Community Iftar at MCC
2025-03-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For the first three Saturdays in Ramadan, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCC’s community iftar and stay afterward for worship. Limited space. RSVP is required for this Iftar (registration opens Saturday prior to each iftar).
Come join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 400 guests each week.
A nominal $5/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar goes full. The nominal cost of tickets is to avoid food wastage. It does not cover the full expense of this event, so families interested in gaining the blessings of feeding the community during Ramadan are encouraged to donate to the event.
Please note that Iftar tickets are non-refundable. Once full, please get on the waitlist, and if a spot opens up, we will email you. Access code is given to only those who are on the waitlist once additional spots open up.
MCC is a green masjid. Please bring your own water bottles to reduce the use of disposable cups.
Please cancel your RSVP at any time if you cannot make the Iftar so your fasting brother & sister can join us. Message operations@mccastbay.org

– Saturday, March 1: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26)
– Saturday, March 8: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 27)
– Saturday, March 15: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-3 (opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 6)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and activities. To request a financial waiver to attend, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

*Full* Rahmah Girls Qiyam
2025-03-08 23:30 - 2025-03-09 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Full, join waitlist*

For Girls Ages 10-18: After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Saturday night, join us for a night of Qiyam to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month.
Saturday, March 8 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~10:30 p.m.) until Fajr (5 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | Ages 10-18 | Register at mcceastbay.org/girls-qiyam
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Qiyam & Suhoor | The Rahmah Foundation
2025-03-08 23:30 - 2025-03-09 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 14+: Join our esteemed panel of speakers for a night of prayer, remembrance, and reminders starting after the Taraweeh prayer ends.
We will be joined by Shaykha Jannah Sultan, Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad, Ustadha Halima Afi, and Qariya Husna.
11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Friday, March 8 – Saturday, March 9 | Prayer Hall & Conference Room | Free; girls and women ages 14+ | Suhoor provided at about 4 a.m. | Register for in-person at mcceastbay.org/womens-qiyam-1 | To join online, register at tinyurl.com/FridayRahmahHalaqa2
Cosponsored by The Rahmah Foundation. For female teens and women only.

– More The Rahmah Foundation at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation
– More sessions for Muslim women: https://mcceastbay.org/women

Qiyam Ul-Layl translates to “standing during the night”. And in the Islamic Tradition, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH said, “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” (Sahih Muslim)
About the Speakers:
Shaykha Jannah Sultan

Hailing from California, Shaykha Jannah Sultan holds a bachelor’s in biology and nutrition. Her dedication to holistic healing parallels her deep commitment to Islamic studies. Her Islamic academic journey began at the acclaimed Jamia Binoria, followed by an intense decade of Islamic Studies with distinguished mentors, notably Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda. As a resident scholar and director of sisters’ guidance at Al-Misabaah, Shaykha Jannah’s influence reverberates throughout the Sacramento area and North America.
Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed
Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Shamira Chothia Ahmed is passionate about educating and empowering Muslim women to reach their highest spiritual potential through acquiring sacred knowledge.
Having graduated as valedictorian from a large public high school, her studies led her — following a brief soul-searching stint at Georgetown University — to seek sacred knowledge from scholars on three continents — Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Ustadha Shamira began her journey in seeking sacred knowledge at the women’s Dar-ul-Uloom Mu’eenal Islam seminary in South Africa and completed the five-year intensive ‘Alima programs at Ja’mia Al-Imam Muhammad Zakariyya, one of Britain’s first and most renowned Islamic universities for women. Thereafter, she continued her Arabic and Qur’anic studies in Damascus, Syria, where she obtained an ijāzah in Tajwīd of the Ḥafṣ recitation from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Ḥasan al-Kurdī.
In 2005, Ustadha Shamira taught Hanafi fiqh for women at the Zaytuna Institute in California and has since taught various Islamic sciences in venues across North America. In 2008, she earned a Master’s Degree in Demographics and Social Analysis from the University of California at Irvine, focusing on the identity formation of the Muslim-American population.
In 2013, Ustadha Shamira specialized in the detailed rulings of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge under the direction of Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera and assisted in compiling Imam Abu Hanifa’s Al-Fiqh al-Akbar Explained.
Shamira is a wife and mother of five children. She is passionate about empowering women in their childbearing years to gain closeness to their Lord through her spiritual birth consultations and virtual doula services.
Ustadha Shamira is a co-founder of the Rahmah Foundation and currently teaches for Nur al-Iman, a full-time girls’ shariah program with Ustadha Mona Elzankaly based in the Bay Area.
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Shaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid
– More from Dr. Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania
– More Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqas: http://www.mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
About Halima Afi
Halima Nalo Afi has a long history as a multi-disciplinary educator and active mom in the San Francisco Bay Area Muslim community. She has founded and led several initiatives focused on Muslim youth and families, including summer camps, learning circles, girls’ clubs, parent groups, and charity organizations. In the classroom setting, she has taught in elementary and middle school at various Islamic Institutes. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the Midwives College of Utah and is a licensed midwife. Halima is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to helping others learn and grow.

Halima has taught the Qur’an over 20 years to children and adults with various organizations, including Measured Tones Institute, Essential Islam, and The Rahmah Foundation. She has studied the Hafs recitation and received an ijaazah from Ustaadhah Nihad Hammoudeh. She is a part-time student with Ribaat Academic Institute working towards her teaching certification. She intends to complete the memorization of the Quran. She loves reading, traveling, gardening, and taking Redwood forest walks with her now college-age children. Ustadhah Halima is a co-founder of the Hafsa Quran Society. She teaches Tajwid Mastery, Tilawa, and Tahfiz Pathway with the Hafsa Quran Society.

Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-03-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi every Sunday in Ramadan (except the last one) for weekly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation, reflection, and Salawat.

This Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle supports sisters experiencing grief/loss, marital challenges, parenting challenges, health challenges, caring for elderly parents/loved ones, isolation, etc.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 3/2, 3/9, & 3/16 | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-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

Schedule

– Welcome

– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird

– Recitation of Surah Yasin

– Dhikr

– Salawat

– Short reflection (khatira)

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, and 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.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC '25 Singles Iftar Week Two
2025-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our single brothers & sisters.

The singles Iftar is suspended only on Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar.

The singles Iftar space is in the room next to the kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Singles Iftar registration for the new week opens at noon on Saturdays:

– Starting Saturday, March 1: RSVP for Sunday, March 2 to Friday, March 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-1

– Starting Saturday, March 8: RSVP for Sunday, March 9 to Friday, March 14 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-2

– Starting Saturday, March 15: RSVP for Sunday, March 16 to Friday, March 21 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-3

– Starting Saturday, March 22: RSVP for Saturday, March 22 to Saturday, March 29: https://mcceastbay.org/singles-4

RSVP is required each Saturday for the Iftars you plan to attend that week. Nominal $3/person charge. Food is served in takeout boxes to make it easier to take leftovers home.

Free. Optional donation

– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2025 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Iftar for New Muslims | Marhaba Team
2025-03-09 18:45 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our convert sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only, whether this is your first Ramadan or fiftieth, join us for a memorable Iftar just for you. Bring your family & close friends as we celebrate this blessed month of Ramadan together.
6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 9 | Free; rsvp required | MCC Convert Care Team | RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/convert-iftar
Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org

– How MCC supports reverts: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care
– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada
– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada

Learn more about how the MCC supports new(er) brothers & sisters in faith in the Bay Area here and watch past recordings of talks here.

Sisters Ramadan Daily Juz Reading Program
2025-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 | mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy
Sisters: In Ramadan, join us virtually every day for a daily Qur’an reading buddy program and get help reading the Qur’an with one of MCC’s qualified Qur’anic teachers.
If you are struggling to read the Qur’an or need some motivation to read your daily Juz(chapter), then this program is for you!
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST | Daily in Ramadan | Virtually | Sisters only | Join virtually at mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Middle School Girls & Boys Halaqa & Iftar | Sidi Haseeb Sadat
2025-03-13 17:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our middle school girls & boys (ages 11 to 15), join us to pray Asr in the congregation, followed by a Halaqa session with Sidi Haseeb Sadat, and then enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.
Thursday, March 13 | 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Girls & Boys Ages 11-15 (capped at 70) | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/middle-school-iftar
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 9 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Youth may not come for Iftar only.
The schedule is:
5:30 p.m. – Check in
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Halaqa session led by Sidi Haseeb Sadat (Conference Room)
7 p.m. to 7:17 p.m. – Zikr
7:17 p.m. – Maghred Athan (Prayer Hall) followed by Iftar (Banquet Hall)

About Ustadh Haseeb:
Haseeb Sadat, a highly experienced professional committed to Muslim youth development, will co-host the camp. Haseeb has a rich educational background, having previously served as a vice principal of Granada Islamic School and a teacher at Northstar School. Furthermore, Haseeb brings his athletic expertise as a former Division I Wrestler at UC Davis. With his extensive experience working with Muslim youth, Haseeb is well-equipped to create a nurturing and educational environment for camp participants.

Nominal $5/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
Iftar times in Ramadan 2025 at mcceastbay.org/timetable
The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Congregational Prayer During Lunar Eclipse | Hafiz Rehan Chishty
2025-03-13 23:00 - 23:59 | CA
Help us revive a Sunnah by joining us after Taraweeh ends at 11 p.m. tonight for worship and the congregational lunar eclipse prayer (Salat al-Kusoof) led by Hafiz Rehan Chishty. The Prophet (PBUH) would engage in worship in the masjid during this unique event.

According to NASA, though the solar eclipse will begin at about 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., we will perform the congregational four cycles of Salat al-Kusoof; the maximum eclipse is anticipated at 11:26 p.m. to 12:31 a.m.

Thursday, March 13 | ~11 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For how to perform this prayer, see here.

– Past Eclipse prayers at MCC: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/eclipse

In Pleasanton, the eclipse will start at 9 p.m., with the maximum eclipse anticipated at 11:26 p.m. to 12:31 a.m. It will be over by 3 a.m.

When the sun was eclipsed at the time of the Messenger of Allah, he rushed nervously to the mosque, dragging his cloak behind him and leading the people in prayer.

He told them that the eclipse was one of the signs of Allah, with which Allah makes His slaves afraid, and that it may be the cause of punishment coming upon the people.

He commanded them to do that which could prevent the punishment, so he commanded them to pray when an eclipse happens and to make du’aa’, seek His forgiveness, give charity, free slaves, and do other righteous deeds so that the punishment would go away and not befall the people.

“The sun and moon are two signs of Allah(ﷻ), and they do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that, then pray until it (the eclipse) is over.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

According to another hadeeth: “Call on Allah and pray until [the eclipse] is over.”

Salat Al-Kusuf is a recommended Sunnah (Sunnah Muakkada). It is better to perform in the congregation, but it can also be done individually. In Salatul Kusuf, there is no athan or iqama. It is two rakats.

In addition, it can be one long prayer until the eclipse is finished, or it can be done in multiple prayers throughout the eclipse.

Steps of Salatul Kusuf – The Solar Eclipse Prayer:

1. Takbeerat Al-Ihram

2. Recite Fatiha and long surah

3. First Extended Ruku

4. Stand up from Ruku – Read Fatiha (optional) followed by long surah

5. Second Extended Ruku

6. Stand up from Ruku

7. Two Extended Sujoods

8. Stand up for 2nd Rakat and Repeat Steps 1-7

9. Salaam on both sides. If the eclipse is not finished, you may do an additional two rakats or more in the same format until it is complete.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0DbCbpR4Vg

Source: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-march-2025-total-lunar-eclipse/

New Jumu’ah Times at MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-14 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Our clocks spring ahead on Sun., March 9, 2025. Please note the new Jumu’ah & prayer times.

See Iqamah times at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

*1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. @ MCC

1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. @ Rosewood

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

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. @ Rosewood

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ MCC

*Expect much higher Jumu’ah parking challenges in Ramadan.*

To avoid Friday afternoon parking congestion at MCC this Ramadan, please attend one of two weekly offsite Jumu’ahs at 1:40 p.m. or 2:40 p.m. at 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.

The youth Jumuah (3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.) continues until schools let out in May and resumes when schools resume in August until November 2 when Daylight Savings Time ends, and Asr will come in earlier.

The earlier weekly Friday services are from 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m., which has heavy parking congestion. Please attend later services from 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m., whenever possible.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-14 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– 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

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.

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

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– 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

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.

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

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– 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, March 14, 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.

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

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– 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

Youth Halaqa & Iftar | Sidi Mahdy Amine
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us on the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker, and enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 9 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

Friday, March 7: 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 4:30 p.m., halaqa begins promptly at 4:50 p.m., and Maghrib at 6:11 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Thu., Feb. 28 @ 5 p.m.)
Friday, March 14: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m. Halaqa begins promptly at 5:50 p.m., and Maghrib at 7:18 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Thu., March 6)

The schedule is:
5:30 p.m. – Check in
5:45 p.m. – Asr prayers
5:50 p.m. – The program begins promptly
7:18 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity led by Br. Muhammad Constantino
Nominal $5/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
Iftar times in Ramadan 2025 at mcceastbay.org/timetable
The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Grand Qiyam & Suhoor | The Rahmah Foundation
2025-03-14 23:30 - 2025-03-15 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 14+: Join our esteemed panel of speakers for a night of prayer, remembrance, and reminders starting after the Taraweeh prayer ends (11 p.m.)
We will be joined by Anse Sawsan Imady, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, Ustadha Halima Afi, Qariya Husna Sabeer, and Dr. Rania Awaad.
11:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. | Friday, March 14 – Saturday, March 15 | Prayer Hall | Free; girls and women ages 14+ | Suhoor provided at about 5 a.m. | Register for in-person at mcceastbay.org/womens-qiyam | To join online, register at tinyurl.com/FridayRahmahHalaqa2
Cosponsored by The Rahmah Foundation and MCC East Bay. For female teens and women only.

– More The Rahmah Foundation at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation
– More sessions for Muslim women: https://mcceastbay.org/women

Qiyam Ul-Layl literally translates to “standing during the night”. And in the Islamic Tradition, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH said, “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” (Sahih Muslim)
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Speakers
Ustadha Anse Sawsan Imady
Ustadha Anse Sawsan Imady learned traditional Islam from her female teachers over 40 years. She has a BA in English literature and a Masters in Education. During her career, she has been a teacher of English and other subjects; as well as an Academic Supervisor, writing curriculum, directing instruction, and training teachers. She was born to a Syrian father and an American mother, bridging those two worlds throughout her life. She has raised five children with her husband of 42 years. Learn more about her at http://www.peacespective.org
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Ustadha Hosai co-founded MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com), established in 2010. For nearly 20 years, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com. Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credits her Islamic journey to the year 1996, when she began attending Islamic classes in Hayward, California. These classes were taught by her teacher and mentor since then; Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. One of her main areas of focus is to help create a strong sisterhood for the women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups whilst offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many of the spiritual problems encountered were reflective of the deep and complicated mental health issues of the community and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus, along with her cousin Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, they co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com). Ustadha Hosai is a freelance writer and editor who lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics.

More Ustadha Hosai: mcceastbay.org/hosai

Ustadha Halima Afi
Halima Nalo Afi has a long history as a multi-disciplinary educator and active mom in the San Francisco Bay Area Muslim community. She has founded and led several initiatives focused on Muslim youth and families, including summer camps, learning circles, girls’ clubs, parent groups, and charity organizations. In the classroom setting, she has taught in elementary and middle school at various Islamic Institutes. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the Midwives College of Utah and is a licensed midwife. Halima is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to helping others learn and grow.

Halima has taught the Qur’an over 20 years to children and adults with various organizations, including Measured Tones Institute, Essential Islam, and The Rahmah Foundation. She has studied the Hafs recitation and received an ijaazah from Ustaadhah Nihad Hammoudeh. She is a part-time student with Ribaat Academic Institute working towards her teaching certification. She intends to complete the memorization of the Quran. She loves reading, traveling, gardening, and taking Redwood forest walks with her now college-age children. Ustadhah Halima is a co-founder of the Hafsa Quran Society. She teaches Tajwid Mastery, Tilawa, and Tahfiz Pathway with the Hafsa Quran Society.

Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
About Ustadha Rania Awaad Shaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad

More Dr. Rania: mcceastbay.org/rania

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

*Full* Ramadan Arts and Crafts Program 2025 | Khala Emira Mustafa
2025-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*All sessions are full*

For ages 4 to 12, join Sister Emira Mustafa for fun-filled, creative Saturday afternoons during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Create lasting memories with your kids as we craft meaningful keepsakes using high-quality materials, insha’Allah.
Saturdays, March 1, March 8, & March 15 | 1:30 p.m. (After Dhur) to 3:30 p.m. | Ages 4 to 12 | Location TBD @ MCC | $35 per session or $100 for all three activities + a bonus activity | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-kids
You can register for three in-person individual weeks & 1 take-home activity or sign up for the full program! Check out the exciting lineup below:

Week 1: Concrete Moon Nightlight
Unleash your creativity with concrete! This unique craft combines the tactile fun of play dough with the durability of a lasting keepsake.
Week 2: Water Painting (Suminagashi)
Discover the ancient Japanese art of “ink floating” to create mesmerizing water paintings. Frame your masterpiece and watch it brighten your home!
Week 3: 6-in-1 Wooden Cube Puzzle
Assemble a customizable Ramadan-inspired multi-puzzle block designed to challenge and entertain kids of varying ages.
Acrylic Suncatchers (Take-Home Set)

Design vibrant acrylic suncatchers that transform sunlight into beautiful window patterns—a perfect way to celebrate the season!
For those unable to attend in person, we offer take-home craft kits for all four weeks. Pickup can be scheduled in advance.
Note: No refunds are allowed due to the prior purchase of materials specific to each program. However, you can transfer or gift your spot to someone else.

Important Notes:

These are parent-and-me activities—parents must stay and supervise their children throughout the event.
Only registered children will receive materials for the crafts.
Each session is capped at 60 children, so register early before we fill up! A second session may be added pending registration needs.
Refunds are unavailable, but you may transfer your spot or pick up the week’s materials by the end of the session.
Prices will increase after February 1st.

Let’s make this Ramadan memorable for our little ones! 🌟
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Facilitator:
Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.
She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.
Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

– More Sr. Emira: http://mcceastbay.org/emira

– More sessions for young Muslim children: http://mcceastbay.org/children

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Interfaith Iftar: Finding Faith Through Community Service | Kashef Qaadri
2025-03-16 18:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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*MCC Congregation*: Space is limited. Please only RSVP if you are attending with a friend, neighbor, or coworker of another faith.*
Please join us this Sunday evening for an Iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a better society by learning about one another. Before dinner, we will be joined by the Vice Mayor of Dublin, Kashef Qaadri, who will share his journey on finding faith through serving the community.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 16 | MCC East Bay | Register at: mcceastbay.org/interfaith-iftar
Space is limited at this interfaith Iftar.
MCC congregation members: Please attend ONLY if they accompany a friend, co-worker, or neighbor of another faith or nonfaith.
Iftar means ‘fast-breaking,’ and it is an integral part of the Muslim community’s life during the sacred month of Ramadan. Muslims break their daily Ramadan fast with a community dinner called an “iftar.”
Please RSVP your attendance so we can ensure we have enough food.
Interfaith Iftar Event Schedule

– 6:15 p.m. – Arrival & Socializing
– 6:30 p.m. – The program begins with Vice Mayor Kashef Qaari
– 7:20 p.m. – Call to Prayer and Breaking of Fast with dates and water
– 7:27 p.m. – Prayer at Sunset in Prayer Hall (Maghrib) followed by Iftar Dinner in Banquet Hall

This is the seventh community Iftar in the Tri-Valley.

– Here is the 2017: “What Ramadan Means to Me:” https://youtu.be/tiJgEJT-DM8
– Here is the 2018 “Why Faith Matters” https://youtu.be/5J8rL9Hepog
– Here is the 2019 “Loving Across the Difference”: https://youtu.be/JzK7JexOxLw
– Here is the 2022: “Loving Across the Difference”: https://youtu.be/Hb8_0IUwCBU
– Here is the 2023: “Moses in Islamic & Jewish Tradition”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU_na-MYy9Y&t
– Here is the 2024: “Food, Faith & Fasting”: https://youtu.be/-b4qEhICLbA
– Here is the 2025: Finding Faith Through Service to Our Community: https://youtu.be/zSnXoXB0cL4?si=s2i3EwfD766G_5Gf

The Holy month of Ramadan
“Iftar” is the fast-breaking meal observed each evening at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan. The Interfaith Iftar Dinner allows the whole community to join our Muslim friends for an evening meal as they break their Ramadan fast.
Ramadan in America
Ramadan is about renewing a Muslim’s commitment to God and undergoing a physical and spiritual training program to increase intimacy with his or her faith.
The reward for a successful Ramadan is no less than the forgiveness of all sins. Imagine starting with a new slate, clean with God! So, in addition to all the improvements Ramadan can make in one’s character and health, we get to start over with a clean slate. (All our good deeds remain; only the bad deeds disappear). With all these benefits derived from the observance of this blessed month, is it any wonder that Ramadan is the best time of the year for every Muslim?
A surprising number of people of other faiths also observe the Ramadan fast here in North America. They recognize the disciplining effects of the fast and use their time to come closer to God. Every year, Islamic centers receive calls from non-Muslims asking how the fast is performed and where they can get a month-long chart showing the start and end times of each day’s fast. Employers and schools are also beginning to make accommodations for the needs of their Muslim workers and students.
Because the month of Ramadan falls about a week earlier each year as the lunar calendar rotates backward through the solar calendar, Muslims experience varying conditions during their fast. The fasting period is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter.
There are also occasions to fast throughout the rest of the year. The Prophet Muhammad’s habit was to fast twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays.
Children in Ramadan
Children will be present during the prayers, whether participating, watching, or, for younger children, imitating the movements of their elders. Their presence continues the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad, who was very tender toward children. The Prophet sometimes carried one of his grandchildren on his shoulder while leading the prayer and was also known to shorten the prayer if he heard a baby cry.
More about Ramadan
There are no special preparations to begin the month of Ramadan. Some Muslims fast in anticipation of the month. Muslims understand that it is going to be a month of intense religious devotion and a time of self-denial: no food, drink, sex, profanity, fighting, or lying allowed from first light to sundown. The main components of the month consist of two meals: one before sunrise and the other at sunset.
One particular night of Ramadan has special significance. It is the exact night the Qur’anic revelation was first revealed to Muhammad in 610 C.E. It is known as Laylat ul Qadr, or the Night of Power. According to the Prophet Muhammad, it falls on one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. Many Muslims stay up all night seeking the Lord’s forgiveness and guidance.
Thank you for joining us.
The Iftar, or “fast-breaking,” is an integral part of the Muslim community’s life during the sacred month of Ramadan. Every day of the month, at sunset, Muslims gather in homes and mosques to break their fast together. This communal meal comes after a day of self-discipline in which Muslims abstain from food and drink and make an extra effort to avoid impatience and harsh words. After eating, Muslims will spend the evening seeking the pleasure of God through contemplation and prayer.
The Islamic Greeting
The Islamic greeting frequently heard in the mosque is the Arabic phrase, “as-salaam alaykum” (“peace be with you”). It is returned by saying, “wa alaykum as-salaam (“and with you be peace”).”
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan (pronounced rom-a-don) is the ninth month of the lunar calendar used by Muslims. This month is special because the Qur’an (the Islamic scripture) was first revealed in it. During Ramadan, all healthy adult Muslims fast by abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. They also strive to abstain from all evil speech and actions. It is recommended that each Muslim read the entire Qur’an during this month.
When will the fast be broken?
At sunset, the adhan (call to prayer) will be made. This call to prayer is always recited melodiously in Arabic. The adhan signals Muslims to break their fasts, often done with the traditional three dates and water. Before sitting down to a meal, Muslims stand together for the sunset prayer, one of the five daily prayers Muslims must perform.
The Call to Prayer (translation)

God is Most Great, God is Most Great
God is Most Great, God is Most Great
I bear witness that there is no god but (the One) God
I bear witness that there is no god but (the One) God
I bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God
I bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God
Hasten to prayer, Hasten to prayer
Hasten to success, Hasten to success
God is Most Great, God is most Great
There is no god but (the One) God

The Sunset Prayer
After the call to prayer, Muslims will hasten to the mats to line up for congregational prayer. They will form tight ranks, symbolizing unity and equality within the Muslim community. Men and women form separate lines for the prayer to maintain modesty and concentration during the physical movements of standing, bowing, and prostration. Their separation does not indicate any relative superiority or inferiority.
The prayer begins as the Imam, or prayer leader, raises his hands with the words “Allahu Akbar (“God is the Most Great”).” From that moment, worshippers are required to devote total concentration to the prayer as they follow the words and actions of the Imam.
The Imam first recites the opening chapter of the Qur’an (entitled al-fatiha) aloud, then follows with more Qur’anic verses of his choosing. After the recitation, worshippers bow and prostrate in unison, silently glorifying God.
When will the fast be broken?
The prayer ends as worshippers turn their faces to either side with the Arabic words “Peace be with you and the mercy of God.” Some of the congregation will then stand to leave, while others will add their devotions.
Al-Faitha (Translation)
The Qur’an’s opening chapter is akin to the “Lord’s Prayer.”

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds,
The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Ruler of the Day of Judgment
Only You do we worship, Only You we ask for help
Show us the straight path
The path of those whom You have favored
Not that of those who earn Your anger nor those who go astray.

The Iftar
After completing the sunset prayer, Muslims join in a joyous and nutritious meal. Because Islam is a global religion, many special Ramadan foods are enjoyed by different ethnic groups: soups, salads, rice dishes, meats, and sweets.
During Ramadan, Muslims begin their meals with “O God, for you I fasted, and in You I believe, and with Your provision I broke my fast. After eating, Muslims say “al-hamdu lillah (“Thanks be to God”).”
The Night Prayer
The final of the five daily prayers is said as night falls. Like the other four prayers, it is preceded by the adhan and performed in congregation.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC '25 Singles Iftar Week Three
2025-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States

Post-Taraweeh Khatira | Badr: When the Impossible Became Possible | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
2025-03-16 23:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Please join us for our annual commemoration of the Great Battle of Badr, which took place on the 17th of Ramadan. This is the Decisive Day when Allah gave victory to His Beloved Prophet ﷺ and the Companions ‏رضي الله عنهم. The Battle of Badr was a turning point for the entire Ummah, and many lessons can be learned from the events.
Commemorating events from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gives life to our hearts, strengthens our faith, and inspires love, reverence, and dedication within us.
Join us after Taraweeh tonight (Sunday) with Shayk Talal Ahdab, who will impart lessons from this battle in which the impossible became possible.

More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal

11 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Sunday, March 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The historic Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan.
As we commemorate the Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan), we reignite our trust, love, and connection to Allah, who made the seemingly impossible possible by granting Muslims victory and aiding them with Divine assistance. As Muslims in our Ummah struggle in different aspects of our lives, it is Allah ﷻ again who can assist us in times of need and make what we feel to be insurmountable a true victory for this life and the Next.
Join us or tune in to reignite our Badr inspiration in our lives! This was when only 313 Muslims heroically fought on the battlefield at Badr against seemingly insurmountable odds; this night in 2025 is especially relevant given the struggles of our brothers and sisters around the world.
On the 17th of Ramadan, our Beloved Prophet ﷺ courageously led 313 Muslims into their first major battle against their adversaries.
The Qurayshi Meccans, with their 1,000-strong army, were formidable opponents to the believers. As the two sides clashed on the battlefield, the Quraysh were taken by surprise and retreated in fear.
Angels descended upon the battlefield, turning the tide in favor of the Muslims. This victory marked their success in the first battle fought against the disbelievers.
The Muslim community faced further challenges, some of which resulted in less favorable outcomes. However, the fledgling ummah persevered despite these setbacks, paving the way for the continued dissemination of the Prophet’s message.
Thanks to the brave sacrifices of our predecessors 1400 years ago, we are honored to continue spreading Islam’s uplifting message.

Iftar for New Muslims | Marhaba Team
2025-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our convert sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only, whether this is your first Ramadan or fiftieth, join us for a memorable Iftar just for you. Bring your family & close friends as we celebrate this blessed month of Ramadan together.
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Monday, March 17 | Free; rsvp required | MCC Convert Care Team | RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/convert-iftar-2
Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org

– How MCC supports reverts: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care
– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada
– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada

Learn more about how the MCC supports new(er) brothers & sisters in faith in the Bay Area here and watch past recordings of talks here.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-21 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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, March 21, 2025:

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Rami: mcceastbay.org/rami
– More Hafiz Rehan: mcceastbay.org/rehan
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-21 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

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

Dr. Ali Ataie delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

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

Dr. Ali Ataie delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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, March 28, 2025:

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

Dr. Ali Ataie delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Hafiz Afraz: http://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Munes: http://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

*Registration Closed* Special Needs Iftar: Caregiving in Ramadan | Therapist Wajma Nasir
2025-03-23 18:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Registration Closed*

For San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs, join us for a wellness circle with Therapist Wajma Nasir, who will share tips and advice on caregiving during Ramadan. Alhamdulillah, this is MCC’s Sixth Annual Iftar for San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs.

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 23 | Conference Room, followed by Iftar in the Banquet Hall | Free; RSVP required | Register at: https://mcceastbay.org/special-iftar

Schedule:

– 6 p.m. – Asr prayer

– 6:30 p.m. – Pre-Iftar session in Conference Room with Therapist Wajma Nasir

– 7:10 p.m. – Walk out to the Banquet Hall to socialize and reflect before breaking the fast with dates.

– 7:26 p.m. – Maghrib prayer in Prayer Hall

– 7:36 p.m. – Iftar in Banquet Hall

– 9:15 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers

Our dear Muhsen holds its annual Bay Area fundraising Iftar this Sunday, March 16, at Royal Palace Banquet in Fremont: https://event.charitystack.com/bd3e362b-2672-46c9-a9dd-7f6a2ae9d1ea

Questions? help@mcceastbay.org

– More Muhsen co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen
– More Maristan videos at the mosque: http://mcceastbay.org/maristan

Learn more about how we are privileged to accommodate our special needs community: https://mcceastbay.org/accommodating-disabilities

Alhamdulillah, since 2017, the MCC East Bay has been proud to be the first masjid on the West Coast to be certified as special-needs friendly. In 2019, MCC East Bay became the first gold-certified masjid in California. We are working hard to become the first platinum-certified masjid on the West Coast.

Watch an event recap of a prior special needs event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZTL0CtzOE.

This Iftar is in partnership with Muhsen & Maristan.

Questions or accommodation requests? Contact us at help@mcceastbay.org

Below is a list of practices approved and endorsed by MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs) to facilitate inclusion and accommodation at MCC events for individuals and families with special needs.

– Accommodations for separate registration or check-in lines to avoid long wait times

– Nearby accessible parking accommodations

– Ample aisle space in halls/venues to maneuver wheelchairs in and out

– Sign Language Interpreter for programs

– Accessible seating near the front and sides of the hall with ease of access

– Front of hall reserved, designated seating specifically for guests who are Deaf to see an ASL Interpreter

– Ramp/lifts/elevators provided throughout the venue as appropriate, including the stage

– Specialized childcare arrangements for children with disabilities provided by capable, trained volunteers

– Captions on media/videos shown where ASL Interpreter is not available

– Ushering for guests with special needs

Sunday, March 23 | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Caregiving in Ramadan

Halaqah with Therapist Wajma Nasir in the MCC Conference Room

Respite care provided

Family social time

Iftar together

Goody bags for children

Location: MCC East Bay, 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd. Suite 300, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Contact help@mcceastbay.org with any questions.

Odd-Night Program & Suhoor
2025-03-24 23:30 - 2025-03-25 05:00, 2025-03-26 23:30 - 2025-03-27 05:00, 2025-03-28 23:30 - 2025-03-29 05:00 | CA
On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Prayer Hall for special Qur’an recitation, zikr (devotional acts), Salat Tasbeeh, time for individual worship, advice, nasheed, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation.

The blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Wednesday, March 27. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, March 29.

Qari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below).

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday, March 20 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers: Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Ustadh Tariq Samady

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday, March 22 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker: Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie & Ustadh Quran Hodge

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday, March 24 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Shaykh Hisham Mahmoud, Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday, March 26 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Friday, March 28 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi & Ustadh Quran Hodge *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m.

Suhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors:

– Friday, March 21 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh
– Sunday, March 23 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of Hyderabadi descent
– Tuesday, March 25 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent
– Thursday, March 27 (27th night): Continental Suhoor
– Saturday, March 29 (29th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent

Please join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of:

Friday, March 21 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)

Sunday, March 23 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)

Tuesday, March 25 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)

Thursday, March 27 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)

Saturday, March 29 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)

To help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals

To join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf

Odd Nights Program Schedule:

Thursday, March 20:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh

11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break

11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine & Ustadh Tariq Samady & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)

1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time

3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha

5 a.m. to 5:40 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Saturday, March 22:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie & Ustadh Quran Hodge & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:37 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Monday, March 24:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Shaykh Hisham Mahmoud, Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time (Prayer Hall & Conference Room)
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:34 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Wednesday, March 26:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:31 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

Friday, March 28:

9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh
11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Mawlid/Nasheed & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)
1:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. – Break & individual worship time
3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. – Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha
5 a.m. to 5:27 a.m. – Suhoor
6:10 a.m. – Fajr

More details:

– Ramadan ’25 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night

– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections

– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders

– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar

– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon

– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali

– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Shaykh Hisham: http://mcceastbay.org/hisham

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Overflow Parallel Taraweeh Services on 27th & 29th Odd Nights
2025-03-26 21:15 - 23:00, 2025-03-28 21:15 - 23:00 | Hart Middle School, Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA, 4433 Willow Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC expects an influx of extra worshipers for Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday, March 26 (27th Laytul Qadr) and Friday, March 28 (Khatam Night).
The MCC facility can no longer accommodate these higher numbers on these popular nights. MCC security and volunteers will direct latecomers (after about 9 p.m.) to our parallel offsite service up the road at Hart Middle School‘s multipurpose room.
Hart is just a two-minute drive from MCC. Qari Tayeb Bouamama will lead the Hart service. He will follow Qari Amar’s Taraweeh recitation schedule on Friday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 26. MCC will not have Hart services every odd night.
Wednesday, March 26 & Friday, March 28 | Thomas S. Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Rd.
Here also is the MCC Ramadan timetable and programs schedule: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Khatam Night Special Program | Qari Amar Bellaha, Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
2025-03-28 21:15 - 2025-03-29 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Qari Amar Bellaha and a guest speaker at Taraweeh for the completion of the Qur’an.
Qari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below).

– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday, March 20 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers: Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Ustadh Tariq Samady
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday, March 22 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker: Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie & Ustadh Quran Hodge
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday, March 24 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday, March 26 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Imam Hamzah Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Friday, March 28 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m.

Suhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors:

– Friday, March 21 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh
– Sunday, March 23 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of Hyderabadi descent
– Tuesday, March 25 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent
– Thursday, March 27 (27th night): Continental Suhoor
– Saturday, March 29 (29th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent

Please join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of:

Friday, March 21 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)
Sunday, March 23 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)
Tuesday, March 25 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)
Thursday, March 27 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)
Saturday, March 29 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)

To help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals
To join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf

Odd Nights Program Schedule:
Thursday, March 20:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine & Ustadh Tariq Samady, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Saturday, March 22:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Monday, March 24:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Wednesday, March 26:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Imam Hamza Malik, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

Friday, March 28:

Taraweeh (9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.)
Break (15 min)
Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge, Mawlid/Nasheed, Salat Tasbeeh, & Dua (11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)
Break (90 min)
Qiyam led by Qari Amar Bellaha (3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m.)
Suhoor

More details:

– Ramadan ’25 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable
– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night
– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections
– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders
– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali
– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Ustadh Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Services
2025-03-31 07:15 - 11:30 | CA
Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan together in the community! According to the regional moonsighting, MCC will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr ’25 with six prayer services on Monday, March 31.

Please remember to pay your household’s Zakat ul-Fitr ($12/person) before the Eid prayers.

Here are MCC’s arrangements for six prayer services on Eid morning on Monday morning (we will not have outdoor prayers due to forecasted rain):
First Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
7:15 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7 a.m.*
Khateeb: Ustadh Quran Hodge

Second Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
9:15 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 9 a.m.*
Khateeb: Dr. Ali Ataie

Third Eid Prayer Service (Offsite)

Location: Rosewood Center, 4450 Rosewood Drive (Building 5)
9:30 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the Rosewood Center for Takbeerat by 9:15 a.m.*
Khateeb: Sidi Omar Naisan

Fourth Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
10:30 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 10:15 a.m.*
Khateeb: Ustadh Quran Hodge

Fifth Eid Prayer Service (Offsite)

Location: Rosewood Center, 4450 Rosewood Drive (Building 5)
10:45 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the Rosewood Center for Takbeerat by 10:30 a.m.*
Khateeb: Sidi Omar Naisan

Sixth Eid Prayer Service (MCC)

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall
11:15 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 11 a.m.*
Khateeb: Ustadh Munes Tomeh

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.
Please join us for the Eid Carnival at MCC on Saturday, April 5, 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/tri-valley-carnival
No RSVP is needed. Each Eid prayer will start promptly. Each service is preceded by 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat.
Each Eid service will be less than 30 minutes long. The Eid prayer will start promptly at the state time above. Please arrive early. Please stay seated after the prayer; the Eid sermon follows the congregational prayer.

*The takbeerat begins 15 minutes before each Eid prayer begins promptly. The sermon follows the Eid prayer. Please remember that the Khutbah (sermon) follows each prayer, so please pay attention to it.

Please also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the prayer.

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.
Eid Al Fitr Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of MCC.

Wishing you all a blessed Eid celebration. May Allah accept all of our duas and ibadah, Ameen!

◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on YouTube: http://mcceastbay.org/live

◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on Facebook: http://mcceastbay.org/facebook

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.
Eid parking for the Eid prayer services is in the MCC, and in a limited number of spots in the adjacent HP lot (now Pleasanton Unified School District). The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/district

– Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook

*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c

Please join us for the Eid Carnival at MCC on Saturday, April 5, 2025: https://mcceastbay.org/event/tri-valley-carnival

Please remember that the congregational salat is prayed first for Eid (in contrast to the weekly Jumu’ah prayer), and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer.

– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E

– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer

– Prior Eid al-Fitr Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-fitr

– 7 Sunnahs on the Eve of Eid and the Day of Eid

– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

https://youtu.be/6eL0VVpvLx4
