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SUMMARY:Humanity-Increased Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:Humanity-Increased\, a non-profit responding to the humanitarian crisis in Uyghur\, is helping sisters and widows who are either disabled themselves or caring for disabled orphaned children\, who are at immediate risk of eviction from the apartments they currently live in due to rising rent in Türkiye. \nPlease visit their table this Friday to support their cause.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/humanity-increased-tables-mcc-jumuahs-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T190000
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SUMMARY:Smarter Sadaqah: Creating a Family Foundation to Multiple Impact and Maximize Tax Savings | Hafiz Yaser Ali J.D.
DESCRIPTION:As the year ends and tax season approaches\, people typically increase their charitable giving. But what if you could do more — give generously\, save taxes legally\, and build lasting reward?  \nIn this practical session\, Attorney Yaser Ali will show how a Family Foundation can function as a modern waqf—a vehicle that lets you give and invest strategically\, support causes you care about\, and reduce your taxable income at the same time. \nFriday\, November 7\, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nYou’ll learn: \n\n\nHow to set up a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit entity before year-end to maximize tax deductions \n\n\nThe key differences between a Donor Advised Fund and a Foundation\, and when each makes sense \n\n\nHow to use these tools for Zakat and Sadaqah locally and internationally \n\n\nHow to include a bequest (wasiyah) in your estate plan to continue your charitable impact beyond your lifetime \n\n\nWhether you give a little or a lot\, this session will show you how to turn your generosity into Smarter Sadaqah—charity that saves taxes\, multiplies blessings\, and builds your family’s legacy of ongoing good. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout Shaykh Yaser \n\n\n\nShaykh Hafiz Yaser Ali\, J.D.\, is a trusts & estates attorney specializing in helping American Muslims create tax-efficient\, Sharia-compliant estate plans. Yaser is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley School of Law and is trained in classical Islamic Inheritance Law. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a talk about advance care planning: https://youtu.be/hSVVdlQ_ocI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Islamic perspectives on end-of-life matters: https://mcceastbay.org/end-of-life\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore special guests hosted at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/guests\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuneral & burial options in the San Francisco Bay Area: https://mcceastbay.org/funeral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Hafiz Yaser: https://mcceastbay.org/yaser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWills & Trusts attorneys in the community: https://mcceastbay.org/will/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/pBxwEtVe2r8\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Q0G28AwEQdY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/smarter-sadaqah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T070000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men's Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.  \nOur Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start\, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.\n\nSaturday\, November 8 | 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Brushy Peak Regional Preserve | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\nTime:  7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 7:10 a.m.\, and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: Free\nMeeting Point: Laughlin Ranch Staging Area\nTrail: West Side Loop to Brushy Peak Loop Trial\nDistance: Around 4.5 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.\nRSVP: By Friday\, November 7\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nMohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold the group\, so we request that you arrive on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nThe trail meanders between chaparral shrub communities and lush meadowlands before progressively climbing to Brushy Peak. With its natural outcrops and oak trees\, this scrubby peak with a circular summit offers panoramic views over Livermore and the nearby windmill-dotted highlands. Look out for local wildlife along the trail\, including rattlesnakes\, hares\, and other bird species.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-brothers-hike-2/
LOCATION:Brushy Peak Regional Preserve\, Livermore\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities
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SUMMARY:Mommy & Me Saturday Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:For our Toddlers and Preschoolers (ages 1-5): Join us on Saturday mornings for a Mommy & Me session where children will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nSaturday\, Nov. 08 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room or Prayer Hall | $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nThese 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. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC 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
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-me-saturday-session/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
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SUMMARY:Traits of the Righteous | Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring session with our beloved teacher Shaykh Yahya Rhodus to explore the defining qualities of the righteous as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah. \nTogether\, we’ll reflect on what it truly means to live with sincerity\, humility\, and steadfast faith in today’s world\, and how to embody these timeless virtues in our daily lives and strengthen our connection with Allah and others. \nSaturday\, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $15/person | Join in-person or virtually | Register at mcceastbay.org/traits \nOn Thursday\, November 6\, Shaykh Yahya will also hold an evening gathering: https://mcceastbay.org/event/remembering-the-beloved/ \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \n\n– More Sheikh Yahya: http://mcceastbay.org/yahya\n\nAbout Sheikh Yahya Rhodus \nOne of the most well-respected Muslim scholars in the Western world\, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus\, has spent the best part of two decades studying at some of the most prestigious learning institutions in the Muslim and Western worlds. \nHaving embraced Islam at 19 in Santa Clara\, California\, he immediately began studying the Islamic sciences with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and visiting Mauritanian scholars\, such as Shaykh Khatri Wuld Bayba and Shaykh Abd Allah Wuld Ahmadna. Shortly thereafter\, he traveled to Mauritania to pursue a full-time course of study where he could learn from one of Mauritania’s most outstanding scholars\, Murabit al-Hajj. Following an interim study period in Damascus\, Syria\, Shaykh Yahya spent the best part of seven years in Tarim\, in the Hadramawt Valley of Yemen. There\, he studied at the reputable school\, Dar al-Mustafa\, with the renowned scholars Habib Umar bin Hafiz and Habib Ali al-Jifri. \nSince then\, Shaykh Yahya has been the official translator for Habib Umar and Habib Ali at various international speaking engagements\, including the Common Word Conference held at Yale University in 2008. Upon returning to the United States\, Shaykh Yahya was a full-time instructor at Zaytuna College. He has a B.A. in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge\, England\, in collaboration with Dr. Tim Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad). \nHe is the Founding Director of al-Maqasid\, where he is a full-time scholar and teacher. Al-Maqasid’s mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge\, devotion\, and service by providing full-time\, part-time\, online\, and community programs. \n\n– More Sheikh Yahya: http://mcceastbay.org/yahya
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/traits-of-righteous/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T153000
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SUMMARY:Ninth-Annual Family Fun Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:For ages 0 to 17\, join us for the Ninth-Annual MCC Family Fall Festival. This popular annual event will be positively capped at 400 children. \nThis year\, we will have halal food trucks\, a live petting zoo\, an immersive bubble experience\, goodie bags\, and more! We will also have activities such as face painting\, archery\, potato sack races\, and a scavenger hunt! \nTeen volunteers ages 15+ are needed; sign up through this form. Dinner from the food trucks is provided for volunteers. \nRSVP at mcceastbay.org/fall-fest\nSpecial need families\, RSVP (for free) at mcceastbay.org/muhsen-fall \n3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Isha) Ages 2 – 17 $8.00 per child pre-registration $11.00 per child at the door \nPre-registration is required for goodies bags. One goodie bag for each registered child. \nEntrance for parents and children under 2 is free. \nList of Vendors: \n\nHalal Bites of Chicago\nSG Zeeshan Burgers\nYomna Bendary from Siraat\nMCC Youth Hot Chocolate\n\nParents: Please do not bring children in costume. Please watch this sermon to see why MCC has made this annual investment to put on annually this popular event that is attended by hundreds of children: https://mcceastbay.org/halloween-sermon \nCommunity vendors: This event is for children. The organizers have decided not to host community vendors so we can entirely focus on the kids attending this annual event. \nSchedule (see facility map at https://mcceastbay.org/facilty-map): \n\n– 3:30 p.m. – Registration begins in front of the Mens’ Entrance\n\n\nPotato Sack Races (Conference Room) \n\n\nFace painting\, Henna\, Ring Toss\, Coloring (Banquet Hall & Main Hallway) \n\n\n\n– 5:13 p.m – Maghrib Prayer (Prayer Hall)\n– 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nIslamic Talk about animals in Islam (Sr. Uroosa Shah) \n\n\nBubble show (Prayer Hall) \n\n\n\n– 6:30 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt\n\nHot Chocolate for Sale by MCC Youth\n\n\n\n– 8 p.m.– Isha Prayer (Prayer Hall) \n\n\nOur special needs family guests receive free food vouchers for every member of the family attending\, fast passes for all activities\, goody bags at registration time\, special seating during the interactive shows\, and quiet space\, if necessary. Questions? Please email us at help@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nQuestions? Email: events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ninth-annual-fall-fest/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T123000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 14\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim\n– More Ustadh Omar: mcceastbay.org/omar\n– More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Community Health was formed in 2020 on the strength of Southern Alameda County’s Tri-City Health Center and Santa Clara County’s Foothill Community Health Center. Formed during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Bay Area Community Health (BACH) brings more than 70 years of combined service to an area that stretches from Union City to Gilroy. \nThis Friday\, they will be providing information and enrollment on Medi-Cal and other public benefit programs\, and access to primary care service appointments. Visit their table to learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/bay-area-community-health-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Al Medina Education Center Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Al Medina Education Center and Masjid is a Mosque in Newark that was established in 2009. They provide spiritual\, educational\, and social services to residents of the Bay Area and to communities abroad. They are having a fundraising dinner at 5 pm in Sapphire Hall\, Hayward\, this Sunday\, November 16.  Visit their table to learn more and support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/al-medina-education-center-tables-mcc-jumuahs-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T011124Z
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SUMMARY:The Islamic American Legacy | Sidi Muizz Rafique
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic American legacy explores a rich and complex history woven into the fabric of the United States from its earliest days. It encompasses the contributions of early Muslim explorers\, the presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans\, the experiences of immigrant communities\, and the ongoing impact of Islam on American culture and society. Explore their stories of resilience\, community\, and loss. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, November 14\, 2025 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the Speaker\nA graduate of UCLA and Georgetown University Law Center\, Sidi Muizz Rafique is a native of Southern California who has lived in the Bay Area for almost a decade.  He is the author of  “A Fish in a Basket: The Story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khadir” and has published a series of articles with Al-Madina Institute.  \nDiscover the deep roots of the Islamic American Legacy\, shaped by Muslim immigrants\, converts\, & enslaved African Muslims who have enriched the cultural\, social\, & intellectual fabric of the United States for over a century.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-american-legacy/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T220000
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SUMMARY:From Palace to Prophecy: The Journey of Musa ﷺ | Mufti Hussain Kamani
DESCRIPTION:Born during the reign of the tyrant Firaun\, Musa was set adrift in the Nile by his mother to save his life\, only to be raised in the very palace of his oppressor. Yet\, destiny called him back as a prophet\, armed with divine purpose. Musa’s story reminds us that no matter our beginnings\, it is our steadfastness in faith that truly defines our path. Join us for our upcoming Miftaah seminar\, From Palace to Prophecy as we explore and extract lessons from the life of Prophet Musa AS. ‍ \n7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday\, November 15 | MCC Prayer Hall | $10/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/musa \n\n\n“From Palace to Prophecy” is an Islamic seminar tour by the Miftaah Institute at MCC East Bay\, focusing on the life of Prophet Musa (Moses). The tour features Mufti Hussain Kamani\, who explores and extracts lessons from Musa’s journey from the tyrannical Pharaoh’s palace to his prophetic calling. The seminar aims to inspire faith and provide moral guidance by highlighting themes like steadfastness in faith\, honesty\, forgiveness\, and trust in divine decree\, drawing from both the Prophet Musa’s story and the Qur’an.\n\n\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Aspects of this program:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus: \n\nThe life of Prophet Musa (Moses) and his transformation from his origins to becoming a prophet.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducational Content:\n\n\nMusa’s Story: The seminar delves into his birth under a tyrant\, being cast adrift\, and growing up in the oppressor’s palace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDivine Purpose: The focus on his destiny to return and be a prophet armed with divine purpose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQur’anic Wisdom: The beauty and literary power of the Qur’an\, particularly Surah Yusuf (the story of Prophet Joseph)\, is showcased for its literary enhancement and moral lessons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThemes:\n\n\nSteadfastness: Defining one’s path through unwavering faith. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthical Standards: The importance of honesty and integrity\, even in the face of temptation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDivine Decree: Trusting and accepting Allah’s plan and decree with grace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurpose:\nTo uplift hearts and deepen faith by providing insights into spiritual and ethical teachings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Confirmed Vendors:\n– Asiyah’s collection (Modest dresses\, abayas\, and hijabs)\n– The Golden Meem (Handmade ceramics and a few calligraphic paintings)\n– Neat Parent (Handmade hijri calendars\, mugs\, tumblers\, bookmarks\, baby items\, wudu bottles\, and keychains for Muslims)\n– Sittysrecipes (Knafa & date cookies Mamoul)\n– Lahore de Khusbo Food Truck\n– MCC Bake Sale \nMufti Hussain Kamani\nMufti Hussain Kamani is the Director of the Qalam Seminary and a senior faculty member\, where he teaches Hadith\, Fiqh\, and Tazkiyah. With over two decades of experience in teaching and community leadership\, he has mentored and trained over a thousand students\, many of whom now serve as imams\, chaplains\, educators\, and leaders across the United States. \nBorn in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky\, to a Hindu convert to Islam and a Muslim father\, Mufti Kamani began his pursuit of sacred knowledge at a young age\, traveling internationally to memorize the Quran. He later undertook rigorous studies in the United Kingdom\, completing a seven-year Alimiyyah program followed by postgraduate specialization in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts with a focus on the Hanafi Madhab. Since 2015\, he has served as the Imam at Masjid Al-Rahman in Carrollton\, where he leads prayers\, delivers sermons\, and conducts weekly educational programs. \nDedicated to preserving classical scholarship while addressing contemporary challenges\, he has made thousands of hours of lectures freely available through the Qalam Podcast\, ensuring accessible Islamic learning for students worldwide. Beyond his academic work\, he has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years and runs Kamanionline.com\, a Muslim men’s clothing brand known for its elegant and modest apparel. \nMufti Kamani’s work is driven by a deep commitment to tradition and a dedication to shaping a new generation of leaders who meet the challenges of the modern world.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mufti-hussain-kamani/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miftaah Institute":MAILTO:admin@miftaah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Start-Ups\, & Funding | MCC East Bay AI Program Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Mansoor Khan\, Laiq Ahmed\, and Arpit Patel for an inspiring evening that combines expert insights\, student stories\, live demos\, and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI).  \nDiscover the real secrets behind building products people love\, with a fast-paced\, founder-friendly session on Product–Market Fit designed for the next generation of entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how top startups identify real customer pain\, validate ideas quickly\, build MVPs that actually matter\, and create a repeatable PMF loop used by companies like Superhuman\, Airbnb\, and Figma. \nWhether you’re launching your first idea or leveling up your startup game\, this session gives you the tools\, worksheets\, and mindset to turn problems into products—and products into movements. \nSunday\, Nov. 16 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/exploring-ai-together/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T145000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251121T003911Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 21\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Ustadh Munes: https://mcceastbay.org/munes\n– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan\n– More Ustadh Quran: http://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-at-mcc-and-rosewood-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20250807T200614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T200614Z
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SUMMARY:Zakat Foundation of America Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:Zakat Foundation of America is a nonprofit that helps Muslims carry out their Zakat duties easily\, correctly\, diligently\, effectively\, and with dignity by delivering these obligatory alms—and voluntary sadaqah charity from all caring people—to the poor\, the stricken\, the war-ravaged\, and the bereaved of the world. Please visit their table this Friday to learn about and support their causes.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/zakat-foundation-of-america-tables-mcc-jumuahs-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251107T002311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T002643Z
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SUMMARY:Sisters' Self-Defense/Boxing/Fitness/Awareness Seminar | Amber Leibrock
DESCRIPTION:Sisters! Join Us for a Sisters-Only Self-Defense / Boxing / Fitness / Awareness Seminar! \nBuild confidence\, discover new ways to move with strength and purpose\, and understand how proper safety goes beyond physical techniques. This two-hour self-defense\, boxing\, fitness\, and awareness seminar at MCC East Bay is designed for sisters\, whether it’s your first time trying something like this or you’re already on a fitness journey. You’ll leave feeling informed\, inspired\, and empowered with MCC Fighter Amber Leimbrock. \n2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Sunday\, Nov. 23 | Sisters only; ages 12+ only | Conference Room | $20/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready \nMax 32 attendees. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n– Self-Defense Basics: Learn practical techniques that make a real difference\, from protecting yourself in unexpected situations to understanding the power of awareness.\n– Boxing & Fitness: Explore movement and skills that build strength and resilience\, enhancing physical and mental well-being.\n– Safety & Awareness Tips: Real safety isn’t just physical—develop skills in awareness and confidence that extend beyond the gym.\n– Please wear comfortable clothes that are movable and can work out. We will be doing close partner-to-partner drills\, so make sure the clothing is secure so it doesn’t slip or fall during the workout sessions.\n\nBring your friends\, meet new ones\, and join a community of sisters focused on health\, growth\, and fun. Come as you are\, work at your own pace\, and leave feeling stronger\, more secure\, and ready to take on the world. \nNo experience is needed—just an open mind and a desire to learn and grow! \nPlease note that the class will start on time. You cannot join the class if you are more than 30 minutes late. Please be respectful of the instructor’s time. \nCancelation policy: If you cannot make it\, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to the next person on the waitlist. You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attending any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver\, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Presenter\nAmber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay\, she trains with M.J. Hamid\, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco\, she went through a tough time. Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21\, 2023. Since then\, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight\, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber. Learn more\n\n“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside\, how I feel about myself\, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sisters-self-defense-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251126T174354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T174355Z
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
DESCRIPTION:Zumba Classes are back! \nFor Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba sessions – a fun\, stress-relieving way to stay active\, boost your energy\, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits\, such as improved physical health\, mental well-being\, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle. \nThis class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone\, and no experience is needed.  \nPlease note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues. \nStarts Wednesday\, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Weekly | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba \nClasses will be canceled if fewer than five people register. \nMCC 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\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMy name is Reham Sedky\, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community\, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah\, through our Muslim community\, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs. \nPlease join me\, and let’s move\, laugh\, and grow stronger together\, Insha’Allah! \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-zumba-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251128T145000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251128T015255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T052711Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 28\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Farid Dingle delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n Dr. Ali Ataie delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Abbas Darab delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Abbas Darab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg\n– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-and-rosewood-9/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20250915T153835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T153835Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room & Banquet Hall & PCPH
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ss-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20231101T064338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T045127Z
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SUMMARY:Shukr Celebration for Converts
DESCRIPTION:“If you are grateful\, I will surely increase you” – Surah Ibrahim\, Ayat 7 \nJoin us in celebrating the season with gratitude\, reflection\, and community! \nAs Converts/New Muslims\, we strive to bring the beneficial aspects of our cultures into the Deen of Islam. Ash-Shukur (the Grateful) is one of the 99 names of Allah (swt)\, and as Muslims\, we should strive to embody and encourage one another toward gratitude year-round. \nJoin us on a Sunday afternoon as we take advantage of the season for our own Shukr (gratitude) dinner\, featuring halal turkey and traditional seasonal treats. \nConverts are welcome to bring along their born-Muslim and non-Muslim family and friends.  \nNon-Muslim friends and family\, as well as born-Muslim friends and family\, are welcome. Sidi Afraz Khan will be our guest speaker. \nSunday\, November 30\, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |  MCC Banquet Hall | For Converts/New Muslims & Family/Friends\, RSVP at mcceastbay.org/shukr \nSchedule \n\n12 p.m. – Check-in\n12:30 p.m. – Zuhr congregational prayer\n12:50 p.m. – Sidi Afraz Khan Talk (Conference Room)\n2 p.m. – Lunch (Banquet Hall)\n3:30 p.m. – Asr congregational prayer\n3:50 p.m. – Desserts (Banquet Hall)\n4:56 p.m. – Maghrib congregational prayer\n\nMore from the MCC Convert Care Team \n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\nQuestions? new-muslim@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/shukr/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251023T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T044956Z
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SUMMARY:Shukr Celebration for Converts
DESCRIPTION:“If you are grateful\, I will surely increase you” – Surah Ibrahim\, Ayat 7 \nJoin us in celebrating the season with gratitude\, reflection\, and community! \nAs Converts/New Muslims\, we strive to bring the beneficial aspects of our cultures into the Deen of Islam. Ash-Shukur (the Grateful) is one of the 99 names of Allah (swt)\, and as Muslims\, we should strive to embody and encourage one another toward gratitude year-round. \nJoin us on a Sunday afternoon as we take advantage of the season for our own Shukr (gratitude) dinner\, featuring halal turkey and traditional seasonal treats. \nConverts are welcome to bring along their born-Muslim and non-Muslim family and friends.  \nNon-Muslim friends and family\, as well as born-Muslim friends and family\, are welcome. Sidi Afraz Khan will be our guest speaker. \nSunday\, November 30\, 2025 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. |  MCC Banquet Hall | For Converts/New Muslims & Family/Friends\, RSVP at mcceastbay.org/shukr \nSchedule \n\n12 p.m. – Check-in\n12:30 p.m. – Zuhr congregational prayer\n12:50 p.m. – Sidi Afraz Khan Talk (Conference Room)\n2 p.m. – Lunch (Banquet Hall)\n3:30 p.m. – Asr congregational prayer\n3:50 p.m. – Desserts (Banquet Hall)\n4:56 p.m. – Maghrib congregational prayer\n\nMore from the MCC Convert Care Team \n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\nQuestions? new-muslim@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/shukr-celebration-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Muslims
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251108T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T193655Z
UID:10024188-1764748800-1764781200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-78-ra/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T003433
CREATED:20251103T164826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T171003Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Monthly on a Thursday | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nIn this class\, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq\, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations \nWatch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe discuss spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com\, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics\, including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \nIn 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. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/gathering-of-the-hearts-7/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Northstar School Tables @ MCC Jum'uah
DESCRIPTION:NorthStar Islamic School in Hayward is having their annual banquet and fundraiser on December 6th\, 2025\, at Mission Paradise Banquet Hall. Visit their table this Friday to learn more\, or purchase tickets here.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/northstar-school-tables-mcc-jumuah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 5\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nDr. Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Mahdi Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nsermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg\n– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-14/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indian American Muslim Council Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Indian American Muslim Council is the largest US-based advocacy organization of Indian American Muslims. They are hosting the Bay Area IAMC event on December 6\, 2025\, to support efforts to address oppression and injustice caused by Hindutva. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn how you can support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/indian-american-muslim-council-tables-mcc-jumuahs-5/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T150000
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SUMMARY:Safe Alternatives to Violent Environment Tabling @ MCC Ju'muah
DESCRIPTION:SAVE – Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments – provides safety\, support and resources for people to live free from Intimate Partner Violence and engages communities in the work to end violence. They provide free safety\, support\, and resources so that individuals and families can live free from violence. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn how you can support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/safe/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike  | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday\, Dec. 6\, for a hike at West Side Loop to Brushy Peak and Laughlin Loop Trail in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Saturday\, Dec. 6\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:15 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time\, since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool is available from MCC for this hike. Carpooling encouraged others on this hike. Please note that cell phone service is not available at the parking lot\, so we kindly request that you arrive on time.\n– Parking: If the gate is closed roadside parking is available.\n– Meeting Point: Laughlin Ranch Staging Area\n– Trail: West Side Loop to Brushy Peak and Laughlin Loop Trail \n– Distance: 6.3 miles\n– Difficulty: Moderate\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.\n– RSVP: By Friday\, Dec. 5th\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nAbout this trail: \nThis is a great easy to moderate hike with lots of ups and downs\, but no steep inclines. The trail is mostly wide dirt paths with little to no shade. There are views of the hills and the city of Livermore. It is a great length for a day hike\, just make sure to bring plenty of water.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-sisters-in-the-outdoors-5/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:What Truly Matters in a Life Partner: Choosing With Clarity\, Not Just Chemistry | Hina Khan-Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:There is no cookie-cutter approach to finding your spouse. And you probably found that out already. \nFor Singles\, Parents\, or Guardians: Join Hina Khan-Mukhtar as she guides us through the journey of seeking a life partner with sincerity and intention. Through faith-based wisdom and practical insight\, she sheds light on what truly matters beyond appearances—helping us pursue a marriage rooted in trust\, purpose\, and lasting connection. \nSaturday\, December 6 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nIn this talk\, we learn how to find the right spouse with clarity\, faith\, and purpose. Learn what truly matters beyond appearances and surface compatibility for a marriage to thrive. We will learn spiritual Islamic insights about how to find the right spouse with clarity\, faith\, and purpose\, and what truly matters beyond appearances and surface compatibility for a marriage that truly thrives. \nSingles: After the workshop\, from 12:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.\, join our quarterly Singles Event with Half Our Deen: https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslims-singles-meet \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nHina Khan-Mukhtar is a married mother of three young men and one of the founders of the homeschooling co-operative known as ILM Tree in Lafayette\, California\, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to teaching Language Arts to elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, she is also involved in interfaith dialogue. Hina was a monthly contributor to The Muslim Observer’s “Raising Our Ummah” column. She also writes for Seeker’s Guidance\, where she shares parenting advice and ideas for nurturing spiritual traditions in childhood. Learn more about her at https://hinakm.com \n– More Sister Hena: http://mcceastbay.org/hina
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/singles-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Muslim Singles Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:*Register Now*\n\n\n\n \nCalling all single sisters & brothers! Following the phenomenal success of our six previous quarterly HOD Live events at MCC\, we are thrilled to invite you again to HOD Live on Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 2025. This single event is not just a social gathering; it’s a proven pathway to meaningful connections. \n\n\n \nWhy HOD Live at MCC is Unmissable: \n\n\n \n\nRecord of Success: The last HOD Live event at MCC resulted in 65% of attendees finding a match. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception and success rate\, we’ve asked Half Deen to return.\n\n\n\nSelective and Balanced Participation: Attendees are carefully selected to maintain a 1:1 male-to-female ratio and to match age preferences. This isn’t a walk-in event; it’s a curated experience with assigned seating based on compatibility.\n\n\n\nExclusive Opportunity for MCC Community: Before opening registration to the wider Half Deen community\, we give our MCC family a 24-hour head start to secure your spots. Remember\, spaces are limited\, and the demand is high.\n\n\n\nNational Appeal: With 24% of attendees traveling out of state\, HOD Live events have a nationwide draw. Don’t miss this chance to participate locally in an event nationally recognized for its success.\n\n\n\n \nUstadha Hina Khan Mukhtar will precede our quarterly matrimonial event with a workshop on what truly matters in a life partner: https://mcceastbay.org/event/singles-workshop-2 \nAct Quickly to Secure Your Spot \n\n\n \nI wanted to inform you about the event before Half Deen notifies its members so you can sign up.  To be part of this unique experience\, sign up promptly. If you’re within the sought-after age range\, Half Deen will reach out to confirm your participation. Delaying might mean missing out on this opportunity\, as others are eager to take available spots. \n\n\n \nAs a quick reminder\, attendees are selected based on a mutual age preference\, ensuring everyone present is within the age range most sought after by participants. This method ensures no attendee is placed awkwardly\, and the maximum age may vary for each event. This prioritizes comfort and compatibility over simply filling the room.This event is more than a chance to meet; it’s a step towards finding a compatible partner in a respectful\, Islamic setting. We’re excited to offer this again at MCC and look forward to another successful gathering. \n\n\n \nRegister now by clicking here or going to BabaAli.com and be part of our story of successful matches! \n \n\n\n \n \nAre you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \n\n\n \nEvery four months\, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform (and Baba Ali) to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a profound departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \n\n\n \nThis is an appropriately done matrimonial event – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and exciting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC\, and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n\n\n \n12:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, Dec. 6 | MCC East Bay Conference Room | $100/person | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \n\n\n \nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \n\n\n \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n \nThis event breaks from ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \n\n\n \nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles\, and we will sell out. \nThe process\n\n\n \n1. Application Review Our team carefully reviews your registration form to understand your preferences\, including the maximum age you would consider for marriage.2. Matching Process We wait for other applicants to register to see if we have attendees within your specified age range.3. Confirmation If we find suitable matches within your age preference\, we will send you a payment request to confirm your seat. If you do not receive an email\, it means that not enough people within your specified age range applied for this event.Priority for Early Applicants Those who apply first get priority\, which is an advantage of applying early. Our events have limited seating\, typically accommodating 35-40 of each gender\, and we usually receive around 250 applicants per event.Our main goal is to create an environment where attendees are genuinely interested in each other\, ensuring a meaningful experience for everyone. If you have any further questions or need more information\, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to potentially having you join us! \nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n \nWhat to expect?\n\n\n \nFun \n\n\n \nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships aren’t based on 3-minute conversations. So\, instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \n\n\n \nFiltered \n\n\n \nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members most likely compatible and helps ensure we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \n\n\n \nProven \n\n\n \n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \n\n\n \nPrivate \n\n\n \nOur close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition\, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual. \n\n\n \nFAQs from MCC\n\n\n \nWho can register?\n\n\n \nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from Northern California to meet privately and casually. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can apply\, but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California\, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC cohosts these matrimonial events quarterly. \n\n\n \nWho is the moderator?\n\n\n \nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He co-founded the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Our Deen\, an alternative to the Muslim dating apps we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \n\n\n \nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n \n\n\n \nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\n\n \nHalf Our Deen is an expert in the Muslim matching department and has a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create lasting matches. For the last 11 years\, the site has explicitly catered to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled on their successful system. \n\n\n \nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and offline events\, which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \n\n\n \nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person! \n\n\n \nHow does it work?\n\n\n \n\nPlease fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email with the following steps within a few days. Add muslimmarriageca@gmail.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\n\n\n\nIf your application is accepted\, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\n\n\n\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\n\n\n \nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com \n\n\n \nI cannot afford the registration fee.\n\n\n \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n \nIs there an age limit?\n\n\n \nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event depends on attendees in the same range apply for this event. \n\n\n \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who is used for each event. \n\n\n \nIs lunch offered?\n\n\n \nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please ensure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \n\n\n \nWill I still receive confirmation of whether I am on the waiting list?\n\n\n \nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event\, you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change\, and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to ask as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances of meeting the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading up to the event\, no candidates have matched your criteria for this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n \nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\n\n\n \nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since a unique online/offline interaction characterizes this singles event. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, that’s no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days\, so that you won’t be charged until the 31st. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD-free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile that is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event\, and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event. \n\n\n \nHow do you screen applicants?\n\n\n \nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend to increase the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching. \n\n\n \nWhy was my application not accepted?\n\n\n \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who applies for each event. \n\n\n \nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\n\n\n \nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and been accepted can attend. Moreover\, this is a private event\, and to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! To keep this event as private as possible\, the candidates are the only people allowed to attend it. Our committee members will do their best to keep all interactions focused and constantly monitored throughout the event. \n\n\n \nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\n\n\n \nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the event\, no candidates match your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \n\n\n \nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\n\n\n \nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professionally organized manner that aligns with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we will thoroughly vet all applicants via a detailed application. This process will ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage and that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. We will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \n\n\n \nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key\, pressure-free\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or somewhere in the middle\, you can participate in all the activities quickly—and\, more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time. \n\n\n \nTo keep in line with Islamic principles\, chaperones will constantly monitor our event\, ensuring that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \n\n\n \nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\n\n\n \nAbsolutely. This is our Amanah (trust)\, and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \n\n\n \nI am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\n\n\n \nThe only people who know that you will be at the event…are those at the event (and\, of course\, the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. Once you have fully registered and paid\, the venue address will only be sent to you. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \n\n\n \nIs there a dress code?\n\n\n \nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be by Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Remember that you want to protect yourself best while remaining modest and genuine. \n\n\n \nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\n\n\n \nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely as possible according to Islamic principles\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not in a masjid prayer space. That said\, anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n—————————————————————————- \n\n\n \nHalf Deen Live Matrimonial Event – Pleasanton\, CA – Dec. 6\, 2025 \n\n\n \nIf you want to attend another speed-dating event\, this event is not for you.  Speed dating doesn’t work.  HOD Live does\, so the Muslim Community Center (MCC) and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with HOD and bringing HOD Live to Pleasanton\, California\, on Dec. 6\, 2025! Read below for HOD’s unique match-making process.  \n\n\n \nAbout HOD: \n\n\n \nBeing interviewed for hours is both uncomfortable and awkward.  We do things differently\, and our results are different.  HOD’s last event resulted in 65% of the attendees finding a match. \n\n\n \nHOD Live is designed for marriage-minded Muslims who are serious about finding their other half.  Our events are filled with fun and unique activities and allow you to meet single Muslims more naturally. \n\n\n \nPlease watch the video below showing how the event will take place and how the application process will be.   This is a private event\, so the exact location of the event will be sent to all those who have a seat at the event.Every attendee will hand-pick to help increase compatibility and have an equal balance of men and women at the event.  Our focus is to invite those likely to succeed at this particular event. \n\n\n \nThe MCC and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with Half Deen to bring you a Muslim Singles event using the HOD Live Process in Pleasanton\, CA\, on Dec. 6\, 2025. \n\n\n \nHere is how it works: \n\n\n \n1.  This event is by invitation ONLY.  Fill out the questionnaire below.  This helps us determine if you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n \n2.  A member of our admin team will review your completed form.  After reviewing your application\, you will be sent a request for payment if they think you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n \n3.  Once payment is received\,  you will receive a confirmation (within 24hrs) for your seat at the event as well as the exact location of the event. \n\n\n \n****The biggest incentive to signing up early is that you get priority seat selection.  This gives you the best opportunity to sit at the table of your preferred age range **** \n\n\n \nThe price to attend the Singles event is $100 US. \n\n\n \nIf we do not receive a payment response within 24 hours\, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the first person on the waiting list. \n\n\n \nPlease note that there are a limited number of seats for this event.  There are only 40 seats for each gender.  The most significant incentive for registering early is getting priority seating.   \n\n\n \nNote:  Our goal is to ensure a balanced male/female ratio\, so if you do not receive an immediate response\, it may be because we are trying to ensure gender registration is balanced.   \n\n\n \nIf you have any questions\, please email muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or WhatsApp – 1-647-535-2936 \n\n\n \nTo check out other upcoming HOD Live Events\, visit: www.babaali.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslims-singles-meet/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 12\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg\n– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nFor 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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