MCC East Bay

MCC Girl Scout Troop 30875 Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-02 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
MCC Girl Scouts Troop 30875 is selling arts and craft-related items as part of its fundraiser initiative for the Bronze Award Project, which aims to raise awareness of Ramadan and Eid in local school libraries.
Questions? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-02 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024:

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

Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Sidi Sarim Mundres delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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.

– Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk 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 Hafiz Atif: http://mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Sarim: http://mcceastbay.org/sarim
– Ustadh Mohammed: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed
– More Sidi Muhammad: http://mcceastbay.org/muhammad

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

Inclusive Family Movie Night | Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:30 | CA
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior was abducted by his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Join us on Friday evening for an inclusive family movie night about Bilal ibn Al Rabah (RA), the first caller to prayer in Islam. This is a great movie to take our children to and to show them the Islamic narrative and legacy.
Friday, Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | RSVP to attend in-person at mcceastbay.org/inclusive
Free popcorn, pizza, & juice boxes provided. Special needs Muhsen supplies accommodations.
Co-sponsored by Muhsen Bay Area.
Learn more about this movie at: http://www.bilalmovie.com
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

New Muslim Brunch | MCC Convert Care Team
2024-08-03 10:30 - 13:30 | CA
For Converts and Friends/Family: Join us over a brunch to keep the connections alive and to stay connected with people who bring beauty and Deen into our lives! Indulge in fluffy waffles and many other treats for everyone.
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.| Banquet Hall | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brunch

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

Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org

*Canceled* #TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2024-08-04 05:30 - 06:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*This month’s #TeamFajr is canceled*
“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.”

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-08-04 06:30 - 10:30 | CA
Join us from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, for a Sunday morning hike at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore 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 cancelled if there are not enough RSVPs depending on the weather.

– When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024
– Time: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 6:40 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
– Parking: There is a $5 parking fee.
– Location: Sycamore Grove Park
– Trail: Sycamore Grove Trail with South Loop
– Distance: 3.9 miles
– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sycamore-grove-trail-with-south-loop?sh=kyrhg8
– Difficulty: Moderate
– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Saturday, Aug. 3, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Explore this 3.9-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Private Event
2024-08-06 18:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Conference Room

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

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

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MCC Girl Scout Troop 30875 Bake Sale @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-09 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Support our MCC Girl Scouts Troop 30875 Bake Sale! The girls are raising funds for their Silver Award Project, which focuses on assisting children cope with mental health issues.
Questions? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org

Human Appeal Inc. Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-09 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Human Appeal is holding its second annual event, Together for Gaza, at Fremont Marriott on Sunday, August 18. The event will feature Sh. Yasir Qadhi and Dalia Mogahed. You can purchase tickets here.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-09 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024:

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

Sidi Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Sidi Afraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ 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 Sidi Afraz: https://mcceastbay.org/afraz
– More Ustadh Omar: https://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

Seerah Immersion Retreat | Imam Mikaeel Smith & Shaykh Abdullah Waheed (Miftaah Institute)
2024-08-09 19:00 - 2024-08-10 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
How can we love the Prophet ﷺ if we do not know him? And how can we know him without studying his life?
The seerah of the Prophet ﷺ is the primary way we know of the life of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. How did the Prophet ﷺ fare when given revelation? What happened during the Year of Sorrow? How did he and his Companions leave Makkah persecuted and return as rulers? Prepare to embark on a spiritual and intellectual journey that will deepen your love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and strengthen your connection to the teachings of Islam.
Friday, Aug. 9 & Saturday, Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Friday) & 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday) | MCC Prayer Hall | $20/in person or $10 to watch live | Register at http://mcceastbay.org/immersion
Join us for this enlightening Seerah Immersion with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Imam Mikaeel Smith. Let’s uncover the timeless wisdom and inspiration found in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ together.
Sponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay.
If you would like to volunteer, please use this form: https://forms.gle/3TuhtHyntBUxNDTd6
Do you offer babysitting?
Yes, for children ages 2-9 years old. Please see the registration page at http://mcceastbay.org/immersion
Are there food options?
Yes, we will have food trucks in the MCC parking lot for attendees to grab dinner on Friday and lunch and dinner on Saturday.

From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (or until food sells out) on Friday, August 9: 523 Southern Halal BBQ And Soul Food
From 12:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (or until food sells out on Saturday, August 10: YeeShaans Halal Grubb

What is the schedule for the event?
Day 1 (Friday):

Mecca

Virtues of Seeking Knowledge

Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Birth

Under the Care of Ḥalīma

Time with Āminah bint Wahb

Time with Abdul Muṭṭalib

Under Abu Ṭalib’s Care

Early Teenage Years:

Ḥarb al-Fijār

Hilf Al-Fudul

Time As A Merchant

The Marriage Proposal

The Household of the Prophet

Rebuilding the Kabah

Day 2 (Saturday):

Pre-Revelation Events:

First Revelation

The Quiet Call to Islam

The Open Call to Islam

Migration to Abyssinia

Hamza’s RA Conversion

Umar’s RA Conversion

The Boycott

The Year of Sorrow

The Journey to Ṭā’if

Israa and Miraaj

The First Pledge

The Second Pledge

Are there vendor opportunities?
We cannot accommodate vendors due to the number of expected attendees and the program’s format.
Is there a live stream option?
We strongly encourage our community to attend in person. If you are unable to make it in person, please register for our live stream option at $10/viewer.
Who are the retreat speakers?
Shaykh Abdullah Waheed was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. He commenced his studies at the age of ten in Toronto, Canada, where he went to memorize the Quran. Shaykh Abdullah is a co-founder and instructor at Miftaah Institute and the Director of Islamic Affairs at Flint Islamic Center. Shaykh Abdullah travels across North America for khutbas, workshops, and seminars. He is known for his motivational and enthusiastic style of speaking, which leaves the audience desiring to better themselves.
Imam Mikaeel Smith previously served as a resident scholar at the Islamic Society of Annapolis and the Islamic Society of Baltimore. He grew up in a deeply spiritual Christian home in Buffalo, NY. At 18, he embraced Islam after reading the Qur’an and Malcolm X’s Autobiography and then completed his Qur’an memorization. He continued his studies in Jami’a Abu Noor in Damascus, Syria. Imam Mikael published a book called “With The Heart In Mind,” in which he asks readers to consider an alternative understanding of intelligence, in which the primary function of the intellect is to know God and lead others to Him. Purchase it here.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Join Us For A Day Of:

Strengthen Your Connection: Join Us for a Spiritual Journey

Journey Through History: Explore the Life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Embrace the Seerah: Deepen Your Love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Imam Mikaeel Smith as we journey from the moments of revelation to the triumphs of Medina!
Mark your calendars for August 9th—10th and prepare for an enlightening experience that will ignite your spirit and deepen your connection to Islam’s teachings!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Reserve your spot now.

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: San Ramon City Council
2024-08-13 19:00 - 19:30 | San Ramon Council Chamber, , 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA, 94583, United States
https://youtu.be/pGeFTuCQFIEhttps://youtu.be/ihc5w-4ReHE

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the San Ramon City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The SRVIC Board of Directors accepts the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims.

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and work in the City of San Ramon.

This is the fourth year the San Ramon City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The San Ramon City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, Dublin, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Principles of Religion: Manners III | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-08-15 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 is part three of the “Principles of Religion” series, which will focus on praiseworthy characteristics.
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31, 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-series More 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

Humanity-Increased Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-16 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Humanity-Increased is a 501 (c3) US-based charity in California whose mission is to help those in need and promote human transformation. They are raising funds for Sudan and Gaza. Please visit their table this Friday to learn more about how you can support their cause.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-16 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024:

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.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 Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Flavors of Summer: Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
For Youth Ages 5-17: To kick the start of school, join us on a Friday evening after Asr (6:30 p.m.) in the MCC parking lot for the coolest summer event! Bring along a friend or two and enjoy delicious ice cream flavors.
Friday, Aug. 16 | Asr to Maghrib (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) | MCC Parking Lot (outside sisters entrance) | Ages 5 – 17 | Register mcceastbay.org/social
Afterward, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., we hope teens and parents will stick around for a talk on the Mentorship Workshop by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed to learn how we can find quality mentors for our children and how to prepare and train qualified mentors in our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Empower & Inspire: Mentorship for Success | Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed & Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
In light of the failure of the public school system and due to the influx of refugees, the concept of mentorship has become a necessity in any Muslim community.
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed (co-founder and dean of Tarbiya Institute Seminary) to learn the tools you need as a parent to find the right mentors for your children, the characteristics of the right mentor, how to prepare and train qualified mentors in our community, the expectations we should have from them, and how to prepare our children for a rich and profound mentorship experience.
Dr. Sherif will share the findings from his doctoral research in leadership and examine support systems within the Muslim community. He will also discuss the steps needed to nurture American Muslim youth leadership.
Friday, August 16 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dr. Sherif will also give the Second Khutbah (1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.) at Rosewood Center and the Third Khutbah (2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.) at MCC.
Sponsored by Tarbiya Institute, Bayan Islamic Graduate School, and MCC East Bay.
We will have dinner boxes for sale starting at 6 p.m. Before this talk, we will have a Back-to-School Ice Cream Social for youth ages 5-17 in the parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
About the Speakers

Ustadha 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 focus areas is to help create a strong sisterhood for women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups while 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
Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed is the Co-Founder and the Dean of Tarbiya Institute’s Seminary. Additionally, he is a visiting Scholar at Bayan Graduate Islamic School. Dr. Imam Sherif is an entrepreneur whose career spans more than two decades. He studied English Literature, Business Administration, and Islamic Studies and received a Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management from HEC Paris. He got his Doctorate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Colorado. Dr. Imam Sherif is working on his Master’s in Islamic Studies at Chicago Theological Seminary.
He is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of California Real Traders, A Real estate company in northern California.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Men's Hike | Dublin Hills Regional Park
2024-08-17 07:00 - 09:30 | CA
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.Saturday, August 17 | 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Dublin Hills Regional Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, August 17, 2024
– Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
– Parking: Free
– Meeting Point: Martin Canyon Creek Trailhead
– Trail: Martin Canyon Creek and Donlon Canyon Loop
– Distance: Around 5 miles.
– Difficulty: Moderate.
– Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Friday, August 16, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Discover this 5.0-mile loop trail near Dublin, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Wellness Circle for Special Needs Caregivers | Zainab Khan
2024-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.

These wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations, ask questions, form friendships, and more.
Starts Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Room 22/23 | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
Co-sponsored by Muhsen, Maristan, & MCC East Bay
Respite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well.
These special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:

Saturday, August 17
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, October 19
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, December 21
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Livermore City Council
2024-08-19 15:00 - 15:20 | CA
At 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, the Livermore City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Livermore resident Daood Larsen accepts the Proclamation for Tri-Valley Muslims.

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and work in the City of Livermore.

This is the third year the Livermore City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Livermore City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, Dublin, San Ramon, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Dublin City Council
2024-08-20 18:30 - 19:00 | Dublin City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Dublin City Council will join communities throughout the State of California in recognizing August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Sr. Eman Tai will accept the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims.
The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7 p.m.: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council
– Livermore (TBA)

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the livestream, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin.

To join in person, virtually, and/or to leave a comment: https://www.dublin.ca.gov/82/City-Council-Meetings

This is the fourth year the Dublin City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Dublin City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, San Ramon, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Pleasanton City Council
2024-08-20 19:00 - 19:20 | Pleasanton Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
https://youtu.be/ihc5w-4ReHEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y95uHiBTrxI

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Pleasanton City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
Dr. Jamilah Friday will accept the ’24 Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims. The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the livestream, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin.

To join in person, virtually, and/or to leave a comment: https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/295/files

This is the fourth year the Pleasanton City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Pleasanton City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Dublin, Hayward, San Ramon, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

ICNA Relief Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-08-23 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
ICNA Relief USA is a non-profit seeking to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to the underprivileged in our local communities by assisting and empowering them through sustainable social service programs.

Learn more and support them: https://icnarelief.org/

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-23 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024:

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

Ustadh Jesse Maroney delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

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

– Ustadh Jesse Maroney delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.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 Omar: https://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

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2024-08-23 14:30 - 17:00 | CA
During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas:

Islamic Estate Planning
Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship
Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13

Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic

Friday, August 23 | 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Erum Choudhry has more than ten 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.

Breaking Down the UC Application | MTC Berkeley
2024-08-23 16:00 - 17:30 | CA
After the Friday teen Jumu’ah ends at 4 p.m., join us for a college admission workshop for high school students led by a panel of UC Berkeley students across all disciplines of study with the Muslim Tech Collaborative at Berkeley. Learn about their experiences and challenges as they navigate their fields.
We will review the UC admissions process, application essay writing strategies, and resources you need to succeed in your career path.

We will have a panelist Q&A afterward, so come prepared to ask questions! Students and parents are welcome to join. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, Aug. 23 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/admission
About the Muslim Tech Collaborative: Founded in January 2023 in Berkeley, CA, MTC is a national organization dedicated to building technical projects to solve real-world problems, educating the youth with the technical skills of tomorrow, and leveling up Muslims’ careers with our professional and entrepreneurial resources. We’re focused on generating tangible, positive impacts on the communities around us. Learn more about us at muslimtech.org.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
