MCC East Bay

Mommy & Me Fall–Winter 2025 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
In this five-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: 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, & 11/20 | Saturday: 11/08 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room or Prayer Hall | $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

*Canceled* Purification of the Heart – Men’s Book Club
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Canceled this week. Instead, join Remembering the Beloved ﷺ with Shaykh Yahya Rhodus this Thursday at 8 p.m.
Join us for a weekly book club and discussion group as we collectively strive to purify our hearts and grow closer to Allah through understanding and treating the spiritual diseases that afflict us all. We will read and reflect on Hamza Yusuf’s translation and commentary of Imam Mawlud’s classical work, Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart.
Each session will cover one chapter, including group discussions and reflections on the diseases of the heart and their cures.
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 October 16 | Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only
Class Schedule: Tracking Chapters: Purification of the Heart– Men’s Book Club

Disclaimer
This book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection, not to teach deen. It is not a fiqh or aqidah class.

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:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Purification-Heart-Symptoms-Spiritual-Diseases/dp/1929694156
Zaytuna Bookstore: https://bookstore.zaytuna.edu/products/purificationoftheheart
About the Book
This exploration of Islamic spirituality delves into the psychological diseases and cures of the heart. The causes and practical cures of these diseases are discussed, offering a penetrating glimpse into how Islam deals with spiritual and psychological problems and demonstrating how all people can benefit from these teachings.

Author: Imam Mawlud (translated and with extensive commentary by Hamza Yusuf)

About the Translator
Hamza Yusuf is an American Islamic scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. He is one of the most influential Islamic educators in the Western world, known for his ability to bridge traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary issues.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Remembering the Beloved ﷺ | Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
2025-11-06 20:00 - 22:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for an inspiring evening of remembrance with our beloved teacher, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, to connect the listener to the Prophet ﷺ and his teachings. The more we know about his life, character, and way, the more we will come to love and follow the one beloved to Allah. PDF for gathering: https://bit.ly/39mLNXV
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 8 p.m. (after Isha prayers) to 10:30 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in-person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Shaykh Yahya is joined in this gathering by our beloved Bay Area teachers, Qari Amar Bellaha, Qari Tayeb Bouamama, and Sidi Mahdy Amine. This program includes a recitation of the prophetic biography in poetry form, followed by a counsel intended PDF for gathering: https://bit.ly/39mLNXV
On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Shaykh Rhodus will also give a free workshop at MCC about the traits of the righteous. Learn more at: https://mcceastbay.org/event/traits-of-righteous
“Prayer itself orients and situates us, just as these gatherings do. Every time we come together, it is an opportunity for us to realign, to reset, to remind ourselves of what is truly important.” – Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About Shaykh Yahya
One of the most well-respected Muslim scholars in the Western world, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, has spent the best part of two decades studying at some of the most prestigious learning institutions in the Muslim and Western worlds.
Having embraced Islam at 19 in Santa Clara, California, he immediately began studying the Islamic sciences with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and visiting Mauritanian scholars, such as Shaykh Khatri Wuld Bayba and Shaykh Abd Allah Wuld Ahmadna. Shortly thereafter, he traveled to Mauritania to pursue a full-time course of study where he could learn from one of Mauritania’s most outstanding scholars, Murabit al-Hajj. Following an interim study period in Damascus, Syria, Shaykh Yahya spent the best part of seven years in Tarim, in the Hadramawt Valley of Yemen. There, he studied at the reputable school, Dar al-Mustafa, with the renowned scholars Habib Umar bin Hafiz and Habib Ali al-Jifri.
Since then, Shaykh Yahya has been the official translator for Habib Umar and Habib Ali at various international speaking engagements, including the Common Word Conference held at Yale University in 2008. Upon returning to the United States, Shaykh Yahya was a full-time instructor at Zaytuna College. He has a B.A. in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge, England, in collaboration with Dr. Tim Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad).
He is the Founding Director of al-Maqasid, where he is a full-time scholar and teacher. Al-Maqasid’s mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.

– More Sheikh Yahya: http://mcceastbay.org/yahya

Alameda County Transportation Commission Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-11-07 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Eligible 6th–12th graders at over 160 Alameda County schools can apply for a free Student Transit Pass, which gives students unlimited free rides on local buses, 50% off BART, and other youth transit discounts. Visit the Alameda County Transportation Commission table this Friday to see if you qualify and start riding for free!

New Jumu’ah Times (Winter Schedule)
2025-11-07 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Sunday, November 2, 2025, is when Daylight Saving Time changes. Please remember to set your clocks back one hour.

MCC’s Jumu’ah times will change this Friday, Nov. 7:

– First Khutbah: 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Location: MCC Prayer Hall
– Second Khutbah: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Location: MCC Prayer Hall
– Third Khutbah: 1:40 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Rosewood Commons
– Fourth Khutbah: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Location: MCC Prayer Hall

There is no parking in any neighboring parking lots, including the Pleasanton Unified School District lot (former HP lot).

Due to the shorter time frame for Zuhr prayers before Asr, MCC will not offer Jumu’ah for youth (3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.) until Friday. March 8, 2026, is the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST).

The daily Iqamah times change beginning Sunday, November 2, are:

– Fajr: 6 a.m.

– Zuhr: 12:30 p.m.

– Asr: 3:45 p.m.

– Isha: 8 p.m.

Download the ’25 Prayer & Iqamah timetable: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/timetable

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Ibrahim Khalilullah Islamic Center Tables @ MCC Jum'uahs
2025-11-07 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Bay Area-wide Hifz and Qirat competition is being held at Ibrahim Khaleelullah Islamic Center in Fremont by Al FurQan Qirat Academy on November 15th.
This is an excellent opportunity for boys and girls ages 9-25 to learn and compete in understanding the Qur’an. Please visit their table this Friday to learn more about the program and to participate.
IKIC & Al-Furqaan Academy invite you to the Bay Area Annual Qirat & Hifz Competition!
🏆 Win Big! Cash Prizes & Trophies
✨ Compete with the best talent in the Bay Area
👦👧 Separate categories for Boys & Girls (ages 9-25)
🕌 Hifz & Nazira categories available
🍔 Food trucks & fun for families!
📅 Event Date: Nov 15, 2025 @ 12 pm
📍 Location: Ibrahim Khaleelullah Islamic Center, Fremont
💰 Registration Fee: $20
📩 Contact: sf.qurancompetitions@gmail.com
🕓 Last Date to Register: Nov 6
🔗 Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/qiratcompetition2025

Humanity-Increased Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-11-07 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Humanity-Increased, a non-profit responding to the humanitarian crisis in Uyghur, is helping sisters and widows who are either disabled themselves or caring for disabled orphaned children, who are at immediate risk of eviction from the apartments they currently live in due to rising rent in Türkiye.
Please visit their table this Friday to support their cause.

Smarter Sadaqah: Creating a Family Foundation to Multiple Impact and Maximize Tax Savings | Hafiz Yaser Ali J.D.
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
As the year ends and tax season approaches, people typically increase their charitable giving. But what if you could do more — give generously, save taxes legally, and build lasting reward?
In this practical session, Attorney Yaser Ali will show how a Family Foundation can function as a modern waqf—a vehicle that lets you give and invest strategically, support causes you care about, and reduce your taxable income at the same time.
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
You’ll learn:

How to set up a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit entity before year-end to maximize tax deductions

The key differences between a Donor Advised Fund and a Foundation, and when each makes sense

How to use these tools for Zakat and Sadaqah locally and internationally

How to include a bequest (wasiyah) in your estate plan to continue your charitable impact beyond your lifetime

Whether you give a little or a lot, this session will show you how to turn your generosity into Smarter Sadaqah—charity that saves taxes, multiplies blessings, and builds your family’s legacy of ongoing good.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About Shaykh Yaser

Shaykh Hafiz Yaser Ali, J.D., is a trusts & estates attorney specializing in helping American Muslims create tax-efficient, Sharia-compliant estate plans. Yaser is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley School of Law and is trained in classical Islamic Inheritance Law.

For a talk about advance care planning: https://youtu.be/hSVVdlQ_ocI

More Islamic perspectives on end-of-life matters: https://mcceastbay.org/end-of-life

More special guests hosted at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/guests

Funeral & burial options in the San Francisco Bay Area: https://mcceastbay.org/funeral

More Hafiz Yaser: https://mcceastbay.org/yaser

Wills & Trusts attorneys in the community: https://mcceastbay.org/will/

https://youtube.com/live/pBxwEtVe2r8

https://youtube.com/live/Q0G28AwEQdY

Women's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa | The Rahmah Foundation
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 19, 2025, to May 22, 2026 | 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 Night Halaqa (FNH) recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4
– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar

The FNH Fall session runs from Friday, September 19, 2025, to May 22, 2026, with no halaqas on the following dates: Friday, November 28, December 19, December 26, January 2, February 20 through March 27, April 3, and April 10. See calendar.

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

This women’s halaqa is hosted at MCC and runs parallel to the girls & teens 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

Friday Night Teen High School Halaqa | Sidi Quran Hodge
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join Ustadh Quran Hodge for weekly Friday evening basketball & halaqa sessions for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These halaqas are for high school boys only—no younger boys are allowed. Each session is capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full, please kindly join the waitlist.
The first hour is physical activity in the gym (basketball, flag football, or soccer), and the latter hour is pizza and a teen halaqa with Sidi Quran.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | October 24, 2025, to May 22, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | $400/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys
The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Location of Friday evening sessions for high school boys in ‘25 and ‘26:

– October 24, 2025, at Dublin High School
– October 31, 2025, at Dublin High School
– November 7, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 14, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 21, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 28, 2024 (no session)
– December 5, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– December 12, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– December 19, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– December 26, 2024 (no session)
– January 2, 2025 (no session)
– January 9, 2026, at location TBA
– January 16, 2026, at location TBA
– January 23, 2026, at location TBA
– January 30, 2026, at location TBA
– February 6, 2026, at location TBA
– February 13, 2026, at location TBA

– February 20, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)

– February 27, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6, 2026 (no session)
– March 13, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)
– March 20, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)
– March 27, 2025 (no session) at location TBA
– April 3, 2026, at location TBA
– April 10, 2026, at location TBA
– April 17, 2026, at location TBA
– April 24, 2026, at location TBA
– May 1, 2026, at location TBA
– May 8, 2026, at location TBA
– May 15, 2026, at location TBA
– May 22, 2026, at location TBA

About Sidi Quran
Qur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya, Hadith, Aqida, Seerah, Nahw, Quran Hifzdh, Kitaba, and Tafseer in classical Arabic.
Sidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley.

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

Monthly Men's Hike
2025-11-08 07:00 - 09:30 | Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, Livermore, California, United States
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.
Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.

Saturday, November 8 | 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Brushy Peak Regional Preserve | 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 interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 7:10 a.m., and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.
Parking: Free
Meeting Point: Laughlin Ranch Staging Area
Trail: West Side Loop to Brushy Peak Loop Trial
Distance: Around 4.5 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, November 7, 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 the group, so we request that you arrive 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:
The trail meanders between chaparral shrub communities and lush meadowlands before progressively climbing to Brushy Peak. With its natural outcrops and oak trees, this scrubby peak with a circular summit offers panoramic views over Livermore and the nearby windmill-dotted highlands. Look out for local wildlife along the trail, including rattlesnakes, hares, and other bird species.

Mommy & Me Saturday Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our Toddlers and Preschoolers (ages 1-5): Join us on Saturday mornings for a Mommy & Me session where children will develop a love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Saturday, Nov. 08 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room or Prayer Hall | $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

Traits of the Righteous | Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for an inspiring session with our beloved teacher Shaykh Yahya Rhodus to explore the defining qualities of the righteous as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Together, we’ll reflect on what it truly means to live with sincerity, humility, and steadfast faith in today’s world, and how to embody these timeless virtues in our daily lives and strengthen our connection with Allah and others.
Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $15/person | Join in-person or virtually | Register at mcceastbay.org/traits
On Thursday, November 6, Shaykh Yahya will also hold an evening gathering: https://mcceastbay.org/event/remembering-the-beloved/
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
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.

– More Sheikh Yahya: http://mcceastbay.org/yahya

About Sheikh Yahya Rhodus
One of the most well-respected Muslim scholars in the Western world, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, has spent the best part of two decades studying at some of the most prestigious learning institutions in the Muslim and Western worlds.
Having embraced Islam at 19 in Santa Clara, California, he immediately began studying the Islamic sciences with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and visiting Mauritanian scholars, such as Shaykh Khatri Wuld Bayba and Shaykh Abd Allah Wuld Ahmadna. Shortly thereafter, he traveled to Mauritania to pursue a full-time course of study where he could learn from one of Mauritania’s most outstanding scholars, Murabit al-Hajj. Following an interim study period in Damascus, Syria, Shaykh Yahya spent the best part of seven years in Tarim, in the Hadramawt Valley of Yemen. There, he studied at the reputable school, Dar al-Mustafa, with the renowned scholars Habib Umar bin Hafiz and Habib Ali al-Jifri.
Since then, Shaykh Yahya has been the official translator for Habib Umar and Habib Ali at various international speaking engagements, including the Common Word Conference held at Yale University in 2008. Upon returning to the United States, Shaykh Yahya was a full-time instructor at Zaytuna College. He has a B.A. in Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the Graduate Theological Union. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Cambridge, England, in collaboration with Dr. Tim Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad).
He is the Founding Director of al-Maqasid, where he is a full-time scholar and teacher. Al-Maqasid’s mission is to cultivate holistic learning environments rooted in knowledge, devotion, and service by providing full-time, part-time, online, and community programs.

– More Sheikh Yahya: http://mcceastbay.org/yahya

Ninth-Annual Family Fun Fall Fest
2025-11-09 15:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For ages 0 to 17, join us for the Ninth-Annual MCC Family Fall Festival. This popular annual event will be positively capped at 400 children.
This year, we will have halal food trucks, a live petting zoo, an immersive bubble experience, goodie bags, and more! We will also have activities such as face painting, archery, potato sack races, and a scavenger hunt!
Teen volunteers ages 15+ are needed; sign up through this form. Dinner from the food trucks is provided for volunteers.
RSVP at mcceastbay.org/fall-fest
Special need families, RSVP (for free) at mcceastbay.org/muhsen-fall
3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Isha) Ages 2 – 17 $8.00 per child pre-registration $11.00 per child at the door
Pre-registration is required for goodies bags. One goodie bag for each registered child.
Entrance for parents and children under 2 is free.
Parents: Please do not bring children in costume. Please watch this sermon to see why MCC has made this annual investment to put on annually this popular event that is attended by hundreds of children: https://mcceastbay.org/halloween-sermon
Community vendors: This event is for children. The organizers have decided not to host community vendors so we can entirely focus on the kids attending this annual event.
Schedule (see facility map at https://mcceastbay.org/facilty-map):

– 3:30 p.m. – Registration begins in front of the Mens’ Entrance

Potato Sack Races (Conference Room)

Face painting, Henna, Ring Toss, Coloring (Banquet Hall & Main Hallway)

– 5:13 p.m – Maghrib Prayer (Prayer Hall)
– 5:30 p.m.

Islamic Talk about animals in Islam (Sr. Uroosa Shah)

Bubble show (Prayer Hall)

– 6:30 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt

Hot Chocolate for Sale by MCC Youth

– 8 p.m.– Isha Prayer (Prayer Hall)

Our special needs family guests receive free food vouchers for every member of the family attending, fast passes for all activities, goody bags at registration time, special seating during the interactive shows, and quiet space, if necessary. Questions? Please email us at help@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Questions? Email: events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2025-11-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-17 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.

Purification of the Heart – Men’s Book Club
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-20 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 purify our hearts and grow closer to Allah through understanding and treating the spiritual diseases that afflict us all. We will read and reflect on Hamza Yusuf’s translation and commentary of Imam Mawlud’s classical work, Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart.
Each session will cover one chapter, including group discussions and reflections on the diseases of the heart and their cures.
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 October 16 | Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only
Class Schedule: Tracking Chapters: Purification of the Heart– Men’s Book Club

Disclaimer
This book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection, not to teach deen. It is not a fiqh or aqidah class.

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:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Purification-Heart-Symptoms-Spiritual-Diseases/dp/1929694156
Zaytuna Bookstore: https://bookstore.zaytuna.edu/products/purificationoftheheart
About the Book
This exploration of Islamic spirituality delves into the psychological diseases and cures of the heart. The causes and practical cures of these diseases are discussed, offering a penetrating glimpse into how Islam deals with spiritual and psychological problems and demonstrating how all people can benefit from these teachings.

Author: Imam Mawlud (translated and with extensive commentary by Hamza Yusuf)

About the Translator
Hamza Yusuf is an American Islamic scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. He is one of the most influential Islamic educators in the Western world, known for his ability to bridge traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary issues.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Bay Area Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-11-14 12:30 - 15:00 | CA
Bay Area Community Health was formed in 2020 on the strength of Southern Alameda County’s Tri-City Health Center and Santa Clara County’s Foothill Community Health Center. Formed during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area Community Health (BACH) brings more than 70 years of combined service to an area that stretches from Union City to Gilroy.
This Friday, they will be providing information and enrollment on Medi-Cal and other public benefit programs, and access to primary care service appointments. Visit their table to learn more.

The Islamic American Legacy | Sidi Muizz Rafique
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Islamic American legacy explores a rich and complex history that has been woven into the fabric of the United States from its earliest days. It encompasses the contributions of early Muslim explorers, the presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans, the experiences of immigrant communities, and the ongoing impact of Islam on American culture and society. Explore their stories of resilience, community, and loss.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, November 14, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker
A graduate of UCLA and Georgetown University Law Center, Muizz Rafique is a native of Southern California who has lived in the Bay Area for almost a decade. He is the author of “A Fish in a Basket: The Story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khadir” and has published a series of articles with Al-Madina Institute.
Discover the deep roots of the Islamic American Legacy, shaped by Muslim immigrants, converts, & enslaved African Muslims who have enriched the cultural, social, & intellectual fabric of the United States for over a century.

Boundaries and Balance: When to Say “No” Without Guilt | Clinician Wajma Nasir (Virtual)
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 | mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us on the third Saturday of each month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves. This month’s topic is Boundaries and Balance: When to Say “No” Without Guilt.
These wellness circles provide a safe space for caregivers with special needs to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations, ask questions, form friendships, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only, session will not be recorded | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
Co-sponsored by Muhsen, Maristan, & MCC East Bay
These special needs wellness circles are held every second Saturday of the month (dates might change depending on the clinician’s availability):
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, July 26
Saturday, August 16
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, November 15
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Wajma Nasir is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently employed at Wellness Together, a non-profit organization that provides school-based therapy services. She specializes in serving children in grades TK to 6th grade. She utilizes modalities such as ACT, CBT, and solution-focused approaches in order to serve the needs of her clients. She is a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor.

From Palace to Prophecy: The Journey of Musa ﷺ | Mufti Hussain Kamani
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Born during the reign of the tyrant Firaun, Musa was set adrift in the Nile by his mother to save his life, only to be raised in the very palace of his oppressor. Yet, destiny called him back as a prophet, armed with divine purpose. Musa’s story reminds us that no matter our beginnings, it is our steadfastness in faith that truly defines our path. Join us for our upcoming Miftaah seminar, From Palace to Prophecy as we explore and extract lessons from the life of Prophet Musa AS. ‍
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday, November 15 | MCC Prayer Hall | $10/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/musa

“From Palace to Prophecy” is an Islamic seminar tour by the Miftaah Institute at MCC East Bay, focusing on the life of Prophet Musa (Moses). The tour features Mufti Hussain Kamani, who explores and extracts lessons from Musa’s journey from the tyrannical Pharaoh’s palace to his prophetic calling. The seminar aims to inspire faith and provide moral guidance by highlighting themes like steadfastness in faith, honesty, forgiveness, and trust in divine decree, drawing from both the Prophet Musa’s story and the Qur’an.

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.

Key Aspects of this program:

Focus:

The life of Prophet Musa (Moses) and his transformation from his origins to becoming a prophet.

Educational Content:

Musa’s Story: The seminar delves into his birth under a tyrant, being cast adrift, and growing up in the oppressor’s palace.

Divine Purpose: The focus on his destiny to return and be a prophet armed with divine purpose.

Qur’anic Wisdom: The beauty and literary power of the Qur’an, particularly Surah Yusuf (the story of Prophet Joseph), is showcased for its literary enhancement and moral lessons.

Themes:

Steadfastness: Defining one’s path through unwavering faith.

Ethical Standards: The importance of honesty and integrity, even in the face of temptation.

Divine Decree: Trusting and accepting Allah’s plan and decree with grace.

Purpose:
To uplift hearts and deepen faith by providing insights into spiritual and ethical teachings.

Mufti Hussain Kamani
Mufti Hussain Kamani is the Director of the Qalam Seminary and a senior faculty member, where he teaches Hadith, Fiqh, and Tazkiyah. With over two decades of experience in teaching and community leadership, he has mentored and trained over a thousand students, many of whom now serve as imams, chaplains, educators, and leaders across the United States.
Born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to a Hindu convert to Islam and a Muslim father, Mufti Kamani began his pursuit of sacred knowledge at a young age, traveling internationally to memorize the Quran. He later undertook rigorous studies in the United Kingdom, completing a seven-year Alimiyyah program followed by postgraduate specialization in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts with a focus on the Hanafi Madhab. Since 2015, he has served as the Imam at Masjid Al-Rahman in Carrollton, where he leads prayers, delivers sermons, and conducts weekly educational programs.
Dedicated to preserving classical scholarship while addressing contemporary challenges, he has made thousands of hours of lectures freely available through the Qalam Podcast, ensuring accessible Islamic learning for students worldwide. Beyond his academic work, he has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years and runs Kamanionline.com, a Muslim men’s clothing brand known for its elegant and modest apparel.
Mufti Kamani’s work is driven by a deep commitment to tradition and a dedication to shaping a new generation of leaders who meet the challenges of the modern world.

Exploring AI Together: Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups Funding | MCC East Bay AI Program Event
2025-11-16 17:30 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Mansoor Khan, Laiq Ahmed, and Arpit Patel for an inspiring evening that combines expert insights, student stories, live demos, and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re a beginner curious about AI, a developer, or serious about immersing yourself in the topic, this talk welcomes everyone.
Sunday, Nov. 16 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Zakat Foundation of America Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-11-21 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Zakat Foundation of America is a nonprofit that helps Muslims carry out their Zakat duties easily, correctly, diligently, effectively, and with dignity by delivering these obligatory alms—and voluntary sadaqah charity from all caring people—to the poor, the stricken, the war-ravaged, and the bereaved of the world. Please visit their table this Friday to learn about and support their causes.

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2025-11-21 13:30 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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
Third Fridays of Each Month | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room (first office) | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
MCC will hold legal clinics on the following days:

2025:

January 17, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
May 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Dec 19, 2025

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 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 community members and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.
