Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual-only Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

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

Event Details:

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

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

Book Purchase:

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

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

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

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

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

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

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00
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

*Postponed till July* Kids Arts & Crafts Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00
*Postponed till July*

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

Please register for each week you wish to attend.

Please note:

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

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

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

About Sr. Emira:

Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.

She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Regional Center of the East Bay Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-06-28 13:30 - 16:00
The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a community-based, non-profit organization established by law to partner with many individuals and agencies to plan and coordinate services. It supports people with developmental disabilities, family members, and community leaders in the Alameda and Contra Costa counties.This Friday, they will provide information about their services and answer any questions you may have for them.

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic | Erum A. Choudhry, Esq.
2024-06-28 13:30 - 16:00
During the three Jumu’ah services at MCC Legal Clinic, Attorney Erum Choudhry, Esq. will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas:

Islamic and Conventional Estate Planning

Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship

Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13

Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. Please sign up here: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic

Friday, June 28 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required; please sign up here.

Erum Choudhry has more than 10 years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients ranging from individuals, families, and startups to Fortune 500 companies, major hospitals, and multinational corporations.

She is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience, staff, empathy, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges, whether immigration, bankruptcy, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients, serve the community, and help them enjoy a stress-free life.

She enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged members of our community and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-06-28 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, June 28, 2024:

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

Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Hafiz Atif Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

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

– More Ustadh Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim

– More Hafiz Atif: https://mcceastbay.org/atif

– More Ustadh Quran: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Retreat: Finding a Path to God | A Journey Through His Names
2024-06-28 17:00 - 21:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“Indeed, Allah has Ninety-Nine particular Names – one hundred minus one – whoever encompasses them will enter the Garden.” (Bukhari)

For sisters Ages 12+! Join us with a special guest, Dr. Jinan Yousef (author of Reflecting on the Names of Allah), along with Dr. Rania Awaad, Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, and Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, to reflect on the beautiful names of Allah (swt).

Friday, June 28 | 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (PST) | MCC Conference Room | Women & Girls Ages 12+ | In-person ($20) or Online ($10) | Register at mcceastbay.org/pathSchedule:5:00 – 5:15 pm: Intro5:15 – 5:45 pm: The Art of Du’ah: When to Whisper, When to Weep | Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed5:45 – 6:15 pm: Acquiring Beautiful Character through the Divine Names | Ustadha Hosai MojaddidiAsr and dinner break6:45 – 7:15 pm: ⁠Emotional Blocks & Learning to Let Your Guard Down with God through His Divine Names | Dr. Rania Awaad7:15 – 8:00 pm: Having a Deeper Connection with ﷲ through His Divine Names | Ustadha Dr. Jinaan YousefPanel questions until Maghrib9:00 – 9:30 pm: Special session—book signing/meet and greet

We will also have a limited of Dr. Jinan’s books, Reflecting on the Names of Allah, for sale. You can pre-purchase a copy on the checkout page.

This women-only event will not be publicly live-streamed. To cover event costs, all in-person ($20) and virtual attendees ($10) will receive an unlisted link via email at 4:30 p.m. PST this Friday to join via an unlisted link on MCC’s YouTube page. That unlisted link will be retained indefinitely for all paid viewers to watch on replay later.

The Rahmah Foundation, Tawasaw Institute, and MCC East Bay are sponsors for this event.

– More videos in collaboration with Rahmah Foundation: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Dr. Jinan YousefDr. Jinan Yousef has been an author for over a decade and most recently published “Reflecting on the Names of Allah” (Al-Buruj Press, 2020). She has been a student of Sheikh Akram Nadwi for many years and is currently studying tafsir and hadith at Al-Salam Institute. Jinan teaches classes on the names of Allah for SWISS online. She is passionate about helping Muslims connect to Allah through knowing Him by His names. Watch her recent talk on the Yaqeen podcast: https://youtu.be/_IyG-VK93DU?si=nnJLNxNrsFlCFFDw.Ustadha Dr. 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. 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 specializing 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 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.

– More from Dr. Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania– More Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqas: http://www.mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa

Ustadha Shamira Chothia AhmedBorn and raised in California’s Central Valley, Shamira Chothia Ahmed is passionate about educating and empowering Muslim women to reach their highest spiritual potential through acquiring sacred knowledge.

Having graduated as valedictorian from a large public high school, her studies led her — following a brief soul-searching stint at Georgetown University — to seek sacred knowledge from scholars on three continents — Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Ustadha Shamira began her journey in seeking sacred knowledge at the women’s Dar-ul-Uloom Mu’eenal Islam seminary in South Africa and completed the five-year intensive ‘Alima programs at Ja’mia Al-Imam Muhammad Zakariyya, one of Britain’s first and most renowned Islamic universities for women. Thereafter, she continued her Arabic and Qur’anic studies in Damascus, Syria, where she obtained an ijāzah in Tajwīd of the Ḥafṣ recitation from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Ḥasan al-Kurdī.

In 2005, Ustadha Shamira taught Hanafi fiqh for women at the Zaytuna Institute in California and, since then, has taught various Islamic sciences in venues across North America. In 2008, she earned a Master’s Degree in Demographics and Social Analysis from the University of California at Irvine, focusing on the identity formation of the Muslim-American population.

In 2013, Ustadha Shamira specialized in the detailed rulings of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge under the direction of Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera and assisted in compiling Imam Abu Hanifa’s Al-Fiqh al-Akbar Explained.

Shamira is a wife and mother of five children. She is passionate about empowering women in their childbearing years to gain closeness to their Lord through her spiritual birth consultations and virtual doula services.

Ustadha Shamira is a co-founder of the Rahmah Foundation and currently teaches for Nur al-Iman, a full-time girls’ shariah program with Ustadha Mona Elzankaly based in the Bay Area.

Ustadha Hosai MojaddidiUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi co-founded MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com), established in 2010. For nearly 20 years, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.comUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credits her Islamic journey to 1996, when she attended Islamic classes in Hayward, California. Her teacher and mentor, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, has taught these classes since then.One of her main areas of focus is to help create a strong sisterhood for women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups whilst offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many of the spiritual problems encountered were reflective of the deep and complicated mental health issues of the community and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus, along with her cousin Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, they co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com).Ustadha Hosai is a freelance writer and editor who lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics.– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai

Unveiling the Silent Treatment: Risks of High Blood Pressure | Dr. Moyra Rasheed
2024-06-28 19:00 - 20:00
MCC Conference Room

More details are forthcoming!

Blessed Birthings: Spirituality & Fiqh of Pregnancy | Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed
2024-06-30 10:00 - 15:00
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—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 birthing your beautiful baby.

This course is open to all women 16 years+, pregnant, or those who just want to learn more about this incredible journey of pregnancy and beyond.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST (prayer & lunch break in between) | Sunday, June 30 | $45/in-person & $35/online ($12 lunch option)| In-person or virtually (highly recommended to attend in person) | Women & Teens Ages 16+ only | Register at mcceastbay.org/blessedAll sisters who register online will receive a private live stream link to view the event virtually if they cannot attend in person. The unlisted link will be retained indefinitely for later viewing.

It is highly recommended that you attend the workshop in person. If you’re local, you don’t want to miss the in-person class! 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 own water bottles and comfortable pillows/props if needed!

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 own 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 ijāzah in Tajwīd of the Ḥafṣ recitation from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Ḥasan al-Kurdī.In 2005, Ustadha Shamira taught Hanafi fiqh for women at the Zaytuna Institute in California and has since taught various Islamic sciences in venues across North America. In 2008, she earned a Master’s Degree in Demographics and Social Analysis from the University of California at Irvine, focusing on the identity formation of the Muslim-American population.In 2013, Ustadha Shamira specialized in the detailed rulings of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge under the direction of Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera and assisted in compiling Imam Abu Hanifa’s Al-Fiqh al-Akbar Explained.As a wife and mother of five children, Ustadha Shamira has a passion to empower women in their child bearing years to gain closeness 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 for Nur al-Iman, a full-time girls’ shariah program with Ustadha Mona Elzankaly based in the Bay Area.

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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…”

From Masjid Al Huda:

Exceptional Women in our TraditionJoin us for an enlightening program reviving female scholarship in the company of Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed.

Starting off with a short explanation connecting the first Divine revelation “Iqra -read” to “Draw near and prostrate”, Ustadha Shamira will discuss the relevance and significance of the heart-to-heart spiritual connection of learning from female teachers in our contemporary times.

Gain inspiration on your own journey of seeking sacred knowledge, regardless of your personal circumstances: Single, married, divorced, widowed and across a wide spectrum of ages, life stages and everything in between.

Let’s work together to revive female scholarship and raise the Ummah to the most deserving of ranks!

Saturday June 29, 2024 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm PST at Masjid Al Huda – 3880 Smith St, Union City.RSVP Now https://tinyurl.com/duacs4kvThis is a sisters’ only event.

Can’t make it ? Join us virtuallyhttps://tinyurl.com/46aydtmx

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-07-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-08 11:00 - 12:30
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
2024-07-02 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-07-09 12:30 - 13:15
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

Axis Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-07-05 13:30 - 16:00
Axis Community Health is the main health clinic for the Tri-Valley. It provides quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare services that promote the well-being of all community members. They offer a wide range of services such as primary medical care, dental care, and behavioral health, as well as WIC nutrition services, acupuncture, and chiropractic services. During the three Jumu’ah services on this Friday, they will assist with enrollment appointments and answer any questions you may have.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC
2024-07-05 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 5, 2024:

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

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge 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 second or third Jumuah to ease up parking congestion.

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

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Mohammed: https://mcceastbay.org/mohammed

– More Ustadh Quran: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2024-07-07 05:15 - 06:00 | 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 (5:15 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.
2024 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar:

-January 7, 2024
– February 4, 2024
-March 3, 2024
-May 5, 2024
-June 2, 2024
-July 7, 2024
-August 4, 2024
-September 1, 2024
-October 6, 2024
November 3, 2024
-December 1, 2024

The benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. 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 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 Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”

Children's Life Skills Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-07-08 09:00 - 14:00
For Children Aged 5-12: Join us for a Life Skills Summer Camp, where children will engage in weekly themes ranging from financial literacy to health and fitness, cooking classes, and overcoming obstacles through art around the world. Your child can expect to have fun while learning these important life skills. We will have crafts, games, stories, guest speakers, and more!
Monday through Thursday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | July 8 to August 1| $300/week or $1,100 for all 4 weeks* | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp
*The early bird discount ends July 2. The regular cost is $350/week or $1,400 for all 4 weeks.
x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-xWeek One: Health and Fitness – Teaching your child the importance of balancing the mind, body, and emotions and how they interconnect.1 How the body works2 Importance of being out in nature3 Exercise and your brain4 Healthy Food Choices5 Beneficial Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah6 Obstacle course7 Guest author program8 Sports and exercise routines9 and more….
Week Two: Cooking and Kitchen Safety:
Our goal is to give our little chefs a learning experience with each class.
1 Kitchen Safety2 How to read a recipe3 Cooking terminology4 Cooking and baking basics5 Creativity6 Social Skills7 Mentoring8 Confidence in the kitchen9 Learning through hands-on experiences10 Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah
Little chefs walk away excited and with the realization that they can create something delicious all by themselves!
Week Three: Money Management – Teaching your child financial literacy with stories, games, projects, and more.
1 Financial Terms2 Earning and Spending Money3 Planning and Budgeting4 Savings and Delayed Gratification5 Halal Investment: Using the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran6 Zakaat & Sadaqah7 and more….
Week 4: Overcoming Obstacles through Art Around the World
Children will have an opportunity to learn about geography, cultures, and creative ways to overcome obstacles they may face.
1. Discuss ways to overcoming obstacles and have a more positive mindset2. Crafts & Projects2. Geography & Culture3. Creativity4. Mentorship & more
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MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
About Sr. Emira:
Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.
She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC Boys Summer Camp 2024 | Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Ustadh Fardin Osmani
2024-07-08 10:00 - 13:30
“Building Strong Muslim Men–Quran, Speech and Fitness”

For boys ages 13-18, Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Qari Fardin Osmani lead a four-week summer camp that aims to enrich and engage adolescent boys while strengthening their Islamic identity. This camp had four main goals for all attendees: reading the Quran with tajweed, memorizing four prominent yet brief sections of the Quran, producing an engaging Khutbah, and becoming physically fit.Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | July 8 – August 2, 2024 | Conference Room | $200/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-campPlease register for each week you wish to attend.

Daily Schedule:

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Tajweed and Beautifying Quran Recitation

10: 45 AM – 11: 20 AM
Interactive Quranic Tafseer

11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Break

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Physical Fitness, Wrestling, and Boxing

12:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Public Speaking, Teenage Challenges, Review of Tahara & Salah

1:15 PM – 1: 30 PM
Wudu and Dhuhr Salah

Curriculum Overview

Loving the Quran—The boys will learn to build a relationship with the Quran by interacting with selected verses. Ustadh Fardin will teach students the tajweed rules with visual aids and choral recitation. The instructors will also host an interactive tafseer session, where the boys will actively engage with Allah’s ﷻ final revelation. Finally, we intend to have the boys memorize four prominent sections of the Quran—one section each week.

Public Speaking: Workshops will be conducted to enhance communication skills, boost confidence, and enable participants to convey Islam’s message effectively in public settings. One of the learning outcomes will be to learn how to deliver a khutbah.

Sports Activities: Ustadh Haseeb will teach the boys wrestling and boxing techniques. He will also facilitate calisthenic workouts, nutrition tips, and basketball and handball games to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Contemporary Teenage Issues: Students will feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their challenges. Facilitators will offer advice and, at the same time, challenge students to rise above in an encouraging and relatable way. Sensitive topics such as pornography, opposite-gender interactions, and music will be addressed.

Materials:

All Academic Reading Material and Handouts will be provided

Notebook, pencils, highlighters

Boxing gloves are highly recommended

About Ustadh Haseeb

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

About Hafiz Fardin Osmani

Ustadh Fardin is a Quran instructor for Furqan Academy. A hafiz of the Quran, Ustadh Fardin, is passionate about the Quranic sciences. He continues to pursue his studies with qualified teachers in Qira’at and Maqamaat. He is currently enrolled at the Institute of Knowledge Seminary.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any community center activity.

To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: http://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Six-Week Summer Arabic Calligraphy Camp | Zubair Simab
2024-07-09 17:30 - 18:30
For Ages 13+: Join a six-week calligraphy summer camp with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for intermediate students to learn to write each Arabic letter in the popular Thuluth writing style and to prep pen, paper, and ink. You will learn the following:

Understanding of pen, paper, and ink

Preparing the pen

Technically analyzing alphabet letters in Thuluth style

Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | July 9 to August 13 | Banquet Hall | $90.00 (plus $35 calligraphy kit available for purchase during first class session) | Register at mcceastbay.org/calligraphy

This workshop will provide you with an understanding of pen, paper, and ink in calligraphy, preparing the pen, and learning the Thuluth style of writing and techniques. You will have a chance to write and practice in class.

Sessions are held in the Banquet Hall.

About the Instructor

Zubair Simab is a calligrapher and engineer living in Silicon Valley. He was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, where his initial passion for calligraphy was sparked as a young boy. Since 1997, Zubair has delightfully returned to the tradition of calligraphy. Through his work, the correlation between calligraphy and engineering is evident. With a background in engineering from the School of Engineering at San Jose State University, his calligraphy shows a high attention to detail and technical mastery. Learn more about Zubair at http://www.simabcalligraphy.com

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

*Canceled* Singles Workshop with Baba Ali | Half Our Deen (Pre-Matrimonial Event Talk)
2024-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Canceled*

Join us for an exclusive, interactive two-hour workshop to sharpen your profile evaluation skills in the marriage search process. This program precedes our quarterly Half Our Deen matrimonial event.
Designed and hosted by Baba Ali, whose insightful approach and practical wisdom received overwhelming positive feedback from previous events, this hands-on session will equip you with valuable tools to identify compatibility signals that most people miss.
Saturday, July 12 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | $60/person | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/singles-workshop

What You’ll Experience:

Profile Red Flag/Green Flag Analysis – Learn to spot subtle indicators of compatibility and potential concerns in profiles through guided analysis of real-world examples. Develop discernment skills based on Islamic principles.
Profile Optimization Masterclass: Discover techniques for enhancing your marriage profile to authentically represent your best self and attract matches that align with your values and lifestyle.
Friendship Qualities Compatibility—Analyze how friendship qualities (loyalty, understanding, reliability, etc.) impact marriage dynamics when potential spouses rank them as top or bottom priorities.

Engage in thought-provoking exercises that combine Islamic wisdom with practical psychology to help you evaluate compatibility more effectively.

This workshop combines Baba Ali’s trademark practical approach with deep insights to help you navigate the marriage search process more confidently and clearly. You’ll leave with concrete tools to better evaluate profiles, improve your own presentation, and make more informed decisions about potential matches.
Perfect for: Muslim singles actively seeking marriage or preparing to begin the search process, regardless of which platforms or methods you use.
Limited spaces available. Register today to secure your spot: mcceastbay.org/singles-workshop

Questions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com

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Refugee Education and Development (READ) Project Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-07-12 13:30 - 16:00
The Refugee Education and Development Project (READ) is a non-profit organization that supports and funds quality education for refugees and displaced persons seeking vocational training, developmental education, or other support in educational endeavors.
On this Friday, they are offering scholarships to refugees seeking vocational training and educational opportunities. Please visit their table to learn more.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-07-12 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 12, 2024:

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

Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– TBA delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

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

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-07-12 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 19, 2024:

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

Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Sarim Mundres 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

– More Ustadh Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Sidi Sarim: http://mcceastbay.org/sarim

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

Private Event
2024-07-12 16:00 - 20:00
Conference Room

Foundations of Holistic Wellness and Self-Care | Pakeeza Ali (RN, MSN, HNB-BC)
2024-07-12 18:45 - 20:30
Join us on a Friday evening with Clinical Nurse and Holistic Nurse Coach Pakeeza Ali to gain practical insights on nurturing your spirit, mind, and body while also mapping your own vision board toward success.

Friday, July 12 | 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

This two-step workshop is a great opportunity to prioritize your holistic wellness and live a healthier, balanced lifestyle that nourishes all aspects of your well-being.

We will have an activity session where you will have the opportunity to create your own vision board to strategize and visualize your path to holistic self-care success.

We will have dinner boxes on sale starting at 6 p.m.

About Pakeeza AliPakeeza Ali is an MSN, RN, and Board Certified Holistic Nurse Coach. As a clinical nurse at the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, Pakeeza leads the Wellness Platform, passionately integrating holistic practices for staff wellness.

This exclusive workshop, crafted by Pakeeza, founder of SereniTea Breaks, explores the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit, offering practical, hands-on experiences rooted in holistic wellness principles.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-07-13 06:30 - 10:30 | Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Join us from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, for a Saturday morning hike at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley 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, July 13, 2024

– Time: 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 6:15 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: $5.00

– Location: Lake Chabot

– Trail: Lake Chabot Loop via West, Bass, Columbine, Honker, East Shore Trails

– Distance: 8.7 miles

– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lake-chabot-west-shore-bass-cove-columbine-honker-bay-east-shore-loop?sh=kyrhg8

– 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, July 12, 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:

• Lake Chabot Regional Park charges a fee to enter. For more information, please visit https://www.ebparks.org/parks/lake-chabotThis 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.Dogs must be on leash in developed areas/under voice command in undeveloped park areas.Accessibility: Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need all-terrain tires or adaptive/motorized equipment for the surface type and grade. There are 6 designated van-accessible parking spaces at the trailhead. The trail surface varies between paved asphalt and a natural surface (dirt), typically at least 6 feet wide. This trail is estimated to be mostly gentle (5% or less) throughout, with a few steeper sections along the way. Known barriers include stairs at about 6.9 miles when going clockwise. Additionally, there are benches along the trail, and several wheelchair-accessible picnic tables with a firm and stable path and surface, providing at least 27 inches of knee clearance. Other accessible features include wheelchair-accessible restrooms at the boathouse and a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier.According to Access Northern California (https://accessnca.org/access-northern-california/explore/explore-detail-view/?site_id=238): Lake Chabot is a popular destination for families and bustles on weekends. Among the many amenities you can find are multiple picnic areas, a grassy play area, fishing, an outdoor fitness zone with interactive exercise machines (one is designed for wheelchair access), and miles of lakefront trails. The Marina has a café, tackle and bait shop, rental boats, and seasonal lake tours aboard the tour boat “Chabot Queen.” The ramp to the boats is accessible but quite steep. To board the tour boat, a portable ramp is available.The paved West Shore and East Shore trails around the lake offer some access, although their steep terrain may deter some with limited mobility. They are worth the effort if possible because it feels as though you’re far from the nearby bustling cities.Although paved, the West Shore Trail has numerous steep grades throughout as it travels high above the lake, passing in and out of shade provided by oaks, bay laurel, willow, and cottonwood trees. Poison oak is plentiful, as well as vetch, blackberries, and blue-eyed grass. A few interpretive panels about the dam’s history are towards the end of this 2-mile route. Benches are scattered throughout, although most have a steep grade to reach them.At about 2 miles, you reach the dam, where shortly after, the trail climbs steeply and becomes gravel, where visitors may need to turn around. Most of the hills have a slope greater than 8%.
