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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Halaqa is virtual only during the summer session. We will resume in-person classes at MCC after Labor Day in September 2025. Please join the Rahmah Foundation WhatsApp group for future updates.*
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20, 2024, to February 21, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom

– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania
– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBXwXGDqE8D5IZ7bLUPq5D
– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar

The Fall session runs from Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, to May 23, 2025, with no halaqas on Friday, November 29, December 27, March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4), and we restart from April 11, 2025 to May 23, 2025. See calendar.

Free weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

This halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.

Ustadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus, Syria, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus, interspersed between her high school, college, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh, Adab, and Ihsan. Currently, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation, Rabata. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program.

Ustadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. In this capacity, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid, Shafi’i Fiqh, Ihsan, marriage, and raising children since 1999.

Learn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html

Every Friday evening, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth, women, and men.

Join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

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

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

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

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

For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the Halaqa Facilitators:
Shaykh Rami Nsour is a scholar, counselor, public speaker, teacher, and translator of Islamic texts. Spending over 10 years within the Mauritanian tradition (mahdara) system of studying Islam, Shaykh Rami received licensure (ijaza) to share his wisdom with students. Further enhancing his extensive study of fiqh, Nsour completed an extraordinary ‘in-residence’ experience, allowing him to research questions (fatawa) of Islamic faith, law, and practice.
Rami Nsour co-founded the Tayba Foundation, the first organization in the United States to offer a distance-learning program in Islamic Education to incarcerated men and women. Shaykh Rami has extensive experience in curriculum development, specifically in character (akhlaq), and holds a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood. He also obtained an M.A. in Educational Psychology. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, he lives with his wife and three children.
In addition, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching, conducting seminars, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have, in turn, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam. He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation, which has a correspondence program for Muslim inmates (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah), Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood. Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, is married, and has two children.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

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

When: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
Parking: $5
Meeting Point: Lake Chabot Regional Park
Trail: Lake Chabot Loop
Distance: Around 8.7 miles.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
RSVP: By Friday, April 25, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

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

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2025-04-26 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-05-03 08:30 - 10:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind.
The recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes.
Sat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates
Pilates Classes
Pilates is based on six principles: breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About the Instructor:
Seema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and, inspired by the transformation in her own body, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Paint in Harmony: A Sisters’ Meditative Art Workshop | Tasneem Salah
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Girls & Women Ages 15+: Join us for a meditative art workshop session with Tasneem Salah, a Bay Area-based artist. We will paint, reflect, and simply be. In this welcoming space, there’s no pressure to create “perfect” art—just room to be present and express yourself freely. Let your creativity flow in remembrance and peace.
Paint in Harmony is a unique creative experience that combines painting, self-reflection, and meditation in a serene and spiritually uplifting environment. Set to the calming sounds of morning adhkār and Qur’an recitation, this session invites you to slow down and reconnect—with yourself, your faith, and your creativity.
The workshop’s theme will center around Islamic motifs, and participants will have access to Arabic calligraphy stencils and acrylic paint to help bring their visions to life. No art experience is necessary—just a willingness to explore and express.
Saturday, April 26 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Picnic Area | Sisters Ages 15+ (capped at 11 participants) | $50/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/paint-in-harmony
All art supplies will be provided. Since the session will be outdoors, please bring sunglasses or a hat for comfort. Surrounded by nature, we hope to encourage mindfulness and inspire you to reflect and create with intention.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
About the Artist
Tasneem Salah, an accomplished Palestinian American Artist based in the Bay Area, facilitates Paint in Harmony. More about Tasneem’s background and workshops are available at: www.artbyts.com/paintinharmony
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah.
We take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence.

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

The second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without genuinely recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.

Annual Convert Unity Eid BBQ
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Lake Elizabeth, 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, United States
“He brought your hearts together, so that through His blessing you became brethren” – Qur’an 3:103
For Bay Area Converts and Families or Friends: Join us for a joyous post-Eid festivity to keep the Ramadan spirit alive and the connections we formed during Ramadan going. We will have a relaxed, family-friendly gathering to celebrate Eid at Lake Elizabeth in Fremont.
All are welcome — bring a picnic blanket and come hang out!
Saturday, April 26 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Lake Elizabeth (Picnic Site A by the playground) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/convert-eid
BBQ is free for all attendees!
Sponsored by MCA, Lighthouse, SRVIC, WVMA, Marhaba, and MCC.
For those new to the deen and those who have been practicing for decades, we can all benefit from each other’s experiences and good company.

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

Questions? marhaba@mcceastbay.org

Private Event
2025-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 | CA
Banquet Hall

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Are your high schoolers passionate about social justice and ready to make a real impact? Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to join the CAIR-SFBA Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) Program!
This transformative four-week initiative is designed for Muslim youth who want to use their voices to drive change. Led by influential Muslim leaders in politics, city council, and civic engagement, it will give you invaluable insights into advocacy, leadership, and making a difference in your community.
What you’ll get:

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

This is more than just a learning experience—it’s your chance to grow as a leader and changemaker. Lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sundays | April 20 to May 11, 2025 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/gamechangers
How to join: Register for the Muslim Gamechangers Network
For questions or fee waivers, please get in touch with programs@sfba.cair.com
Join the Muslim Gamechangers Network
The Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) is a social-justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to:

Critically understand their world.
Effectively challenge injustice.
Build legacies of positive change in their communities.

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

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

Let’s rise together and make a difference!
Hey Bay Area Muslim High Schoolers! This four-week interactive Spring social justice training program, hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton, equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in our communities.
Lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
Watch past session recordings of the MGN ‘22 at mcceastbay.org/mgn
Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email programs@sfba.cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students. It equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
Questions? programs@sfba.cair.com or events@mcceastbay.org

What to Expect
Over the weeks, you’ll be part of a powerful experience where you’ll explore your identity, grow your leadership skills, and build lasting friendships with like-minded changemakers from across the Bay Area.
Here’s everything you need to know for Session 1:
Date & Time

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

Location

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

What to Bring
We’ll have your program booklet ready for you — no materials needed! Just come prepared to engage, reflect, and have fun. (Pro tip: bring a water bottle!)
What We’ll Be Covering
This session is all about privilege — what it means, how it shows up, and how we can recognize it in ourselves and others. Through activities like the Wheel of Privilege and the Tower of Power, we’ll reflect on social identity, power, and fairness — then come together for a group discussion to unpack it all.
Dinner
Halal dinner will be served. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions we should be aware of, please email us as soon as possible at Ismail Adam ismail.adam@cairsfba.givebutter-mail.com

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2025-04-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-05 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This year, we are reading from Our Lady Fatima al-Zahra (R.A.) by Muhammad Abduh Yamani.

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

Event Details:

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

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

Book Purchase:

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

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

For those local in the Bay Area:

Rumi Bookstore
Zaytuna Bookstore

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

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

Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun, stress-relieving way to stay active, boost your energy, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits, such as improved physical health, mental well-being, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle.
This class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone, and no experience is needed.
Please note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues.
Weekly on Tuesdays with a break in Ramadan | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba
Classes will be canceled if fewer than five people register.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About the Instructor:
My name is Reham Sedky, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah, through our Muslim community, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs.
Please join me, and let’s move, laugh, and grow stronger together, Insha’Allah!
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Mommy and Me Spring '25 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
In this eight-week session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08, 05/15, 05/22, 05/29, & 06/05 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all 8 sessions, or $75 for 5 sessions, or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.
Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Muslim Reflection at National Day of Prayer | Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, , CA 94566, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi represents the Muslim Community Center at the 2025 National Day of Prayer. He is joined by East Bay faith leaders who prayed for our nation, our leaders, and peace and prosperity. This is the fifth year Sidi Feraidoon has represented the Tri-Valley Muslim community. Free halal dinner precedes the program.

Thursday, May 1 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Alameda County Fairgrounds Amphitheatre (4501 Pleasanton Ave.) | Free, RSVP at mcceastbay.org/prayer-day

Schedule:

5 p.m. – Reception & dinner (free halal sandwiches from IKE’s; please note ‘halal’ when RSVPing)

6 p.m. – The program begins

Thank you, Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert (District 1), and D1 Interfaith Advisory Council for organizing the event and inviting the Muslim community.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress. On this day, people are asked “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.”

– More Sidi Feridoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon – More interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5AN1GK6Nwk&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=32&t=22s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XhPAM714MU&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=47&t=3s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHmvrSlvb3U&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=64&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjzaZD3wCD4&list=PL9uyRQTMUugmu11OK5GTRpc7FYeJNxTmV&index=30

Zakat Foundation of America Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-05-02 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-05-02 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Omar: https://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Ustadh Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, May 2, 2025:

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

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Omar: https://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Ustadh Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Dublin Muslim Cultural Society Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-05-02 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Muslim Cultural Society of Dublin will hold an Eid Festival this Sunday at the Dublin Senior Center at 2 p.m. They will have Palestinian Dabke, food from Zam Sam, Zoya, and Chai Ho Jai, and a Jujitsu Demonstration from Crispim BJJ.

San Francisco Islamic School Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-05-02 13:30 - 17:00 | CA
San Francisco Islamic School is the first and only full-time Islamic School in the city of San Francisco. The organization has been serving the Bay Area since 2005 and is seeking financial support to keep tuition affordable and expand its programs and services.
Visit their table this Friday to learn more about them and how you can support them.

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hoops | Shaykh Rami Nsour
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:15 | Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, 94566, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hangout session to help our sons build connections, form bonds, create a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only Grades 3-8, no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 40 participants. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week.
7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. | Fridays | 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23, & 5/30 | Harvest Park Middle School | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-halaqa
Halaqa Rules:

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

For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
About the Halaqa Facilitators:
Shaykh Rami Nsour is a scholar, counselor, public speaker, teacher, and translator of Islamic texts. Spending over 10 years within the Mauritanian tradition (mahdara) system of studying Islam, Shaykh Rami received licensure (ijaza) to share his wisdom with students. Further enhancing his extensive study of fiqh, Nsour completed an extraordinary ‘in-residence’ experience, allowing him to research questions (fatawa) of Islamic faith, law, and practice.
Rami Nsour co-founded the Tayba Foundation, the first organization in the United States to offer a distance-learning program in Islamic Education to incarcerated men and women. Shaykh Rami has extensive experience in curriculum development, specifically in character (akhlaq), and holds a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood. He also obtained an M.A. in Educational Psychology. A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, he lives with his wife and three children.
In addition, Rami has dedicated much of his time to teaching, conducting seminars, and counseling. He has spent much of his time teaching and aiding Muslims in prison and has seen how knowledge unlocks human potential. His students in the prisons have, in turn, taught countless people and invited many people to Islam. He was instrumental in co-founding Dar as-Salaam, a project dedicated to building and supporting a school in Mauritania. Shaykh Rami serves as a Senior Instructor at SeekersHub Global. Rami co-founded the Tayba Foundation, which has a correspondence program for Muslim inmates (http://www.taybafoundation.org/). In addition to traditional teaching licenses (ijazah), Rami holds a B.A. in Human Development focusing on Early Childhood. Rami resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, is married, and has two children.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2025-05-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve, 18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, 94583
Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, for a hike at Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve in San Ramon 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
If 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.

– When: Saturday, May 3
– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time, since we cannot hold the group.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike. Please note that there is no cell phone service available at the parking lot, so we kindly request that you arrive on time.
– Parking: We will meet in the parking lot outside the gate. Please do not go inside the park even if the gate is open. We like to emphasize that there is no cell reception in the parking lot, so please be there on time, as we will not break the group to come back to get someone from the parking lot if they are running late.
– Location: Elderberry to Cuesta Loop in Las Trampas
– Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/elderberry-to-cuesta-loop?sh=sypbq8&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
– Distance: 4.7 miles
– Difficulty: Moderate
– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. 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.
– RSVP: By Friday, May 2, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. 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.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Get to know this 4.7-mile loop trail near San Ramon, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through July.

Blessed Birthings: The Spirituality & Fiqh of Pregnancy, Labor & After-Birth | Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join a female scholar, certified birth doula, and childbirth educator for this full-day Saturday workshop to learn Islamic insights on the spirituality and fiqh of pregnancy, labor, and after birth.
No matter where you plan to give birth—whether at home, a birth center, or a hospital—this mini-course is an invaluable tool for helping you connect with your Creator through the unique and empowering experience of carrying and giving birth to your beautiful baby.
This course is open to all women 16 years and older, pregnant, or those who want to learn more about the incredible journey of pregnancy and beyond.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST (prayer & lunch break in between) | Saturday, May 3 | **$35/in-person & $25/online ($12 lunch option)| In-person or virtually (highly recommended to attend in person) | Women & Teens Ages 16+ only | Register at mcceastbay.org/blessed
**Early-bird discount till April 28. After that, tickets will be $45 for in-person & $35 for online.
All sisters who register online will receive a private live stream link to view the event virtually if they are unable to attend in person. The unlisted link will be retained indefinitely for later viewing.
Attending the workshop in person is highly recommended, as we will have interactive and educational demos. You don’t want to miss the in-person class if you’re local! Please note that no babysitting is provided.
Please note that no babysitting is provided.
We will take a break for Dhur and lunch at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-purchase their lunch. Please bring your water bottle and comfortable pillows or props if you need them.

Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, MA, CBD, CLEC, is a certified birth doula, certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator, midwifery student, and mother of five.
The class will cover:

Islamic birth model based on the Quran: to empower you in your birth journey
Brief Overview of Labor and Birth: Become knowledgeable about your body and the birth process to increase your confidence that your body was created for birth!
Labor Relaxation/Breathing Techniques & Exercises: Including a powerful dhikr tool to connect with your Lord ﷻ and make your birth an elevated, spiritually empowering experience
Hanafi Fiqh Rulings: Pregnancy, Labor, and Post-Partum, including intimacy rulings and practical applications
Sunnahs of the newborn: what to do immediately in the postpartum and as your baby grows
Best gift to baby: Love languages
And more!

You can do it. Your body can do it. It is sacred. It is birth.

“The instructor was great mA! Very helpful and enthusiastic, also very inspirational. I’ve never studied birth like this!” -Blessed Birthings’ Attendee
Get ready to learn, share, be inspired, and have fun!
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person from attaining spiritual knowledge offered at the community center. For a financial waiver, please complete this form: http://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Sponsored by The Rahmah Foundation & MCC East Bay
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– More sessions for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/women
– More talks in conjunction with The Rahmah Foundation: http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation

About the Teacher:
Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed
Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Ustadha Shamira is passionate about educating and empowering Muslim women to reach their highest spiritual potential through acquiring sacred knowledge. Having graduated as valedictorian from a large public high school, her studies led her, following a brief soul-searching stint at Georgetown University, to seek sacred knowledge from scholars on three continents — Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Ustadha Shamira began her journey in seeking sacred knowledge at the women’s Dar-ul-Uloom Mu’eenal Islam seminary in South Africa, and completed the five-year intensive ‘alima program at Ja’mia Al-Imam Muhammad Zakariyya, one of Britain’s first and most renowned Islamic universities for women. Thereafter, she continued her Arabic and Qur’anic studies in Damascus, Syria, where she obtained an ijazah in Tajweed of the Hafs recitation from the late, eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Hasan al-Kurdi.
In 2005, Ustadha Shamira taught Hanafi fiqh for women at the Zaytuna Institute in California and has since taught various Islamic sciences in venues across North America. In 2008, she earned a master’s degree in Demographics and Social Analysis from the University of California, Irvine, focusing on the identity formation of the Muslim American population.
In 2013, Ustadha Shamira specialized in the detailed rulings of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge under the direction of Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera and assisted in compiling Imam Abu Hanifa’s Al-Fiqh al-Akbar Explained.
As a wife and mother of five children, Ustadha Shamira has a passion for empowering women in their childbearing years to draw closer to their Lord. As a certified birth doula and lactation educator, she infuses her classes with Islamic spirituality and offers birth consultations and virtual doula services to Muslim women.
Ustadha Shamira is a co-founder of the Rahmah Foundation and currently teaches at Nur al-Iman, a full-time girls’ shariah program led by Ustadha Mona Elzankaly, based in the Bay Area.
******
Testimonials
“This was such an amazing class and I am grateful Allah SWT guided me toward it… I have left this class feeling so inspired.. this course gave me so much hope and reminded me of how compassionate and merciful Allah SWT is. I pray others benefit from this course as much as I did.” -FS
“I am a doula and childbirth educator and mother of three. I have appreciated sister Shamira’s class a lot, she has embedded this beautiful topic very well into our Islamic beliefs, with professional knowledge and skillful presentation, Mashallah.” JazakAllahu khairan -Livia
“This [class] is a MUST for every Muslim woman…”

Private Event
2025-05-03 16:00 - 20:30 | CA
Prayer Hall & Banquet Hall

Private Event
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:30 | CA
Conference Room

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2025-05-04 05:20 - 06:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (5:20 a.m.), followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison, community dua, and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha:

– January 5, 2025
– February 2, 2025
– No TeamFajr in Ramadan
– April 6, 2025
– May 4, 2025
– June 1, 2025
– July 6, 2025
– August 3, 2025
– September 7, 2025
– October 5, 2025
– November 2, 2025
– December 7, 2025

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

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

Fortifying the Self | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq
2025-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Join us for a one-of-a-kind journey with Sidi Mohammed Isaaq through the Wird al Latif and witness the transformative effects of prophetic statements, supplications, and affirmations. These practices can shape our worldviews, provide direction, and help us maintain emotional balance, leading to a more empowered mental and spiritual state.

Sunday, Jan. 28 | 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $20/person (light snacks provided), $10/livestream link | Register at mcceastbay.org/fortification

– More Sidi Mohammed Isaaq: https://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

Sidi Isaaq will also speak the day after at WVMA. There, Sidi Mohammed Isaaq uses faith-based frameworks, contemporary techniques, and the 4 temperaments.

With the incredible success of over 1,000 students benefiting, this in-person workshop will truly be one to remember.

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

About the Speaker

Mohammed Isaaq is the founder and instructor of Claritas Universal and the globally renowned Knowing Yourself programs.

Mohammed was born and raised in Birmingham, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad, including Morocco, Jordan, and Yemen. He is currently a student of Islamic Psychology at the Cambridge Muslim College.

Upon his return to the UK in 2017, he has been teaching alongside other community projects and has now delivered programs in over 40 countries to a worldwide audience of over 35’000 participants.

Attendee Testimonials

“This has been life-changing for me, and it came at the perfect time! I find healing, hope, and strength in this.” – Sadia, UK.

“It’s just mind-blowing content, gem after gem, and it just keeps getting better” – Shazeeb, UK.

“For someone that cannot commit to anything, especially reading something every day, I can now tell you that I’m reading this every day at Tahajjud time. I’m unsure how I even got to this stage, but something within me has changed. I’m not sure what or where I’ve gotten this strength from, but honestly, I feel much lighter and just happier. Alhamdulilah, my journey in life has actually been about finding myself, and these affirmations have been a blessing. I’m not too bothered about things anymore, I’m always remembering different parts of the wird throughout the day without even realising. No matter what’s happening, I know God is there and in control.” – Hasina, UK.

– More Sidi Mohammed Isaaq: https://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

Mohammed Isaaq is the founder and instructor of the Knowing Yourself program. He is a self-development specialist and a teacher. Mohammed was born and raised in Birmingham, UK. Following his postgraduate studies in education, he has had the privilege of pursuing his studies under various teachers in the UK and abroad, including Morocco, Jordan, and Yemen. He is currently a student of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College. Upon his return to the UK in 2017, he has been teaching Islamic medicine, theology, and Arabic alongside other community projects. He has now delivered programs in over 40 countries to a worldwide audience of over 30,000 participants!

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
