Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

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

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interfaith Chat: When Bad Things Happen
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Interfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley and MCC co-host a virtual religious chat with Omar Naisan, representing MCC East Bay, and Wanda Ostler, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on how the Muslim and Mormon faiths address when bad things happen to good people and how does each faith/congregation help someone to recover following a significant loss, emergency, or tragedy?

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Wednesday, June 12 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

The doors open at 6:45 p.m. Optional breakout post-discussion groups will be held from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

– More Brother Omar Nasim: https://mcceastbay.org/omar

– More MCC interfaith events: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith

– MCC’s interfaith advocacy efforts: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith-ethos

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Presenters

Omar Naisan is a Ph.D. student in the Historical & Cultural Studies of Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union. He holds a Master of Arts in New Testament and is also from the Graduate Theological Union. His published MA thesis is titled “Decrypting the Son of Man Problem: An Inquiry into the Dominant Approaches to the Son of Man Problem and its Conspicuous Application in Mark 8:27-31.” His interests include comparative theology, philology in religious corpora, and historical-critical studies of religious canons.

The mission of Interfaith Interconnect is to enrich, inform, and educate ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley. The interfaith umbrella group serves the Tri-Valley in the Bay Area.

– More Interfaith Interconnect recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith-interconnect– Website: https://interfaithinterconnect.weebly.com/– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithInterconnect

The MCC East Bay and the Islamic Center of Livermore are proud congregation members of the Interfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley.

– More MCC interfaith events: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith– Sign up for MCC’s periodic community supporter updates: https://mcceastbay.org/community-supporters– MCC’s interfaith community advocacy efforts: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith-ethos

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

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

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Postponed till July* Kids Arts & Crafts Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
*Postponed till July*

For Children Aged 5-10: Join us for an arts and crafts summer camp, where children will engage in weekly themes through crafts, Islamic storytimes, and discussions.Tuesday & Thursday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | June 4th till August 1st | $90/week (all materials included) | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp

Please register for each week you wish to attend.

Please note:

Camp is not held during the first week of July (July 2nd or July 4th).

Registration is non-refundable unless there is a valid reason.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About Sr. Emira:

Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.

She 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.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Zara Initiative Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | CA
Zara Initiative is running the 2024 Qurbani Campaign. You can do your Qurbani and have the meat distributed to some of the most needy families. With just one Qurbani, you can feed up to 10 families.

Cat Adoption Event
2024-06-14 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Banquet Hall

More details are forthcoming!

Cat Adoption at Jumu'ah Prayers
2024-06-14 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Valley Humane Society of Pleasanton will be on site with immediately adoptable furry felines who are ready to be part of your forever family. This will be our third cat adoption event at MCC!

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Friday, June 14 | MCC Banquet Hall | Free; no RSVP required to attend | See adoption fee below

“Verily, there is a Heavenly reward for every act of kindness done to a living animal.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Each adopter must be at least 21 years of age. The adoption fee for a kitten is $125 or $200 for a pair and $100 for a cat. It includes:

-medical summary report

– spay or neuter surgery;

– microchip and transfer of ownership

– age-appropriate vaccinations;

– up to date on flea control;

– parasite control treatments;

– free sample bag of food and

– free vet check certificate

– coupons for local pet stores

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) was fond of cats, particularly his cat Muezza. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was so attached to him he’d let the cat sit on his lap while he gave his sermons. He’d even drink water that Muezza had previously been lapping up.

There are several well-known tales about Muezza. One says that the cat saved Prophet Muhammad from the deadly bite of a venomous snake. Another relates a time when Muezza was asleep on Prophet Muhammad’s robe when the call to prayers sounded. Although most people would have shooed away the cat, Prophet Muhammad instead cut off the sleeve of his robe so Muezza could rest in peace.

Islam instructs Muslims to revere cats. In fact, mistreating a cat is considered a significant transgression.

Lemonade Stand for Gaza @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-06-14 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
As part of his homeschooling journey and following the Sunnah, Issa Razawi will be selling lemonade as part of his entrepreneurship project. 50% of the proceeds will go to relief efforts in Gaza via Islamic Relief.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-06-14 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, June 14, 2024:

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

Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Hafiz Zaid Khanani delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first and fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Shaykh Rami: http://mcceastbay.org/rami

– More Hafiz Zaid: http://mcceastbay.org/zaid-khanani

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The "Lost Shepherd" Parenting Workshop | Fouzia Usman
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join us for a parenting workshop led by Fouzia Usman, founder of Muslim Nation Builders, where parents and kids will learn how to work together to create a nurturing, balanced environment that bridges the gap between Deen and Dunya in everyday life.

The “Lost Shepherd” workshop by Muslim Nation Builders is tailored for Muslim parents, focusing on aligning their lives to live by the hadith. After the workshop, we will have a Q&A.

Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Boys & Girls Ages 7 to 16 | Prayer Hall & Conference Room | RSVP required: mcceastbay.org/shepherd

Please note that this is a parent-and-me workshop. Parents are required to attend the workshop along with their child/children. The workshop is capped at 130 children.

This workshop will be live-streamed and not recorded. We highly recommend that you attend in person. Dinner sales begin at 6 p.m.Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader of the people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects. A man is the guardian of his family, and he is responsible for them. A woman is the guardian of her husband’s home and his children and is responsible for them. The servant of a man is a guardian of the property of his master, and he is responsible for it. Undoubtedly, every one of you is a shepherd responsible for his flock.” It addresses the modern challenges of raising practicing Muslims, offering strategies to inspire and guide children toward a fulfilling Islamic life. The workshop includes practical advice and activities for families to recognize where we lack as parents in the 21st century. And how to foster a culture rooted in Islam for success in both Dunya and Akhirah.

Purpose: To empower parents with insights and tools to address the spiritual and practical aspects of Islamic parenting. To help parents foster an environment where Islamic values are taught and lived, promote a family culture where pursuing Jannah is a collective goal. This workshop stands out by combining Qur’anic teachings, Prophetic examples, and modern educational techniques to create a transformative experience for Muslim families, aiming to bridge the gap between Deen and Dunya in everyday life.

What makes it unique? MNB workshops are specially curated to offer valuable and practical advice to its participants. Rooted in the hadith, “All of you are shepherds and each of you is responsible for his flock” the workshop will help parents understand their role and responsibilities as shepherds to their children and be the guardians of their flock.

It stands out by addressing contemporary challenges Muslim families face in a modern, Dunya-centric society and offering practical advice and strategies for parents.

It helps lay a foundation for:

become more mindful of Allah SWT

owning our responsibility as shepherds to our children

strive to become better parents, knowing we will be asked about our flock

help one another stay on the Siratul Mustaqim

grow together as a family in Islam.

internalize the reality that our natural home is Jannah.

This workshop is intended for both parents.When raising children, the active participation of both parents is paramount. Attending parenting workshops fosters a united front, ensuring that both mother and father are aligned in their approach to their children’s upbringing. It promotes consistent parenting practices, strengthens the family bond, and underscores the significance of collaboration and mutual support to children. Just like mothers, fathers play a crucial role in their children’s spiritual and moral development. By attending the workshop together, parents can provide each other with better support and create a nurturing, balanced environment for their children.

About Fouzia Usman:Fouzia Usman is a passionate entrepreneur, mother of three, certified NLP practitioner, and Positive Discipline Parent Educator. She is a full-time Software Engineer and an ardent visionary. She founded Ummah Stars and Muslim Nation Builders, a transformative platform for parents and children. She aims to positively impact Muslim families worldwide by helping parents raise children practicing the deen with passion and conviction. As a conscious Muslim parent, everything you have ever wanted for the Islamic upbringing of your children and your family as a whole is now being made possible through MUSLIM NATION BUILDERS. It is a testimony to the vision, mission, and dedication of how one person can initiate a resounding effect. Allah has blessed this initiative with a stellar team that has made a dream a reality. For more information, please visit Muslim Nation Builders site at https://www.muslimnationbuilders.com

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our Lady Fatima Al-Zahra: Lessons and Inspirations from Her Blessed Life (رضي الله عنها) | Ustadh Tariq Samady
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:30 | CA
Join Ustadh Tariq Samady for an enriching session on the life and times of the Prophet’s beloved daughter, Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra (رضي الله عنها).

Using a new biography from IHYA Publishing translated into English for the first time, we’ll be extracting lessons and inspirations on the Prophet’s Seerah from the vantage point of his brilliant, steadfast, and powerful daughter.

– More Ustadh Tariq: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tariq

Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live online at mcceastbay.org/live | Register at mcceastbay.org/circles

Ustadh Tariq SamadyUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots hailing from the ancient city of Kabul. He is a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars – local and international. With blessings from his teachers, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr.

His research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries, Philology, Spirituality, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور), a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community. He studied Computer Science at California State University – East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer.

About Circles of LightCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications.

IHYA PublishingIhya Publishing is dedicated to reviving beneficial knowledge (al-‘ilm al-nafi’), which we believe unlocks the doors of all good and leads to true success in this world and the next.Imam al-Haddad defines this knowledge in the following way: “​[Beneficial knowledge] is that which increases your knowledge of the Essence of Allah, His Attributes, Acts, and favors, makes you aware of His commands and prohibitions, leads you to renounce the things of this world and wish only for the hereafter, and brings your faults, the defects in your acts, and the plots of your enemy to your notice.”​ We hope our published works will assist seekers in this sacred pursuit.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

https://www.youtube.com/live/yv6VFLGKObM?si=j1GKqSbuKFbX_nj7

Al Ta'reef: Gathering & Making Supplications
2024-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
Join us as a community led by Ustadh Tariq Samady to gather and make supplications. We will begin with the Khatam of the Holy Qur’an, followed by the Khatam of the Burdah, prayers for forgiveness (using the book Prayers for Forgiveness by Imam Hasan al-Basri), and supplications.

– More Ustadh Tariq: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tariq

Saturday, June 15 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free, join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar Dinner on the Eve of Eid
2024-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
“Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) [Muslim]

Please join us for MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar the evening before Eid-ul-Adha.

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, June 16 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $2/person; RSVP at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/arafat

– Qur’an recitation by Qari Amar Bellaha

– Talk & Q&A with Hafiz Zaid Khanani

– Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha

– Maghrib and Iftaar dinner at 8:45 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers on Monday, June 17: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-al-adha-24/

– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj

The day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah.

About this particular day, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim]

Please fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food for this special annual Iftar event.

Here are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days.

Deeds of the Day of Arafah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So, don’t miss the reward of fasting it, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day.

Also, increase your dhikr, recitation of the Qur’an, good deeds, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family, friends, relatives, neighbors, MCC community, the wider Ummah, and make a special duaa for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day.

Things to Do on the Day of Arafah

1. Fasting on the Day of ArafahThe Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj.

“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim)

2. Du’aa of ArafahThe Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said of the Day of Arafah dua:

“The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta)

لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير

3. Making Tahleel, Takbeer, Tahmeed and TasbeehIt is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel, Takbeer, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah).

Tahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”

Takbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”

Tahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”

Tasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”

4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty AllahThe Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“On this day, Allah, the most Exalted, descends to the nearest heaven, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens, look at My servants, they have come from far and near, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea, I shall forgive them.”

Eid Al-Adha Prayers '24
2024-06-17 07:00 - 11:30 | CA
https://youtube.com/live/0BENWOpw_OA

According to the regional moonsighting, Eid Al Adha ’24 will be celebrated on Monday, June 17. Please plan to fast and join your community at MCC on the blessed Day of Arafat (the day before Eid) on Sunday, June 16.On Monday, June 17, 2024, MCC hosts three services on Eid morning:

First Eid Prayer Service

Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall by 7:15 a.m.*Khateeb: Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi

Second Eid Prayer Service

Location: Rancho San Ramon Community Park, 1998 Rancho Park Loop, San Ramon, CA 945829 a.m.: Eid prayer*Please arrive at the prayer site by 8:45 a.m.*Khateeb: Shaykh Faraz Khan

Third Eid Prayer Service

Location: Rancho San Ramon Community Park, 1998 Rancho Park Loop, San Ramon, CA 9458211 a.m.: Eid prayer*Please arrive at the prayer site by 10:45 a.m.*Khateeb: TBA

Please bring your prayer mat, an umbrella, and a water bottle for the grass field. MCC will provide a free shuttle service for prayers at the Rancho San Ramon Community Park and Diablo Valley College. No RSVP is needed.

MCC follows traditional moon-sighting that relies on the regional, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon for the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice. MCC honors the variation at the start of each Islamic month based on the new moon being sighted on different days in different places and some communities doing moon calculations. All are valid. Please observe with your community.

After the Eid prayer, we will have three food trucks on-site at Rancho Park: Halal Foods of Chicago, Habibz Kabob, and Mr. Softee (ice cream and drinks).

Our friends at the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC) will celebrate Eid on the same field on Sunday, June 16, 2024. See here.

Parking

We will have minimal parking spaces at Rancho San Ramon Community Park. Parking is available at Dougherty Station Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road. MCC will provide a free shuttle service from/to the parking lot of Dougherty Station Community Center.

Please factor in an extra 20 minutes for parking in an overflow lot and shuttling to the prayer site. Worshipers may also choose to take a 15-minute walk from Dougherty Station Community Center.

– Serve your community by volunteering as a parking attendant: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-volunteer

*The takbeerat begins 15 minutes before each Eid prayer begins promptly. The sermon follows the Eid prayer. Please remember that the Khutbah (sermon) follows each prayer, so please pay attention to it. Please also fast with the community on the blessed day of Arafat on Saturday, June 15. This MCC is hosting its annual Arafat Iftar in 2024.

For Qurbani donation and Bay Area slaughter options: https://mcceastbay.org/qurbani

Please also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the prayer.

Eid Al Adha Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of SRVIC & MCC.

Wishing you all a blessed Eid celebration. May Allah accept all of our duas and ibadah, Ameen!

◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on YouTube: http://mcceastbay.org/live

◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on Facebook: http://mcceastbay.org/facebook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRxgWgxsu3Q&list=PL9uyRQTMUugm9mvdn77Yv5nC6bfFJDYp7

https://youtu.be/ohpzeUf9w9c?si=G7-QdVJKPlAceCdo

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said: https://seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/blessing-ten-days-dhul-hijjah

The Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul HIjjah).” [Bukhari]

– Read Qur’an

– Make Dua

– Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers

– Increase fasting

– Increase Dhikr (supplications)

– Increase charity

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and property and does not return with either of it.” [Al-Bukhari]

It is an excellent sunnah to do Qurbani/Udhiyah to feed the poor in these times. Some scholars may have viewed it as obligatory. However, most see it as a voluntary (sunnah/mustahab) act. For those who wish to do Qurbani, it is mustahab (or voluntary sunnah) to avoid cutting hair and nails until the Qurbani is slaughtered. However, if you cut any hair or nails, your Qurbani is accepted and does not affect the validity.

Deeds of the Day of Arafah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So, don’t miss the reward of fasting it, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day.

Also, increase your dhikr, recitation of the Qur’an, good deeds, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family, friends, relatives, neighbors, MCC community, the wider Ummah, and make a special duaa for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day.

Principles of Religion: Manners | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-06-18 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-06-25 12:30 - 13:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. These talks will be recorded and made publicly available on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ustadha Nihad is using the book, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali. This series is a continuation of the previous “Principles of Religion” series. This is part 2 of the series and will focus on Adab (manners).12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from April 30 to July 16, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles

Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-seriesMore Ustadha Nihad:

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf

– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer

– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series

– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi

– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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. We are currently reading from, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.

Book Purchase:

If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally 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.

This 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.

Author: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-06-21 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, June 21, 2024:

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

Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Dr. Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first and fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Dr. Abdullah: https://mcceastbay.org/abdullah

– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Men's Hike | Garin Regional Park
2024-06-22 07:30 - 11:00 | CA
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.Starts Saturday, June 22 | 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Garin Regional Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, June 22, 2024

– Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:40 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.

– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.

– Parking: $5

– Meeting Point: Garin Regional Park

– Trail: Vista Peak and Garin Woods Loop

– Distance: Around 6 miles.

– Difficulty: Moderate.

– Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.

– RSVP: By Friday, June 21, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.

For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.

Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.

Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

About this trail:

Experience this 6.3-mile loop trail near Hayward, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters | Amber Leibrock
2024-06-23 14:30 - 16:30 | CA
Sisters: Join us for another session of self-defense classes. These classes are delivered by a seasoned mixed martial arts professional and aim to equip you with the skills to fend off unwanted physical contact effectively. Max 32 attendees. Ages 14+ only. $20/person.

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday, June 23 | Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready | Sisters only

Recent tragedies against Muslims across the country & the familiar rise in hate attacks in this Presidential Election year make us duty-bound to learn grappling countermeasures. A professional athlete will show you how to fend off unwanted physical contact, like a Hijab pull. Please note that the class will start on time. If you are more than 30 minutes late, you will not be able to join the class. Please be respectful of the instructor’s time.Cancelation policy: If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to the next person on the waitlist. You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attending any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

About the PresenterAmber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay, she trains with M.J. Hamid, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco, she went through a tough time and Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21, 2023. Since then, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber.“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside, how I feel about myself, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-06-24 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2.

Every Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

Book Purchase:

If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally 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.

This 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.

Author: Samira al-Zayid

Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini

Binding: Softcover

Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558

Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Regional Center of the East Bay Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-06-28 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a community-based, non-profit organization established by law to partner with many individuals and agencies to plan and coordinate services. It supports people with developmental disabilities, family members, and community leaders in the Alameda and Contra Costa counties.This Friday, they will provide information about their services and answer any questions you may have for them.
