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SUMMARY:Women's Burdah Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MCC’s monthly women’s-only talks and recitations of the Blessed Burdah\, a world-renowned poem of the cloak\, which is a great means to connect to the Best of Creation ﷺ. Reciting this magnificent poem is a means of getting closer to the Prophet ﷺ through its recital\, its commentary\, and its appreciation. Led by Ustadha Nihad Hammoudeh\, Ustadha Roya Ataie\, and Ustadha Mona ElZankaly\, this celebrated poem has been a mainstay in Islamic scholarship gatherings for centuries.   \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday\, Jan. 22| MCC Conference Room| In-person only| No RSVP | Women & girls only\, boys under 8 welcomeQuestions? event@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/burdah-gathering/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T133000
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SUMMARY:The Forty Hadith Qudsi | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted the following day publicly on MCC’s YouTube\, Facebook\, and Instagram) about the Forty Hadith Qudsi\, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as revealed to him by the Almighty Allah. 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from January 3 to March 21 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom at https://mcceastbay.org/hadith \n\n\n\nUstadha Nihad will be using the book “Forty Hadith Qudsi” by Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli ash-Sha’rawi. \n\n\n\n\n– Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi\n\n\n\n\nMore Ustadha Nihad: \n\n\n\n\n– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer\n\n\n\n– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series\n\n\n\n– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-forty-hadith-qudsi-ustadha-nihad-hemmoudeh/2023-01-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T183000
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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. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\n**Sessions changed to online only for the remaining classes. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’23. The sessions are now only virtual sessions (no in-person component). \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\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\n\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\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub-4/2023-01-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T190000
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SUMMARY:Dua & Art | Kids Program with Artist Tarannum Saeed
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6 to 11\, join us for a six-week Wednesday evening session to provide children with a fun and relaxing environment where they can create art and learn while having a good time with their Muslim peers. These sessions will be a continuation from last year. All skill levels are welcome. \n5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (breaks for prayer) | Wednesdays | January 18 to February 22 | $145/child (all materials provided) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/art \nLearning objectives: \n\n– Drawing basics\, composition\, sketching\, and shading. \n– Use of different mediums\, watercolor\, acrylics\, and pastel colors.\n– One point perspective\n– Enhance creativity\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nAbout the FacilitatorAs a lover of art for the sake of Allah (SWT)\, Tarannum Saeed wishes to imbue and foster love for art in the youth of the Muslim community. She has conducted art classes in painting\, crafts\, and other fine arts\, both in person and on Zoom\, and she has showcased her Islamic art and calligraphy at community art fairs. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at the MCC Sunday School and Ilm Academy in Fremont. \n  \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dua-art-kids-program-with-artist-tarannum-saeed-4/2023-01-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T191500
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SUMMARY:The Seven Obstacles on the Path to God Series | Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Every Muslim is on a journey to Allah. As you travel to Allah\, you will inadvertently face obstacles on your path and\, many times\, not know how to overcome them.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a new virtual weekly class with Sidi Shahryar Abbasi where we will discuss the 7 obstacles a believer faces on the Path to Allah\, along with strategies for navigating these hurdles. \n\n\n\nImam Al Ghazali beautifully discusses these 7 Obstacles in his famous book\, Minhaj Al Abideen\, which is the core text for our class.  \n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Wednesdays | Dec. 14 to Ramadan ’23 | Watch at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nHosted at Lighthouse Mosque. Streamed only on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/obstacles \n\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Seven Obstacles on the Path to God” Series:  https://mcceastbay.org/obstacles\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Practical Spirituality Series”:  https://mcceastbay.org/practical\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Deceptive Desires” Series:  https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n\n\n\n\nAbout the SpeakerShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-7-obstacles-on-the-path-to-god-series/2023-01-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T210000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Last Thursday each month | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n– Watch past session recordings at: https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n\nWe talk about spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to the various roles and responsibilities of Muslim women in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. These sessions are held on the last Thursday of each month on: \n\n\n\n\n– Thu\, Jan 26\, 2023\n\n\n\n-Thu\, Feb 23\, 2023\n\n\n\n\nSorry\, no babysitting is provided. In-person option is for women only and the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n\n\n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches\, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \n\n\n\nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-halaqa-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T123000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services at MCC
DESCRIPTION:For our Jumu’ah services on Friday\, January 27\, masks are optional to attend any MCC service\, and no RSVP is necessary: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon.\n\n\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\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Abdul Rashed Meskienyar delivers this sermon.\n\n\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\n\nPlease attend at 12:30 p.m. to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible. Masks are optional. \n\n\n\nThe third Jumu’ah will resume in March ’23: https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-jumuah-times-winter-schedule/ \n\n\n\nJumu’ah parking for two services is in the MCC and the neighboring HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch these two sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Mahdy: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Abdul Rashed: https://mcceastbay.org/abdul-rashed\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThe Alameda County Health Department reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. We remain indoors for the five daily prayers and two Jumu’ah services as long as health officials deem it safe. All the Jumu’ah prayers are indoors.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-at-mcc-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T210000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from October 14\, 2022 to March 17\, 2023 |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n\nFree babysitting is provided in Room 16. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girl’s program in partnership with Rahmah Foundation. \nUstadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S.\, Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijaazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata\, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh\, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \nFrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \nFriday evening sessions in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023: \n\n– October 14\n– October 21\n– October 28\n– November 5\n– November 11\n– November 18\n– November 25 (no session)\n– December 2\n– December 9\n– December 16\n– December 23 (no session)\n– December 30 (no session)\n– January 6\, 2023\n– January 13\, 2023\n– January 20\, 2023\n– January 27\, 2023\n– February 3\, 2023\n– February 10\, 2023\n– February 17\, 2023\n– February 24\, 2023\n– March 3\, 2023\n– March 10\, 2023\n– March 17\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/rania-halaqa/2023-01-27/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T210000
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SUMMARY:Boys Friday Night Halaqa for High Schoolers (Ages 14-18) | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:Join MCC Youth Leader Hafiz Zaid Khanani‘s 16-week Friday evening halaqa for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade. \n\n\n\nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident and faithful Muslim men. This will be the only offered for boys on Friday nights in 2022. Younger-age boy’s halaqas planned for January 2023. These halaqas are for teens ages 14-18 only. No younger boys. Capped at 30 teens. Once full\, please join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | November 11 to March 17 (Ramadan ’23) ($100 from January 11 to March 17) | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/boys \n\n\n\nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nTo make an appointment for parents or youth to meet with MCC’s Youth leaders: \n\n\n\n\n– Maryam Awwal: http://calendly.com/mcc-maryam\n\n\n\n– Hafiz Zaid Khanani: http://calendly.com/mcc-zaid\n\n\n\n\nFriday evening sessions in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– November 11 (free preview session; no registration required)\n\n\n\n– November 18 (registration required to join from this session onwards)\n\n\n\n– November 25 (no session)\n\n\n\n– December 2\n\n\n\n– December 9\n\n\n\n– December 16\n\n\n\n– December 23 (no session)\n\n\n\n– December 30 (no session)\n\n\n\n– January 6\, 2023 (no session)\n\n\n\n– January 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 20\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 27\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 3\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 10\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 17\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 24\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 3\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 10\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 17\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)\n\n\n\n\nZaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont\, Youth and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/boys-friday-night-halaqa-for-high-schoolers-ages-14-18-hafiz-zaid-khanani/2023-01-27/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Teen
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SUMMARY:Monthly Saturday Dhikr/Support Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for monthly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation\, reflection\, and Salawat. \n\n\n\nThis monthly Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle is here to support sisters experiencing grief/loss\, marital challenges\, parenting challenges\, health challenges\, caring for elderly parents/loved ones\, isolation\, etc. \n\n\n\n 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Monthly on the last Saturday of each month | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n– Welcome\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Surah Yasin\n\n\n\n– Dhikr \n\n\n\n– Salawat\n\n\n\n– Short reflection (khatira)\n\n\n\n\nAfter this monthly gathering\, MCC hosts a children’s story-time: https://mcceastbay.org/storytime \n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-Founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram\, and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches\, and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-saturday-dhikr-support-circle-ustadha-hosai-mojaddidi-4/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
CREATED:20230113T084841Z
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SUMMARY:Ilm Classes for Middle & High Schoolers (Boys & Girls) | Sr. Maryam Awwal & Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:Join MCC Youth Leaders\, Sr. Maryam Awwal and Hafiz Zaid Khanani\, for 9 weeks Saturday Ilm classes offered for both middle & high school girls and boys ( 6th through 12th grades). The classes will cover the Creed of Imam al-Tahawi. \n\n\n\nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident and faithful Muslim women and men. These classes are for girls & boys ages 11-18 only. Capped at 30. Once full\, please join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. | Saturdays | January 21 to March 18 (Ramadan ’23) | $120 per child | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilm-classes \n\n\n\nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nSaturday morning sessions in 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– January 21\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 28\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 18\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 18\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/saturday-ilm-classes/2023-01-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
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SUMMARY:Defining Truth\, Goodness\, & Beauty in a Postmodern World | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi & Sr. Heba Haddad
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Sr. Heba Haddad as we discuss the impact of postmodernism on the Muslim community. \nThis parenting education workshop is with the spirit of a conversation on the sound upbringing of children in the modern world and to go back to the source of wisdom and virtue and discover new ways of applying these principles in our modern world. The speakers will provide ample time for Q&A! \n10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Zuhr) | Saturday\, January 28\, 2023 | MCC Conference Room (event not live-streamed; please join in-person only) | Adults & Mature Older Teens Only | RSVP required at https://mcceastbay.org/workshop \n\n– Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– Sr. Heba: https://mcceastbay.org/heba\n– Islamic Parenting talks: https://mcceastbay.org/parenting \n– More Islam for kids: https://mcceastbay.org/kids\n\nThe workshop is dynamic and interactive and will cover relevant historical points\, critical data analysis\, and helpful tips for dialogue and advocacy around political agendas and movements.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nExamining the current zeitgeist and the broad tentacles of nihilism\, atheism\, and secularism\, we must act swiftly to help prepare our youth for the challenges they face due to the rapid cultural changes happening all around them.  \nThis workshop will cover key contemporary issues impacting youth\, families\, schooling\, and social media. \nThe target audience is parents\, educators\, community members\, and youth who are active in their community. \nThe workshop is dynamic and interactive and will cover relevant historical points\, critical data analysis\, and helpful tips for dialogue and advocacy around political agendas and movements.  \n\n– Gain insights into helping Muslim youth navigate the complexities of modernity;\n– Learn the importance of language and communication used as tools versus weapons;\n– Tackle challenging modern ideas and ideologies with the proper Islamic framing;\n– Empower yourself and your family members with the tools necessary to protect your faith against spiritual threats;\n– Provide youth with fortification and confidence to maintain and defend their faith identity. \n\nAbout the Speakers \nHeba El-Haddad has been a mental health practitioner at the Khalil Center since its inception in the Bay Area. She is also an affiliate of Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab\, which provides resources for clinicians\, researchers\, and community leaders working with the Muslim population. Believing that prevention is superior to intervention\, Heba has worked on promoting awareness on a broad spectrum of topics ranging from anxiety to anger management through seminars\, workshops\, and lectures and her previous role as a mental health instructor at Kaiser Permanente. She believes that psychoeducation can empower and transform communities\, not just individuals. Heba is part of a group of clinicians and scholars who contributed to publishing a text introducing interventions utilizing the Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy model (TIIP) to Muslim practitioners nationwide and is a TIIP practitioner herself. She perceives learning as a never-ending process and continuously seeks to further her self-development. \nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credited her Islamic journey to 1996 when she began attending Islamic classes in Hayward\, California. These classes were taught by her teacher and mentor since then\, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n One of her main areas of focus is to help create a strong sisterhood for the women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups while offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many spiritual problems reflected the community’s deep and complicated mental health issues and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus\, along with her cousin\, Dr. Nafisa Sekandari\, co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com). \nUstadha Hosai is also a freelance writer and editor and lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics.\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/post-modernism/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T124500
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Middle School Boys Halaqa | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:Join MCC Youth Leader Hafiz Zaid Khanani‘s 9-week Saturday morning halaqa for middle school boys from 6th through 8th grade. \n\n\n\nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident and faithful Muslim men. This will be the only offered for boys on Saturday mornings in 2023. These halaqas are for boys ages 11-13 only. Capped at 30 boys. Once full\, please join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Saturdays | January 21 to March 18 (Ramadan ’23) | $120 per child | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/middle-school-halaqa \n\n\n\nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nSaturday morning sessions in 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– January 21\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 28\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 18\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 18\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\n\nMCC East Bay\, 94588
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/saturday-morning-middle-school-boys-halaqa-hafiz-zaid-khanani/2023-01-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T140000
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SUMMARY:Storytime With Khala Sahar
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturday\, Jan. 28 | Last Saturday of each month | Join in-person in the Prayer Hall or watch online at https://mcceastbay.org/live | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\nWinter ’23 Saturday Event Dates:  \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 28\, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 25\, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nRAMADAN WEEKLY STORYTIME ON SUNDAYS! \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 26\, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 2\, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 9\, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 16\, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n*PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DAY IN RAMADAN*RAMADAN BOOK DRIVE \n\n\n\nPlease help us give back to children and families most in need in our community. We will be collecting new Islamic children’s books to give as Eid gifts. Drop off at MCC storytime. \n\n\n\n\n– More Sister Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/sahar\n\n\n\n– More sessions for young Muslim children: https://mcceastbay.org/children\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator \n\n\n\nSister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California – Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having her own two boys\, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation. \n\n\n\nKhala Sahar’s Book Raffle: Win a free book! On a blank piece of paper write your name\, age\, and 10 books read between each story time (or print out the book log to fill out). Bring your book log to storytime and enter the raffle. For every 10 books read\, enter your name an additional time! The more you read the more chances you have to win! (Note: books can be read independently\, aloud by someone to the child\, or an audiobook). Print the log: https://mcceastbay.org/log \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/storytime-with-khala-sahar-2/2023-01-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T220000
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SUMMARY:Sisters Decadent Dessert & Game Night | Sr. Emira Mustafa
DESCRIPTION:Sisters! \n\n\n\nShow up ready for a fun-filled night of desserts & games! Be ready to build sisterhood and have a memorable evening with new and old friends. \n\n\n\nWe will have a program filled with yummy treats\, icebreakers\, and fun activities to get you going. \n\n\n\n8 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday\, January 28 | Join in person| $35/sister | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/sisters-night \n\n\n\nJoin our Whatsapp group for important details at Building Sisterhood- MCC at mcceastbay.org/building-sisterhood. Sisters 16 and up. \n\n\n\nNote: No refunds due to the purchase of materials specific to each program. Otherwise\, the seat may be transferred. \n\n\n\n\n– More Sister Emira: https://mcceastbay.org/emira\n\n\n\n– More talks for sisters: https://mcceastbay.org/women\n\n\n\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver\, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator:Sister Emira Mustafa is the founder of Craft E Muslims\, a business with a mission to connect the heart and mind through fun\, creative\, innovative methods. \n\n\n\nShe has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community. \n\n\n\nHere is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sisters-decadent-dessert-game-night-sr-emira-mustafa/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
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SUMMARY:Sisters Financial Literacy Workshop | Siema Zia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE Workshop to empower sisters to take a more active role in managing their finances. Topics will cover money management\, goal setting\, savings\, budgeting\, credit scores\, and credit reports.2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday\, January 29 | Conference Room | RSVP here: https://mcceastbay.org/sisters-finance \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout The Instructor: \n\n\n\nSiema Zia has a background in BA Hons Business and Finance. Siema is a domestic violence advocate and has been providing financial literacy sessions for Narika Clients and Asian Women’s Shelter clients to help them provide financial empowerment. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/financial-literacy-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T141500
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
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SUMMARY:The Forty Hadith Qudsi | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted the following day publicly on MCC’s YouTube\, Facebook\, and Instagram) about the Forty Hadith Qudsi\, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as revealed to him by the Almighty Allah. 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from January 3 to March 21 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 1:30 p.m. on Zoom at https://mcceastbay.org/hadith \n\n\n\nUstadha Nihad will be using the book “Forty Hadith Qudsi” by Shaykh Muhammad Mitwalli ash-Sha’rawi. \n\n\n\n\n– Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi\n\n\n\n\nMore Ustadha Nihad: \n\n\n\n\n– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer\n\n\n\n– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series\n\n\n\n– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-forty-hadith-qudsi-ustadha-nihad-hemmoudeh/2023-01-31/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
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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. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\n**Sessions changed to online only for the remaining classes. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’23. The sessions are now only virtual sessions (no in-person component). \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\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\n\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\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub-4/2023-01-31/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
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SUMMARY:Dua & Art | Kids Program with Artist Tarannum Saeed
DESCRIPTION:For ages 6 to 11\, join us for a six-week Wednesday evening session to provide children with a fun and relaxing environment where they can create art and learn while having a good time with their Muslim peers. These sessions will be a continuation from last year. All skill levels are welcome. \n5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (breaks for prayer) | Wednesdays | January 18 to February 22 | $145/child (all materials provided) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/art \nLearning objectives: \n\n– Drawing basics\, composition\, sketching\, and shading. \n– Use of different mediums\, watercolor\, acrylics\, and pastel colors.\n– One point perspective\n– Enhance creativity\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nAbout the FacilitatorAs a lover of art for the sake of Allah (SWT)\, Tarannum Saeed wishes to imbue and foster love for art in the youth of the Muslim community. She has conducted art classes in painting\, crafts\, and other fine arts\, both in person and on Zoom\, and she has showcased her Islamic art and calligraphy at community art fairs. She has also served as a Kindergarten teacher at the MCC Sunday School and Ilm Academy in Fremont. \n  \n\n\n \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dua-art-kids-program-with-artist-tarannum-saeed-4/2023-02-01/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
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SUMMARY:The Seven Obstacles on the Path to God Series | Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Every Muslim is on a journey to Allah. As you travel to Allah\, you will inadvertently face obstacles on your path and\, many times\, not know how to overcome them.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a new virtual weekly class with Sidi Shahryar Abbasi where we will discuss the 7 obstacles a believer faces on the Path to Allah\, along with strategies for navigating these hurdles. \n\n\n\nImam Al Ghazali beautifully discusses these 7 Obstacles in his famous book\, Minhaj Al Abideen\, which is the core text for our class.  \n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Wednesdays | Dec. 14 to Ramadan ’23 | Watch at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nHosted at Lighthouse Mosque. Streamed only on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/obstacles \n\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Seven Obstacles on the Path to God” Series:  https://mcceastbay.org/obstacles\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Practical Spirituality Series”:  https://mcceastbay.org/practical\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n\n\n\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Deceptive Desires” Series:  https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n\n\n\n\nAbout the SpeakerShahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker\, mentor\, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-7-obstacles-on-the-path-to-god-series/2023-02-01/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
CREATED:20220923T065432Z
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SUMMARY:MCC Community's Monthly Khatem-e-Quran
DESCRIPTION:“The most beloved deeds to Allah (SWT) are those which are done consistently\, even if they are little.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) \nPlease join your MCC community in a monthly communal completion of the book of Allah. \nEach month\, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. On the first Wednesday the following month\, we meet at 7:30 p.m. for a Zikr\, Qur’an Khatam dua\, and collective community dua\, followed by a community potluck (bring a dish to share!). \nThis community dua is led by Qari Amar Bellaha and Ustadh Amu Tarif. This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. \nPlease finish your Juz by the first Wednesday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz \nFall ’22 & Winter ’23 Wednesday Monthly Du’as with Qari Amar and Ustadh Amu Tarif: \n\n– October 5\, 2022\n– November 2\, 2022\n– December 7\, 2022\n– January 4\, 2023\n– February 1. 2023\n– March 1\, 2023\n\nEncourage your family members and friends from across the globe to participate in this noble endeavor. \n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– More Ustadh Amu Tarif: https://mcceastbay.org/tarif\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. Along with bringing great barakah into our lives\, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. \nThough it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah and Salawat individually\, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a completing Qur’an khatam.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-quran-khatm/2023-02-01/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T140000
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SUMMARY:Two Jumu’ah Services at MCC
DESCRIPTION:For our Jumu’ah services on Friday\, February 3\, masks are optional to attend any MCC service\, and no RSVP is necessary: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.\n\n– Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon.\n\n\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\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon.\n\n\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\n\nPlease attend at 12:30 p.m. to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible. Masks are optional. \n\n\n\nThe third Jumu’ah will resume in March ’23: https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-jumuah-times-winter-schedule/ \n\n\n\nJumu’ah parking for two services is in the MCC and the neighboring HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch these two sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Br. Mohammed: https://mcceastbay.org/mohammed\n\n\n\n– More Shaykh Abdullah: https://mcceastbay.org/abdullah\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThe Alameda County Health Department reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. We remain indoors for the five daily prayers and two Jumu’ah services as long as health officials deem it safe. All the Jumu’ah prayers are indoors.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/two-jumuah-services-at-mcc-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T210000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from October 14\, 2022 to March 17\, 2023 |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n\nFree babysitting is provided in Room 16. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girl’s program in partnership with Rahmah Foundation. \nUstadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S.\, Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijaazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata\, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh\, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \nFrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \nFriday evening sessions in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023: \n\n– October 14\n– October 21\n– October 28\n– November 5\n– November 11\n– November 18\n– November 25 (no session)\n– December 2\n– December 9\n– December 16\n– December 23 (no session)\n– December 30 (no session)\n– January 6\, 2023\n– January 13\, 2023\n– January 20\, 2023\n– January 27\, 2023\n– February 3\, 2023\n– February 10\, 2023\n– February 17\, 2023\n– February 24\, 2023\n– March 3\, 2023\n– March 10\, 2023\n– March 17\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/rania-halaqa/2023-02-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T210000
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SUMMARY:Boys Friday Night Halaqa for High Schoolers (Ages 14-18) | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:Join MCC Youth Leader Hafiz Zaid Khanani‘s 16-week Friday evening halaqa for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade. \n\n\n\nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident and faithful Muslim men. This will be the only offered for boys on Friday nights in 2022. Younger-age boy’s halaqas planned for January 2023. These halaqas are for teens ages 14-18 only. No younger boys. Capped at 30 teens. Once full\, please join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | November 11 to March 17 (Ramadan ’23) ($100 from January 11 to March 17) | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/boys \n\n\n\nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nTo make an appointment for parents or youth to meet with MCC’s Youth leaders: \n\n\n\n\n– Maryam Awwal: http://calendly.com/mcc-maryam\n\n\n\n– Hafiz Zaid Khanani: http://calendly.com/mcc-zaid\n\n\n\n\nFriday evening sessions in Fall 2022 and Winter 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– November 11 (free preview session; no registration required)\n\n\n\n– November 18 (registration required to join from this session onwards)\n\n\n\n– November 25 (no session)\n\n\n\n– December 2\n\n\n\n– December 9\n\n\n\n– December 16\n\n\n\n– December 23 (no session)\n\n\n\n– December 30 (no session)\n\n\n\n– January 6\, 2023 (no session)\n\n\n\n– January 13\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 20\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 27\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 3\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 10\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 17\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 24\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 3\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 10\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 17\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)\n\n\n\n\nZaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont\, Youth and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/boys-friday-night-halaqa-for-high-schoolers-ages-14-18-hafiz-zaid-khanani/2023-02-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214902
CREATED:20230131T141335Z
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on February 4 for a Saturday morning hike at Waterfalls of Mount Diablo near Clayton to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). \n\n\n\nPlease note: Hike may be canceled due to the rainy forecast. \n\n\n\n\n– When: Saturday\, Feb 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– Time: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\n\n\n\n– Carpool: Highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n\n\n\n– Parking: Paid parking is available at Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center.\n\n\n\n– Location: Summit Rd\, Walnut Creek\, CA 94598\n\n\n\n– Distance: 7.9 miles\n\n\n\n– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/waterfalls-of-mount-diablo-loop-trail\n\n\n\n– Difficulty: Hard\n\n\n\n– Misc: Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry enough water\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  There are bathrooms at the trailhead. No cell network in that area\, suggest carpooling and downloading the AllTrail maps.\n\n\n\n– RSVP: By Friday\, February 3\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\n\n\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. On the day of the hike\, if you have trouble finding the group\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group so we request you to please be on time. \n\n\n\nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \n\n\n\nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Trail: \n\n\n\nExplore this 7.9-mile loop trail near Clayton\, California. Generally considered a challenging route\, it takes an average of 4 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. \n\n\n\nThis hike has two potential starting points. This route follows the trail’s alternative trailhead off of Mitchell Canyon Road. The main trailhead begins at the end of Regency Drive and Mountaire Parkway. Limited parking is available on Regency Drive. Parking at Regency Drive is for residents only and you may get a ticket. Paid parking is available at Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. There are bathrooms there as well. \n\n\n\nWinter and spring rains create scenic waterfalls in this hike at Mount Diablo\, the East Bay’s signature peak. While Mount Diablo State Park is best known for towering vistas from the mountain’s twin East Bay summits\, the seasonal rains that visit the San Francisco Bay Area every year create several falls in the mountain’s rugged canyons. You can also find fragrant wild daffodils growing along Bear Creek seasonally. \n\n\n\nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-sisters-in-the-outdoors/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T214903
CREATED:20230127T083701Z
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SUMMARY:*Sold Out* Perfect Timing: How Allah (SWT) Comforted the Prophet (SAW) with Revelation | Shaykh Omar Suleiman
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 4\, 2023\, MCC had the honor of partnering with Miftah Insitute to host Shaykh Omar Suleiman. \n\n\n\nDr. Omar delivered his class ‘Perfect Timing’ about how the Divine fingerprints are always at the perfect timing for everything in our life. \n\n\n\nDownload Dr. Omar’s presentation deck: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/presentation \n\n\n\nDr. Rania Awaad’s pre-talk is here: https://youtu.be/A0-Gn64YAD4 \n\n\n\nDr. Rania’s post-talk is here: https://youtu.be/iwwORhtnz8w \n\n\n\nSidi Uthman Uthman Ames performance is here: https://youtu.be/oTlCndD7–M \n\n\n\nWatch Dr. Omar’s talk at MCC by subscribing to the Miftaah portal: https://www.miftaahportal.com \n\n\n\n*Sold Out. Positively no more tickets are available. The waitlist is also closed.*\n\n\n\nWe are positively full! No opportunity to join the waitlist or attend in person. \n\n\n\nWe’re sorry! Please do not come on Saturday morning unless you have a ticket. You will be turned away. \n\n\n\nTo watch Saturday’s event live online\, please join the Miftaah portal. \n\n\n\nWe are comforted to know that in our life’s most harsh moments\, Allah (SWT) does not abandon us. The weight of Revelation shook the foundation of the Prophet (SAW)’s existence and comforted his heart during his difficult moments. \n\n\n\nIn this new course\, Sheikh Dr. Omar Suleiman talks to us about how the Divine fingerprints are always on the perfect timing for everything in our life. Every life event\, even with its hardship\, has its place in our lives. Our Creator is our unabiding comfort and succor at those moments. \n\n\n\n9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday\, February 4 | MCC Prayer Hall | Limited space (please join waitlist once full) at https://mcceastbay.org/revelation | Tickets will go live at 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nSponsored by Yaqeen Institute\, Miftaah Institute\, MCC East Bay\, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nFAQ (please read before messaging us ?)Gaah! The tickets sold out so quickly. What do I do now?\n\n\n\n*Update on Friday\, January 27* Due to the number of people who have joined the waitlist\, we have indefinitely closed the waitlist. Positively no tickets are available\, and no opportunity to join the waitlist.Join the waitlist at https://mcceastbay.org/revelation! You will get first access to cancellations. We will close the waitlist once it exceeds the number of people who are registered for the event. Will you live stream the event\, or will the recording be available at a later date?At the request of the speaker\, the session will not be recorded or live-streamed. \n\n\n\nI would like to volunteer for this event. Alhamdulillah\, between MCC’s core volunteers and the Miftaah team\, we have enough volunteers for this event. We are accepting a few more volunteers as ushers. Filling out the volunteer form does not guarantee space: https://forms.gle/3TuhtHyntBUxNDTd6Do you offer event babysitting? This event will take up much of the MCC facility. We offer only limited babysitting. Sing up at https://mcceastbay.org/revelation Once full\, we cannot accommodate any more. Please do not bring your young child(ren)\, if you receive a ticket. We want to ensure a serene environment. \n\n\n\nAre there food options? \n\n\n\nYes. Please see the registration page. Pre-purchase lunch orders will receive priority at the food vendors after the program ends at noon. Please wait in line (lines will be very long) if you do not pre-purchase lunch: https://mcceastbay.org/revelation  \n\n\n\nI am new to MCC. What are the logistics?Only if you receive a ticket will we email you a detailed description of where to park and how you will enter the facility.  \n\n\n\n\n– We will open up check-in at 8 a.m. Enter from W. Las Positas Blvd. and park in the Hewlett Packard parking lot (do not come to the MCC property). After parking\, walk to the MCC property where the map lists “Outdoor Prayer Space”: https://mcceastbay.org/hp\n\n\n\n– Registrants will check in the West parking lot\, and receive a wristband\, and ushers will direct them into the building.\n\n\n\n– Space is first-come\, first-serve in the Prayer Hall. Overflow space is in the Conference Room and Banquet Hall\, where attendees will view the session live from those spaces. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\n– After the event ends promptly at 12 p.m.\, please give Shaykh Omar Suleiman a path to leave the MCC facility promptly. He cannot stop for salams. He has a flight to catch. \n\n\n\n– Food sales begin at noon. Zuhr is at 12:30 p.m. Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad will have a session right after at 12:30 p.m.: https://mcceastbay.org/event/maristan-mcc-event/\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the schedule for the event? We will start the program promptly at 9 a.m. Please arrive early (check-in begins at 8 a.m.). You will get a better seat the earlier you come.  \n\n\n\n\n– 9 a.m. – Qur’an recitation by Ahmed Alkubaisi and English translation by Heather Conner\n\n\n\n– 9:15 a.m. – Shaykh Omar Suleiman takes the stage \n\n\n\n– 10:15 a.m. – Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad speaks for ten minutes\n\n\n\n– 11:15 a.m. – Sidi Wendell Uthman Ames performs Nasheed for ten minutes\n\n\n\n– 12 p.m. – Shaykh Omar Suleiman program ends\n\n\n\n– 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Lunch in the picnic area from food trucks and food vendors\n\n\n\n– 12:30 p.m. – Zuhr prayer\n\n\n\n– 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad session on navigating mental health in the Muslim community: https://mcceastbay.org/event/maristan-mcc-event/ \n\n\n\n\nAre there vendor opportunities? No\, due to the number of attendees in the facility\, we cannot accommodate vendors. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/perfect-timing/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Ilm Classes for Middle & High Schoolers (Boys & Girls) | Sr. Maryam Awwal & Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:Join MCC Youth Leaders\, Sr. Maryam Awwal and Hafiz Zaid Khanani\, for 9 weeks Saturday Ilm classes offered for both middle & high school girls and boys ( 6th through 12th grades). The classes will cover the Creed of Imam al-Tahawi. \n\n\n\nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident and faithful Muslim women and men. These classes are for girls & boys ages 11-18 only. Capped at 30. Once full\, please join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. | Saturdays | January 21 to March 18 (Ramadan ’23) | $120 per child | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilm-classes \n\n\n\nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nSaturday morning sessions in 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– January 21\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 28\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 18\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 18\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ilm-classes-for-middle-high-schoolers-boys-girls-sr-maryam-awwal-hafiz-zaid-khanani/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Saturday Morning Middle School Boys Halaqa | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:Join MCC Youth Leader Hafiz Zaid Khanani‘s 9-week Saturday morning halaqa for middle school boys from 6th through 8th grade. \n\n\n\nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident and faithful Muslim men. This will be the only offered for boys on Saturday mornings in 2023. These halaqas are for boys ages 11-13 only. Capped at 30 boys. Once full\, please join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Saturdays | January 21 to March 18 (Ramadan ’23) | $120 per child | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/middle-school-halaqa \n\n\n\nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nSaturday morning sessions in 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– January 21\, 2023\n\n\n\n– January 28\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 18\, 2023\n\n\n\n– February 25\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 4\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 11\, 2023\n\n\n\n– March 18\, 2023 (last session before Ramadan 2023)\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\n\nMCC East Bay\, 94588
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/saturday-morning-middle-school-boys-halaqa-hafiz-zaid-khanani-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Young Children
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SUMMARY:Navigating Mental Health in 2023 | Maristan
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad and other therapists from this local non-profit organization Maristan as we launch this new initiative and discuss Muslim mental health and debunk myths around the topic of therapy and other help-seeking behaviors. \n\n\n\n1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday\, February 4 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free In-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nMCC is partnering with Maristan to offer mental health services to the 90\,000 Muslims in the East Bay. For mental health counseling services offered by Maristan at MCC: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/counseling \n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/rania\n\n\n\n– More mental health talks at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/mental-health\n\n\n\n\nMake An Appointment\n\n\n\n\nMake an appointment online to see a Maristan Clinician at https://maristan.org/clinicians\n\n\n\nCall the Maristan Clinic Coordinator\, Jannah Sellars at (510) 380-7229\n\n\n\nEmail info@maristan.org\n\n\n\nHere are also other resources to help you get support.\n\n\n\n\nIf you cannot afford the therapy\, please let Maristan know. MCC has a standing commitment that the MCC covers any services provided in the four walls of the community center. \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers: \n\n\n\nSaha Jamshed\, LCSWSaha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California and currently practices as a Mental Health Therapist at Axis Community Health and Maristan. Saha provides support to individuals\, couples\, and families from diverse backgrounds presenting with symptoms of depression\, anxiety\, marital conflict and low self-esteem. She completed her master’s at University of Southern California and completed her training with a focus on Mental Health at John George Psychiatric Hospital. Saha utilizes a multitude of therapeutic intervention modalities based on the needs of the client\, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, Mindfulness\, Solution Focused Therapy\, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and stress management. Saha is certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator. She provides services in Dari and English. Simultaneously\, Saha has been working at NISA\, a Muslim domestic violence organization for over 15 years where she provides counseling and case management for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. \n\n\n\nNuzhath Quadri\, LMFTNuzhath is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology from University of San Francisco. Most of her 10+ year career has been spent working with youth and their families through the Santa Clara Unified School District school-based therapy program. \n\n\n\nAlongside the school work\, her experience also includes working in community clinics with clients experiencing anxiety\, depression\, relationship challenges\, grief and personal life challenges. Her education focused on family systems approach but she pulls from various modalities\, including CPT\, DPT\, mindfulness-based interventions\, play therapy to meet her clients’ needs. \n\n\n\nHamed Fatahian\, AMFTHamed is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who graduated with a master’s in counseling psychology from Palo Alto University. He works at New Paths (Couples Recovery Center). He specializes in couple therapy\, especially with the Muslim population. He has also trained in EFT over the past few years from ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy). \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S.\, Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijaazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata\, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh\, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/maristan-mcc-event/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maristan - MCC East Bay Grand opening!
DESCRIPTION:To provide professional clinical care grounded in Islamic traditions\, MCC has partnered with Maristan\, a mental health nonprofit led by Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad\, to provide holistic\, mental\, and spiritual wellness. \n\n\n\nMeet the staff\, learn about the services\, and hear about how we want to partner with you for your mental health. \n\n\n\nThis event will feature talks by key members of our Maristan staff Dr. Rania Awaad and other staff. \n\n\n\nDr. Rania will also speak in the main prayer hall: https://mcceastbay.org/event/maristan-mcc-event \n\n\n\nAlhamdulillah\, Maristan is officially going to have a counseling office at MCC! Please join us this Saturday at 1 p.m. for the grand opening! \n\n\n\nMCC offers a Counseling Office that offers marriage and therapy sessions with counselors trained in Islamic holistic psychology. Some insurance plans are accepted. California only. Don’t suffer alone. \n\n\n\nMCC offers counseling in partnership with Maristan\, a spiritual community wellness center that provides marriage\, individual\, and family counseling\, premarital coaching\, consultation\, and a psychiatrist (medication management). Counseling fees are payable on a sliding scale. \n\n\n\nMake An Appointment\n\n\n\n\nMake an appointment online to see a Maristan Clinician at https://maristan.org/clinicians\n\n\n\nCall the Maristan Clinic Coordinator Jannah Sellars at (510) 380-7229\n\n\n\nEmail info@maristan.org\n\n\n\nHere are also other resources to help you get support.\n\n\n\n\nIf you cannot afford the therapy\, please let Maristan know. MCC has a standing commitment that the MCC covers any services provided in the four walls of the community center. \n\n\n\nHolding Seminars Online For Our Couples & Parents\n\n\n\n\n– Maristan seminars & workshop recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/maristan\n\n\n\n– Islamic marriage talks & workshops at MCC\, please visit: https://mcceastbay.org/marriage\n\n\n\n– Islamic parenting workshops at MCC\, please visit: https://mcceastbay.org/parenting
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/maristan-mcc-east-bay-grand-opening/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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