Al-Medina Education Center (MEC) Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-12-13 12:30 - 14:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Al-Medina Education Center in Newark is holding its annual fundraising event on Sunday, December 15, at Chandni Restaurant in Newark. Please visit their table this Friday to support the fundraiser and purchase tickets. You can also purchase tickets online here.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-12-13 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi 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.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Hafiz Atef: http://mcceastbay.org/atef

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, Dec. 13, 2024:

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

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi 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.

– Hafiz Atef Arabi 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Hafiz Atef: http://mcceastbay.org/atef

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

Parent Education Night: Spiritual Abuse in the Muslim Community
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Asalamu’alaikum Beloved Community Members,

In light of troubling recent events of spiritual abuse across the country, MCC joins our national discussion on this challenging topic to ferret out spiritual predators in the Muslim community and protect our communities, particularly our children.
Shaykh Rami Nsour and Sidi Shaan Mukhtar, passionate local congregation members helping our community understand this type of abuse, will lead this conversation.
Parents: Please join us for practical and spiritual tools to talk about this type of abuse with your children.
The national discourse in the Muslim community prompts this discussion. Alhamdulliah, no spiritual abuse incident has happened at MCC.
The MCC Board will also update you on additional precautionary security measures we are implementing to ensure our community center remains a safe space for everyone, especially children.
This vital education night is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. Please mark your calendars. You can join us in person or watch live virtually.
Spiritual abuse is quite common in our communities and is often missed because of our inability to see it and correct it. It’s also missed because of the shame associated with abuse. It ends with awareness and action.
What is Spiritual Abuse?
This is when individuals misuse their authority within religious settings to manipulate, control, or harm others. This leaves deep and lasting impacts on the victim by shaking the foundation of their faith. Some victims feel disconnected from the beliefs meant to bring peace and healing.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Asalamu’alaikum Beloved Community Members,

In light of recent events of spiritual abuse in the Muslim community nationally, MCC is organizing a town hall meeting to discuss additional measures we are taking to ensure our community center remains a safe space for everyone, especially children.Join us on Friday, Dec. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to discuss the additional steps we are implementing and address questions and concerns. More details to come!
We welcome you to make suggestions and volunteer to ensure the safety of children. Together, we can foster a compassionate, accountable space for all.

In addition to the town hall, here are the steps that MCC is taking to ensure that our center provides a safe environment for every member of our community:

Any new hire is required to complete a background and reference check (our Sunday School volunteers also currently get background checked);
Addressing these topics candidly in Jumu’ah Khutbahs (Friday sermons);
As mandatory reporters, requiring staff and volunteers to take training for misconduct prevention and identification;
In collaboration with our mental health partner Maristan, MCC will hold healing circles;
No counseling of the opposite gender will take place in a closed space at MCC or without a Mahram present;
Meetings between opposite genders must not occur in closed spaces but in public, open spaces, such as rooms with open doors and visible windows. No Imam, Shaykh, or staff member is exempt from this policy. We require all children under 18 to be supervised at all times;
Increased security and video surveillance around the facility;
MCC vets the background of new speakers, presenters, and Khateebs;
We will host an educational family night for parents, Sunday school teachers, and staff on safety measures and recognizing misconduct.

Please do not leave children unattended at the facility. Please pick up your child on time after their class, halaqa, or activity is over, and do not drop them off early.
If you see any misconduct, please don’t hesitate to reach us at
mcc-listens@mcceastbay.org

Resources For Healing, Support & Recovery

Maristan – offers specialized programs and support for individuals affected by spiritual abuse. Maristan has a counseling office at MCC.
The Hurma Project – Dedicated to safeguarding the sanctity of individuals within religious spaces.
In Shaykh’s Clothing – an organization dedicated to helping Muslims understand and recover from spiritual abuse.
The FYI’s Spiritual Abuse Toolkit – Provides guidance and resources for identifying and healing from spiritual abuse.
Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab: Psychological Sequelae of Spiritual Abuse – Research and insights into the psychological impact of spiritual abuse.

Spiritual Abuse Resources

Insights into the Psychology of Spiritual Abuse: A paper co-authored by Dr. Rania Awaad on the psychology of spiritual misuse.
Preventing Child Abuse: What Can You Do?: The trauma, secrecy, and shame for victims and tips for parents to help prevent sexual abuse within our community.
Information on Mandatory Reporting: Certain community members/professionals are legally bound to report child abuse and neglect concerns.

Even though MCC aims to implement policies to safeguard those attending classes and programs at the facility, we can only do this with your help.
Please help us ensure that our children remain safe by reporting any concerns about misconduct, volunteering, and talking to your children at home about proper personal boundaries.

From our friends at Maristan:
Assalamu Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
In light of recent events, we at Maristan feel it is crucial to address the importance of creating safe, respectful spaces for spiritual and personal growth. Spiritual abuse—when individuals misuse their position of authority within religious settings to manipulate, control, or harm others—has deep and lasting impacts. This form of abuse not only damages individuals but can also shake the foundation of their faith, leading some to feel disconnected from the very beliefs meant to bring peace and healing.
We believe that accountability is essential in addressing these harms. Those who inflict such abuse must be held responsible, not only to support victims but also to protect the integrity of our communities. It’s important to remember that no single person defines our faith. Faith is rooted in compassion, justice, and kindness, and these values should guide how we respond to spiritual abuse and the structures we build to prevent it.
Spiritual abuse can leave lasting psychological impacts, including:

Moral Confusion: The disorienting confusion arises when witnessing a religious figure partaking in harmful behaviors.
Trauma Bonds: A powerful emotional bond that victims may develop with their abuser, complicating their ability to separate from the abuse.
Nonresistance to Prolonged Abuse: A tendency to endure prolonged harm due to the authority figure’s status.
Failure to Report Abuse: Victims often face feelings of fear, guilt, or isolation, making it difficult to seek help.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of spiritual abuse, please know that you are not alone. There are resources, safe spaces, and support systems to help you heal, reclaim your well-being, and find safety. At Maristan, we are committed to fostering environments where trust and compassion form the foundation and every individual can feel secure in their faith journey and personal well-being.
Resources for Healing and Support:

The Hurma Project – Dedicated to safeguarding the sanctity of individuals within religious spaces.
The FYI’s Spiritual Abuse Toolkit – Provides guidance and resources for identifying and healing from spiritual abuse.
Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab: Psychological Sequelae of Spiritual Abuse – Research and insights into the psychological impact of spiritual abuse.
Shaykhs Clothing – is an organization dedicated to helping Muslims understand and recover from spiritual abuse.

If you have any questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Maristan. Let’s work together to foster compassionate, accountable spaces for all.

Private Event
2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-30 18:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Conference Room

Encouraging Good Character Traits | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-12-19 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

Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
In this class, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations
Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
We discuss spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-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

This is a discussion-based group, and participation is not only encouraged, but it is required.
Sorry, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on:

– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram

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, 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.
These monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Soul of My Soul Exhibit Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-12-20 12:00 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Soul of My Soul will be selling Palestinian-themed books and jewelry to raise funds needed to hold events raising awareness for Palestine around the Bay Area. Visit their table to learn more about their work and how you can support them.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-12-20 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Quran: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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, Dec. 20, 2024:

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

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Quran: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

MCC Boy Scout Troop 981 Table @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-12-20 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC Muslim Boy Scout Troop 981 is fundraising for their end-of-year week-long summer camp. They plan to sell Nachos and other items to help pay for their trip. Please visit their table this Friday to support them.

Girl Scouts of the USA (Troop 30875) Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-12-20 12:30 - 15:00, 2024-12-27 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC Girl Scout troop (30875) is raising funds for their Silver Award project. They will create sensory boards for a couple of medical organizations to help children alleviate anxiety in a stressful situation at the doctor’s office. The group needs to raise money for their Silver Award project to make these boards (4 boards so far) and will be selling baked goods (cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats).
Visit their table this Friday to support their cause.

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2024-12-20 13:00 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas:

Islamic Estate Planning
Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship
Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13

Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
Friday, Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
MCC will hold legal clinics on the following days:

2024:

October 25th
November 15th
December 20th

2025:

January 17th, 2025

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Erum Choudhry has more than ten years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients from individuals, families, and startups to Fortune 500 companies, major hospitals, and multinational corporations.
She is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience, staff, empathy, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges, whether immigration, bankruptcy, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients, serve the community, and help them enjoy a stress-free life.
She enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged community members and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.

Religious Zionism & the End Times | Sidi Omar Naisan
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Sidi Omar Naisan will provide an in-depth exploration of the history and origins of Religious Zionism, examining how its aims and objectives relate to the events of the end of time as described in the Torah, the Injīl, and the Qur’ān.
This topic—”Religious Zionism & The Eschaton in the Abrahamic Traditions: The End of Time in Our Times“—is the dissertation study for Sidi Omar, who is completing his Ph.D. at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.
Sidi Omar will also analyze recent developments in Palestine and the broader implications of the Zionist project, illustrating how these dynamics influence the current global landscape and contribute to the unfolding of foretold Islamic eschatological prophecies in real-time.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, December 20, 2024 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
– More Sidi Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
Omar Naisan is a Ph.D. student in the Historical & Cultural Studies of Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union. He holds a Master of Arts in New Testament and is also from the Graduate Theological Union. His published MA thesis is titled “Decrypting the Son of Man Problem: An Inquiry into the Dominant Approaches to the Son of Man Problem and its Conspicuous Application in Mark 8:27-31.” His interests include comparative theology, philology in religious corpora, and historical-critical studies of religious canons.

Monthly Men's Hike | Del Valle Regional Park
2024-12-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Del Valle Regional Park, 7000 Del Valle Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.

Saturday, December 21 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Del Valle Regional Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, December 21, 2024
– Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
– Parking: $6
– Meeting Point: Del Valle Arroyo Road Staging Area
– Trail: Arroyo Rd Staging Area to East Shore and Heron Bay Trails
– Distance: Around 7.6 miles.
– Difficulty: Moderate.
– Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Friday, December 20, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
This hike around the northern part of the lake is removed from the busy swim beaches in the southern part of the lake; enjoy the wilderness feel and explore a part of Del Valle you may not have seen before. The contrast in scenery from the ridge of East Shore Trail and the lakeside Heron Bay Trail provides a diverse recreational experience. This hike features several steep climbs and descents and is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. There is a drinking fountain but no restrooms at the trailhead. Be sure to carry plenty of water on your hike.

*Canceled* Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.
Muhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).

These wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations, ask questions, form friendships, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
Co-sponsored by Muhsen, Maristan, & MCC East Bay
Respite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well.
These special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:

Saturday, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)
Saturday, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)
Saturday, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)
Saturday, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)
Saturday, December 21

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
2024-12-21 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
No session during Ramadan in March ’25
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025

– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart” (book used in sessions): http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
The Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah.
We take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence.

– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is
– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ

The second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.

– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid

– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart” (book used in sessions): http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq
“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom, and the rest of the body are its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence, the body will perform good actions, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties, the body will disobey Allah, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it, the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ.

Islamic Winter Camp | Al-Madinah Mustangs
2024-12-23 10:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-14: Join us over two weeks for an Islamic winter camp where children will learn how to pray correctly, learn the 99 names of Allah, participate in fun outdoor and indoor sports, create arts and crafts, and enjoy healthy snacks.
Monday thru Thursday | December 23 – January 2, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $350/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/winter-camp
$25 early-bird discount (ends Dec. 17) and 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 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 Masters Degree, has played professional basketball, and has been a director of various programs since 2014. Sr. Kaljo is extremely excited to offer a summer camp at MCC East Bay and looks forward to meeting the community!

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-12-27 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

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, Dec. 27, 2024:

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

Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

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

Hand To Hand Sadaqah Group Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-12-27 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Hand to Hand Sadaqah Group is a nonprofit collecting donations for a winter drive for Afghanistan. All proceeds will be distributed directly to the needy in Afghanistan. Please visit their table this Friday to learn how you can support their cause.

Uyghur Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-12-27 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Uyghur Foundation is a nonprofit that provides humanitarian and financial aid for Uyghur orphans and families in need, as well as programs to help Uyghurs preserve their unique identities and culture. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about the work they are doing and how you can support them.

The Art of Contemplating the Qur’an | Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik
2024-12-27 18:30 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik for an enlightening exploration of the three levels of contemplating the Qur’an: reflection, realization, and recollection. Throughout this engaging session, we will delve deeply into these levels, thoughtfully engaging with selected Qur’anic ayahs, illuminating each stage and enhancing our spiritual understanding.
Friday, Dec. 27 | 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Shaykh Hamza will also give the 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Khutbah this Friday.
On Saturday, Dec. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., join Shaykh Hamza to explore the inspiring stories in the Qur’an and learn how to apply their lessons to enhance our spirituality across different facets of life. Learn more here.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker:
Imam Hamzah Abdul-Malik is a graduate of Al-Azhar University in Egypt; he has studied and taught Islam for over 15 years. He memorized the Holy Qur’an and served as a teacher for Islamic schools and mosques in Georgia, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and the Middle East. He also obtained a Master’s in Islamic Studies and Leadership from Bayan Claremont. He co-founded Midtown Mosque 2015 to revitalize blighted areas in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2017, he founded Miraaj Academy to teach Qur’an and leadership skills to Muslim American youth. He conveys knowledge and religious teaching through experiential learning, focusing on internalizing concepts learned. He also recited the Quran at Muhammad Ali’s funeral in 2016.

Spiritual Development from the Stories of the Qur'an | Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik
2024-12-28 10:00 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Shaykh Hamza Abdul-Malik to explore the inspiring Qur’anic stories and learn how to apply their lessons to enhance our spirituality across different facets of life. We will examine how family relationships shape our spirituality, the influence of our surroundings on spiritual growth, the connection between wealth and spiritual development, and our broader life journeys.
Saturday, Dec. 28 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | RSVP for lunch (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) at mcceastbay.org/stories | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Shaykh Hamza will also give the 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Khutbah on Friday, Dec. 27.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker:
Imam Hamzah Abdul-Malik is a graduate of Al-Azhar University in Egypt; he has studied and taught Islam for over 15 years. He memorized the Holy Qur’an and served as a teacher for Islamic schools and mosques in Georgia, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and the Middle East. He also obtained a Master’s in Islamic Studies and Leadership from Bayan Claremont. He co-founded Midtown Mosque in 2015 to revitalize blighted areas in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2017, he founded Miraaj Academy to teach Qur’an and leadership skills to Muslim American youth. He conveys knowledge and religious teaching through experiential learning, focusing on internalizing concepts learned. He also recited the Quran at Muhammad Ali’s funeral in 2016.

Umrah: A DIY Guide for Men and Women to Embark on a Spiritual Journey Affordably | Sidi Samilullah Amiry
2024-12-29 12:30 - 14:00 | CA
Make plans to embark on a life-changing spiritual Umrah journey in 2025. The Umrah, often called the ‘lesser pilgrimage,’ provides a sacred opportunity to connect with one’s faith on a profoundly personal level.

Sidi Samiullah Amiry, a frequent traveler to Umrah, will also speak about how/when to join Nusak for Hajj ‘25.
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 29 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Shaykh Mohammad Yasir Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Shaykh Mohammad Yasir Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

TBD delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Imam Mohammad Abdul Baseer 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

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, January 3, 2025:

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

Shaykh Mohammad Yasir Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Shaykh Mohammad Yasir Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

TBD delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Imam Mohammad Abdul Baseer 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 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 second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

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

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

Community is Messy: Attaining Faith Through Service | Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan
2025-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan (a local community leader & founder of Al-Misbaah in Sacramento) to hear the struggles that our community is currently going through, ranging from the ongoing refugee crisis to at-risk youths, addictions, suicide, and more, and how our masajid can overcome the “charity apathy” affect to address these issues.
Imam Yasir will highlight the importance of supporting local causes such as refugee resettlement, charitable aid, Islamic education, youth mentorship, and support for underserved groups. He will share personal stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through these initiatives, creating a powerful connection to the real-world impact of community service.
Friday, Jan. 3 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Imam Yasir will give the 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Jumu’ah Khutbah this Friday, January 3, 2025.
Al-Misbaah will also do a collection drive this Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will have a truck outside the Sisters’ Entrance collecting the following items:

Blankets
Pillows
Shampoo/conditioners
Soaps
Children toys

About Imam Yasir:
Imam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis), Hadith (Prophetic Traditions), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence), Aqeedah (Islamic Theology), and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation).
During his studies, Imam Yasir also gained certification as an Arabic Braille instructor, empowering visually impaired individuals to read the Quran. His time at Darul Uloom Zakariyya provided him with a solid foundation in Islamic knowledge and extensive experience in nonprofit work, which he has used to serve communities effectively.
In 2015, Imam Yasir founded Al-Misbaah, which has grown from a small office to a multi-location organization providing critical services to thousands of individuals. He is also recognized as the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California State Legislature.
Imam Yasir’s leadership roles reflect his commitment to serving diverse communities while fostering unity and faith-based values. His work bridges religious guidance and practical solutions to modern challenges, significantly impacting locally and regionally.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

In 2020, Imam Mohammad Yasir Khan became California’s first-ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature.
From the august State Assembly floor into the unassuming apartments of Afghan refugees in Sacramento to consoling Muslims in prisons & hospitals and consoling at-risk Muslim youth about addiction and suicidal thoughts, he knows one thing for sure: community is messy.
Join him to hear about his journey of finding faith through community; even when he’d instead climb his spiritual mountain in personal worship, he stays amongst the Muslim Ummah and navigates their temperaments and needs.
About Imam Yasir:
Imam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis), Hadith (Prophetic Traditions), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence), Aqeedah (Islamic Theology), and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation).
During his studies, Imam Yasir also gained certification as an Arabic Braille instructor, empowering visually impaired individuals to read the Quran. His time at Darul Uloom Zakariyya provided him with a solid foundation in Islamic knowledge and extensive experience in nonprofit work, which he has used to serve communities effectively.
In 2015, Imam Yasir founded Al-Misbaah, which has grown from a small office to a multi-location organization providing critical services to thousands of individuals. He is also recognized as the first Muslim chaplain appointed to the California State Legislature.
Imam Yasir’s leadership roles reflect his commitment to serving diverse communities while fostering unity and faith-based values. His work bridges religious guidance and practical solutions to modern challenges, significantly impacting locally and regionally.
This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, January 3, 2025.
More MCC East Bay:
Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
MCC Podcast: http://mcceastbay.org/podcast
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCCEastBay/videos

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2025-01-04 07:00 - 11:00 | Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Pleasanton, CA, Foothill Rd., Pleasanton, 94588, United States
Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, for a hike at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park in Sunol 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 canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025
– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 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: Free, recommend carpool.
– Location: Foothill Staging Area
– Trail: Olive and Thermalito Trail Loop
– Distance: 4.0 miles
– 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 Friday, Jan. 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
Tentative dates for Monthly Sisterhood Hike in 2025:

Feb 1st

March 1st – Ramadhan begins – Hike is TBD as of now.

April 5th

May 3rd

About this trail:
Check out this 4.0-mile loop trail near Sunol, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Breaking Addictive Habits Support Group
2025-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
In preparation for Ramadan, we will be meeting to learn tools to help our addictive habits to digital and chemical vices. This group is for anyone struggling with addictions like pornography, prescription medications, drugs, alcohol, etc. You can join anonymously and keep your video off. All are welcome.
Starts Saturday, Jan. 4 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Weekly | Virtual only | Register at mcceastbay.org/habits
Co-hosted with MadinaHouse.
– Madina House: http://madinahouse.org
– More Madina House videos: http://mcceastbay.org/madina-house

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

New Muslims Brunch | Marhaba Team
2025-01-04 11:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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!
Whether you are exploring Islam or have been on your journey for years, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow converts, enjoy delicious food, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Saturday, Jan. 4 | 11 a.m. to 1 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? marhaba@mcceastbay.org
