Wellness Circle for Special Needs Caregivers | Zainab Khan
2024-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.

These wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations, ask questions, form friendships, and more.
Starts Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Room 22/23 | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
Co-sponsored by Muhsen, Maristan, & MCC East Bay
Respite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well.
These special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:

Saturday, August 17
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, October 19
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, December 21
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-08-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-26 11:00 - 12:30
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

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Livermore City Council
2024-08-19 15:00 - 15:20
At 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, the Livermore City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Livermore resident Daood Larsen accepts the Proclamation for Tri-Valley Muslims.

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

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

This is the third year the Livermore 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 Livermore City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, Dublin, San Ramon, 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

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Dublin City Council
2024-08-20 18:30 - 19:00 | Dublin City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Dublin City Council will join communities throughout the State of California in recognizing August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Sr. Eman Tai will accept the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims.
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:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7 p.m.: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council
– Livermore (TBA)

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/82/City-Council-Meetings

This is the fourth 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

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Pleasanton City Council
2024-08-20 19:00 - 19:20 | Pleasanton Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
https://youtu.be/ihc5w-4ReHEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y95uHiBTrxI

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Pleasanton City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
Dr. Jamilah Friday will accept the ’24 Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims. 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:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

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://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/295/files

This is the fourth year the Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Dublin, 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

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-04 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi every Wednesday at 7 p.m. virtually to dive into the popular text Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, where we will have an opportunity to go over the following:

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

Cultivate tranquility, wisdom, and patience, mirroring Prophetic (saw) qualities

Develop emotional resilience, enhance relationships, and navigate challenges with wisdom aligning with the Sunnah

We will also cover Imam Al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), books 20-22.

Hosted at Walnut Creek Islamic Center. Streamed on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/healing

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar– Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey

Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and was the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Send him questions at ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. Learn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us

Mommy and Me Fall '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-29 10:00 - 11:00
In this five-week fall 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, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, & 8/29 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five 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

Principles of Religion: Manners III | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-08-22 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-08-29 12:30 - 13:15
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. These talks will be recorded and made publicly available on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ustadha Nihad is using the book, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali. This is part three of the “Principles of Religion” series, which will focus on praiseworthy characteristics.
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles

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

Private Event
2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:00
Banquet Hall

ICNA Relief Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-08-23 13:30 - 16:00
ICNA Relief USA is a non-profit seeking to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to the underprivileged in our local communities by assisting and empowering them through sustainable social service programs.

Learn more and support them: https://icnarelief.org/

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-23 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024:

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

Ustadh Jesse Maroney 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.

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

– Ustadh Jesse Maroney delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.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 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Ustadh Omar: https://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

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2024-08-23 14:30 - 17:00
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

Friday, August 23 | 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
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 ranging 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 members of our community and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.

Breaking Down the UC Application | MTC Berkeley
2024-08-23 16:00 - 17:30
After the Friday teen Jumu’ah ends at 4 p.m., join us for a college admission workshop for high school students led by a panel of UC Berkeley students across all disciplines of study with the Muslim Tech Collaborative at Berkeley. Learn about their experiences and challenges as they navigate their fields.
We will review the UC admissions process, application essay writing strategies, and resources you need to succeed in your career path.

We will have a panelist Q&A afterward, so come prepared to ask questions! Students and parents are welcome to join. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, Aug. 23 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/admission
About the Muslim Tech Collaborative: Founded in January 2023 in Berkeley, CA, MTC is a national organization dedicated to building technical projects to solve real-world problems, educating the youth with the technical skills of tomorrow, and leveling up Muslims’ careers with our professional and entrepreneurial resources. We’re focused on generating tangible, positive impacts on the communities around us. Learn more about us at muslimtech.org.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Locked Up: The Power of Islam in Prison | Ustadh Jesse Maroney
2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Did you know that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in prisons in the U.S.? Yet, this large community of incarcerated Muslims is often forgotten and neglected. Listen to an inspirational talk about how this group struggles behind bars to keep their faith and how you can help by donating items, visiting, and offering solace to these sisters and brothers. Join us to learn more and how to get involved!
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, August 23 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live
Ustadh Jesse will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. sermons at MCC East Bay on Friday, Aug. 23.
Link Outside is a Muslim prison outreach organization that has been transforming lives across the United States since 2010. It provides spiritual, moral, and educational support to incarcerated men and women in North America.
About Ustadh Jesse
Ustadh Jesse Maroney’s journey to Islam began during a nine-year prison sentence, during which time he embraced a faith that would transform his life. Upon his release, he delved into Islamic studies and emerged as a dynamic public speaker dedicated to uplifting the underserved and challenging societal stigmas.
Jesse’s influence is substantial. He has 12 years of experience teaching in both the free community and American penal institutions. He deepened his knowledge through the guidance and works of Shaykh Faisal Hamid Abdur Razak and Shaykh Al-Yacoubi. Additionally, he earned an Islamic Studies certificate from Shaykh Mustafa Umar at California Islamic University.
Today, Ustadh Jesse is a prominent Islamic lecturer, delivering Friday sermons (khutbah) at various Islamic centers across Southern California. He is also the in-house imam at Masjid Umar ibn Al-Khattab in downtown Los Angeles. From 2017-19, he taught Islamic studies in California state prisons, where his classes were recognized for offering credit towards reducing inmates’ sentences.
Jesse Maroney’s dedication and expertise continue to inspire and educate, profoundly impacting the communities he serves.

– More talks about prison support: http://mcceastbay.org/incarcerated
– More topics addressing community & social justice issues: http://mcceastbay.org/community
– How MCC supports prisoners in California: http://mcceastbay.org/prison

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
What happens when faith lacks guidance?
This question takes on a life-changing significance in the harsh world of incarceration.
For Jesse Maroney, the answer came during a decade behind bars in Danbury, Connecticut.
Jesse faced more than just the routine challenges of prison life every morning in his cell.
He would wake up with questions about his faith, yearning for authentic learning, but there were no knowledgeable individuals to turn to.
The few Islamic books available were often outdated or incomplete, leaving Jesse and others like him to piece together their understanding from fragmented sources.

The turning point in Jesse‘s incarceration came when he received educational materials and letters from respected scholars and community members.
These materials were more than just books and CDs; they were lifelines.
They offered Jesse a chance to understand his faith accurately and profoundly, fostering a sense of hope and belonging that had been missing for so long.

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2024-08-24 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-08-31 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-09-01 08:00 - 09:30, 2024-09-02 08:30 - 10:00
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

Afghan Relief Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-30 13:30 - 16:00
Afghan Relief is a US-based 501(c3) Charity that helps widows and orphans in Afghanistan. They are currently assisting with the food crisis and flood victims in Afghanistan. Stop by their table to learn how you can support their work.

Muslim Community Association Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah
2024-08-30 13:30 - 16:00
MCA in Santa Clara is hosting a fundraising dinner on September 7th for its expansion project, which will include Islamic High School and Middle School. The exciting lineup of speakers includes Shaun King, Sami Hamdi, Imam Siraj Wajah, Omar Offendum, and Zahra Billoo. To take advantage of their early bird tickets, buy tickets on their website before August 4th or visit their table in the foyer at MCC this Friday.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-30 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024:

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

Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.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 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Ustadh Ibrahim: http://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim
– More Sidi Shaan: mcceastbay.org/shaan

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

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2024-09-01 06:00 - 06:40 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6 a.m.), followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison, community dua, and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation.
Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz
This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live.
2024 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar:

-January 7, 2024
– February 4, 2024
-March 3, 2024
-May 5, 2024
-June 2, 2024
-July 7, 2024
-August 4, 2024
-September 1, 2024
-October 6, 2024
November 3, 2024
-December 1, 2024

The benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. Along with bringing great barakah into our lives, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah and Salawat individually, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
Imam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”

Gaza in Hearts: Mindful thoughts on how to support Palestine | Sidi Sami Hamdi
2024-09-01 08:00 - 17:00
Join us at SRVIC on Sunday, Sep. 1, to hear from Sidi Sami Hamdi about effective strategies for supporting Palestine.
Sunday, Sep. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | San Ramon Valley Islamic Center | In-person only

– More talks about Palestine: http://mcceastbay.org/palestinian
– MCC Stands with the People of Palestine: https://mcceastbay.org/palestine-update

Sidi Sami Hamdi is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Interest. An experienced geopolitical risk consultant. He has extensive experience in the MENA region, having been a television reporter and talk show host for over ten years.

Mommy and Me September '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:00
In this five-week fall 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, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, & 11/14 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions, $135 for 10 sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
Please note that there will be no class on 10/10.
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
