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SUMMARY:Juz Recitation
DESCRIPTION:In Ramadan 2022\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m. \nIn addition\, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice. \nThe daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube. \n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22\n– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay\n\n\nPlaylist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRamadan ’22 Day\nJuz\nAyat (links below from last Ramadan)\n\n\nSaturday\, April 2\, 2022\n1\n1\nAl Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022\n2\n2\nAl Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252\n\n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022\n3\n3\nAl Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022\n4\n4\nAl Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022\n5\n5\nAn Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147\n\n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022\n6\n6\nAl Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022\n7\n7\nAl Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110\n\n\nSaturday\, April 9\, 2022\n8\n8\nAl-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\, 2022\n9\n9\nAl-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40\n\n\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022\n10\n10\nAl-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 2022\n11\n11\nAt-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5\n\n\nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022\n12\n12\nHud 6 – Yusuf 52\n\n\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022\n13\n13\nYusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52\n\n\nFriday\, April 15\, 2022\n14\n14\nAl-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128\n\n\nSaturday\, April 16\, 2022\n15\n15\nAl-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74\n\n\nSunday\, April 17\, 2022\n16\n16\nAl-Kahf 75 – Taha 135\n\n\nMonday\, April 18\, 2022\n17\n17\nAl-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78\n\n\nTuesday\, April 19\, 2022\n18\n18\nAl-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2022\n19\n19\nAl-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55\n\n\nThursday\, April 21\, 2022\n20\n20\nAn-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45\n\n\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\n21\n21\nAl-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30\n\n\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n22\n22\nAl-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27\n\n\nSunday\, April 24\, 2022\n23\n23\nYa Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\n24\n24\nAz-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 2022\n25\n25\nFussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\n26\n26\nAl-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30\n\n\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022\n27\n27-28\nAdh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)\n\n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n28\n29\nAt Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88\n\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n29\n30\nAl Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T120000
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CREATED:20220707T151940Z
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T120000
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T110000
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SUMMARY:Addiction Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.  \nAre you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?  \nHelp is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings. \nJoin our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022\, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting\, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.  \nThere is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required. \nThis is an open meeting\, so families\, friends\, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone! \nFor those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support\, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group \nRegardless of the issue\, you are dealing with\, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWhat is Al-Anon?  \nThe Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences\, strength\, and hope\, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness\, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery. \nAl-Anon is not allied with any sect\, denomination\, political entity\, organization\, or institution; does not engage in any controversy\, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606. \n \n\n– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group\n– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse\n\nResources \n\nMuslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque\nFor Muslims wrestling with substance abuse\, it’s often a silent struggle\nSubstance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support\nThe Imam and the Drug Addict\, IlmFeed\nOvercoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nFAQs ABOUT AL-ANON\nIs this a religious fellowship? \nThe Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship\, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine\, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way. \nIs an appointment needed? \nNo advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting.  Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group\, our program in general\, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting\, it is munir@mcceastbay.org. \nHow much is this going to cost? \nThere are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable)\, provide literature\, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers. \nIs there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings? \nThe meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.  \nHow will Al-Anon help me? \nMany who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair\, feeling hopeless\, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different\, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. \nIn Al-Anon and Alateen\, members share their own experience\, strength\, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations\, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life\, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.  \nMy friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?\nYou are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives. \nThere is another program\, Nar-Anon\, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings\, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you. \nWill anyone say I’ve been there? \nAnonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon\, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential\, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.  \nDo I have to say anything at a meeting? \nIt is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings\, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list\, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings\, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings. \nResources\n\nAl-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)\nEast Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)\nAlameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List\nAlameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-group/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T180000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting Saturday\, August 20th\, MCC will be hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.  Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up’. \nThe first session will be abridged and focus simply on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and will include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20 2022 to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \nSaturdays | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only. \nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n-Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n-Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n-70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n-‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n-Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n-Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n-Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n-Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n-Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n-Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n-Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n-Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n-Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n-Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n-Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n-Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n-Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n-Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n-Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n–https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
DESCRIPTION:MCC is hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening. \nJoin us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah.  Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions\, and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up.’ \nThe first session will be abridged and focus on the Introduction\, the Reading with an Open Heart preface\, and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.\nThis book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa\, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and include group discussions\, reflections\, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every other Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday\, August 20\, 2022\, to Saturday\, March 4\, 2023.  \nRSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Every other Saturday | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only (no virtual option) \nClass Schedule: \n\n-Intro\n\n– Aug 20\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 1 – Allah\n\n– Sep 3\, 2022\n\n\nChapter 2 – Humanity \n\n– Sep 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 3 – Qur’an\n\n– Oct 1\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan\n\n– Oct 15\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 5 – Tawba\n\n– Oct 29\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 6 – Shahadah\n\n– Nov 12\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 7 – Salat\n\n– Dec 3\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 8 – Zakat\n\n– Dec 17\, 2022\n\n\n-Chapter 9 – Ramadan\n\n– Jan 7\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 10 – Hajj\n\n– Jan 21\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 11 – Death\n\n– Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n\n– Feb 18\, 2023\n\n\n-Conclusion\n\n– Mar 4\, 2023\n\n\n\nDisclaimer \nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group. \nWe intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing\, undermining\, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.\nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\n– Everyone has something to say\, everyone has something to learn\n\n-Shy people encouraged to contribute\n-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves\n\n\n– Confidentiality\n\n-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group.  Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”\, but not “(so and so) said …”\n\n\n– 70 excuses\n\n-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say\, particularly what you may disagree with\n\n\n– ‘Dinner after’\n\n-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion\, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve.  So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)\n\n\n– Be chill\n\n-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away.  Particularly the brothers\, don’t get aggressive or excited\, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required\n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n– https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\n\n*Audiobook voiced by author available \nAbout the Book \n\n\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith\, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God. \nSecrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational\, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind\, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories\, Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, and science\, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims. \nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House \nAbout the Author\nA. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate\, poetic\, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily\, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity\, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development\, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/secrets-of-divine-love-book-club-9/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities
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SUMMARY:Juz Recitation
DESCRIPTION:In Ramadan 2022\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m. \nIn addition\, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice. \nThe daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube. \n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22\n– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay\n\n\nPlaylist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRamadan ’22 Day\nJuz\nAyat (links below from last Ramadan)\n\n\nSaturday\, April 2\, 2022\n1\n1\nAl Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022\n2\n2\nAl Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252\n\n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022\n3\n3\nAl Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022\n4\n4\nAl Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022\n5\n5\nAn Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147\n\n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022\n6\n6\nAl Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022\n7\n7\nAl Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110\n\n\nSaturday\, April 9\, 2022\n8\n8\nAl-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\, 2022\n9\n9\nAl-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40\n\n\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022\n10\n10\nAl-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 2022\n11\n11\nAt-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5\n\n\nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022\n12\n12\nHud 6 – Yusuf 52\n\n\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022\n13\n13\nYusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52\n\n\nFriday\, April 15\, 2022\n14\n14\nAl-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128\n\n\nSaturday\, April 16\, 2022\n15\n15\nAl-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74\n\n\nSunday\, April 17\, 2022\n16\n16\nAl-Kahf 75 – Taha 135\n\n\nMonday\, April 18\, 2022\n17\n17\nAl-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78\n\n\nTuesday\, April 19\, 2022\n18\n18\nAl-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2022\n19\n19\nAl-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55\n\n\nThursday\, April 21\, 2022\n20\n20\nAn-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45\n\n\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\n21\n21\nAl-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30\n\n\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n22\n22\nAl-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27\n\n\nSunday\, April 24\, 2022\n23\n23\nYa Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\n24\n24\nAz-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 2022\n25\n25\nFussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\n26\n26\nAl-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30\n\n\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022\n27\n27-28\nAdh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)\n\n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n28\n29\nAt Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88\n\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n29\n30\nAl Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-juz-recitation/2022-09-03/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220904T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
CREATED:20220329T114856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T114856Z
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SUMMARY:Juz Recitation
DESCRIPTION:In Ramadan 2022\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m. \nIn addition\, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice. \nThe daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube. \n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22\n– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay\n\n\nPlaylist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRamadan ’22 Day\nJuz\nAyat (links below from last Ramadan)\n\n\nSaturday\, April 2\, 2022\n1\n1\nAl Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022\n2\n2\nAl Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252\n\n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022\n3\n3\nAl Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022\n4\n4\nAl Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022\n5\n5\nAn Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147\n\n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022\n6\n6\nAl Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022\n7\n7\nAl Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110\n\n\nSaturday\, April 9\, 2022\n8\n8\nAl-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\, 2022\n9\n9\nAl-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40\n\n\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022\n10\n10\nAl-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 2022\n11\n11\nAt-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5\n\n\nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022\n12\n12\nHud 6 – Yusuf 52\n\n\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022\n13\n13\nYusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52\n\n\nFriday\, April 15\, 2022\n14\n14\nAl-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128\n\n\nSaturday\, April 16\, 2022\n15\n15\nAl-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74\n\n\nSunday\, April 17\, 2022\n16\n16\nAl-Kahf 75 – Taha 135\n\n\nMonday\, April 18\, 2022\n17\n17\nAl-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78\n\n\nTuesday\, April 19\, 2022\n18\n18\nAl-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2022\n19\n19\nAl-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55\n\n\nThursday\, April 21\, 2022\n20\n20\nAn-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45\n\n\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\n21\n21\nAl-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30\n\n\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n22\n22\nAl-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27\n\n\nSunday\, April 24\, 2022\n23\n23\nYa Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\n24\n24\nAz-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 2022\n25\n25\nFussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\n26\n26\nAl-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30\n\n\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022\n27\n27-28\nAdh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)\n\n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n28\n29\nAt Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88\n\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n29\n30\nAl Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-juz-recitation/2022-09-04/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220905T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
CREATED:20220329T114856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T114856Z
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SUMMARY:Juz Recitation
DESCRIPTION:In Ramadan 2022\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m. \nIn addition\, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice. \nThe daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube. \n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22\n– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay\n\n\nPlaylist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRamadan ’22 Day\nJuz\nAyat (links below from last Ramadan)\n\n\nSaturday\, April 2\, 2022\n1\n1\nAl Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022\n2\n2\nAl Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252\n\n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022\n3\n3\nAl Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022\n4\n4\nAl Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022\n5\n5\nAn Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147\n\n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022\n6\n6\nAl Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022\n7\n7\nAl Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110\n\n\nSaturday\, April 9\, 2022\n8\n8\nAl-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\, 2022\n9\n9\nAl-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40\n\n\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022\n10\n10\nAl-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 2022\n11\n11\nAt-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5\n\n\nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022\n12\n12\nHud 6 – Yusuf 52\n\n\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022\n13\n13\nYusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52\n\n\nFriday\, April 15\, 2022\n14\n14\nAl-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128\n\n\nSaturday\, April 16\, 2022\n15\n15\nAl-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74\n\n\nSunday\, April 17\, 2022\n16\n16\nAl-Kahf 75 – Taha 135\n\n\nMonday\, April 18\, 2022\n17\n17\nAl-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78\n\n\nTuesday\, April 19\, 2022\n18\n18\nAl-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2022\n19\n19\nAl-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55\n\n\nThursday\, April 21\, 2022\n20\n20\nAn-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45\n\n\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\n21\n21\nAl-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30\n\n\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n22\n22\nAl-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27\n\n\nSunday\, April 24\, 2022\n23\n23\nYa Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\n24\n24\nAz-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 2022\n25\n25\nFussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\n26\n26\nAl-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30\n\n\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022\n27\n27-28\nAdh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)\n\n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n28\n29\nAt Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88\n\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n29\n30\nAl Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-juz-recitation/2022-09-05/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
CREATED:20220825T220825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T220825Z
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SUMMARY:US Geological Survey Meetings | San Jose State University
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. A.J. Faas and graduate student Gabbie Fall for a four-meeting Zoom discussion on how people are impacted by disasters and disruptions and will ask for your input on hazards and vulnerabilities in your communities. \n6 to 8:30 p.m. | Starts Tuesday\, September 6 | Ages 18+ | Sign up at mcceastbay.org/SJSU-meetings  \nA group from San Jose State University is working on a large-scale project with the US Geological Survey to see how people are impacted by disasters and disruptions. This project has three parts but right now\, we are trying to start meetings with groups that are underrepresented in the current research to fill in any gaps. Dr. A.J. Faas and graduate student Gabbie Fall would like to start the first phase of this with MCC. It will be four meetings over about four months starting on Tuesday\, September 6. The meetings will introduce the project in more detail\, ask for your input on hazards and vulnerabilities in your communities\, and compare what you share with us to the research that the US Geological Survey has already done. The meetings will take place over Zoom and we would appreciate it if anyone willing to partner with us and attend these meetings could try to make all four but we understand that life happens and that is not always possible. If you have any questions\, you can email gabrielle.fall@sjsu.edu. We would really appreciate it if you could share your knowledge and experiences with us. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe U.S. Geological Survey is looking at the impact of a large earthquake on the Hayward Fault – specifically its effects on under-represented groups\, like Muslim-Americans living in the East Bay. They are looking at how underrepresented groups view disasters in general\, their perceived and actual preparedness\, and what vulnerabilities around them might differ from group to group.\n\nA team of Applied Anthropology graduate students at SJSU is working with the U.S. Geological Survey to get input from the East Bay Muslim community. They want to identify hazards and vulnerabilities and adjust their support/outreach to the Muslim community before the big one hits (May Allah protect us).\n\nThese grad students will hold four 2.5-hour virtual sessions with our community.\n\nThe first one is on Zoom at 6 p.m. this Tuesday\, September 6. This session will introduce the project. You can then decide whether to be part of the following three sessions (ideally\, you will attend all four virtual sessions).\n\nIf you are willing to give your feedback and help our community be better prepared for a large earthquake\, please sign up at mcceastbay.org/SJSU-meetings
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/us-geological-meetings/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T191500
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
CREATED:20220329T114856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T114856Z
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SUMMARY:Juz Recitation
DESCRIPTION:In Ramadan 2022\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m. \nIn addition\, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice. \nThe daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube. \n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22\n– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay\n\n\nPlaylist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRamadan ’22 Day\nJuz\nAyat (links below from last Ramadan)\n\n\nSaturday\, April 2\, 2022\n1\n1\nAl Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022\n2\n2\nAl Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252\n\n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022\n3\n3\nAl Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022\n4\n4\nAl Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022\n5\n5\nAn Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147\n\n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022\n6\n6\nAl Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022\n7\n7\nAl Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110\n\n\nSaturday\, April 9\, 2022\n8\n8\nAl-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\, 2022\n9\n9\nAl-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40\n\n\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022\n10\n10\nAl-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 2022\n11\n11\nAt-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5\n\n\nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022\n12\n12\nHud 6 – Yusuf 52\n\n\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022\n13\n13\nYusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52\n\n\nFriday\, April 15\, 2022\n14\n14\nAl-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128\n\n\nSaturday\, April 16\, 2022\n15\n15\nAl-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74\n\n\nSunday\, April 17\, 2022\n16\n16\nAl-Kahf 75 – Taha 135\n\n\nMonday\, April 18\, 2022\n17\n17\nAl-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78\n\n\nTuesday\, April 19\, 2022\n18\n18\nAl-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2022\n19\n19\nAl-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55\n\n\nThursday\, April 21\, 2022\n20\n20\nAn-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45\n\n\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\n21\n21\nAl-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30\n\n\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n22\n22\nAl-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27\n\n\nSunday\, April 24\, 2022\n23\n23\nYa Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\n24\n24\nAz-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 2022\n25\n25\nFussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\n26\n26\nAl-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30\n\n\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022\n27\n27-28\nAdh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)\n\n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n28\n29\nAt Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88\n\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n29\n30\nAl Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-juz-recitation/2022-09-06/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
CREATED:20220802T030948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T030948Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Women’s Seerah Bookclub
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual only Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This fall\, we are reading “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.\n\n**Sessions changed to online only for the remaining classes.\nEvent Details: \nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Fall ’22 runs from Tuesday\, August 23 to December 20\, 2022. The sessions are now only virtual sessions (no in-person component). \nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.  \nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n 	– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”33516″]\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini\nBinding: Softcover\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558\nPublisher: Daybreak Press\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”33516″]
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub/2022-09-06/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T143901
CREATED:20220802T030948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T030948Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Women’s Seerah Bookclub
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual only Seerah book club where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This fall\, we are reading “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP needed to join us virtually. \n**Sessions changed to online only for the remaining classes. \nEvent Details: \nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Fall ’22 runs from Tuesday\, August 23 to December 20\, 2022. The sessions are now only virtual sessions. \nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.  \nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”33516″] \nAbout the Book \n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini\nBinding: Softcover\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”33516″]
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub/2022-09-06/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekly Women’s Seerah Bookclub
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual only Seerah book club where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This fall\, we are reading “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP needed to join us virtually. \n**Sessions changed to online only for the remaining classes. \nEvent Details: \nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Fall ’22 runs from Tuesday\, August 23 to December 20\, 2022. The sessions are now only virtual sessions. \nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.  \nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”33516″] \nAbout the Book \n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini\nBinding: Softcover\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”33516″]
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub/2022-09-06/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220907T183000
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SUMMARY:Juz Recitation
DESCRIPTION:In Ramadan 2022\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m. \nIn addition\, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice. \nThe daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube. \n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22\n– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay\n\n\nPlaylist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRamadan ’22 Day\nJuz\nAyat (links below from last Ramadan)\n\n\nSaturday\, April 2\, 2022\n1\n1\nAl Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141\n\n\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022\n2\n2\nAl Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252\n\n\nMonday\, April 4\, 2022\n3\n3\nAl Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 5\, 2022\n4\n4\nAl Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 6\, 2022\n5\n5\nAn Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147\n\n\nThursday\, April 7\, 2022\n6\n6\nAl Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82\n\n\nFriday\, April 8\, 2022\n7\n7\nAl Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110\n\n\nSaturday\, April 9\, 2022\n8\n8\nAl-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87\n\n\nSunday\, April 10\, 2022\n9\n9\nAl-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40\n\n\nMonday\, April 11\, 2022\n10\n10\nAl-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92\n\n\nTuesday\, April 12\, 2022\n11\n11\nAt-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5\n\n\nWednesday\, April 13\, 2022\n12\n12\nHud 6 – Yusuf 52\n\n\nThursday\, April 14\, 2022\n13\n13\nYusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52\n\n\nFriday\, April 15\, 2022\n14\n14\nAl-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128\n\n\nSaturday\, April 16\, 2022\n15\n15\nAl-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74\n\n\nSunday\, April 17\, 2022\n16\n16\nAl-Kahf 75 – Taha 135\n\n\nMonday\, April 18\, 2022\n17\n17\nAl-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78\n\n\nTuesday\, April 19\, 2022\n18\n18\nAl-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20\n\n\nWednesday\, April 20\, 2022\n19\n19\nAl-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55\n\n\nThursday\, April 21\, 2022\n20\n20\nAn-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45\n\n\nFriday\, April 22\, 2022\n21\n21\nAl-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30\n\n\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\n22\n22\nAl-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27\n\n\nSunday\, April 24\, 2022\n23\n23\nYa Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31\n\n\nMonday\, April 25\, 2022\n24\n24\nAz-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46\n\n\nTuesday\, April 26\, 2022\n25\n25\nFussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32\n\n\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\n26\n26\nAl-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30\n\n\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022\n27\n27-28\nAdh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)\n\n\nFriday\, April 29\, 2022\n28\n29\nAt Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88\n\n\nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022\n29\n30\nAl Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month\n\n\nhttps://mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-juz-recitation/2022-09-07/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
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SUMMARY:Indoor MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:For our Jumu’ah services on Friday\, September 9\, masks are recommended to attend any MCC service and no RSVP is necessary: \n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\n– Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon.\n\n– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\n–  Imam Bilal Ibn Yusuf delivers this sermon.\n\n– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\n– Imam Bilal Ibn Yusuf delivers this sermon.\n\n– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall men in Conference Room.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend 2:30 prayer or 3:40 p.m. to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Masks are optional. \nJumu’ah parking for three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp \n\n–  Virtually watch these three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors\, MCC offers private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms 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 is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nImam Bilal ibn Yusuf graduated from the seven-year ʿālimiyyah program at DarusSalam Seminary in Lombard\, Illinois. He also holds degrees in psychology and political science. He is the Imam of the Islamic Center of Walnut Creek (Darul-Islam Mosque). He is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Islamic Law & Islamic Theology. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe Alameda County Health Department reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. \nWe are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for three Jumu’ah services. All the Jumu’ah prayers are indoors in the MCC prayer hall. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer
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