MCC East Bay

Ramadan Wonders for Children
2025-02-28 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 6-11: Right before Ramadan, join us for an interactive session to learn about the blessed month, why we fast during this month, pray Taraweeh, and more! We will have fun & engaging activities!
At the end of the session, attendees will get a goodie bag. Volunteer hours opportunity for high schoolers as well.
Friday, February 28 | 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $7/child | In person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-wonders
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Skygazing for Ramadan Moon
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 after Maghrib sunset prayers (6:04 p.m.) on Friday, February 28, and join in the excitement when the young crescent moon (hilal) ushers in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Tri-Valley Stargazers will be in the parking lot (weather permitting) with high-visibility telescopes, allowing us to peer into the night sky at 6 p.m.

523 Southern Halal BBQ food truck will sell dinners, and Habibi’s Falooda provide dessert from 5 p.m. to 7:45 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 February 28 in its newsletter (subscribe at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter).

– If the moon is sighted (likely), the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Friday, February 28, 2025, and the first day of fasting will be Saturday, March 1, 2025.

– If the moon is not sighted (unlikely), the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and the first day of fasting will be Sunday, March 2, 2025.

The MCC website (mcceastbay.org) and the MCC’s automated phone menu (925-485-1786) will announce the start of Ramadan by about 7:15 p.m. on Friday, February 28.

Since sunset will be at 6:04, we will likely be able to see the new moon by about 6:35 p.m.

MCC observes the beginning and end of lunar months following the sighting of the crescent moon. Please watch this video to explain.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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 at 9 p.m. He will be live streaming his moonsighting atop the Hayward Hills at https://mcceastbay.org/live

Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
2025-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Depending on moonsighting on the evening of Friday, February 28, the first night of Taraweeh prayers at MCC will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 28. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule

In Ramadan 2025, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular 20 rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 8 p.m. (first week), 9 p.m. (second week) and 9:15 p.m. (remaining two 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).

– Past Ramadan ’25 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.

https://youtube.com/live/GCRHA5Gs5ts

Special Needs Prayer Room During Taraweeh
2025-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (first week), 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (remaining weeks) | Classroom 16 | RSVP by emailing help@mcceastbay.org

*Full* Ramadan Arts and Crafts Program 2025 | Khala Emira Mustafa
2025-03-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*All sessions are full*

For ages 4 to 12, join Sister Emira Mustafa for fun-filled, creative Saturday afternoons during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Create lasting memories with your kids as we craft meaningful keepsakes using high-quality materials, insha’Allah.
Saturdays, March 1, March 8, & March 15 | 1:30 p.m. (After Dhur) to 3:30 p.m. | Ages 4 to 12 | Location TBD @ MCC | $35 per session or $100 for all three activities + a bonus activity | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-kids
You can register for three in-person individual weeks & 1 take-home activity or sign up for the full program! Check out the exciting lineup below:

Week 1: Concrete Moon Nightlight
Unleash your creativity with concrete! This unique craft combines the tactile fun of play dough with the durability of a lasting keepsake.
Week 2: Water Painting (Suminagashi)
Discover the ancient Japanese art of “ink floating” to create mesmerizing water paintings. Frame your masterpiece and watch it brighten your home!
Week 3: 6-in-1 Wooden Cube Puzzle
Assemble a customizable Ramadan-inspired multi-puzzle block designed to challenge and entertain kids of varying ages.
Acrylic Suncatchers (Take-Home Set)

Design vibrant acrylic suncatchers that transform sunlight into beautiful window patterns—a perfect way to celebrate the season!
For those unable to attend in person, we offer take-home craft kits for all four weeks. Pickup can be scheduled in advance.
Note: No refunds are allowed due to the prior purchase of materials specific to each program. However, you can transfer or gift your spot to someone else.

Important Notes:

These are parent-and-me activities—parents must stay and supervise their children throughout the event.
Only registered children will receive materials for the crafts.
Each session is capped at 60 children, so register early before we fill up! A second session may be added pending registration needs.
Refunds are unavailable, but you may transfer your spot or pick up the week’s materials by the end of the session.
Prices will increase after February 1st.

Let’s make this Ramadan memorable for our little ones! 🌟
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Facilitator:
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.
Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

– More Sr. Emira: http://mcceastbay.org/emira

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Community Iftar at MCC
2025-03-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 prior to each iftar).
Come join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 400 guests each week.
A nominal $5/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar goes full. The nominal cost of tickets is to avoid food wastage. It does not cover the full expense of this event, so families interested in gaining the blessings of feeding the community during Ramadan are encouraged to donate to the event.
Please note that Iftar tickets are non-refundable. Once full, please get on the waitlist, and if a spot opens up, we will email you. Access code is given to only those who are on the waitlist once additional spots open up.
MCC is a green masjid. Please bring your own 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 1: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26)
– Saturday, March 8: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 27)
– Saturday, March 15: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-3 (opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 6)

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

Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-03-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 3/2, 3/9, & 3/16 | 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

Divorced & Widowed Family Iftar
2025-03-02 17:00 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our divorced and widowed sisters and brothers in the Bay Area, join us for an Iftar! Please bring your family!
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday, March 2 | Free; registration required | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Register at: https://mcceastbay.org/our-iftar
Cosponsored by Wasilah Connections & MCC East Bay
This Iftar is only for families impacted by divorce or widowers.
Schedule:

5 p.m. – Check-in & short talk
6:06 p.m. – Maghrib prayer in Prayer Hall
6:15 p.m. – Iftar in the Banquet Hall & Conference Room
8:00 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Talks cosponsored with Wasilah Connections: https://mcceastbay.org/wasilah
– MCC’s divorce resource page: https://mcceastbay.org/divorce

Wasilah’s Mission
Our mission is to provide holistic support for individuals facing mental, emotional, financial, and personal challenges by building, facilitating, and connecting individuals to resources to strategically provide short and long-term solutions to overcome their challenges. Vision Our vision is to create a movement to cultivate a collective community mindset of helping the most vulnerable populations within our community achieve success and wellness at all levels of their lives.
– More Wasilah Connections: https://mcceastbay.org/wasilah
Learn more and support this organization at https://wasilahconnect.org

MCC '25 Singles Iftar Week One
2025-03-02 18:00 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 1: RSVP for Sunday, March 2 to Friday, March 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-1

– Starting Saturday, March 8: RSVP for Sunday, March 9 to Friday, March 14 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-2

– Starting Saturday, March 15: RSVP for Sunday, March 16 to Friday, March 21 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-3

– Starting Saturday, March 22: RSVP for Saturday, March 22 to Saturday, March 29: 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 2025 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Encouraging Good Character Traits | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2025-03-06 11:30 - 12:15 | http://mcceastbay.org/forty
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on one of the chapters in the book The Forty of the Forty by Imam Yusuf al-Nabhani, which talks about enjoining good character, leading to spiritual purification and closeness to Allah.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Dec. 19 to March 6, 2025 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/forty
Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-series
More 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

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-07 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 12:40 p.m. & 1:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Ustadh Mohammed: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed
– More Sidi Shaan: 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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 12:40 p.m. & 1:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Ustadh Mohammed: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed
– More Sidi Shaan: 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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 12:40 p.m. & 1:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Ustadh Mohammed: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed
– More Sidi Shaan: 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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, March 7, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 12:40 p.m. & 1:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Ustadh Mohammed: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammed
– More Sidi Shaan: 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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Youth Halaqa & Iftar | Ust. Quran Hodge
2025-03-07 16:30 - 19:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 8 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

– Friday, March 7: 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 4:30 p.m., halaqa begins at 4:50 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 6:11 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Thu., Feb. 28 @ 5 p.m.)
– Friday, March 14: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m., halaqa begins at 5:50 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 7:18 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Thu., March 6)

The schedule is:
4:30 p.m. – Registration + nametags
4:45 p.m. – Asr prayers
4:50 p.m. – The program begins promptly
6:11 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar
6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity led by Br. Muhammad Constantino
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 2025 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 Quran Hodge
2025-03-07 22:30 - 2025-03-08 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 7 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~10:30 p.m.) until Fajr (5 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $5/person; capped at 50 | Boys ages 13 to 19 | Regiser at mcceastbay.org/boys-qiyam
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 Refining 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

*Full* Rahmah Girls Qiyam
2025-03-08 23:30 - 2025-03-09 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Full, join waitlist*

For Girls Ages 10-18: After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Saturday night, join us for a night of Qiyam to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month.
Saturday, March 8 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~10:30 p.m.) until Fajr (5 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | Ages 10-18 | Register at mcceastbay.org/girls-qiyam
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Qiyam & Suhoor | The Rahmah Foundation
2025-03-08 23:30 - 2025-03-09 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 14+: Join our esteemed panel of speakers for a night of prayer, remembrance, and reminders starting after the Taraweeh prayer ends.
We will be joined by Shaykha Jannah Sultan, Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad, Ustadha Halima Afi, and Qariya Husna.
11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Friday, March 8 – Saturday, March 9 | Prayer Hall & Conference Room | Free; girls and women ages 14+ | Suhoor provided at about 4 a.m. | Register for in-person at mcceastbay.org/womens-qiyam-1 | To join online, register at tinyurl.com/FridayRahmahHalaqa2
Cosponsored by The Rahmah Foundation. For female teens and women only.

– More The Rahmah Foundation at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation
– More sessions for Muslim women: https://mcceastbay.org/women

Qiyam Ul-Layl translates to “standing during the night”. And in the Islamic Tradition, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH said, “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” (Sahih Muslim)
About the Speakers:
Shaykha Jannah Sultan

Hailing from California, Shaykha Jannah Sultan holds a bachelor’s in biology and nutrition. Her dedication to holistic healing parallels her deep commitment to Islamic studies. Her Islamic academic journey began at the acclaimed Jamia Binoria, followed by an intense decade of Islamic Studies with distinguished mentors, notably Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda. As a resident scholar and director of sisters’ guidance at Al-Misabaah, Shaykha Jannah’s influence reverberates throughout the Sacramento area and North America.
Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed
Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Shamira Chothia Ahmed is passionate about educating and empowering Muslim women to reach their highest spiritual potential through acquiring sacred knowledge.
Having graduated as valedictorian from a large public high school, her studies led her — following a brief soul-searching stint at Georgetown University — to seek sacred knowledge from scholars on three continents — Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Ustadha Shamira began her journey in seeking sacred knowledge at the women’s Dar-ul-Uloom Mu’eenal Islam seminary in South Africa and completed the five-year intensive ‘Alima programs at Ja’mia Al-Imam Muhammad Zakariyya, one of Britain’s first and most renowned Islamic universities for women. Thereafter, she continued her Arabic and Qur’anic studies in Damascus, Syria, where she obtained an ijāzah in Tajwīd of the Ḥafṣ recitation from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Ḥasan al-Kurdī.
In 2005, Ustadha Shamira taught Hanafi fiqh for women at the Zaytuna Institute in California and has since taught various Islamic sciences in venues across North America. In 2008, she earned a Master’s Degree in Demographics and Social Analysis from the University of California at Irvine, focusing on the identity formation of the Muslim-American population.
In 2013, Ustadha Shamira specialized in the detailed rulings of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge under the direction of Mufti Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera and assisted in compiling Imam Abu Hanifa’s Al-Fiqh al-Akbar Explained.
Shamira is a wife and mother of five children. She is passionate about empowering women in their childbearing years to gain closeness to their Lord through her spiritual birth consultations and virtual doula services.
Ustadha Shamira is a co-founder of the Rahmah Foundation and currently teaches for Nur al-Iman, a full-time girls’ shariah program with Ustadha Mona Elzankaly based in the Bay Area.
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Shaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid
– More from Dr. Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania
– More Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqas: http://www.mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
About Halima Afi
Halima Nalo Afi has a long history as a multi-disciplinary educator and active mom in the San Francisco Bay Area Muslim community. She has founded and led several initiatives focused on Muslim youth and families, including summer camps, learning circles, girls’ clubs, parent groups, and charity organizations. In the classroom setting, she has taught in elementary and middle school at various Islamic Institutes. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the Midwives College of Utah and is a licensed midwife. Halima is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to helping others learn and grow.

Halima has taught the Qur’an over 20 years to children and adults with various organizations, including Measured Tones Institute, Essential Islam, and The Rahmah Foundation. She has studied the Hafs recitation and received an ijaazah from Ustaadhah Nihad Hammoudeh. She is a part-time student with Ribaat Academic Institute working towards her teaching certification. She intends to complete the memorization of the Quran. She loves reading, traveling, gardening, and taking Redwood forest walks with her now college-age children. Ustadhah Halima is a co-founder of the Hafsa Quran Society. She teaches Tajwid Mastery, Tilawa, and Tahfiz Pathway with the Hafsa Quran Society.

MCC '25 Singles Iftar Week Two
2025-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States

Iftar for New Muslims | Marhaba Team
2025-03-09 18:45 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.
6:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Sunday, March 9 | 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.

Sisters Ramadan Daily Juz Reading Program
2025-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 | mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy
Sisters: In Ramadan, join us virtually every day for a daily Qur’an reading buddy program and get help reading the Qur’an with one of MCC’s qualified Qur’anic teachers.
If you are struggling to read the Qur’an or need some motivation to read your daily Juz(chapter), then this program is for you!
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST | Daily in Ramadan | Virtually | Sisters only | Join virtually at mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Middle School Girls & Boys Halaqa & Iftar | Sidi Haseeb Sadat
2025-03-13 17:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our middle school girls & boys (ages 11 to 15), join us to pray Asr in the congregation, followed by a Halaqa session with Sidi Haseeb Sadat, and then enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.
Thursday, March 13 | 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Girls & Boys Ages 11-15 (capped at 70) | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/middle-school-iftar
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 9 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Youth may not come for Iftar only.
The schedule is:
5:30 p.m. – Check in
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Halaqa session led by Sidi Haseeb Sadat (Conference Room)
7 p.m. to 7:17 p.m. – Zikr
7:17 p.m. – Maghred Athan (Prayer Hall) followed by Iftar (Banquet Hall)

About Ustadh Haseeb:
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.

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 2025 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

Congregational Prayer During Lunar Eclipse | Hafiz Rehan Chishty
2025-03-13 23:00 - 23:59 | CA
Help us revive a Sunnah by joining us after Taraweeh ends at 11 p.m. tonight for worship and the congregational lunar eclipse prayer (Salat al-Kusoof) led by Hafiz Rehan Chishty. The Prophet (PBUH) would engage in worship in the masjid during this unique event.

According to NASA, though the solar eclipse will begin at about 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., we will perform the congregational four cycles of Salat al-Kusoof; the maximum eclipse is anticipated at 11:26 p.m. to 12:31 a.m.

Thursday, March 13 | ~11 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For how to perform this prayer, see here.

– Past Eclipse prayers at MCC: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/eclipse

In Pleasanton, the eclipse will start at 9 p.m., with the maximum eclipse anticipated at 11:26 p.m. to 12:31 a.m. It will be over by 3 a.m.

When the sun was eclipsed at the time of the Messenger of Allah, he rushed nervously to the mosque, dragging his cloak behind him and leading the people in prayer.

He told them that the eclipse was one of the signs of Allah, with which Allah makes His slaves afraid, and that it may be the cause of punishment coming upon the people.

He commanded them to do that which could prevent the punishment, so he commanded them to pray when an eclipse happens and to make du’aa’, seek His forgiveness, give charity, free slaves, and do other righteous deeds so that the punishment would go away and not befall the people.

“The sun and moon are two signs of Allah(ﷻ), and they do not become eclipsed for the death or birth of anyone. If you see that, then pray until it (the eclipse) is over.” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

According to another hadeeth: “Call on Allah and pray until [the eclipse] is over.”

Salat Al-Kusuf is a recommended Sunnah (Sunnah Muakkada). It is better to perform in the congregation, but it can also be done individually. In Salatul Kusuf, there is no athan or iqama. It is two rakats.

In addition, it can be one long prayer until the eclipse is finished, or it can be done in multiple prayers throughout the eclipse.

Steps of Salatul Kusuf – The Solar Eclipse Prayer:

1. Takbeerat Al-Ihram

2. Recite Fatiha and long surah

3. First Extended Ruku

4. Stand up from Ruku – Read Fatiha (optional) followed by long surah

5. Second Extended Ruku

6. Stand up from Ruku

7. Two Extended Sujoods

8. Stand up for 2nd Rakat and Repeat Steps 1-7

9. Salaam on both sides. If the eclipse is not finished, you may do an additional two rakats or more in the same format until it is complete.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0DbCbpR4Vg

Source: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-march-2025-total-lunar-eclipse/

New Jumu’ah Times at MCC & Rosewood
2025-03-14 13:30 - 16:00 | CA
Our clocks spring ahead on Sun., March 9, 2025. 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. @ Rosewood

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

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. @ Rosewood

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 4450 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 2 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 & Rosewood
2025-03-14 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar

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

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar

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

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar

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

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, March 14, 2025:

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

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

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first, fourth, or fifth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. during Ramadan at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafiz Atef: mcceastbay.org/atef
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar

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

Youth Halaqa & Iftar | Sidi Mahdy Amine
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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 7: 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 4:30 p.m., halaqa begins promptly at 4:50 p.m., and Maghrib at 6:11 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Thu., Feb. 28 @ 5 p.m.)
Friday, March 14: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 5:30 p.m. Halaqa begins promptly at 5:50 p.m., and Maghrib at 7:18 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Thu., March 6)

The schedule is:
5:30 p.m. – Check in
5:45 p.m. – Asr prayers
5:50 p.m. – The program begins promptly
7:18 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity led by Br. Muhammad Constantino
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 2025 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

Women's Grand Qiyam & Suhoor | The Rahmah Foundation
2025-03-14 23:30 - 2025-03-15 05:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Women & Girls Ages 14+: Join our esteemed panel of speakers for a night of prayer, remembrance, and reminders starting after the Taraweeh prayer ends (11 p.m.)
We will be joined by Anse Sawsan Imady, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, Ustadha Halima Afi, Qariya Husna Sabeer, and Dr. Rania Awaad.
11:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. | Friday, March 14 – Saturday, March 15 | Prayer Hall | Free; girls and women ages 14+ | Suhoor provided at about 5 a.m. | Register for in-person at mcceastbay.org/womens-qiyam | To join online, register at tinyurl.com/FridayRahmahHalaqa2
Cosponsored by The Rahmah Foundation and MCC East Bay. For female teens and women only.

– More The Rahmah Foundation at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation
– More sessions for Muslim women: https://mcceastbay.org/women

Qiyam Ul-Layl literally translates to “standing during the night”. And in the Islamic Tradition, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH said, “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” (Sahih Muslim)
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Speakers
Ustadha Anse Sawsan Imady
Ustadha Anse Sawsan Imady learned traditional Islam from her female teachers over 40 years. She has a BA in English literature and a Masters in Education. During her career, she has been a teacher of English and other subjects; as well as an Academic Supervisor, writing curriculum, directing instruction, and training teachers. She was born to a Syrian father and an American mother, bridging those two worlds throughout her life. She has raised five children with her husband of 42 years. Learn more about her at http://www.peacespective.org
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Ustadha Hosai co-founded MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com), established in 2010. For nearly 20 years, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com. Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credits her Islamic journey to the year 1996, when she began attending Islamic classes in Hayward, California. These classes were taught by her teacher and mentor since then; Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. One of her main areas of focus is to help create a strong sisterhood for the women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups whilst offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many of the spiritual problems encountered were reflective of the deep and complicated mental health issues of the community and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus, along with her cousin Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, they co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com). Ustadha Hosai is a freelance writer and editor who lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics.

More Ustadha Hosai: mcceastbay.org/hosai

Ustadha Halima Afi
Halima Nalo Afi has a long history as a multi-disciplinary educator and active mom in the San Francisco Bay Area Muslim community. She has founded and led several initiatives focused on Muslim youth and families, including summer camps, learning circles, girls’ clubs, parent groups, and charity organizations. In the classroom setting, she has taught in elementary and middle school at various Islamic Institutes. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the Midwives College of Utah and is a licensed midwife. Halima is a passionate and dedicated educator committed to helping others learn and grow.

Halima has taught the Qur’an over 20 years to children and adults with various organizations, including Measured Tones Institute, Essential Islam, and The Rahmah Foundation. She has studied the Hafs recitation and received an ijaazah from Ustaadhah Nihad Hammoudeh. She is a part-time student with Ribaat Academic Institute working towards her teaching certification. She intends to complete the memorization of the Quran. She loves reading, traveling, gardening, and taking Redwood forest walks with her now college-age children. Ustadhah Halima is a co-founder of the Hafsa Quran Society. She teaches Tajwid Mastery, Tilawa, and Tahfiz Pathway with the Hafsa Quran Society.

Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
About Ustadha Rania Awaad Shaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad

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