immigration or your rights as a Muslim in America, please visit their table this Friday.

Burooj Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-04-18 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Burooj (a nonprofit) is establishing its second library in Hayward, which is designed to provide valuable educational resources and programs to our community. Please visit their table this Friday to learn more and support their initiatives.
Burooj will also have a Friday Family Night that evening: https://mcceastbay.org/event/burooj-library

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-04-18 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m

Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Asad: mcceastbay.org/tarsin
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, April 18, 2025:

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

Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Asad: mcceastbay.org/tarsin
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar

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

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-25 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 Rich Legacy of Lending Libraries in Islamic History
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Learn the historical significance of libraries and educational centers in the Islamic world and reintroduce these vital institutions within our community. Sidi Arshan Ahmad is co-founder of Burooj Library, a new free Islamic lending library in East Bay.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, April 18 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker
Arshan Ahmad is the co-founder of Burooj Library. As homeschooling parents, he and his wife recognized the importance of sharing knowledge, and thus, Burooj Library was born. They have two locations: 492 C Street in Hayward and 860 Hillview Court, Suite 160 in Milpitas.
Sidi Arshan is a serial entrepreneur who started FridayHQ, a Muslim community and fund that invests in Muslim startups. He was previously a Product Manager at startups and tech companies around the Bay Area and studied traditional Islamic knowledge at Darul Uloom, Canada.

The Legacy of Islamic Lending Libraries

Islamic lending libraries are specialized libraries that cater to the informational and educational needs of the Muslim community, often focusing on Islamic studies, theology, history, and related topics. They can be found in mosques, Islamic schools (madrasas), and research centers. The libraries may also offer general collections, including fiction, non-fiction, and resources in multiple languages.

Key Features of Islamic Lending Libraries:

Focus on Islamic Studies:

They often feature books, articles, and other materials related to Islamic theology, history, culture, and law.

Community Focus:

Many are designed to serve the specific needs of the local Muslim community, providing resources for religious education, personal development, and cultural enrichment.

Variety of Materials:

They may offer a wide range of resources, including books, journals, audio-visual materials, and digital resources.

Membership and Borrowing:

Some may require membership or a small donation to borrow materials.

Historical Significance:

In the past, Islamic libraries were often associated with mosques and research centers, playing a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge.

Examples of Islamic Libraries:

Islamic Resource Center (IRC):

The IRC in Milwaukee is known as the largest Islamic lending library in Wisconsin, offering a vast collection on Islam and Muslims.

American Islamic College (AIC) Library:

The AIC library in Chicago serves students, faculty, and researchers, providing access to books and journals in multiple languages.

Mosque Libraries:

Many mosques have associated libraries that cater to the needs of their congregation.

Bayt al-Hikma (House of Wisdom):
Historically, these were prominent centers for learning and research, often housing extensive collections of books.

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hoops | Shaykh Rami Nsour
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:15, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:15 | Hart Middle School, Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA, 4433 Willow Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hangout session to help our sons build connections, form bonds, create 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 Grades 3-8, no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 40 participants. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week.
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. | Fridays | 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23, & 5/30 | Hart Middle School | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-halaqa
Halaqa Rules:

Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 9:15 p.m. After that, parents will be charged a $1/min late fee (paid in cash).
Please bring your reusable water bottles.
Parents must sign in and sign out during pickup/drop off for safety measures.
Dads are required to volunteer for at least one session. Sessions will be canceled if there are not enough parents to volunteer.
Only registered kids within the valid age limit are allowed during the program.

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:
Shaykh Rami Nsour is a scholar, counselor, public speaker, teacher, and translator of Islamic texts. Spending over 10 years within the Mauritanian tradition (mahdara) system of studying Islam, Shaykh Rami received licensure (ijaza) to share his wisdom with students. Further enhancing his extensive study of fiqh, Nsour completed an extraordinary ‘in-residence’ experience, allowing him to research questions (fatawa) of Islamic faith, law, and practice.
Rami Nsour co-founded the Tayba Foundation, the first organization in the United States to offer a distance-learning program in Islamic Education to incarcerated men and women. Shaykh Rami has extensive experience in curriculum development, specifically in character (akhlaq), and holds a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood. He also obtained an M.A. in Educational Psychology. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, he lives with his wife and three children.
In addition, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching, conducting seminars, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have, in turn, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam. He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation, which has a correspondence program for Muslim inmates (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah), Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood. Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, is married, and has two children.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2025-04-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-04-26 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

Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
2025-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
No session during Ramadan in March ’25
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025

– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
– Purchase “The Kingdom of The Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X

Sponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah.
We 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.

– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is
– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ

The 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.

– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid

About the Book, “The Kingdom of the Heart”
“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom, and the rest of the body are its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence, the body will perform good actions, and the Kingdom will flourish. If, however, the heart neglects its duties, the body will disobey Allah s 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 into 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.
About the Author
Habib 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.
Ustadh Tariq Samady
Ustadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots hailing from the ancient city of Kabul. He is a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars – local and international. With blessings from his teachers, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr.
His 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 benefit of the community. He studied Computer Science at California State University – East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer.
About Circles of Light
Circles 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.
Almighty 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.

– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– 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
– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2025-04-20 14:00 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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!
This 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.
What you’ll get:

Interactive workshops on leadership and social justice.
Discussions and mentorship from experienced leaders.
Practical skills to create real change in your community.

This 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.
2 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
How to join: Register for the Muslim Gamechangers Network
For questions or fee waivers, please get in touch with programs@sfba.cair.com
Join the Muslim Gamechangers Network
The Muslim Gamechangers Network (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.
Build legacies of positive change in their communities.

The program consists of interactive sessions and relevant activities centered on identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools grounded in an Islamic worldview.
Spring 2025 Session

📅 Sundays, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11
⏰ 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
🗺️ MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton

Let’s rise together and make a difference!
Hey 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.
Lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
Watch past session recordings of the MGN ‘22 at mcceastbay.org/mgn
Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email programs@sfba.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. 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.
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.
Questions? programs@sfba.cair.com or events@mcceastbay.org

What to Expect
Over 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.
Here’s everything you need to know for Session 1:
Date & Time

Sunday, April 20, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Please arrive by 1:45 PM for check-in
Pick-up: 5:00 PM

Location

MCC East Bay: 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588

What to Bring
We’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!)
What We’ll Be Covering
This 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.
Dinner
Halal 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

Spring '25 Arabic Calligraphy Class | Br. Zubair Simab
2025-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Children & Adults Ages 13+: Join a six-week calligraphy session with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for beginner & intermediate students. The class is designed to learn the popular Thuluth style of writing. Students will learn the:

Understanding of pen, paper, and ink
Preparing the traditional calligraphy pen
Technically analyzing alphabet letters in Thuluth style
Introduction to fundamentals of composition

Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | April 23 to May 28, 2025 | MCC Banquet Hall | $110.00/student ($40 calligraphy kit, can be purchased separately)
Capped at 20 attendees.
Register at mcceastbay.org/calligraphy
The six-week sessions will provide you with an understanding of pen, paper, and ink in calligraphy, preparing the pen, and learning the Thuluth style of writing and techniques. It will also introduce the fundamentals of composition. You will have a chance to write and practice in class. No previous experience is necessary.
Sessions are held in the Banquet Hall On Wednesdays: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, & 5/28
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
About the Instructor:
Zubair Simab is a Danville-based and award-winning traditional calligrapher and Silicon Valley engineer. He is an active traditional arts practitioner and teacher in his local community. Zubair has exhibited, lectured, and demonstrated throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. His initial passion for calligraphy was sparked in his birthplace of Kabul, Afghanistan, where he began training in calligraphy as a young boy. Twenty-five years ago, Zubair returned to the serious study and practice of traditional calligraphy. Zubair is influenced by the Afghan and Turkish master calligraphers. His pieces are based on Farsi poetry, verses from the Quran, and traditional Afghan and Arabic proverbs.
http://www.simabcalligraphy.com
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Virtual Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi this Thursday virtually for a gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Thursday, April 24 | Virtual | Free; no registration required | Watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
In 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
Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
We 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.

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification
– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda
– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

This is a discussion-based group, and participation is not only encouraged, but it is required.
Sorry, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on:

– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram

About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:
Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist, writer/editor, mediator, interfaith organizer, and public speaker, covering a variety of topics, including women’s issues, marriage/family, education, self-development, interfaith bridge-building, spirituality, etc.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, blogging via social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), doing arts and crafts, visiting gourmet coffee shops, and exploring the countless beautiful parks, beaches and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband, two sons, and fish named Max.
These monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Third Pillar Islamic Charity Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-04-25 13:30 - 16:00
Third Pillar USA is a charity organization based in the United States with a focus on alleviating the pressures of poverty in the local community. They have projects in Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine helping refugees with food, shelter, and education. On Saturday, May 3, at noon, they are hosting a Fundraiser Bazaar, “Let’s Gather for Gaza,” at the Unity Center in Mountain House, where they will be collecting funds for Gaza.
Visit their table this Friday to learn how you can support them.

The Unity Lab Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-04-25 13:30 - 16:00
Unity Lab is a nonprofit organizing UmmahWalk25, which is taking place on April 27 at Quarry Lake in Fremont. All proceeds from the donations to the walk will go to these seven organizations that help the needy around the world: Afghan Relief, Givelight, Heal Palestine, Support Life Foundation, UNRWA USA, and Sadagaat USA.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-04-25 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Afraz: https://mcceastbay.org/afraz

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, April 25, 2025:

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.

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

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the third, or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Afraz: https://mcceastbay.org/afraz

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

Integrating Secular and Sacred Branches of Knowledge | Sidi Noorullah Wardak
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” (Hadith)
Allah ordered His Messenger (s) to pray, “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.” (Quran 20:114) What are practical ways to seek knowledge, whether young or old, at home or abroad?
Sidi Noorullah Wardak shares his experiences seeking sacred Islamic knowledge and how he has reconciled that with knowledge that is not based on or related to religious belief.
Friday, April 25 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Sidi Noor: https://mcceastbay.org/noorullah

About the Presenter
Ustadh Noorullah Wardek completed a degree in Mathematics, and he has more than ten years of teaching experience. He has been studying the Islamic Sciences since 2008. He has studied Arabic and Fiqh with local teachers. He is a Bay Area native, and he delivers Khutbahs in local mosques.

Monthly Men’s Hike | Lake Chabot Regional Park
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.

Saturday, April 26 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Lake Chabot | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 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.
Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
Parking: $5
Meeting Point: Lake Chabot Regional Park
Trail: Lake Chabot Loop
Distance: Around 8.7 miles.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
RSVP: By Friday, April 25, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Explore this 8.7-mile loop trail near San Leandro, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This is a beautiful hiking area with both paved and dirt trails that are moderately steep and lovely views of the water. If desired, you can avoid a large portion of the paved East Shore Trail by taking the southern Cameron Loop after crossing the Honker Bay bridge, Ten Hills Trail, and Indian Cove Trail, leaving a very short paved section to the Marina.

Paint in Harmony: A Sisters’ Meditative Art Workshop | Tasneem Salah
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Girls & Women Ages 15+: Join us for a meditative art workshop session with Tasneem Salah, a Bay Area-based artist. We will paint, reflect, and simply be. In this welcoming space, there’s no pressure to create “perfect” art—just room to be present and express yourself freely. Let your creativity flow in remembrance and peace.
Paint in Harmony is a unique creative experience that combines painting, self-reflection, and meditation in a serene and spiritually uplifting environment. Set to the calming sounds of morning adhkār and Qur’an recitation, this session invites you to slow down and reconnect—with yourself, your faith, and your creativity.
The workshop’s theme will center around Islamic motifs, and participants will have access to Arabic calligraphy stencils and acrylic paint to help bring their visions to life. No art experience is necessary—just a willingness to explore and express.
Saturday, April 26 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Picnic Area | Sisters Ages 15+ (capped at 11 participants) | $50/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/paint-in-harmony
All art supplies will be provided. Since the session will be outdoors, please bring sunglasses or a hat for comfort. Surrounded by nature, we hope to encourage mindfulness and inspire you to reflect and create with intention.
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 Artist
Tasneem Salah, an accomplished Palestinian American Artist based in the Bay Area, facilitates Paint in Harmony. More about Tasneem’s background and workshops are available at: www.artbyts.com/paintinharmony
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Sisters' Mawlid
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Sisters: Join us monthly for sisters’ Mawlid for a gathering of remembrance and Dhikr.
Connect more with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as we gather on the fourth Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr.
Every fourth Saturday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pre-K room | In-person only | Free; no RSVP required

Sisters and children welcome. No boys over the age of eight are allowed.
Dates for Monthly Women’s Mawlid at MCC East Bay

– Saturday, November 23, 2024
– Saturday, December 28, 2024
– Saturday, January 25, 2025
– Saturday, February 22, 2025
– No session in Ramadan in March ’25
– Saturday, April 26, 2025
– Saturday, May 24, 2025

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah.
We 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.

– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is
– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ

The 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.
