Weekly Bookclub
2022-01-12 10:45 - 12:15, 2022-01-19 10:45 - 12:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading “The Sultan of Hearts Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Resit Haylamaz and Fatih Harpci.
RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. No RSVP needed to join us in person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing required).
Event Details:
The discussion takes place every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and in Fall 2021 run from Wednesday, Sept. 29 to March 23, 2022 (suspends in Ramadan 2022) with a holiday breaks. The sessions are hybrid: meaning as in-person & virtual session. No RSVP needed to join in person. For the link to join virtually, please register below.
Ustadha Leila Fakira sends the webinar link to registered attendees after registration.
Book Purchase:
If you wish to follow along with the book, you’ll need to purchase the book. The book is out of print, but can be purchased here:

https://www.antstores.com/search?type=product&q=9781597849425
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597849421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mHaAFb4CRDKX5

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book
Offering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as Al-Maktabatu’s-Sirah, Al-Maktabatu’l-Alfiyah, and Al-Maktabatu’sh-Shamilah.
The Sultan of Hearts presents the life of the Prophet and the events that unfolded during his mission by contextualizing them with Qur’anic revelations.
Analyzing “reasons of revelation” (Asbab al-Nuzul), a method in Tafsir studies, authors portray how every revealed verse of God’s word transformed his society and they reconstruct the biography based on this interaction between the scripture and the events. The book lays bare the role of the Qur’an in the education of the large congregation of the Companions, and with it reveals the kind of teaching and drill that the Messenger of Allah exercised in his close circle.
The developments that preceded and followed the statements of the beloved Prophet are reported extensively in order to point to both the educational aspects of the Qur’an and the role of our noble Prophet in transforming people’s lives. There are also detailed accounts of the spiritual and psychological states of many individuals from those who believed the Prophet and those who did not.

Practical Spirituality Series
2022-01-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-19 20:00 - 21:00
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with Allah? Feeling unsure about how to progress spiritually while balancing the hustle and bustle of life?
Join us for a virtual weekly class with Sidi Shahryar Abbasi focused on practical spirituality. Each week, we discuss a topic to help us traverse the spiritual path and ultimately achieve nearness to Allah (SWT). The topics range from how to make intentions, devotions and daily duas (supplications), easy shortcuts to maximize your rewards, the importance of good character, how to balance spirituality as a working professional, and much, much more.
We will primarily be focusing on the text “The Book of Assistance” by the great Saint and Knower of Allah, Imam Abdullah Ibn Alawi Al Haddad.
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Wednesdays | Sept. 8 to Summer ’22 (suspended in Ramadan) | Watch at https://mcceastbay.org/live and watch past series recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/practical

More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
Download Imam Al-Haddad’s “Book of Assistance”: https://mcceastbay.org/assistance
Download Practical Spirituality Resources: https://mcceastbay.org/awraad
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 “Deceptive Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

COVID Testing
2022-01-13 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-14 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-15 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-16 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-17 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-18 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-19 09:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-20 09:00 - 18:00
Get tested for COVID-19 for free from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at MCC.
No appointment or pre-registration necessary. Your PCR nasal swab test results will be emailed to you in 24-48 hours.
This free outdoor walk-in testing in the MCC parking lot Monday through Sunday until March 13, 2022 is for anyone ages 2 and up. Do your part. Protect yourself, your loved ones and your community.
This no-cost COVID-19 testing site is sponsored by KindlyTest & MCC East Bay. This test result is valid for traveling.
No out-of-pocket cost for test (free testing regardless of your insurance or immigration status). The test result is sent to provided during registration in 24-48 hours after test. Labs in the Bay Area are struggling to keep up with the testing demand and the results are taking longer than usual.
If you feel sick and have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested right away, even if you’re vaccinated. Early testing is important to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading to friends, family, and the community.
Questions? info@kindlytest.com or events@mcceastbay.org
Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to schedule an appointment?

No appointment or prior registration is necessary. Just walk up to outdoor testing location in west MCC parking lot.

Is this is a drive-thru testing site?

No. You will exit your vehicle and join the outdoor queue for testing. Wait times will vary throughout the day with the highest wait time expected from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.. The testing is performed in the outdoor. Limited bathroom usage available in MCC facility.

How do I get my test results?​​​

A copy of the test results will be sent to the email you provide during the online registration.

How long will this clinic be open?
MCC is committed to seeing our community through this winter omicron surge. We will run this free on-site clinic daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Thursday, January 13, 2022 to Sunday, March 31, 2022. We will consider extending this outreach program thereafter based on how our community infection rates are looking and need in the community.

Can children be tested?
We allow children over the age of two years to get tested. Masks were required and children 17 and under needed to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What is the cost of the test?

The PCR test is provided to you at no cost. We can perform the test for you if you are insured or uninsured and we do not ask about your legal or residency status.

How is your test performed?

It is a self-administered nasal self swab. MCC volunteer and KindlyTest staff will give instructions within the kit along with a brochure. Our staff and volunteers can help you follow the instructions on the kit.

What do I need to bring with me?

Please bring your ID and insurance card (only if you are insured). If you are uninsured, the tests are provided a to you at no cost. If you hold a foreign passport the test is still provided to you at no cost.

Can I share this with my neighbor and my coworker?
Yes! Anyone can come for test to the MCC parking lot every day. Here is the flyer if you’d like to post it in your workplace’s break room.
What happens if it is raining?
Testing will take place under 20 x 40 canopies in the parking lot. Please bring an umbrella, in case of rain. Due to 6-foot distancing, the line for testing may spill out of a canopy.
When will I receive my results?

Your PCR test result will be emailed to you within 24 to 48. Due to the high demand for testing currently in this winter surge, results may take as long as three days. As testing demand on laboratories slackens, we will go back to a typical turnaround of 24 hours.
If you have not received your test results after 48 hours, please email your name and date of birth to support@kindlytest.com or call KindlyTest at (408) 475-3303.
For Covid Test Results please contact our partnered lab Predicine: (877) 752-3958
The link for viewing the results is at https://covid19-portal.predicine.com/download_report
Predicine conducts our lab testing. Their CAP Accreditation: 8169662, CLIA Certificate: 05D2148483 and State of California: CFD00351747.

Why are you doing this?

MCC East Bay is a community center and we are privileged to serve. As we have done in the past two years of this pandemic, we are happy to sponsor and host critical events like this to do our part to help the community get through this pandemic.

What test is offered?

KindlyTest uses RT-PCR (Reverse Transcript PCR) analyzers for COVID-19 testing. We chose this technology for its accuracy and reliability. RT-PCR tests are accepted as the ‘gold standard’ for schools, businesses and pre-travel COVID testing. The PCR test are provided to you at no cost. The testing is conducted by our lab partner DiaCarta. We have partnered with the best-in-class testing suppliers and CDC-approved licensed laboratory, which is registered with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
If you would like to reach DiaCarta, the customer service phone number is (800) 246-8878 and by email at information@diacarta.com. They are registered CLIA # 05D2110800.

Pleasanton is too far. Where else can I go?

Our partner mosques in Fremont and Santa Clara (MCA) are also hosting daily free COVID testing.

Is your test FDA approved?

Our partner lab is CLIA certified and uses test following the FDA’s guidance. A CLIA certification is vital for a testing facility and is required for traveling to countries outside the US.

Can children be tested ?

We allow children over the age of 4 years to get tested. Masks were required and children 17 and under needed to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Outdoor & Indoor Jumu'ahs
2022-01-14 12:30 - 14:00
For our Jumu’ah services on Friday, January 14, masks are required to attend any MCC service and no RSVP is necessary:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY

– Hafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon.

– Outdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor service offered.
– No social distancing in canopy near Khateeb (shoulder-to-shoulder) for men and for first row for women. All other space requires social distancing.
– Please check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against cold.
– Please bring your own prayer mat.

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– Imam Dawood Yasin delivers this sermon.

– No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
– No parallel outdoor service offered.

Whenever possible, please attend 12:30 prayer to avoid heavier second-prayer congestion. All individuals at prayer services must wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
Jumu’ah parking for two services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp

– Virtually watch these two sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Sami: https://mcceastbay.org/sami
– More Sidi Dawood: https://mcceastbay.org/dawood

For parents attending with young children indoors, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Alameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening.
We are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for one Jumu’ah service. The first Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer
