Children's Life Skills Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-07-22 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-29 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
For Children Aged 5-12: Join us for a Life Skills Summer Camp, where children will engage in weekly themes ranging from financial literacy to health and fitness, cooking classes, and overcoming obstacles through art around the world. Your child can expect to have fun while learning these important life skills. We will have crafts, games, stories, guest speakers, and more!
Monday through Thursday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | July 8 to August 1| $300/week or $1,100 for all 4 weeks* | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp
*The early bird discount ends July 2. The regular cost is $350/week or $1,400 for all 4 weeks.
x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-xWeek One: Health and Fitness – Teaching your child the importance of balancing the mind, body, and emotions and how they interconnect.1 How the body works2 Importance of being out in nature3 Exercise and your brain4 Healthy Food Choices5 Beneficial Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah6 Obstacle course7 Guest author program8 Sports and exercise routines9 and more….
Week Two: Cooking and Kitchen Safety:
Our goal is to give our little chefs a learning experience with each class.
1 Kitchen Safety2 How to read a recipe3 Cooking terminology4 Cooking and baking basics5 Creativity6 Social Skills7 Mentoring8 Confidence in the kitchen9 Learning through hands-on experiences10 Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah
Little chefs walk away excited and with the realization that they can create something delicious all by themselves!
Week Three: Money Management – Teaching your child financial literacy with stories, games, projects, and more.
1 Financial Terms2 Earning and Spending Money3 Planning and Budgeting4 Savings and Delayed Gratification5 Halal Investment: Using the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran6 Zakaat & Sadaqah7 and more….
Week 4: Overcoming Obstacles through Art Around the World
Children will have an opportunity to learn about geography, cultures, and creative ways to overcome obstacles they may face.
1. Discuss ways to overcoming obstacles and have a more positive mindset2. Crafts & Projects2. Geography & Culture3. Creativity4. Mentorship & more
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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

MCC Boys Summer Camp 2024 | Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Ustadh Fardin Osmani
2024-07-22 10:00 - 13:30, 2024-07-29 10:00 - 13:30
“Building Strong Muslim Men–Quran, Speech and Fitness”

For boys ages 13-18, Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Qari Fardin Osmani lead a four-week summer camp that aims to enrich and engage adolescent boys while strengthening their Islamic identity. This camp had four main goals for all attendees: reading the Quran with tajweed, memorizing four prominent yet brief sections of the Quran, producing an engaging Khutbah, and becoming physically fit.Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | July 8 – August 2 | Conference Room | $200/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-campPlease register for each week you wish to attend.

Daily Schedule:

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Tajweed and Beautifying Quran Recitation

10: 45 AM – 11: 20 AM
Interactive Quranic Tafseer

11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Break

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Physical Fitness, Wrestling, and Boxing

12:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Public Speaking, Teenage Challenges, Review of Tahara & Salah

1:15 PM – 1: 30 PM
Wudu and Dhuhr Salah

Curriculum Overview

Loving the Quran—The boys will learn to build a relationship with the Quran by interacting with selected verses. Ustadh Fardin will teach students the tajweed rules with visual aids and choral recitation. The instructors will also host an interactive tafseer session, where the boys will actively engage with Allah’s ﷻ final revelation. Finally, we intend to have the boys memorize four prominent sections of the Quran—one section each week.

Public Speaking: Workshops will be conducted to enhance communication skills, boost confidence, and enable participants to convey Islam’s message effectively in public settings. One of the learning outcomes will be learning how to conduct a khutbah.

Sports Activities: Ustadh Haseeb will teach the boys wrestling and boxing techniques. He will also facilitate calisthenic workouts, nutrition tips, and basketball and handball games to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Contemporary Teenage Issues: Students will feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their challenges. Facilitators will offer advice and, at the same time, challenge students to rise above in an encouraging and relatable way. Sensitive topics such as pornography, opposite-gender interactions, and music will be addressed.

Materials:

All Academic Reading Material and Handouts will be provided

Notebook, pencils, highlighters

Boxing gloves are highly recommended

About Ustadh Haseeb:

Sidi Haseeb Sadat, a highly experienced professional committed to Muslim youth development, will co-host the camp. Haseeb has a rich educational background, having previously served as a vice principal of Granada Islamic School and a teacher at Northstar School. Furthermore, Haseeb brings his athletic expertise as a former Division I Wrestler at UC Davis. With his extensive experience working with Muslim youth, Haseeb is well-equipped to create a nurturing and educational environment for camp participants.

About Ustadh Fardin:

Ustadh Fardin is a Quran instructor for Furqan Academy. A hafiz of the Quran, Ustadh Fardin, has a passion for the Quranic sciences. He continues to pursue his studies with qualified teachers in Qira’at and Maqamaat. Currently, he is enrolled at the Institute of Knowledge Seminary.

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

Kids & Youth Islamic Summer Camp | Indira Kaljo
2024-07-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-29 10:00 - 15:00
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-16: Join us over two weeks for a summer camp that will strengthen your child’s Deen through play, education, arts, and physical activities.
We will have the Names of Allah series, outdoor games, a nature activity, arts and crafts, sports, snacks, and more!
Monday thru Thursday | July 22 – August 1 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $350/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/islamic-camp
For this camp, we are offering a 10% discount for siblings. Please type sibling under discount when registering.
Bring water bottles, healthy snacks, and lunch for the day.
Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, and bring prayer clothes for the Dhuhr prayer.
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
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Instructor
Indira Kaljo is the founder of Almadina Mustangs. Sr. Indira has organized summer and winter camps for youth in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bosnia, and California over the last ten years. Sr. Indira is passionate about working with kids and youth to provide a safe, fun, enriching space for kids to enjoy their summer! Sr. Indira looks to hire highly energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Muslims to offer beneficial and enjoyable sessions throughout the camo day in sha Allah. Sr. Kaljo holds a master’s Degree, has played professional basketball, and has been a director of various programs since 2014. Sr. Kaljo is hugely excited to offer a summer camp at MCC East Bay and looks forward to meeting the community!

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-07-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-05 11:00 - 12:30
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

Salah Champions Summer Camp
2024-07-22 18:30 - 20:30
For Children Ages 7-16: Join us for a two-week Salah Champions Course, which aims to inspire a deep and growing connection with Salah in children through the Salah Champions program.
The camp includes a live interactive course that encourages children to cultivate lifelong Salah habits through storytelling and understanding of the rationale behind Salah.
Monday through Friday | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | July 22 to August 2 | $127/person ($97/sibling) | Register at mcceastbay.org/salah-champions
Cosponsored by Muslim Nation Builders and MCC East Bay.
The camp will cover:

The Gift of Salah – The Journey of Al-Isra wal-Miraj
Explore Al-Isra wal-Miraj’s miraculous night journey and understand Salah’s significance as a divine gift to the Muslim Ummah.

Getting Ready for Salah
Learn the essential steps of preparing for Salah, including the importance of cleanliness and proper attire.

Khushu Starts from Wudu
Discover how the state of Khushu (deep concentration and humility) begins with the ritual of Wudu (ablution), setting the tone for mindful prayer.

Surah Al-Fatiha and How Allah Responds
Dive into the profound meanings of Surah Al-Fatiha and learn how each verse is a conversation with Allah, enhancing the spiritual experience of Salah.

Connecting with the Adhkar of the Salah
Understand and internalize the various adhkar (remembrances) recited during Salah, connecting deeper with each prayer.

Correct Posture and Stance in Salah
Master the correct postures and stances for every position in Salah, with guidance on variations across different schools of thought.

Understanding the Levels of Khushu
Learn about the different levels of Khushu and techniques to achieve a more focused and heartfelt prayer.

Salah as a Means to Protect Ourselves
Explore how regular and sincere Salah shields against negative influences and behaviors, protecting our spiritual and worldly well-being.

The Masnoon Adhkar Post Salah
Delve into the recommended supplications and remembrances to be recited after completing Salah, enhancing the overall spiritual benefit.

Bringing It All Together: Integrating Salah into Daily Life
Discover practical strategies to make Salah a natural part of your child’s daily routine, ensuring lifelong commitment and heartfelt practice.

This program is designed to help children develop a deep, meaningful, and consistent practice of Salah.
What makes the Salah Champions Program Unique?

Understanding the WHY: We dive deep into the significance of Salah, helping children understand its importance and how it connects them to Allah. This foundational understanding transforms their view of prayer from a routine task to a cherished act of worship.
Engaging and Interactive Lessons: Our live sessions are designed to be engaging, interactive, and relatable. Through storytelling and real-life examples, children find the lessons captivating and memorable.
Addressing Distractions: Techniques are taught to help children focus and concentrate during Salah, making their prayer time more meaningful and fulfilling.
Building Consistent Habits: We incorporate a gamification platform where children can log their prayers, submit images, and compete with each other, turning the practice of Salah into an exciting and motivating experience.
Overcoming External Influences: By creating a supportive community, children are surrounded by peers who share their commitment to Salah, helping them stay robust against external influences.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate and reinforce the lessons at home, creating a strong support system for their children.

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
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Anatomy and Physiology 101 Summer Camp | Dr. Ehthesham Ali
2024-07-22 18:45 - 20:00
Join us for a week-long summer camp led by Dr. Ehthesham Ali, a local physician in the East Bay. The camp will focus on anatomy and physiology for students interested in healthcare careers.

We will focus on a different organ system(s) each day. Dr. Ali will also discuss medicine as a career and hold a Q&A panel with several local physicians.

The camp will conclude with an animal dissection activity.

Monday thru Friday, July 22-26 | 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Boys & Girls Ages 12-16 | $20/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/science-campCapped at 30 students.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC’s facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About the Instructor:

Dr. Ehthesham Ali is a local physician practicing in Contra Costa & Alameda counties. He specializes in Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-30 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

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-31 19:00 - 20:00
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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_miz9RAhI8c&list=PL9uyRQTMUugnOmH0oww_n0yUo6hEjEMUL&index=1

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-07-26 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 26, 2024:

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

Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly 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: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah
– More Ustadh Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim
– More Imam Yusuf: http://mcceastbay.org/bilal

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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Maristan Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-07-26 13:30 - 16:00
Maristan, a dedicated Muslim mental health organization, invites you to visit their table after the service to learn about their support programs, resources, and their clinic operating at MCC.
Grounded in Islamic traditions, Maristan aims to lead professional clinical care, education, and research in advancing holistic, mental, and spiritual wellness. Learn more at https://maristan.org

Family Night: Stories of the Saints (Awliya) | Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk
2024-07-26 18:30 - 20:30
We gain a love for Islam through the love of the righteous close to God.
Join us for an interactive retelling of inspiring stories about the Awliya (friends of God). This unique format will counsel and inspire us to learn more about these special people and the quiet, dutiful lives they led.
6:30 p.m. (Asr) to 8:30 p.m. (Maghrib) | Friday, July 26 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Agenda:

6:30 – 8:15 pm: Stories of Awliya
8:15 – 8:30 pm: Nasheed about Awliya and the Prophet

About the Speaker:
Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk is a professional calligrapher and student of knowledge.
He was born and raised in the Bay Area. At 14, he moved overseas to Mauritania, where he memorized the Holy Quran. From Mauritania, he traveled to Jordan, where he studied the Islamic sciences and traditional Islamic calligraphy for four years, receiving Ijazas in Tajweed and Hadith narration. From Jordan, he moved to Turkey, where he completed his calligraphy training and learned Fiqh from the great Syrian scholars. Muhammad continues to study privately and has taught the Islamic Sciences for the past six years. He now resides in Toronto, Canada, pursuing a Master’s in Islamic Theology.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Sisters Stretching and Pilates Classes | Seema Duhan
2024-07-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind.

The recommended age is 40+ for Stretching Classes and 20+ for Pilates Classes. Stretching sessions are from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Pilates sessions are from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. You can either attend one or both. Each session is $15/person.

Sat. & Sun. | Starts July 20 with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Room 22/23 | 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Stretching Classes) or 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Pilates) | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates

Stretching Classes (8 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
As we age, our muscles lose flexibility. This muscle compression strains the bones and alters the skeletal structure, making the bones fragile and muscles weak. In these classes, you will learn the methods and science to maintain healthy muscles and slow down the muscle compression associated with aging. These sessions are particularly suitable for women over 40 who will find themselves re-energized and active with stretched and toned muscles. The starting age requirement is 40 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat.

Pilates Classes (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
Pilates is based on six principles: breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller.
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: mcceastbay.org/scholarship

About the Instructor:
Seema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and, inspired by the transformation in her own body, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Prophetic Seerah through Grappling | Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk
2024-07-28 10:30 - 17:00
Discover the Prophetic Seerah through Prophetic Grappling!
For male teens ages 12-19! Join us in an immersive experience where you will learn the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad through grappling art. Engage in active drills and techniques replicating how the Prophet and His Sahaba wrestled.

Real-life Wrestling Drills: Practice positional grappling with your peers in a competitive but safe manner.
Deep Dive Discussions: Participate in open discussions on important topics as you come of age as a Muslim man.
Motivation and Service: Find the right motivation, unleash a sense of service, and address heart diseases.
Religiosity and Reflection: Inculcate religiosity and reflect on bravery as demonstrated by the Prophet.
Practical Application: Understand why wrestling is essential and how it relates to our daily lives.

This program aims to be a pivotal moment in your young life, offering a unique blend of physical training, spiritual growth, and community building. Join your peers and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment!
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday, July 28 | MCC Conference Room | $15/teen (lunch included) | Join in person only. No online option | Register at mcceastbay.org/grappling
Agenda:

10:30 – 11:00 pm: Arrival and Registration
11:00 – 11:30 pm: Introduction and Significance of Wrestling
11:30 – 1:30 pm: Seera and Wresting Exercises
1:30 -1:45 pm: Break
1:45 – 2:45 pm: Seera and Wrestling Exercises
2:45 – 3:15 pm: Lunch
3:15 – 4:30 pm: Open Discussion and Reflection
4:30 – 4:45: Quick Nasheed/Wird
4:45 pm: Asr
5:00 pm: Closing Duah

About the Speaker:
Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk is a professional calligrapher and student of knowledge.
He was born and raised in the Bay Area. At 14, he moved overseas to Mauritania, where he memorized the Holy Quran. From Mauritania, he traveled to Jordan, where he studied the Islamic sciences and traditional Islamic calligraphy for four years, receiving Ijazas in Tajweed and Hadith narration. From Jordan, he moved to Turkey, where he completed his calligraphy training and learned Fiqh from the great Syrian scholars. Muhammad continues to study privately and has taught the Islamic Sciences for six years. He now resides in Toronto, Canada, pursuing a Master’s in Islamic Theology. Sidi Muhammad trained and competed in BJJ and wrestling for ten years in the USA and Jordan.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Mommy and Me Fall '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-08-01 10:00 - 11:00
In this five-week fall session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, & 8/29 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.
Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org
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

Save Life: Rabbit Adoption Event | House Rabbit Society
2024-08-02 13:00 - 15:30
After the two Jumu’ah services at MCC on Friday, hop on over to the MCC Banquet Hall, where the House Rabbit Society will be showcasing adorable bunnies all set for adoption into their forever homes!
Friday, August 2 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 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)

Interested Adopters Checklist:

Please fill out the House Rabbit Society Adoption form here: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRS/Rabbit
First-time rabbit owners will need to take a virtual class on the basics of bunny care: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d4f5925a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=32679809
The Adoption Fee of $50 (single rabbit) / $75 (bonded pair) includes spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC Girl Scout Troop 30875 Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-02 13:30 - 16:00
MCC Girl Scouts Troop 30875 is selling arts and craft-related items as part of its fundraiser initiative for the Bronze Award Project, which aims to raise awareness of Ramadan and Eid in local school libraries.
Questions? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-02 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024:

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

Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Sidi Sarim Mundres delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly 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 Hafiz Atif: http://mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Sarim: http://mcceastbay.org/sarim
– Ustadh Mohammed: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed
– More Sidi Muhammad: http://mcceastbay.org/muhammad

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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Inclusive Family Movie Night | Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:30
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior was abducted by his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Join us on Friday evening for an inclusive family movie night about Bilal ibn Al Rabah (RA), the first caller to prayer in Islam. This is a great movie to take our children to and to show them the Islamic narrative and legacy.
Friday, Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | RSVP to attend in-person at mcceastbay.org/inclusive
Free popcorn, pizza, & juice boxes provided. Special needs Muhsen supplies accommodations.
Co-sponsored by Muhsen Bay Area.
Learn more about this movie at: http://www.bilalmovie.com
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2024-08-03 08:30 - 10:00
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind.
The recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes.
Sat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates
Pilates Classes
Pilates is based on six principles: breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller.
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 the Instructor:
Seema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and, inspired by the transformation in her own body, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

New Muslim Brunch | MCC Convert Care Team
2024-08-03 10:30 - 13:30
For Converts and Friends/Family: Join us over a brunch to keep the connections alive and to stay connected with people who bring beauty and Deen into our lives! Indulge in fluffy waffles and many other treats for everyone.
Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.| Banquet Hall | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brunch

– How MCC supports new Muslims: 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

Questions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org

*Canceled* #TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2024-08-04 05:30 - 06:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*This month’s #TeamFajr is canceled*
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (5:15 a.m.), followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison, community dua, and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation.
Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz
This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live.
2024 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar:

-January 7, 2024
– February 4, 2024
-March 3, 2024
-May 5, 2024
-June 2, 2024
-July 7, 2024
-August 4, 2024
-September 1, 2024
-October 6, 2024
November 3, 2024
-December 1, 2024

The 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. Though 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 Qur’an khatam.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
Imam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-08-04 06:30 - 10:30
Join us from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, for a Sunday morning hike at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp
If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be cancelled if there are not enough RSVPs depending on the weather.

– When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024
– Time: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 6:40 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: There is a $5 parking fee.
– Location: Sycamore Grove Park
– Trail: Sycamore Grove Trail with South Loop
– Distance: 3.9 miles
– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sycamore-grove-trail-with-south-loop?sh=kyrhg8
– Difficulty: Moderate
– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Saturday, Aug. 3, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Explore this 3.9-mile loop trail near Livermore, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
