MCC East Bay

Muslim Singles Meet and Greet
2024-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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We’re back! 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 June 8, 2024. This single event is not just a social gathering; it’s a proven pathway to meaningful connections.

Why HOD Live at MCC is Unmissable:

Record of Success: The last HOD Live event at MCC led to 65% of attendees finding a match. We’ve asked Half Deen to return due to the overwhelmingly positive reception and success rate.

Selective 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.

Exclusive 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.

National 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.

Act Quickly to Secure Your Spot

I 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.

As 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.

Register now by clicking here or going to BabaAli.com and be part of our story of successful matches!

Are you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you.

Every 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.

This 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.

12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, June 8 | Exact address is TBA to registered attendees only (the venue is in Pleasanton) | $100/person (fewer than 70 spots available) | Registration now open at https://mcceastbay.org/singles

If you cannot make this event, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait

MCC 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

This 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.

The Bay is filled with Muslim singles, and we will sell out.

Questions? shakera@halfourdeen.com or events@mcceastbay.org

What to expect?

Fun

We 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)

Filtered

We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members most likely to be compatible and helps ensure we have a balanced number of men and women at every event.

Proven

61% 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.

Private

Our 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.

FAQs from MCC

Who can register?

This 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.

Who is the moderator?

Baba Ali, the co-founder of Half Our Deen, is an Iranian-born American comedian, game developer, businessman, and actor. He is the co-founder of 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.

Baba 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.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bHsyJCpSQJ0%3Fenablejsapi%3D1%26wmode%3Dopaque

Why is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?

Half 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.

MCC 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.

Everyone 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!

How does it work?

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. You must add shakera@halfourdeen.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.

If your application is accepted, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.

The event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.

Questions? shakera@halfourdeen.com

I cannot afford the registration fee.

MCC 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

Is there an age limit?

There 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.

To 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.

Is lunch offered?

We 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.

Will I still receive my confirmation if I am on the waiting list?

If 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 invite 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 into the event, no candidates matched your criteria at this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter).

Do I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?

You 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, 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 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, which 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.

How do you screen applicants?

During 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.

Why was my application not accepted?

To 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.

Can I bring a family member or a friend to the event?

No. 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.

What should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?

If 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 by Feb 28th, 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

How is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?

We 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.

We 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.

To keep in line with Islamic principles, our event will be constantly monitored by chaperones who will ensure that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary.

Can I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?

Absolutely. 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.

I am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?

The 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!

Is there a dress code?

Our 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.

I do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?

Although we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely by Islamic principles as possible, 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.

What precautions are you taking during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Given the social nature of the event, where attendees will meet new people for the first time and eat, we will require masks for the duration of the event.

FAQs from HOD

How is the Offline process different?

We steer clear of the speed-dating approach. The 3 minutes you give to talk to each person is great if you want a 3-hour relationship. But not so much for a life-long commitment. Right from receiving your application, we screen to ensure only the most compatible attend by screening all our applicants. Our events have an even ratio of men to women, giving everyone a fair chance. We break the ice and eliminate awkwardness by engaging people in fun and exciting activities. Since all our attendees are also on HOD Online, the follow-up after the event is relatively simple.

Why do I need a Half Deen membership to attend?

One of the unique features of Half Deen Offline is that everyone at the event can be found on Half Deen Online. You can view their profile online if you find someone interesting and would rather learn more about them before showing interest. No personal information exists because follow-up is done safely through our website after the event. You’ll have access to more than 3,000 active profiles. This way, even if you don’t find your ideal match at the offline event, you still have a great chance of finding them online. Our Offline events are for Members Only! You can become one by going to www.HalfDeen.com

What happens if the event is sold out?

We wish we could accommodate everyone! Due to this event’s increasing popularity, the seats fill fast. We keep the ratio of women to men at 1:1. Due to this, we sometimes have to temporarily halt the registration for the gender ahead until we can level the playing field. We ensure that everyone has an opportunity for a match. Keep checking the site to see when and where our next event will be.

What criteria do you screen applicants by?

We believe in quality matches. We don’t set the criteria; our applicants do. We review every application carefully and study your criteria for a spouse. We only invite those who meet your criteria, so you have a great shot right from the start. We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants to ensure compatibility, increasing your chances of finding “The One.” InshAllah!

Something came up. I cannot make it.

You can claim that for cancellation and refunds up to two weeks before the event with no conditions. For cancellations and refunds claimed up to one week’s notice, you will be given a refund on the condition of finding an equal replacement for you to attend the event.

Concerning event planning, no refunds will be given after the one-week conditional cancellation cut-off. Please consider that for every person invited, several interested members turned away to keep good ratios and compatibility. If you missed the event, we cannot refund/transfer or give you credit for the next one. We could not refund you if you attended the event because you did not find your match.

Why is your event venue private?

We care about your privacy. Our event location is kept confidential and is only revealed to those who are paid and confirmed. Nobody knows you are at the event except those at the event. We do not accept any walk-ups to the event.

Event Safety:

We’re encouraging our attendees and staff to adopt social distancing and sanitization measures to help keep everyone attending as safe as possible. As events are being scheduled again, their status may change due to the development of safety policies, but we’ll keep you posted if that’s the case.

Mask Recommended: We recommend attendees wear a mask during the event and in public areas (exceptions made while seated during snacks)

Clean Venue: Steps to sanitize surfaces throughout have been taken before the event.

Social Distancing: The recommended six feet of distance is suggested throughout the event for a safe distance event.

Temperature Checks: Attendees must submit contactless temperature checks before entering the venue hall.

Hand Sanitizer Stations: Attendees can access various hand sanitizing stations that will be located throughout the venue.

Half Deen Live Matrimonial Event – Pleasanton, CA – June 8, 2024

If 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 June 8, 2024! Read below for HOD’s unique match-making process.

About HOD:

Being 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.

HOD 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.

Please 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.

The MCC and Muslim Marriage Canada is partnering up with Half Deen to bring you a Muslim Singles event using the HOD Live Process in Pleasanton, CA on June 8, 2024.

Here is how it works:

1. This event is by invitation ONLY. Fill out the questionnaire below. This helps us determine if you are a good fit for this event.

2. 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.

3. 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.

****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 ****

The price to attend the Singles event is $100 US.

If 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.

Please note that there are a limited number of seats for this event. There are only 40 seats for each gender. The biggest incentive for registering early is getting priority seating.

Note: 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.

If you have any questions, please email muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or WhatsApp – 1-647-535-2936

To check out other upcoming HOD Live Events, visit: www.babaali.com

Kid's Eid al-Adha Program | Sr. Emira Mustafa
2024-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Prayer Hall & Foyer

More details are forthcoming!

Pre Eid al-Adha Bazar
2024-06-09 12:00 - 18:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Before the Eid day festivities, come to MCC to do some shopping from community vendors at our Annual Pre-Eid al-Adha Bazar!

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday, June 9 | MCC Lobby and Banquet Hall

Admission is free. Bring the entire family!

Come get henna art and shop for jewelry, clothes, soaps, hijabs, Islamic books, Islamic dolls, abayas, and more!

Don’t miss this opportunity to support our local vendors and do a little shopping before Eid.

FOR VENDORS:

Limited vendor spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the MCC Foyer. Complete the interest form at mcceastbay.org/bazar-eid

For questions about this Bazar, please email bazar@mcceastbay.org or call Sister Shazia Ashraf at (925) 640-2967.

Kids & Youth Islamic Summer Camp | Indira Kaljo
2024-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | CA
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-16: Join us over three weeks for a unique summer camp that will strengthen your child’s Deen through play, education, arts, and physical activities.

We will have the Names of Allah series, outdoor games, a nature activity, arts and crafts, sports, snacks, and more!

Monday thru Thursday | June 10 – June 27 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $325/week or $950 for three weeks (early bird discount ends Friday, May 31st) | Register at mcceastbay.org/islamic-camp

The regular cost of the camp is $350/week or $1,050 for three weeks.

For this camp, we are offering a 10% discount for siblings. Please type sibling under discount when registering.

Bring water bottles, healthy snacks, and lunch for the day.

Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, and bring prayer clothes for Dhuhr prayer.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Instructor

Indira Kaljo is the founder of Almadina Mustangs. Sr. Indira has organized summer and winter camps for youth in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bosnia, and California over the last ten years. Sr. Indira is passionate about working with kids and youth to provide a safe, fun, enriching space for kids to enjoy their summer! Sr. Indira looks to hire highly energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Muslims to offer beneficial and enjoyable sessions throughout the camo day in sha Allah. Sr. Kaljo holds a master’s degree, has played professional basketball, and has been a director of various programs since 2014. Sr. Kaljo is hugely excited to offer a summer camp at MCC East Bay and looks forward to meeting the community!

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2.

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

Event Details:

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

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

Book Purchase:

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

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.

This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.

Author: Samira al-Zayid

Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini

Binding: Softcover

Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558

Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Family Support Classes | Dr. Carmen Gomez
2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
In providing hope & help for Muslim families around the country with a loved one struggling with an addiction, MCC & Madina House co-hosts a weekly family-and-friends virtual meeting for Muslims fighting an addiction (of any kind).Starts Monday, June 10 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | 12-week session | Virtual only | Register at mcceastbay.org/support-classes

Co-hosted with MadinaHouse.The goals of the family support group include:

Helping members understand the behaviors associated with substance use.

Providing members with strategies that can help their loved ones want to change and start to change.

Assisting members to practice the skills needed to sustain themselves on this journey.

Creating a space of compassion and kindness where family members can share their feelings and experiences with others who understand.

About Dr. Carmen

Dr. Carmen is a chaplain and group facilitator trained in the Invitation to Change approach, a holistic helping framework based on science and kindness designed for the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use. She completed doctoral and postdoctoral studies and research in the areas of family caregiving and public health. She has extensive experience and training in the fields of special education, community health and program evaluation, and family support. She is a member of the Clinton Foundation’s Overdose Response Network Empowering Faith Leaders program to address addiction in faith communities. In addition to her involvement with MCC East Bay, she is a community member of the Lighthouse Mosque in Oakland and the Ta’leef Collective in Fremont.

The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) and the Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab (SMMHIPL) are conducting a national study on substance abuse and addiction in American Muslim communities. The study is looking to recruit:

Muslims aged 18+ years-old who have struggled with substance abuse

Muslims who have family members aged 18+ years-old that have struggled with substance abuse

This compensated study uses interviews and focus groups to understand Muslims’ experiences in dealing with addiction, including the types of support and resources they used or wished existed. The goal is to understand these experiences so that appropriate treatment options and resources can be developed in the future for Muslims who struggle with addiction. All information shared in this study is completely confidential.

If you’re interested in participating, please complete the form at: http://tinyurl.com/muslimaddictionstudy and a member of the research team will be in touch with you.

For any questions, please email Taimur Kouser at tkouser@stanford.edu

*Postponed till July* Kids Arts & Crafts Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-06-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
*Postponed till July*

For Children Aged 5-10: Join us for an arts and crafts summer camp, where children will engage in weekly themes through crafts, Islamic storytimes, and discussions.Tuesday & Thursday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | June 4th till August 1st | $90/week (all materials included) | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp

Please register for each week you wish to attend.

Please note:

Camp is not held during the first week of July (July 2nd or July 4th).

Registration is non-refundable unless there is a valid reason.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About Sr. Emira:

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.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Principles of Religion: Manners | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-06-11 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-06-18 12:30 - 13:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. These talks will be recorded and made publicly available on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ustadha Nihad is using the book, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali. This series is a continuation of the previous “Principles of Religion” series. This is part 2 of the series and will focus on Adab (manners).12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from April 30 to July 16, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles

Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-seriesMore Ustadha Nihad:

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf

– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer

– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series

– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi

– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual-only Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

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

Book Purchase:

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

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.

This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.

Author: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

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

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_miz9RAhI8c&list=PL9uyRQTMUugnOmH0oww_n0yUo6hEjEMUL&index=1

Interfaith Chat: When Bad Things Happen
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Interfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley and MCC co-host a virtual religious chat with Omar Naisan, representing MCC East Bay, and Wanda Ostler, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on how the Muslim and Mormon faiths address when bad things happen to good people and how does each faith/congregation help someone to recover following a significant loss, emergency, or tragedy?

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Wednesday, June 12 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

The doors open at 6:45 p.m. Optional breakout post-discussion groups will be held from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

– More Brother Omar Nasim: https://mcceastbay.org/omar

– More MCC interfaith events: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith

– MCC’s interfaith advocacy efforts: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith-ethos

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Presenters

Omar Naisan is a Ph.D. student in the Historical & Cultural Studies of Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union. He holds a Master of Arts in New Testament and is also from the Graduate Theological Union. His published MA thesis is titled “Decrypting the Son of Man Problem: An Inquiry into the Dominant Approaches to the Son of Man Problem and its Conspicuous Application in Mark 8:27-31.” His interests include comparative theology, philology in religious corpora, and historical-critical studies of religious canons.

The mission of Interfaith Interconnect is to enrich, inform, and educate ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley. The interfaith umbrella group serves the Tri-Valley in the Bay Area.

– More Interfaith Interconnect recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith-interconnect– Website: https://interfaithinterconnect.weebly.com/– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithInterconnect

The MCC East Bay and the Islamic Center of Livermore are proud congregation members of the Interfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley.

– More MCC interfaith events: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith– Sign up for MCC’s periodic community supporter updates: https://mcceastbay.org/community-supporters– MCC’s interfaith community advocacy efforts: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith-ethos

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

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

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_miz9RAhI8c&list=PL9uyRQTMUugnOmH0oww_n0yUo6hEjEMUL&index=1

Zara Initiative Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | CA
Zara Initiative is running the 2024 Qurbani Campaign. You can do your Qurbani and have the meat distributed to some of the most needy families. With just one Qurbani, you can feed up to 10 families.

Cat Adoption Event
2024-06-14 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Banquet Hall

More details are forthcoming!

Cat Adoption at Jumu'ah Prayers
2024-06-14 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Valley Humane Society of Pleasanton will be on site with immediately adoptable furry felines who are ready to be part of your forever family. This will be our third cat adoption event at MCC!

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday, June 14 | MCC Banquet Hall | Free; no RSVP required to attend | See adoption fee below

“Verily, there is a Heavenly reward for every act of kindness done to a living animal.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Each adopter must be at least 21 years of age. The adoption fee for a kitten is $125 or $200 for a pair and $100 for a cat. It includes:

-medical summary report

– spay or neuter surgery;

– microchip and transfer of ownership

– age-appropriate vaccinations;

– up to date on flea control;

– parasite control treatments;

– free sample bag of food and

– free vet check certificate

– coupons for local pet stores

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was fond of cats, particularly his cat Muezza. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was so attached to him he’d let the cat sit on his lap while he gave his sermons. He’d even drink water that Muezza had previously been lapping up.

There are several well-known tales about Muezza. One says that the cat saved Prophet Muhammad from the deadly bite of a venomous snake. Another relates a time when Muezza was asleep on Prophet Muhammad’s robe when the call to prayers sounded. Although most people would have shooed away the cat, Prophet Muhammad instead cut off the sleeve of his robe so Muezza could rest in peace.

Islam instructs Muslims to revere cats. In fact, mistreating a cat is considered a significant transgression.

Lemonade Stand for Gaza @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-06-14 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
As part of his homeschooling journey and following the Sunnah, Issa Razawi will be selling lemonade as part of his entrepreneurship project. 50% of the proceeds will go to relief efforts in Gaza via Islamic Relief.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-06-14 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, June 14, 2024:

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Hafiz Zaid Khanani delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first and fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

– More Shaykh Rami: http://mcceastbay.org/rami

– More Hafiz Zaid: http://mcceastbay.org/zaid-khanani

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 with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The "Lost Shepherd" Parenting Workshop | Fouzia Usman
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
https://www.youtube.com/live/i2KkxAf46kI?si=7YIfTdUq6OGzD0FN

Join us for a parenting workshop led by Fouzia Usman, founder of Muslim Nation Builders, where parents and kids will learn how to work together to create a nurturing, balanced environment that bridges the gap between Deen and Dunya in everyday life.

The “Lost Shepherd” workshop by Muslim Nation Builders is tailored for Muslim parents, focusing on aligning their lives to live by the hadith. After the workshop, we will have a Q&A.

Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Boys & Girls Ages 7 to 16 | Prayer Hall & Conference Room | RSVP required: mcceastbay.org/shepherd

Please note that this is a parent-and-me workshop. Parents are required to attend the workshop along with their child/children. The workshop is capped at 130 children.

This workshop will be live-streamed and not recorded. We highly recommend that you attend in person. Dinner sales begin at 6 p.m.Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader of the people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects. A man is the guardian of his family, and he is responsible for them. A woman is the guardian of her husband’s home and his children and is responsible for them. The servant of a man is a guardian of the property of his master, and he is responsible for it. Undoubtedly, every one of you is a shepherd responsible for his flock.” It addresses the modern challenges of raising practicing Muslims, offering strategies to inspire and guide children toward a fulfilling Islamic life. The workshop includes practical advice and activities for families to recognize where we lack as parents in the 21st century. And how to foster a culture rooted in Islam for success in both Dunya and Akhirah.

Purpose: To empower parents with insights and tools to address the spiritual and practical aspects of Islamic parenting. To help parents foster an environment where Islamic values are taught and lived, promote a family culture where pursuing Jannah is a collective goal. This workshop stands out by combining Qur’anic teachings, Prophetic examples, and modern educational techniques to create a transformative experience for Muslim families, aiming to bridge the gap between Deen and Dunya in everyday life.

What makes it unique? MNB workshops are specially curated to offer valuable and practical advice to its participants. Rooted in the hadith, “All of you are shepherds and each of you is responsible for his flock” the workshop will help parents understand their role and responsibilities as shepherds to their children and be the guardians of their flock.

It stands out by addressing contemporary challenges Muslim families face in a modern, Dunya-centric society and offering practical advice and strategies for parents.

It helps lay a foundation for:

become more mindful of Allah SWT

owning our responsibility as shepherds to our children

strive to become better parents, knowing we will be asked about our flock

help one another stay on the Siratul Mustaqim

grow together as a family in Islam.

internalize the reality that our natural home is Jannah.

This workshop is intended for both parents.When raising children, the active participation of both parents is paramount. Attending parenting workshops fosters a united front, ensuring that both mother and father are aligned in their approach to their children’s upbringing. It promotes consistent parenting practices, strengthens the family bond, and underscores the significance of collaboration and mutual support to children. Just like mothers, fathers play a crucial role in their children’s spiritual and moral development. By attending the workshop together, parents can provide each other with better support and create a nurturing, balanced environment for their children.

About Fouzia Usman:Fouzia Usman is a passionate entrepreneur, mother of three, certified NLP practitioner, and Positive Discipline Parent Educator. She is a full-time Software Engineer and an ardent visionary. She founded Ummah Stars and Muslim Nation Builders, a transformative platform for parents and children. She aims to positively impact Muslim families worldwide by helping parents raise children practicing the deen with passion and conviction. As a conscious Muslim parent, everything you have ever wanted for the Islamic upbringing of your children and your family as a whole is now being made possible through MUSLIM NATION BUILDERS. It is a testimony to the vision, mission, and dedication of how one person can initiate a resounding effect. Allah has blessed this initiative with a stellar team that has made a dream a reality. For more information, please visit Muslim Nation Builders site at https://www.muslimnationbuilders.com

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our Lady Fatima Al-Zahra: Lessons and Inspirations from Her Blessed Life (رضي الله عنها) | Ustadh Tariq Samady
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:30 | CA
Join Ustadh Tariq Samady for an enriching session on the life and times of the Prophet’s beloved daughter, Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra (رضي الله عنها).

Using a new biography from IHYA Publishing translated into English for the first time, we’ll be extracting lessons and inspirations on the Prophet’s Seerah from the vantage point of his brilliant, steadfast, and powerful daughter.

– More Ustadh Tariq: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tariq

Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live online at mcceastbay.org/live | Register at mcceastbay.org/circles

Ustadh Tariq SamadyUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots hailing from the ancient city of Kabul. He is a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars – local and international. With blessings from his teachers, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr.

His research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries, Philology, Spirituality, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور), a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community. He studied Computer Science at California State University – East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer.

About Circles of LightCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications.

IHYA PublishingIhya Publishing is dedicated to reviving beneficial knowledge (al-‘ilm al-nafi’), which we believe unlocks the doors of all good and leads to true success in this world and the next.Imam al-Haddad defines this knowledge in the following way: “​[Beneficial knowledge] is that which increases your knowledge of the Essence of Allah, His Attributes, Acts, and favors, makes you aware of His commands and prohibitions, leads you to renounce the things of this world and wish only for the hereafter, and brings your faults, the defects in your acts, and the plots of your enemy to your notice.”​ We hope our published works will assist seekers in this sacred pursuit.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

https://www.youtube.com/live/yv6VFLGKObM?si=j1GKqSbuKFbX_nj7

Al Ta'reef: Gathering & Making Supplications
2024-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Join us as a community led by Ustadh Tariq Samady to gather and make supplications. We will begin with the Khatam of the Holy Qur’an, followed by the Khatam of the Burdah, prayers for forgiveness (using the book Prayers for Forgiveness by Imam Hasan al-Basri), and supplications.

– More Ustadh Tariq: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tariq

Saturday, June 15 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free, join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar Dinner on the Eve of Eid
2024-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
“Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) [Muslim]

Please join us for MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar the evening before Eid-ul-Adha.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, June 16 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $2/person; RSVP at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/arafat

– Qur’an recitation by Qari Amar Bellaha

– Talk & Q&A with Hafiz Zaid Khanani

– Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha

– Maghrib and Iftaar dinner at 8:45 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers on Monday, June 17: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-al-adha-24/

– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj

The day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah.

About this particular day, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim]

Please fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food for this special annual Iftar event.

Here are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days.

Deeds of the Day of Arafah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So, don’t miss the reward of fasting it, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day.

Also, increase your dhikr, recitation of the Qur’an, good deeds, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family, friends, relatives, neighbors, MCC community, the wider Ummah, and make a special duaa for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day.

Things to Do on the Day of Arafah

1. Fasting on the Day of ArafahThe Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj.

“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim)

2. Du’aa of ArafahThe Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said of the Day of Arafah dua:

“The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta)

لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير

3. Making Tahleel, Takbeer, Tahmeed and TasbeehIt is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel, Takbeer, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah).

Tahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”

Takbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”

Tahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”

Tasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”

4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty AllahThe Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“On this day, Allah, the most Exalted, descends to the nearest heaven, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens, look at My servants, they have come from far and near, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea, I shall forgive them.”

Eid Al-Adha Prayers '24
2024-06-17 07:00 - 11:30 | CA
https://youtube.com/live/0BENWOpw_OA

According to the regional moonsighting, Eid Al Adha ’24 will be celebrated on Monday, June 17. Please plan to fast and join your community at MCC on the blessed Day of Arafat (the day before Eid) on Sunday, June 16.On Monday, June 17, 2024, MCC hosts three services on Eid morning:

First Eid Prayer Service

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall by 7:15 a.m.*Khateeb: Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi

Second Eid Prayer Service

Location: Rancho San Ramon Community Park, 1998 Rancho Park Loop, San Ramon, CA 945829 a.m.: Eid prayer*Please arrive at the prayer site by 8:45 a.m.*Khateeb: Shaykh Faraz Khan

Third Eid Prayer Service

Location: Rancho San Ramon Community Park, 1998 Rancho Park Loop, San Ramon, CA 9458211 a.m.: Eid prayer*Please arrive at the prayer site by 10:45 a.m.*Khateeb: TBA

Please bring your prayer mat, an umbrella, and a water bottle for the grass field. MCC will provide a free shuttle service for prayers at the Rancho San Ramon Community Park and Diablo Valley College. No RSVP is needed.

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. MCC honors the variation at the start of each Islamic month based on the new moon being sighted on different days in different places and some communities doing moon calculations. All are valid. Please observe with your community.

After the Eid prayer, we will have three food trucks on-site at Rancho Park: Halal Foods of Chicago, Habibz Kabob, and Mr. Softee (ice cream and drinks).

Our friends at the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC) will celebrate Eid on the same field on Sunday, June 16, 2024. See here.

Parking

We will have minimal parking spaces at Rancho San Ramon Community Park. Parking is available at Dougherty Station Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road. MCC will provide a free shuttle service from/to the parking lot of Dougherty Station Community Center.

Please factor in an extra 20 minutes for parking in an overflow lot and shuttling to the prayer site. Worshipers may also choose to take a 15-minute walk from Dougherty Station Community Center.

– Serve your community by volunteering as a parking attendant: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-volunteer

*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 fast with the community on the blessed day of Arafat on Saturday, June 15. This MCC is hosting its annual Arafat Iftar in 2024.

For Qurbani donation and Bay Area slaughter options: https://mcceastbay.org/qurbani

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

Eid Al Adha Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of SRVIC & 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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRxgWgxsu3Q&list=PL9uyRQTMUugm9mvdn77Yv5nC6bfFJDYp7

https://youtu.be/ohpzeUf9w9c?si=G7-QdVJKPlAceCdo

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said: https://seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/blessing-ten-days-dhul-hijjah

The Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul HIjjah).” [Bukhari]

– Read Qur’an

– Make Dua

– Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers

– Increase fasting

– Increase Dhikr (supplications)

– Increase charity

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and property and does not return with either of it.” [Al-Bukhari]

It is an excellent sunnah to do Qurbani/Udhiyah to feed the poor in these times. Some scholars may have viewed it as obligatory. However, most see it as a voluntary (sunnah/mustahab) act. For those who wish to do Qurbani, it is mustahab (or voluntary sunnah) to avoid cutting hair and nails until the Qurbani is slaughtered. However, if you cut any hair or nails, your Qurbani is accepted and does not affect the validity.

Deeds of the Day of Arafah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So, don’t miss the reward of fasting it, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day.

Also, increase your dhikr, recitation of the Qur’an, good deeds, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family, friends, relatives, neighbors, MCC community, the wider Ummah, and make a special duaa for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-06-21 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, June 21, 2024:

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

Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Dr. Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first and fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

– More Dr. Abdullah: https://mcceastbay.org/abdullah

– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
