Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
2024-05-10 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, May 10, 2024:

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

Ustadh Abdul Rashed Meskienyar delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Dublin Library

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

– Ustadh Abdul Rashed Meskienyar delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi 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 Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update

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

– More Ustadh Abdul Rashid: http://mcceastbay.org/abdul-rashed

– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar

– More Hafiz Atef: http://mcceastbay.org/atef

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

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about 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 October 6, 2023, to May 24, 2024 | 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 WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4

The fall session runs from Friday, Oct. 6th to Friday, Dec. 15th, with Thanksgiving Break on Friday, November 24.

After winter break, we continue in the winter from Friday, Jan. 26 to Friday, March 8, with then a break for Ramadan (March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & April 12), and we restart from April 19 to May 24.

Free 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 AwaadRaised in the U.S., Ustadha Rania Awaad 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, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh, 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 currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. 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.

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. 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.

Friday Night Teen Boys Spring Basketball
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:45 | CA
For Boys Ages 14+!This spring, join us weekly on Friday nights for pick-up basketball at a rotating gym location in the Tri-Valley.

Starts Friday, April 12 | 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. | Rotating location; please see below | $8/session | Boys Ages 14+ | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-basketball

Limited to 40 participants per night.

Locations:

4/12 – Windemere Middle School (San Ramon)

4/19 – Windemere Middle School (San Ramon)

4/26 – Amador Valley Large Gym (Pleasanton)

5/3 – Foothill Large Gym (Pleasanton)

5/10 – Windemere Middle School (San Ramon)

5/17 – No Session

5/24 – Amador Valley Large Gym (Pleasanton)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Camp facilitatorsQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org

Tahajjud Prayers in Congregation
2024-05-11 03:50 - 05:20 | CA
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Our Lord, Blessed, and Exalted is He, descends (i.e., His mercy and concern descends) to the lowest heaven when the final third of the night remains and says, “Who is there to call on Me so I may answer them? Who is there to ask of Me so I may give them? Who is there to seek My forgiveness so I may forgive them?” [Bukhari]

Join us bi-weekly on Saturday mornings before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation, followed by Fajr prayer and then light, yummy snacks.

There is no better way to start a day than to pray Tahajjud and Fajr in the congregation along with your loved ones!

These bi-weekly Tahajjud prayers are organized by the youth in our community.

Every other Saturday | 3:50 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | All ages welcome

Light snacks will be provided after the Fajr Adhan in the Banquet Hall.Join the Tahajjud WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEDbnzDiXb73pU6ww1s19m

Tentative Schedule:3:45 a.m. – doors open3:52 a.m. – Tahajjud starts (Huffaz will recite Juz #4 – First Half (3:171 – 4:23))4:37 a.m. – Fajr Adhan4:40 a.m. – Snacks are served5:20 a.m. – Fajr iqamah5:30 a.m. – cleanup

*Rescheduled* Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-05-11 07:00 - 10:00 | Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve, 18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, 94583
Join us from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, for a Saturday morning hike at Las Trampas Peak 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 insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, May 11, 2024

– Time: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 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.

– Parking: Free.

– Location: Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve

– Trail: Las Trampas Peak

– Distance: 4.2 miles.

– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/las-trampas-peak

– Difficulty: Moderate.

– Misc: Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Wear hiking shoes if possible. 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 3, 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:

Head out on this 4.2-mile loop trail near Alamo, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

This loop passes through oak and bay forest, chaparral, and grassland, on its way to high grounds with great views.

Private Event
2024-05-11 09:00 - 15:00 | CA
Prayer HallBanquet HallClassroom space

*Canceled* Shaykh Zakariya Abdilaziz - The Bay Area Ilm Tour '24 (MCC Stop)
2024-05-11 10:00 - 18:00 | CA
Join us for a full-day retreat to learn the essential elements of Aqida (creed), Fiqh (the classical Shafi’i school of law), and Tasawwuf(self-purification) taught by Shaykh Zakariya AbdelAziz, the Imam at Masjid Vaughan and an instructor at Dar al-Burhan in Ontario.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday, May 11 | Conference Room | $12/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/essentials

We will be using the book The Essentials of Islam by Ahmad ibn Zayn. Please note that MCC will not be providing the book.

Lunch will not be provided. After the program ends, dinner will be provided to those who registered for the retreat.

For online attendees, a link will be provided to join upon registration.

The event will not be publicly live-streamed. Public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About Shaykh Zakaria Abdelaziz

Shaykh Zakaria Abdelaziz was born in Toronto, Canada. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to Egypt to learn and study Arabic. In 2006, he moved to Tarim, Yemen, and at the age of 14, began studying at the prestigious Dar al-Mustafa Institute for Islamic Studies. He graduated with honors from Dar al-Mustafa’s rigorous Alamiyya Program. The three-year program is the highest level of Shariah studies offered at Dar al-Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen, and is preceded by seven years of classical training in the ancillary, revelatory, and theoretical sciences.

After ten years of meticulous full-time study with qualified scholars, Shaykh Zakariya was appointed a lecturer at Dar al-Mustafa. He has been granted authorizations (ijaza) in the fields of Canonical Qur’anic Recitations (‘ilm al-qira’at), Hadith Narration and Understanding (Riwaya wa Dirayat al-Hadith), and Islamic Law (Fiqh) in the Shafi School.

Shaykh Zakaria is also qualified to teach Qur’anic Exegesis (tafsir al-Qur’an), Ethics (‘ilm al-akhlaq), Legal Theory (usul al-fiqh), Ilm al-Kalam (Scholastic Theology), Logic (mantiq), Dialectics (al-bahth wa al-munazara), Arabic morphology (sarf) Arabic grammar (nahw), Arabic rhetoric (balagha), and Arabic literature (adab).

His teachers include Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Habib Ali al-Mashhur bin Hafiz, Habib Abu Bakr al-Adani al-Mashhur, Habib Muhammad bin Abdullah al-Aydarus, Shaykh Umar al-Khatib, and others.

In late 2021, Shaykh Zakaria Abdelaziz returned to Canada and currently serves as imam at Masjid Vaughan and instructor at Dar al-Burhan.

Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters | Amber Leibrock
2024-05-12 14:30 - 16:30 | CA
Recent tragedies against Muslims across the country & the familiar rise in hate attacks in this Presidential Election year make us duty-bound to learn grappling countermeasures. A professional athlete will show you how to fend off unwanted physical contact, like a Hijab pull. Max 26 attendees. Ages 14+ only. $20/person.

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday, May 12 | Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready | Sisters onlyPlease note that the class will start on time. If you are late by more than 30 minutes, you will not be able to join the class. Please be respectful of the instructor’s time.Cancelation policy: If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to the next person on the waitlist. You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About the PresenterAmber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay, she trains with M.J. Hamid, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco, she went through a tough time and Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21, 2023. Since then, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber.“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside, how I feel about myself, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-05-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-20 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

Principles of Religion: Manners | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-05-14 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-05-21 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
2024-05-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-21 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

Interfaith Book Study: The Hundred Years' War in Palestine
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Lynnewood Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Starting Tuesday, May 14, over four weeks from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., join us at Lynnewood United Methodist Church in Pleasanton to discuss the New York Times Bestseller The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Author Rashid Khalidi. Sessions led by Corey Dao-Forrester.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Four Tuesdays on May 14, May 28, June 4, and June 11 (no session May 21) | In person in the library at Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave, Pleasanton

This interfaith book study aims to unite us by delving into contemporary issues and how to tackle them as one community. Book purchases are not required but strongly encouraged. Purchase here.

Sponsored by Lynnwood UMC & MCC East Bay

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-22 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

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-22 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

Mommy and Me Spring Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-05-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
In this five-week fall session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!

Thursdays, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, & 5/30 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://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.orgMCC 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

Averroes High School Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-05-17 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Averroes High School is a nonprofit Islamic High School located in Fremont. They currently accepting applications for new students.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
2024-05-17 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, May 17, 2024:

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

Qari Ibrahim Bakeer delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Dublin Library

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

– Qari Ibrahim Bakeer 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 Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update

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

– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar

– 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

The Love for Islam Art Gallery for Palestine
2024-05-17 15:00 - 21:00 | CA
Students from Averroes High School will auction off their Islamic art to collect funds for Palestine. They will also sell coffee and pastries in the Banquet Hall. All proceeds will go to support Palestine relief efforts.

Friday, May 17 | 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Conference Room and Banquet Hall | In-person only

Family Night | Qari Ibrahim Bakeer
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
More details are forthcoming

Monthly Men's Hike
2024-05-18 07:30 - 09:30 | CA
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, May 18 | 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Brushy Peak Regional Preserve Livermore, California | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

For future men’s hikes for ages 16+, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.

If brothers want to walk around more, hikers can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, May 18, 2024

– Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:40 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.

– Parking: Free

– Location: Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

– Trail: Brushy Peak Loop Trail and West Side Loop Trail Loop

– Distance: 4.5 miles.

– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/brushy-peak-loop-trail-and-west-side-loop-trail-loop

– 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, May 17, 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 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 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 one.

Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

About this trail:

Experience this 4.5-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This area is very popular for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

This trail almost takes you to the top of Brushy Peak and has some fairly steep sections. Although the terrain is initially grassy and relatively smooth, as the trail climbs, it begins to pass through outcroppings of sandstone that add texture to the landscape. The large ponds at the base of the peak provide habitat for frogs, turtles, and the occasional San Joaquin kit fox. At the apex of the climb, you are rewarded with views of the sweeping ranchland and rolling hills surrounding the park, as well as the windmills of Altamont Pass. This trail is best when the grasses are green during or after the wet season.

Trail Directions: From Laughlin Ranch Staging Area, head uphill to find the trailhead marked Brushy Peak Loop Trail. Follow Brushy Peak Loop Trail for 1.16 miles until you reach a cattle gate. Cross through the gate, then head west to stay on Brushy Peak Loop Trail for another 2.1 miles. Once you reach the junction with West Loop Trail, take a left and continue downhill to finish the loop. Keep right around the cattle pond, as there are many branching, small trails. Continue for 0.93 miles, then safely cross Laughlin Road to re-enter Laughlin Ranch Staging Area and finish your hike.

Experience this 4.5-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, 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.

Saturday Morning Flag Football for Boys Ages 7-14
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
For boys ages 7-14: Join us for four sessions of flag football, which includes warm-ups, basics, drills, and games. These sessions are organized by peers in our community who love working with youth.

Saturdays, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Creekside Park | Boys Ages 7-14 | $50 for all 4 sessions or $15/session; register at mcceastbay.org/flag-footballLimited to 60 participants.

A reminder that the 5/25 session is a long weekend.Dads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.orgMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Camp facilitatorAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys.

Maqamaat: Art of Qur’an Recitation | Qari Ibrahim Bakeer
2024-05-18 11:00 - 13:30 | CA
Strive to beautify your voice whilst reciting the Qur’ān, as the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Beautify the Qur’ān with your voices” (Abū Dāwūd).

Join Qari Ibrahim Bakeer, a renowned Qur’an reciter, to get introduced to Qura’nic recitation techniques and transform your Qur’an recitation.

The theory of maqamat teaches us how to produce beautiful sounds without discord so that they are pleasing to the ear and can evoke certain moods and emotions that aid in delivering the message of the Quran directly to the hearts of both the reciter and the listener. Join us on this beautiful journey to discover the beautiful art of Quran recitation.

Saturday, May 16 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/art-of-recitation | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

About Qari Ibrahim Bakeer

Imam Ibrahim Bakeer is an Al-Azhar University graduate. With a Master’s degree in Quranic Sciences, he has given many Islamic lectures about Islamic affairs like atheism and monotheism.

Imam Bakeer also has a YouTube channel dedicated to helping people all around the world improve their voice and style in the recitation of the Holy Quran.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Refugee Foster Care Information Session
2024-05-23 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s Refugee Foster Care seeks Bay Area families willing to welcome refugee youth into their homes.

Some of these youth are orphans, and others have parents in Afghanistan.

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Thursday, May 23 | To join the interactive Zoom information session, RSVP at mcceastbay.org/foster-careCo-sponsored by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County & MCC East Bay

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s Refugee Foster Care is a long-term foster care agency that brings youth from all over the world directly from refugee camps or urban settings and those youth that flee from Central America and are put in a shelter in the United States.

The Refugee Foster Care is a federally funded program, and Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has a great staff team to support the families.

Questions? Claire Collins, ccollins@catholiccharitiesscc.org or (408) 325-5107

– Catholic Charities Poster

– Family Mentor Program

– Money Matters Age
