*Canceled* Bay Area Refugee Foster Care Program
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Canceled, will be rescheduled to a later date*
Are you willing to welcome a refugee youth into your home? These unaccompanied refugee minors are fleeing persecution and violence. They are seeking nurturing families to welcome refugee youth into their homes.
Join us to explore the Refugee Foster Program in the Bay Area and the powerful ways you and your family can make a difference in the lives of youth in need by becoming an advocate and the voice they need.
📅 Date: Rescheduled
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Zuhr) | 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for snacks and tea.
📍 Location: MCC Conference Room (join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live)
Join us in the Banquet Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for snacks and tea.
Co-sponsored by ICNA Relief Bay Area, 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? events@mcceastbay.org
Speakers Include:
✨ Dr. Amber Haque – Psychologist & Director, Muslim Family Services, ICNA Relief USA
✨ Luci Della-Maggiore, Claire Collins, Kim Lozano – Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
💬 Let’s work together to advocate and foster hope for our youth. Don’t miss this impactful event!
Dr. Amber Haque earned his PhD in Psychology from Western Michigan University and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. He worked as a psychologist for various mental health institutions in the US (Michigan and NY State) for over 12 years and then switched to academia in 1996. Dr. Haque taught in the Department of Psychology at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) for eight years and the Department of Psychology at UAE University (UAEU), UAE, for 14 years. He also served as a Visiting Professor at the National University of Malaysia (UKM), the International University of Sarajevo (Bosnia), and a Visiting Scholar at Cornell University (Ithaca) and the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia).
Dr. Haque has served in various administrative roles, including being the department chair in Malaysia and director of the clinical psychology program at UAEU. He has published numerous mental health and Indigenous psychology articles in international refereed journals, edited four books, and served as a board member on four journals. He served as a reviewer for more than 30 international journals. Dr. Haque is a Clinical Psychology Professor at the School of Psychology and Social Work, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Qatar. Learn more

Brothers Fajr & Hike
2025-05-11 05:20 - 08:00 | Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Pleasanton, CA, Foothill Rd., Pleasanton, 94588, United States
For Brothers! Join us for Fajr prayer in congregation, followed by Dhikr until sunrise, then Ishraq (Duha) prayer, and afterwards head to Pleasanton Ridge for a hike.
For this Fajr Hike, brothers are welcome to join us at MCC for Fajr prayer before heading to the trailhead. If preferred, you may meet us directly at the trailhead. Light refreshments (coffee) will be available after Fajr for those who come early.

Sunday, May 11 | 5:20 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. | Pleasanton Ridge | 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: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time:

5:10 a.m. Fajr at MCC (optional)
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Hike

Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
Parking: Free
Meeting Point: Foothill Staging Area
Trail: Oak Tree – Woodland Loop
Distance: Around 1.8 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 Saturday, May 10, 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.

Virtue of Dhikr after Fajr until Sunrise
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two rak‘ahs, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah, complete, complete, complete.”
— (Tirmidhi 586, graded Hasan by Al-Albani)

Reward for Praying Fajr and ‘Isha in Congregation
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever prays ‘Isha in congregation, it is as if he has stood in prayer for half the night. And whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has stood in prayer the entire night.”
— (Muslim 656)

Blessings in the Early Morning
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“O Allah, bless my Ummah in the early morning.”
— (Abu Dawood 2606, Ibn Majah 2236, graded Sahih)

The Prophet’s Love for Duha Prayer
Abu Huraira (RA) reported:
“My beloved (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to do three things: to fast three days of every month, to pray two rak‘ahs of Duha, and to pray Witr before sleeping.”
— (Bukhari 1981, Muslim 721)

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:
Enjoy this 1.8-mile loop trail near Sunol, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This area is very popular for hiking, running, and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are September through July. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
This beautiful trail leads visitors through the majestic oak trees of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and offers some lovely views of Sunol and the surrounding hills. The best time to visit is early in the morning or later in the day to escape the sun.
The trail features brief climbs, flat stretches, and lovely views from the summit. Plenty of parking is at the Foothill Staging Area trailhead on Foothill Road.

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2025-05-11 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
2025-05-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-19 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.

Private Event
2025-05-12 17:00 - 20:30 | CA
Conference Room and Banquet Hall

Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-20 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

Virtual Family Caregiver Support Group | Arzina Ali
2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
For Family Caregivers of an Aging Family Member who is 60+, join us weekly for a virtual peer support group that aims to connect unpaid family caregivers who are caring for an aging adult (60+). Former caregivers are welcome to join and share their experiences, providing support.
Weekly on Wednesdays | Starts May 7 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Virtual only (not in person) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/caregivers
Space is limited to 10 participants per week. Link will be provided to those who RSVP.
Sponsored by Muslim Aging and MCC East Bay.
About the facilitator:
Arzina Ali is a dedicated community member focused on addressing the long-term needs of aging Muslims through strategic partnerships, programming, education, research, and advocacy. Arzina is pursuing an MS in Gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC) and resides in Northern California with her family.
About the organization:
Muslim Aging is an organization committed to understanding and addressing the unique needs of aging American Muslims through programming, education, research, resources, and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.muslimaging.org
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org or info@muslimaging.org

Secrets of Divine Love – Men’s Book Club
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for a weekly book club and discussion group as we collectively strive to mindfully open our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah. We will read and reflect on A. Helwa’s internationally acclaimed book, Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Studying Qur’an & Hadith).
Each session will cover one chapter, including group discussions, reflections, and selected exercises from the book.
The first session will be abridged, focusing on the Introduction and the “Reading with an Open Heart” preface. It will also set the stage for the remainder of the series for those planning to attend most or all sessions.
While we encourage consistent attendance for the benefit of shared reflection and continuity, each session is self-contained, and participants are welcome to drop in even if they cannot commit to every week. Sidi Mohammed Kaddoura facilitates this group.
Starts May 14 | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only
Class Schedule (Download discussion guide)

Introduction & Reading with an Open Heart
May 14, 2025
Chapter 1 – Allah
May 21, 2025
Chapter 2 – Humanity
May 28, 2025
Chapter 3 – Qur’an
June 4, 2025
Chapter 4 – Islam / Iman / Ihsan
June 11, 2025
Chapter 5 – Tawba
June 18, 2025
Chapter 6 – Shahadah
June 25, 2025
Chapter 7 – Salat
July 2, 2025
Chapter 8 – Zakat
July 9, 2025
Chapter 9 – Ramadan
July 16, 2025
Chapter 10 – Hajj
July 23, 2025
Chapter 11 – Death
July 30, 2025
Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell
August 6, 2025
Conclusion
August 13, 2025

Disclaimer
This book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection, not to teach deen. It is not a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various concepts and references that may not align with traditional Islamic scholarship.
If you have any questions about what scholars say regarding a topic discussed in the book or during the sessions, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar you know and trust. You may also forward your question to the organizers so we can seek guidance from a qualified scholar and share it with the group.
We approach the book’s abstract ideas as thought experiments and the exercises as opportunities for spiritual reflection, not as a substitute for traditional Islamic scholarship.
Discussion Group Guidelines

Everyone has something to say; everyone has something to learn.
Shy participants are encouraged to contribute.
Talkative participants are encouraged to listen more.
Confidentiality is essential.
Do not share other participants’ reflections outside the group. It’s okay to say, “someone in my book club made me think about…” but not “so-and-so said…”
Give 70 excuses.
Assume good intentions. If disagreements arise, remember our shared goal is growth. We leave differences in the room and continue with brotherhood outside of it.
Maintain emotional awareness.
The topics we discuss may evoke strong emotions. All participants are expected to remain calm, respectful, and emotionally intelligent. Please avoid getting carried away in conversation. Proper etiquette is required at all times.

Book Purchase
Please purchase the book in advance if you want to follow along. Available at:
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203
Audiobook voiced by the author also available.
About the Book
Secrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart, searching for meaning, hope, or healing. It is for anyone who has felt distant from God or overwhelmed by their imperfections.
This book serves as a guide back to divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam, A. Helwa invites readers to unlock their spiritual potential and deepen their relationship with Allah. Blending Qur’an verses, Hadith, poetry, psychology, science, and mystical stories, the book offers a heart-based yet intellectually grounded approach to spiritual growth.

Author: A. Helwa
Paperback: 385 pages
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Naulit Publishing House

About the Author
Helwa believes the Divine deeply loves every person. Her popular blog, @quranquotesdaily, began as a personal effort during her Master of Divinity studies and has grown to inspire hundreds of thousands. With over 15 years of experience in Islamic spirituality and writing, she combines traditional sources and personal insight to help readers connect to Divine love in everyday life.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Mommy and Me Spring '25 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-22 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

Private Event
2025-05-15 17:00 - 21:00 | CA
To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental

Conference Room

AMP Educational Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-05-16 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
AMP (American Muslims for Palestine) is a non-profit aiming to educate the American public and media about Palestine’s rich cultural and historical heritage. They raise awareness about Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestine—the world’s last and longest-running military occupation. Please visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them.

Holistic Underground Inc (Alamida Foundation) Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-05-16 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Alamida Foundation is a non-profit organization in Oakland, CA that provides Islamic Education and Services for all ages in the SF Bay Area and sustains the underserved community of Uganda.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-05-16 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.

Shaykh Faraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Sharief Yusuf delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Mohammed Isaaq delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh 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 Faraz: http://mcceastbay.org/faraz
– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq
– More Ustadh Munes: https://mcceastbay.org/munes

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 16, 2025:

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

Shaykh Faraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Sharief Yusuf delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Mohammed Isaaq delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Munes Tomeh 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 Faraz: http://mcceastbay.org/faraz
– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq
– More Ustadh Munes: https://mcceastbay.org/munes

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

College Prep Workshop | Reem Bilbeisi M.Ed.
2025-05-16 16:00 - 17:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Middle & Early High School Students & Parents: Get ready for the best college experience, inshaAllah. Join us for part one of a new series, where speakers will share myths and tips and show how smart moves now make a big difference later on. Reset your expectations for what you must do now, next year, and in the future!

This workshop’s guest speaker will be the Co-founder of Averroes High School, Reem Bilbeisi, M.Ed.

Friday, May 16 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | RSVP for in-person at mcceastbay.org/college-workshop or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

– More programs for teens: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/teens

Sponsored by Averroes High School & MCC East Bay.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Speaker

Reem Bilbeisi has over 20 years of experience working as a teacher and leader in Education. She earned her Master’s and Administrative Credential from UC Berkeley in Principal Leadership. Before that, she entered education, receiving her credentials and degree in business and technology from Eastern Michigan University. Her passion for teaching began in high school when she felt her calling was to help youth improve education in schools in the Muslim American community. She has shown a passion for youth by leading youth mentor groups and events, and counseling many students early in her college years. She taught in public, charter, and private school settings. Reem has taught at both the high and middle school levels. She has served on WASC committees and is authorized in the following areas of service: superintendent, associate superintendent, deputy superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, dean, supervisor, consultant, and school coordinator. Reem served as the principal from 2011 to 2019 and is currently the director of programs responsible for academic curriculum, enrichment, and teacher professional development. She likes spending time with family, long walks, and traveling to new places.

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2025-05-16 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

Soul Alchemy: Turning Struggles into Spiritual Strength | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Life throws tests, but Islam teaches us to transform them. This talk dives into the inner sciences of the soul, from sabr (patience) to tawakkul (trust), showing how faith can turn anxiety, failure, and heartbreak into light.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, May 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Sidi Isaaq will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Ustadh Isaaq will also hold a full-day workshop on Saturday: https://mcceastbay.org/event/heartwork-workshop-isaaq

– More Ustadh Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

About the Speaker
Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq 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 a graduate of the Islamic Psychology program at 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 50 countries to a worldwide audience of over 40,000 participants. Learn more about him at https://www.mohammedisaaq.com

– More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

Here are also other stops Sidi Isaq will take during his May tour in the Bay Area:

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hoops | Shaykh Rami Nsour
2025-05-16 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

Navigating Hindutva in Tech | Safa Ahmed
2025-05-16 21:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us this Friday evening with Safa Ahmed to explore how rising Hindutva ideologies impact the tech world and learn strategies for Muslim professionals to navigate bias, build resilience, and excel in their careers with purpose and confidence.
9 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Isha) | Friday, May 16 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Sponsored by the Indian American Muslim Council and MCC East Bay.
About the speaker
Safa Ahmed is the Associate Director of Media & Communications for the Indian American Muslim Council, where she works to educate the public – from educators to activists to community members – on Hindu supremacist ideology, and amplify the voices and stories of Muslims in India. She’s represented IAMC before the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Justice, and at dozens of events and panels nationwide. She’s also been interviewed on several podcasts and radio shows, including Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative podcast, Radio Islam International, Jewish Currents, Genocide Watch, and more. She has written on Hindu supremacy and human rights in India for Al Jazeera, The Diplomat, Jacobin, Progressive Magazine, and others. Safa Ahmed is a second-generation Indian-American activist from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2025-05-17 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

Heartwork Workshop: A Journey Through Temperament, Tazkiyah & Transformation | Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq
2025-05-17 09:00 - 18:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Step into a transformative journey where traditional wisdom meets modern insight. This immersive one-day workshop dives deep into the diseases of the heart, uncovering how our inner vices are intricately tied to our natural dispositions. Drawing on classical models of Tazkiyat al-Nafs (spiritual purification), prophetic teachings, and the timeless principles of traditional medicine, we’ll explore the emotional and spiritual roots of pride, envy, anger, and more through the lens of your temperament.
Blending insights from scholars like Imam al-Ghazali, Ibn al-Qayyim, and Ibn Sina with contemporary challenges of the soul, this workshop doesn’t just diagnose—it heals. Participants will be guided through reflective exercises, temperament-based frameworks, and personalised strategies to begin clearing the path toward inner balance, resilience, and connection with the Divine.
Whether battling subtle spiritual stagnation or longing for a deeper self-awareness, this workshop offers a compass for the heart rooted in tradition, tailored to your nature, and relevant to today.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday, May 17 | MCC Conference Room | $50/person | In person only (no online option) | Register at mcceastbay.org/heartwork
Sidi Isaaq will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. sermons on Friday, May 16, 2025. Ustadh Isaaq will also hold an evening lecture on the Friday prior: https://mcceastbay.org/event/soul-alchemy
After the workshop, we will also have a Mawlid program: https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2-2/2025-02-15/

More Ustadh Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

Here are also other stops Sidi Isaq will take during his May tour in the Bay Area:

About the Speaker
Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq 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 a graduate of the Islamic Psychology program at 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 50 countries to a worldwide audience of over 40,000 participants. Learn more about him at https://www.mohammedisaaq.com

More Sidi Isaaq: http://mcceastbay.org/isaaq

Workshop Schedule

9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – registration and arrival
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Session 1
10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. – break
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Session 2
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – lunch and Zuhr
1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Session 3
3 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Break
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Session 4
4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Break with Snacks
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – final session and Q&A
6:15 p.m. – Asr prayer

Private Event
2025-05-17 13:00 - 18:30 | CA
To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental

Prayer Hall & Sunday School Parking Lot

Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
2025-05-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-18 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers.
During each gathering, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
No session during Ramadan in March ’25
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025

– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X

Sponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay.
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 truly recognizing the first, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.

– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid

About the Book, “The Kingdom of the Heart”
“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence, the body will perform good actions, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties, the body will disobey Allah, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ.
About the Author
Habib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar, teacher, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi.
Ustadh Tariq Samady
Ustadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr.
His research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries, Philology, Spirituality, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور), a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer.
About Circles of Light
Circles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications.
Almighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb, “Verily, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid
– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom

Private Event
2025-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
To rent the MCC East Bay facility space: https://mcceastbay.org/rental

Prayer Hall
Banquet Hall
Conference Room
Classroom space
Parking lot

Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
In this class, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations
Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
We discuss spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification
– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda
– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

This is a discussion-based group, and participation is not only encouraged, but it is required.
Sorry, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on:

– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram

About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:
Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist, writer/editor, mediator, interfaith organizer, and public speaker, covering a variety of topics, including women’s issues, marriage/family, education, self-development, interfaith bridge-building, spirituality, etc.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, blogging via social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), doing arts and crafts, visiting gourmet coffee shops, and exploring the countless beautiful parks, beaches and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband, two sons, and fish named Max.
These monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
