MCC East Bay

Young Men Pre-Ramadan Manliness Conference
2024-03-09 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Assalamu Alaikum. The response from Tri-Valley parents of teen boys regarding this new initiative has been overwhelming. *We are positively full for in-person attendance.* The waitlist is open for in-person attendance. Otherwise, the live-stream option is still open: https://mcceastbay.org/kickstart

For young men ages 13-19! Join your fellow brothers for an inaugural conference to kick start the first of many regular programs on the art of manliness in the Islamic tradition. We’ll discuss chivalry, cars, Ramadan, and practice prophetic grappling.

Futuwwa (Arabic: فتوة, “young-manliness”) is a conception of adolescent moral behavior around which myriad institutions of Medieval confraternity developed. With characteristics similar to chivalry and virtue, these communal associations of Arab men gained significant influence as stable social units that exerted religious, military, and political influence in much of the Islamic world.

Saturday, March 9 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $20/person; men ages 13-19 only | Space limited to 130 young men (once full only live stream option open) | Register at mcceastbay.org/kickstart

Snacks and light refreshments are provided.

A joint effort of Walnut Creek Islamic Center, San Ramon Valley Islamic Center, and Muslim Community Center East Bay.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

Agenda:-1:00 – 1:30: Arrival & Registration-1:30 – 2:00: What is Futuwwa? – Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf -2:00 – 2:50. Parallel Workshop 1:

Group 1: What Every Young Man Should Know About How Cars Work

Group 2: Prophetic Grappling + Jiu Jitsu Workshop

-2:50 – 3:15: Networking Break & Snacks-3:20- 3:40: Your Best Ramadan Yet – Imam Hassan-3:40 – 4:40 Parallel Workshop 2

Group 2: What Every Young Man Should Know About How Cars Work

Group 1: Prophetic Grappling + Jiu Jitsu Workshop

-4:45 Asr-5:00 Closing Du’aQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org

Pre-Ramadan Storytime for Children | Sr. Eman Kourtam
2024-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
A Joyful Ramadan Story and Planner for kids! Zain and Mima are so excited that Ramadan is here!

They want to fast, just like their parents. Their Mama tells them they can try but explains that Ramadan is not only about fasting. Ramadan is also about being the best people we can be! Join Zain and Mima as they learn about the best Ramadan manners!Join us for a read-aloud for children to learn the significance of Ramadan and how to make it the best Ramadan ever inshaAllah!6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Sunday, March 10 | MCC Conference Room | Free | For parents & all youth, particularly ages 5 to 10 | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

We will have books for sale on-site at a discounted price in the MCC Lobby.

About the AuthorEman Kourtam is a Muslim-American Egyptian who lives in California. She is a devoted mother of two wonderful kids: Zaineldeen and Maryam. She has a BA in Integrated Marketing communications. She is a health coach. She enjoys cooking, skiing, horseback riding, and writing stories for my kids.

Her book series “Zain and Mima’s Adventures” came to life while trying to instill important values in her kids in a fun, dynamic way. She wanted to show her children love for their Islamic faith and to grow up to be wonderful, caring human beings. She began by writing stories about real-life situations they went through as a family to impart important values and lessons they can learn along the way. Her children resonated with the stories about them and asked their mom to read them at bedtime each night. After four years, on a whim, Eman shared one of her stories on her Instagram. Commentators expressed joy and asked how they could purchase the story. The rest is history …

Skygazing for Ramadan Moon
2024-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Revive the Sunnah to go outside and look for the new crescent moon in the evening sky that will mark the beginning of Ramadan.

Join us in the MCC parking lot at sunset (7 p.m.) on Sunday, March 10, and join in the excitement when the young crescent moon (hilal) ushers in the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Due to rain and cloudy weather, we will not have the Tri-Valley Stargazers on site.

523 Southern Halal BBQ & Halal Bites of Chicago food trucks will sell dinners from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. MCC will confirm the start of Ramadan on the evening of March 10 in its newsletter (subscribe at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter).

If the moon is sighted, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (9 p.m.) on Sunday, March 10, and the first day of fasting will be Monday, March 11.

If the moon is not sighted, then the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (9 p.m.) on Monday, March 11, and the first day of fasting will be Tuesday, March 12.

Both the MCC website (mcceastbay.org) and the MCC’s automated phone menu (925-485-1786) will announce the start of Ramadan by 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.

Since sunset will be at 7:14, we will likely be able to see the new moon by about 8.

MCC observes the beginning and end of months following the sighting of the crescent moon.

The du’a to recite if the crescent is sighted:

اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللهُ

Allaahumma ahillahu ‛alaynaa bil-amni wal-eemaani, was-salaamati wal-islaami, wat-tawfeeqi limaa tuḥibbu watarḍaa, rabunaa wa rabbuk-allaahu-

O Allah, let the crescent loom above us in peace and faith, safety and Islam, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.

(Source: Sunan Al- Tirmidhi)

Qari Amar Bellaha will also be in the Hayward Hills this Wednesday evening to see the crescent moon. If sighted, he will read the special dua from high atop the hills and head down to lead the Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday evening at 9:15 p.m. He will be live streaming his moonsighting atop the Hayward Hills at https://mcceastbay.org/live

Al Ghazali for Children | Sr. Aisha Gray Henry
2024-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
For children ages 5 to 12: Children’s Author Aisha Gray Henry, the charismatic founder of the Ghazali’s Children Project, talks to our children about the timeless teachings of Al-Ghazali in this four-part Ramadan workshop series.

This Ramadan, children will be read a story from the Al-Ghazali series (book 24), which talks about fasting of the tongue, what we say, and what we listen to.

Mondays | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST | Free | Register at mcceastbay.org/ghazali-workshop

Monday, March 11Monday, March 18Monday, March 25Monday, April 1

Sponsored by Fons Vitae and MCC East Bay.

More Sister Virginia Gray Henry: https://mcceastbay.org/aisha

Parents are encouraged to join their children. Children of any age may join. The sessions are especially recommended for children 5 to 12. Sr. Aisha also highly encourages parents to have “The Book of Knowledge for Children” on hand during these sessions. Purchase the series here.

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf says about this book: “This work can help our Muslim children have a more humane and universal understanding of the ethics and teachings of Islam through Imam al-Ghazali. I believe the work is highly relevant and very likely life-altering for those who will be exposed to it early.”

Watch Sister Aisha’s visit to the MCC Sunday School here.

About the Author

Aisha Gray-Henry is the Founder and Director of the charitable foundation and publishing company Fons Vitae. Fons Vitae is currently engaged in the monumental task of bringing out Ghazali’s Ihya in readable English for parents and teachers and adapting it to accommodate children’s workbooks, school curricula, and an instructional DVD. The Book of Knowledge and The Principles of the Creed educational sets are available and used internationally, with Purity and Prayer nearing completion. Included is a children’s interactive website, HTTP://GhazaliChildren.org, a pilot school project, and a prison program. Translations into Urdu, Arabic, and Malay are underway. The Fons Vitae Ghazali Project has been launched with great acclaim in Morocco, Canada, Indonesia, England, and the USA.

Who is Al Ghazali?

An alchemist is a person who can create gold from base metals. It is a quest as old as legend. The truth is that alchemy exists, but not of base metals, but of the human heart.

Imam al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE) is probably one of the greatest alchemists ever. And in an epoch where the human condition is in its direst straits, never more has there been a need for the chemistry of Imam al-Ghazali.

A theologian, jurist, philosopher, mystic, and polymath, Abu Hamid Muhammad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali is not only ranked amongst Islam’s finest scholars but is one of mankind’s finest students of the human condition. Known as Algazel to the medieval world, he was born in Tus, the Khorasan province of ancient Persia.

When he had the academic world at his feet in his early thirties, he spurned fame and fortune to go into a mode of self-denial and spiritual seclusion that lasted for many years.

Already an acknowledged master of Holy Law, he re-entered society as a practiced Sufi – a true gnostic. A genius, Imam al-Ghazali was fully proficient in Greek and Roman philosophy, and he debunked its central tenets, proving that Revelation was always going to be superior to human reason. Human thinking could never evolve, he wrote, in an existential vacuum.

All this prompted him to write his magnum opus, the Ihya ‘Ulumad-Din (the Revival of the Religious Sciences). Today, it is regarded as one of the classic works on the human psyche. In the Ihya the author explains how to turn one’s base instincts and desires into the golden ideal.

Today’s modern world – devolved of spirituality and fraught with destructive ills such as materialism, multi-national greed, and violence – needs people like Imam al-Ghazali. This is because Imam al-Ghazali teaches a way to balance the body and soul, thus allowing us to reconcile modernity with spirituality in its broadest and most universal sense. (Source: Dome Publishers)

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
2024-03-11 21:00 - 23:15 | CA
Based on moonsighting on the evening of Sunday, March 10, the first night of Taraweeh prayers at MCC will begin at 9 p.m. on Monday, March 11.

In Ramadan 2024, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular 20 rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 9 p.m. (first week), and 9:15 p.m. (remaining three weeks). The Taraweeh prayers are also broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube.

Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule

The Tarawih prayers are held indoors, and there is no social distancing in the prayer hall. Social distancing worship spaces in Banquet Hall & Parent-Child Prayer Hall (women) & Conference Room (men).

After Asr each day, Qari Amar will also virtually recite one chapter online in his sonorous voice. The daily recitation (schedule) is broadcast from 6:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube.

– Past Ramadan ’24 Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/tarwih

– Qari Amar’s daily Taraweeh recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/recitation

– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar

– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (the final chapter of the Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For Jumu’ah, Iftars, and Taraweeh prayer, worshippers may park in our neighbor Hewlett Packard’s parking lot (now the Pleasanton School District). The MCC parking security team will stand watch during the prayers each night and direct motorists.

Special Needs Prayer Room During Taraweeh
2024-03-11 21:15 - 23:00 | CA
For our beloved special-needs families!

We want you to enjoy Ramadan just like everyone else. Alhamdulillah, this year, during the daily Taraweeh prayers, MCC is providing a prayer room (Room 16) just for special needs children and adults. We will also live-stream the Taraweeh prayers in the room for everyone. We are not providing respite care at the moment.Daily | 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Classroom 16 | RSVP by emailing help@mcceastbay.org

Daily Juz Recitation
2024-03-12 18:15 - 19:00 | CA
In Ramadan 2024, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, beginning after Isha at 9 p.m.

In addition, Qari Amar will virtually recite one chapter daily in his sonorous voice.

The daily recitation (schedule) is broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:15 p.m. to about 7 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube.

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan24

– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation

– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh

– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar

– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (the final chapter of the Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC '24 Singles Iftar Week One
2024-03-12 19:15 - 20:30, 2024-03-13 19:15 - 20:30, 2024-03-14 19:15 - 20:30, 2024-03-15 19:15 - 20:30, 2024-03-17 19:15 - 20:30 | CA
MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our single brothers & sisters.

The singles Iftar is suspended only on Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar.

The singles Iftar space is in the room next to the kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Singles Iftar registration for the new week opens at noon on Saturdays:

– Starting Saturday, March 9: RSVP for Tuesday, March 12 to Sunday, March 17 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-1

– Starting Saturday, March 16: RSVP for Monday, March 18 to Sunday, March 24 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-2

– Starting Saturday, March 23: RSVP for Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-3

– Starting Saturday, March 30: RSVP for Monday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 9: https://mcceastbay.org/singles-4

RSVP is required each Saturday for the Iftars you plan to attend that week. Nominal $3/person charge. Food is served in takeout boxes to make it easier to take leftovers home.

Free. Optional donation

– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2024 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Youth Kahf Recitation
2024-03-15 12:00 - 12:30 | CA
Listen to a young MCC Hifz/Advanced Qur’an student studying with Qari Amar Bellaha recite the important Friday Surah al-Kahf with English subtitles at noon each Friday in Ramadan ’24.

– March 15: Zidan Khan

These recitations are part of the MCC Mic Check series, a teen-initiated effort when a youth in the East Bay expresses their love for the Qur’an by reciting their favorite verses with melody and beauty. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at California High School in San Ramon curated this series.

– Watch the recitation on YouTube at mcceastbay.org/live

– Watch the recitation on Facebook at mcceastbay.org/facebook

– Mic Check Youth Qur’anic recitations at https://mcceastbay.org/mic-check

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Reciters in Ramadan ’24:

– March 24: Muhammed Constantino

– March 31: Muhammad Rasyiid Prihardono

Reciters in Ramadan ’23:

– March 24: Muhammed Constantino

– March 31: Muhammad Rasyiid Prihardono

– April 7: Muhriz Munir

– April 14: Ahmad Prihardono

Reciters in Ramadan ’22:

– Rayhan Ali: https://youtu.be/b8aPeterrE0

– Haanee Badal: https://youtu.be/gVMDtxrfIlw

– Umair Shafi: https://youtu.be/JwRnFcdJ6LM

– Zacharia Hamze: https://youtu.be/BUSLlXwlx3g

Reciters in Ramadan ’21:

– Omar Ali: https://youtu.be/bcAnFhVm1w4

– Ahmed Hussayni: https://youtu.be/6_56HU_Ngow

– Yusra Constantino: https://youtu.be/EIn59jQibTM

– Taha Abdullah: https://youtu.be/eU4K3EKB6cE

Surah al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt). It is considered by many to be among the most important Qur’anic Surahs due to its doctrine, spirituality, guidance, and storytelling.

Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next.” -As-Sunan al-Kubra

Youth Kahf Recitation
2024-03-15 12:00 - 12:30 | CA
Listen to a young MCC Hifz/Advanced Qur’an student studying with Qari Amar Bellaha recite the important Friday Surah al-Kahf with English subtitles at noon each Friday in Ramadan ’24.

– March 15: Zidan Khan

These recitations are part of the MCC Mic Check series, a teen-initiated effort when a youth in the East Bay expresses their love for the Qur’an by reciting their favorite verses with melody and beauty. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at California High School in San Ramon curated this series.

– Watch the recitation on YouTube at mcceastbay.org/live

– Watch the recitation on Facebook at mcceastbay.org/facebook

– Mic Check Youth Qur’anic recitations at https://mcceastbay.org/mic-check

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Reciters in Ramadan ’24:

– March 15: Zidan Khan

– March 22: Sidi Umair Shafi

– March 29:

– April 5:

Reciters in Ramadan ’23:

– March 24: Muhammed Constantino

– March 31: Muhammad Rasyiid Prihardono

– April 7: Muhriz Munir

– April 14: Ahmad Prihardono

Reciters in Ramadan ’22:

– Rayhan Ali: https://youtu.be/b8aPeterrE0

– Haanee Badal: https://youtu.be/gVMDtxrfIlw

– Umair Shafi: https://youtu.be/JwRnFcdJ6LM

– Zacharia Hamze: https://youtu.be/BUSLlXwlx3g

Reciters in Ramadan ’21:

– Omar Ali: https://youtu.be/bcAnFhVm1w4

– Ahmed Hussayni: https://youtu.be/6_56HU_Ngow

– Yusra Constantino: https://youtu.be/EIn59jQibTM

– Taha Abdullah: https://youtu.be/eU4K3EKB6cE

Surah al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt). It is considered by many to be among the most important Qur’anic Surahs due to its doctrine, spirituality, guidance, and storytelling.

Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next.” -As-Sunan al-Kubra

New Jumu’ah Times
2024-03-15 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Our clocks spring ahead on Sun., March 10. Please note the new Jumu’ah & prayer times.

See Iqamah times at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

*1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. @ MCC

1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. @ OFFSITE LOCATION

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

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. @ OFFSITE LOCATION

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ MCC

*Expect much higher Jumu’ah parking challenges in Ramadan.*To avoid Friday afternoon parking congestion at MCC this Ramadan, please attend one of two weekly offsite Jumu’ahs at 1:40 p.m. or 2:40 p.m. at:

Friday, March 15: Rosewood Common, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

Friday, March 22: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Friday, March 29: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Friday, April 5: Rosewood Common, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

The youth Jumuah (3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.) continues until schools let out in May and resumes when schools resume in August until November 5 when Daylight Savings Time ends, and Asr will come in earlier.

The earlier weekly Friday services are from 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m., which has heavy parking congestion. Please attend later services from 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m., whenever possible.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
2024-03-15 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, March 8, 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.

– Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Center.

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

– Sidi Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at MCC.

2:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.

– Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers the sermon at Rosewood Center.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf 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 Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update

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

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

Off-site Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Conference Center
2024-03-15 13:40 - 15:10 | Rosewood Commons Conference Center, 4432 Rosewood Dr, Pleasanton, 94588
On Friday, March 15 & April 5, our weekly off-site Jumu’ah (1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.) will be at the Rosewood Commons Conference Center in Pleasanton (4400 Rosewood Dr, Pleasanton). Please attend this Jumu’ah to help ease parking congestion at MCC. Fulfill your religious obligation while helping your local masjid.

Youth Halaqa & Iftar
2024-03-15 17:30 - 20:30 | CA
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us on the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker, and enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.

Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 9 p.m.

Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

– Friday, March 15: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m., halaqa begins at 6 p.m. Maghrib at 7:19 p.m.RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Mon., March 11 @ 5 p.m.)

– Friday, March 22: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m., halaqa begins at 6 p.m. Maghrib at 7:25 p.m.RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Mon., March 18)

– Friday, March 29: 6 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m.. halaqa begins at 5:45 p.m.; Maghrib at 7:32 p.m.RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/youth-3 (opens on Mon., March 25)

The schedule is:

5:30 p.m. – Registration + nametags5:45 p.m. – Asr prayers6 p.m. – Introduction6:10 p.m. – Speaker gives talk6:30 – Facilitated conversation + QnA6:45 – Fun Game/Activity7:00 – Maghreb Athan

Nominal $5/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org.

Iftar times in Ramadan 2024 at mcceastbay.org/timetable

The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Boys Qiyam with Sidi Qur'an Hodge
2024-03-15 23:00 - 2024-03-16 06:30 | CA
For teenage boys ages 13 to 19: After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Friday night, join us for a night of Qiyam led by Sidi Qur’an Hodge to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month. Friday, March 15 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~11 p.m.) until Fajr (6:30 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $5/person; capped at 50 | Boys ages 13 to 19 | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-qiyam

– More Sidi Quran: http://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

About the Facilitator

Qur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya, Hadith, Aqida, Seerah, Nahw, Quran Hifzdh, Kitaba, and Tafseer in classical Arabic.

Sidi Quran Hodge has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refing the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Community Iftars
2024-03-16 19:20 - 20:30 | CA
For the first three Saturdays in Ramadan, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCC’s community iftar and stay afterward for worship—limited space. RSVP is required for this Iftar (registration opens Saturday before each iftar).

Join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 300 guests each week.

A nominal $3/person registration is required to have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar goes full.

*Children under the age of 5 do not need a ticket.*

MCC is a green masjid. Please bring your water bottles to reduce the use of disposable cups.

Please cancel your RSVP at any time if you cannot make the Iftar so your fasting brother & sister can join us. Message operations@mccastbay.org

– Saturday, March 16: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 11th)

– Saturday, March 23: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 18th)

– Saturday, March 30: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-3 (opens at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 25th)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never keep a person from attending its events and activities. To request a financial waiver to attend, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Teenage Girls Qiyam with Sr. Duha Jalali
2024-03-16 23:00 - 2024-03-17 06:30 | CA
For teenage girls ages 12 to 19: After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Friday night, join us for a night of Qiyam led by Sr. Duha Jalali to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month.Saturday, March 16 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~11 p.m.) until Fajr (6:30 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $5/person; capped at 50 | Girls ages 12 to 19 | Regiser at mcceastbay.org/girls-qiyam

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2024-03-17 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi every Sunday in Ramadan (except the last one) for weekly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation, reflection, and Salawat.

This Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle supports sisters experiencing grief/loss, marital challenges, parenting challenges, health challenges, caring for elderly parents/loved ones, isolation, etc.

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 3/17, 3/24, & 3/31 | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification

– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda

– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

Schedule

– Welcome

– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird

– Recitation of Surah Yasin

– Dhikr

– Salawat

– Short reflection (khatira)

About 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.

In 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.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Ramadan Storytime | Khala Sahar
2024-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | CA
Over the first two Sundays in Ramadan, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun Islamic theme.12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Sundays, 3/17, & 3/24 | Conference Room | In-person only, no live-stream option | Free; no registration needed

– More Sister Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/sahar

– More sessions for young Muslim children: https://mcceastbay.org/children

About the Facilitator

Sister 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.

Khala 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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Iftar for New Muslims
2024-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
For our convert sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only, whether this is your first Ramadan or fiftieth, join us for a memorable Iftar just for you. Bring your family & close friends as we celebrate this blessed month of Ramadan together.

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 17 | Free; rsvp required | MCC Convert Care Team | RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/convert-iftar

Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org

– How MCC supports reverts: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care

– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada

– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada

Learn more about how the MCC supports new(er) brothers & sisters in faith in the Bay Area here and watch past recordings of talks here.

MCC '24 Singles Iftar Week Two
2024-03-18 19:20 - 20:30, 2024-03-19 19:20 - 20:30, 2024-03-20 19:20 - 20:30 | CA
