MCC East Bay

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2026-01-16 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
Third Fridays of Each Month | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Room 16 | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
MCC will hold legal clinics on the following days:

2026:

Jan. 16, 2026
April 17, 2026
May 15, 2026
June 19, 2026
July 17, 2026
Aug. 21, 2026
Sep. 18, 2026
Oct. 16, 2026
Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 18, 2026

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.

Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim Community Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2026-01-16 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim Community’s mosque was tragically destroyed by a fire, along with all its materials and belongings.
The Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim community is now taking an important step toward rebuilding and is scheduled to close escrow on January 21st, 2026. At this critical moment, they are approximately $200,000 short of the amount needed. Visit their table this Friday to help them secure a new home for their community and restore a place of worship, unity, and service.

James: The Brother of Jesus (peace be upon him) | Dr. Ali Ataie
2026-01-10 17:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Who was James, known as the brother of Jesus (peace be upon him), and why is he central to identifying who the historical Jesus is?
Join Dr. Ali Ataie for a Saturday evening chat that explores James’s life, leadership, and legacy, and reflect on his character, faith, and influence.
Sidi Ahmed Khan (a graduate from Zaytuna College) interviews Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie (Deen Faculty of Zaytuna College).
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Program schedule:

– 5 p.m. – Food truck begins
– 5:15 pm – Maghrib prayers
– 5:30 p.m. – Program begins
– 8 p.m. – Program ends & Isha prayers
– 8:30 p.m. – Food truck service ends

Hungry? Have dinner at MCC with your family before, during, or after the lecture. 523 Southern Halal BBQ & Soul Food will be on site from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you would like to pre-order, please order via the QR code below. Please note what time you want your food to be ready.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speakers

Ustadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in biblical studies, with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also has a PhD in cultural and historical religious studies from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, California, with his wife, Roya, and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie

– More Professor Dr. Ali Ataie videos: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie
Sidi Ahmed Khan is a graduate of Zaytuna College, focusing on Islamic studies and Biblical Studies. He is the Co-Founder of Qul AI, an Arabic AI Tutor. He founded The Creative Minority Podcast, a podcast that addresses contemporary issues for Muslims. He is also the founder of Umran.co, an online aggregator service dedicated to distributing the top Muslim podcasts, lectures, and video series.
– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
In Islam, Jesus (Isa, peace be upon him) is highly revered, but the Quran doesn’t mention him having a biological brother named James; however, some Islamic traditions, particularly from early Christian historians accepted in some Muslim scholarship (like Ismaili), identify James as Jesus’s step-brother (son of Joseph from a prior marriage) or successor (wasi/Imam) who led the Jerusalem church. In contrast, others acknowledge the New Testament’s mention of “brothers of the Lord” without definitive Islamic doctrine, accepting historical accounts that don’t conflict with core beliefs.

Monthly Sisters' Mawlid
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Sisters: Join us monthly for sisters’ Mawlid for a gathering of remembrance and Dhikr.
Connect more with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as we gather on the fourth Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr.
Saturday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no RSVP required

Sisters and children welcome. No boys over the age of eight are allowed.
Dates for Monthly Women’s Mawlid at MCC East Bay

– Saturday, January 10, 2026
– Saturday, February 14, 2026
– No session in Ramadan in March ’26

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 genuinely recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.

Being Muslim: Monthly Convert Bookclub | Ustadh Omar Naisan
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For All New Muslim Women & Men (regardless of when you took your Shahadah): The Being Muslim Bookclub is dedicated to empowering converts and beginning Muslims to live Islam in a practical, sustainable way.
Each month, we delve into one chapter to gain clarity on how to live and practice Islam, exploring the foundational elements of what Muslims believe.
This eight-month book club with Ustadh Omar Naisan is for all reverts, regardless of when you took your Shahadah. It is invaluable to those new to their journey in Islam and those returning to faith.
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Second Saturday of Each Month | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

– Watch past recordings of “Being Muslim Bookclub”: http://mcceastbay.org/being-muslim
– More Sidi Omer Naisan: http://mcceastbay.org/omar

MCC’s new Muslim Coordinator, Blanca Vizcarra, facilitates these monthly meetings. She can be reached at blanca@mcceastbay.org or (510) 660-7524.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Saturday, January 10, 2026 (Chapters 1 & 2)
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Chapter 3)
No session in March during Ramadan break
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Chapter 4)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (Chapter 5)
Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Chapter 6)
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Chapter 7)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (Chapter 8)

Attendees, we recommend getting the “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide”: https://a.co/d/30W2yXM
The Being Muslim book club provides attendees with practical knowledge they can apply in their daily lives. Whether you are new to the religion or want to freshen up on the basics, the material is designed to deepen your connection to the most essential aspects of Islam through a holistic integration of the three branches of the religion: true beliefs (imān), good conduct (islām), and beauty of character (iḥsān).
We will cover a broad array of subjects, including core theology, purification and prayer, the path of spiritual refinement, a survey of the life of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, an introduction to the Qur’an, how to live an ethical, Islam-centered lifestyle, and more. New Muslims of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.
In our monthly chapter readings, we will focus on foundational beliefs, worship, spiritual refinement, lifestyle, and more. We recommend this book club for those seeking a deeper meaning in their faith.
About the Facilitator
Ustadh 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 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.
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
About the Author
After completing his bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies at the University of Michigan, Asad Tarsin continued his private study of Islamic theology, sacred law, philosophy, and spirituality with various scholars, including Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Dr. Sherman Jackson. He has served on the board of the Deen Intensive Foundation for over fifteen years. He has a particular interest in creating sustainable models of education for new and returning Muslims, as well as educating the broader public about the beauty of Islam. “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” is his first published work. Dr. As’ad Tarsin is an emergency physician by training and lives in Michigan with his wife and three children.

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2026-01-10 08:00 - 11:30 | Mission Peak Trailhead – Ohlone College, Fremont, CA 94539, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, for a hike at Mission Peak from Ohlone College in Fremont 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, January 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m., and then 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.
Parking: $5
Meeting Point:
Trail: Mission Peak from Ohlone College on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mission-peak-from-ohlone-college?sh=kyrhg8&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Distance: Around 8 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 AllTrails 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, January 9, please let us know you are coming for this hike:

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 the group, so we request that you please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Mission Peak gets throngs of hikers but only savvy trekkers take this route to the summit — an eight-mile out-and-back that stretches out the 2,000-foot ascent to the summit (the most-popular route ascends a similar height in a 5.2-mile out-and-back). This gradual route is a less-strenuous option for hiking to the top of the popular East Bay peak.
It starts from the parking lot at Ohlone College along Mission Boulevard in Fremont, California. Just one trail — the aptly named Peak Trail — curves and climbs its way to the 2,517-foot summit of Mission Peak. (From the parking lot, look for a sign pointing to Ohlone Trail).
Abundant parking at Ohlone College on the weekend makes this trailhead a welcome alternative to the Stanford Avenue entrance which fills quickly. There’s also a bit more shade on this route compared to other trails to the summit.
Impressive views of the Diablo Range and San Francisco Bay open up on the way up. Don’t be surprised if you see deer and coyotes the ground and raptors and vultures soaring overhead.
Best time to go: Springtime when the hills are green and the wildflowers are blooming. Winter’s the next-best time, especially if the peak gets a dusting of snow. Fall is OK; summer’s too hot during the day, but many hikers hit the summit at sunset and hike down after dark (best done under a full moon).

Monthly Men's Hike
2026-01-10 08:00 - 11:30 | Garin Regional Park
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, January 10 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Garin Regional Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m., and then 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.
Parking: $5
Meeting Point: Garin Regional Park
Trail: Vista Peak and Garin Woods Loop
Distance: Around 6 miles.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
RSVP: By Friday, January 9, 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 the group, so we request that you arrive on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Experience this 6.0-mile loop trail near Hayward, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime

The Key is Knowledge: Knowing Allah Through Scholarship | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi & Shaykh Noman Hussain
2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
In a time of noise and uncertainty, clarity comes from returning to sacred knowledge. 2026 is your year to do so! Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Shaykh Noman Hussain to strengthen Iman, deepen understanding, and reconnect with timeless guidance that anchors the heart and mind.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, January 9, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Due to a family need, Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed could not make it as originally planned.
Sponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Ustadha Hosai is the co-founder of 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
– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai
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 actually 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 also a freelance writer and editor and lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics.
Qari Noman Hussain serves as the Associate Director and a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary. He was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Upon completing the memorization of the Quran, Qari Noman traveled to South Africa to further his education in the Islamic sciences at Darul Uloom Zakariyya. Graduating at the top of his class in 2009, he earned authorizations (ijazāt) in several Islamic sciences, specializing in Quranic sciences such as tajwīd and the ʿasharah qirāʾāt (ten modes of recitation).
For the past 15 years, Qari Noman has dedicated himself to serving the Chicago and Milwaukee communities. In addition to his roles as an Imam and Resident Scholar, he has served as a hifẓ teacher, high school instructor, chaplain, and leader of interfaith groups and civic coalitions. Qari Noman is also the founder of Oasis Chicago, a space committed to creating social-spiritual experiences for young professionals and families.

Tawheed Islamic Center Dublin Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2026-01-09 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Tawheed Islamic Center is a new Islamic School in Dublin (7021 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568) that offers Quran, Tajweed, and Memorization classes for children and adults. They are open for five daily prayers and Jummah prayers, and they are currently in need of community support. Qari Sebghatullah Amin leads Islamic educational classes at the center.
Visit their table this Friday to learn more and support them.
Questions? (925) 918-2729 or tawheedislamiccenterca@gmail.com

Simply Human Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2026-01-09 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
SimplyHuman is working to provide a warm winter for homeless individuals and families in need by launching a blanket distribution campaign. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2026-01-09 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on January 09, 2026:

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

Ustadh Madhy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Shaykh Noman Hussain 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.

Shaykh Noman Hussain delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC.

Please note that the former HP lot (now part of the Pleasanton Unified School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Ustadh Mahdy: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy
– 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.
Please also visit the new, larger Islamic Center of Livermore for Jumu’ah. They recently moved into a former Church and they can now accommodate more Tri-Valley worshipers. The new masjid is at 3820 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550.
The prayer times are at ICL:

First Jummah: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.
Second Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2026-01-04 06:30 - 07:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6:30 a.m.), followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison, community dua, and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha:

– January 4, 2026
– February 1, 2026
– No TeamFajr in Ramadan
– April 5, 2026
– May 3, 2026
– June 7, 2026
– July 5, 2026
– August 2, 2026
– September 6, 2026
– October 4, 2026
– November 1, 2026
– December 6, 2026

There are numerous benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S). Along with bringing great barakah into our lives, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah (recitation) and Salawat individually, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

Axis Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2026-01-02 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Axis Community Health is the main health clinic for the Tri-Valley. They provide quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare services that promote the well-being of all community members. They offer a wide range of services such as primary medical care, dental care, and behavioral health, as well as WIC nutrition services, acupuncture, and chiropractic services. During the three Jumu’ah services on this Friday, they will assist with enrollment appointments and answer any questions you may have.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2026-01-02 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on January 02, 2026:

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

Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Hafiz Abdullah Ayyaz delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC.

Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Ustadh Quran: http://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– More Hafiz Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah-ayyaz
– More Ustadh Baseer: http://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

MCC Troop 981 (Club Scouts) Tables @ MCC Jummah
2025-12-26 12:30 - 15:00 | CA
The Scouts’ vision is to nurture community-driven, God-conscious, confident, and skillful young men. A Cub Scout Pack is for boys and girls from Kindergarten to fifth grade (ages 5 to 11).
For details about Scouting of America Troops for boys and girls 6th to 12th grade (ages 11 to 17) refer to the page Troop 981.
Visit their table after Jummah to learn more.

MCC Youth Coordinator Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-12-26 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Stop by the Youth Coordinator’s table during Jummah this Friday to learn more about our youth programs, services, and upcoming events. This is a great opportunity for parents and families to get connected and bring youth who may not regularly attend back into our community. Teens can also learn about the Youth Committee (ages 12+), how to get involved, earn volunteer hours, and build friendships that last a lifetime.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-12-26 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 26, 2025:

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

Sheikh Farid Dingle delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Sheikh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

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

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-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 (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC.

Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali

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

Hackathon: Innovate for a Better Community (MCC AI Program)
2025-12-21 17:15 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovate for a better community.
Sunday, Nov. 16 | 5:15 p.m. to 7 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Community Dua For Protection From Earthquakes: Humility in the Face of Tribulation | Sidi Quran Hodge
2025-12-21 12:30 - 13:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12)
During our monthly Mawlid gathering at MCC on Saturday evening, an earthquake struck, one of a swarm of recent quakes that have hit in nearby San Ramon.
Nearly 150 tremors have struck in the Bay Area in the past month.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) encouraged us to turn to Allah and to ask for His help during such disasters. Earthquakes are among the natural events that shake us the most amid life’s uncertainties.
Tomorrow afternoon, we come together asking for forgiveness & refuge in Allah. Join us to soothe the anxiety in our hearts and to beseech Allah through special supplications.
After the congregational Zuhr prayer (12:30 p.m.) tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 21, Ustadh Quran Hodge will lead us in worship and reflections.
After we welcome a young man entering the fold of Islam, we will pray together two rakats of the Prayer of Need (Salat al-Haja). We will then reflect on the weight of the moment we are in.
Join us as we approach Allah with our prayers, trusting in Him in the face of any calamity that may befall us in this world. Finding community in faith at this time will give us confidence and peace.

Dua for Protection from Earthquakes
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ
O Allah, I seek refuge in Your greatness from being swallowed up from beneath me.
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ التَّرَدِّيْ وَالْهَدْمِ
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from being thrown from a high place or crushed beneath a falling wall
[Sunan an-Nasa’i: 5529, Sunan an-Nasa’i: 5531]
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We Are Now in Rajab!

Level up now in the Month of Forgiveness as we near Ramadan!

Imam Shafi’i (rahimahullah) has stated:
“I have heard that Almighty Allah accepts du’as on five nights:

The night of Jumu’ah,
The night of Eid al-Fitr
The night of Eid al-Adha
The first night of Rajab,
The middle (15th) night of Shaban”

(al-Umm, vol. 2, pg. 485)

Monthly Book Reading: The Kingdom of the Hearts | Ustadh Tariq Samady
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
After the Monthly Mawlid, join Ustadh Tariq Samady to cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
No session during Ramadan in March ’25
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025

– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X

Sponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay.
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

About the Book, “The Kingdom of the Heart”
“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom, and the rest of the body is 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.
About the Author
Habib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar, teacher, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi.
Ustadh Tariq Samady
Ustadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr.
His research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries, Philology, Spirituality, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور), a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer.
About Circles of Light
Circles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications.
Almighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb, “Verily, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid
– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom

Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
2025-12-20 18:00 - 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.
After the Mawlid, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
No session during Ramadan in March ’25
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, December 20, 2025

– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X

Sponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay.
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

About the Book, “The Kingdom of the Heart”
“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom, and the rest of the body is 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.
About the Author
Habib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar, teacher, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi.
Ustadh Tariq Samady
Ustadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr.
His research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries, Philology, Spirituality, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور), a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer.
About Circles of Light
Circles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications.
Almighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb, “Verily, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq
– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid
– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom

"Born Far From Home: A Midwife’s Search for Meaning" | Shannon Staloch
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | CA
For Sisters: Join us for a special gathering with Shannon Staloch, a licensed midwife and longtime community advocate, as she shares heartfelt reflections on support, belonging, and the unique experiences of New Muslims. Shannon will speak about the importance of midwifery and the role it has played in her own spiritual journey as a convert of over 20 years.
She will also read from her beautifully written new memoir, Born Far From Home: A Midwife’s Search for Meaning, a moving exploration of faith, service, and identity.
This event is perfect for all women, and especially meaningful for converts seeking connection, inspiration, and shared experience.
Saturday, Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Sisters Only | Join us in-person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live | Register at mcceastbay.org/meaning
Co-sponsored by The Rahmah Foundation
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker
Shannon Staloch became a licensed midwife in 2008. Since then, she has attended over 800 births and established the popular home birth practice, Midwives Bay Area. Born Far From Home is her first book. Shannon resides in Berkeley, California, and still takes daily walks or runs in its beautiful hills.

About The Book, Born Far From Home
A new Muslim, Shannon Staloch, moves to California to live near a community studying traditional Islam and finds herself learning another venerable tradition, midwifery. In this intricately woven memoir, Shannon braids the intimate moments from the birth stories of a diverse cast of women with the reflections of great thinkers from the Islamic and Western traditions—from the spiritual master Imam al-Ghazali to the British obstetrician Grantly Dick Read, from Plato to Malcolm X—as she traces her journey of finding belonging and an enduring path to truth in her new faith. Birth by birth, Shannon approaches a deeper understanding of her craft and herself, aiming for a place that transcends identity, buoyed by the belief that dedication to a craft can shape not just the hands of a craftswoman but also her soul.
“Shannon Staloch effortlessly weaves ancient childbirth lore with the stories of births she attends, and relates them to her deepening faith in an equally ancient religion…beautiful, elegiac, transformative.” Peggy Vincent, bestselling author of Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife

MCC Basketball Youth Halaqa Program Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah
2025-12-19 12:30 - 15:00 | CA
MCC’s Youth Basketball Halaqa program is tabling. This program is a great opportunity to engage kids every Friday with Islamic character building, structured basketball training, and pizza & brotherhood. Led by a highly qualified basketball coach in a positive, faith-centered environment.

Uyghur Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-12-19 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Uyghur Foundation is a nonprofit based in San Francisco that provides humanitarian and financial aid to Uyghur orphans and families in need, as well as programs to help Uyghurs preserve their unique identities and culture. Due to the unprecedented incarceration of Uyghurs in Nazi-style concentration camps by Chinese authorities, an increasing number of displaced Uyghur orphan children and financially struggling families need humanitarian aid around the world, especially in significant numbers within Turkey.
Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their work and how you can support them.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-12-19 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Dec. 19, 2025:

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

Sheikh Farid Dingle delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

Sheikh Farid Dingle 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 first-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 (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC.

Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Farid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICJny-qG6Kg
– More Dr. Ali: http://mcceastbay.org/ali

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

Private Event
2025-12-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 18:00 | CA
Conference Room

For High School Boys: Khutbah Workshop | Sidi Shaan Mukhtar
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For High School Brothers (Ages 13-18): Join Sidi Shaan Mukhtar for a special Saturday evening session exploring how the Prophet (saw) delivered khutbahs, the essential components of an effective khutbah, and practical guidance on writing and delivering one yourself.
Saturday, Dec. 13 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | High School Boys Ages 13-18 | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/khutbah-workshop | Join in-person only or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Pizza will be provided.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About Sidi Shaan
Sidi Shaan Mukhtar was born in the Bay Area and raised in the MCC community as a small boy. Shaan has actively contributed to establishing high school and community college MSAs as well as youth halaqas at various San Francisco Bay Area mosques. Shaan holds a BA in Political Science from UC Davis and has pursued a passion for Islamic learning. He attended the Ilm Tree Homeschooling Cooperative during middle school, where he studied Islamic Sciences under Shaykh Rami Nsour.
During college, Shaan took a gap year to study Arabic in Jordan. He is currently pursuing his MA in Islamic Studies at the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA), which is led by senior American Muslim scholars such as Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, Shaykha Tamara Gray, and Dr. James Jones. He currently works in tech and resides in the Bay Area with his wife, where he continues to engage in community-building and engagement.
– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

Monthly Men's Hike
2025-12-13 08:00 - 13:30 | Mission Peak Regional Reserve, 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94539
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 13 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Mission Peak Regional Preserve | 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 interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m., and then 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.
Parking: $4
Meeting Point: Ohlone College Parking Structure
Trail: Mission Peak from Ohlone College
Distance: Around 8.1 miles.
Difficulty: Hard.
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 12, 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 the group, so we request that you arrive 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:
Mission Peak gets throngs of hikers but only savvy trekkers take this route to the summit — an eight-mile out-and-back that stretches out the 2,000-foot ascent to the summit (the most-popular route ascends a similar height in a 5.2-mile out-and-back). This gradual route is a less-strenuous option for hiking to the top of the popular East Bay peak.
It starts from the parking lot at Ohlone College along Mission Boulevard in Fremont, California. Just one trail — the aptly named Peak Trail — curves and climbs its way to the 2,517-foot summit of Mission Peak. (From the parking lot, look for a sign pointing to Ohlone Trail).
Abundant parking at Ohlone College on the weekend makes this trailhead a welcome alternative to the Stanford Avenue entrance which fills quickly. There’s also a bit more shade on this route compared to other trails to the summit.
Impressive views of the Diablo Range and San Francisco Bay open up on the way up. Don’t be surprised if you see deer and coyotes the ground and raptors and vultures soaring overhead.
Best time to go: Springtime when the hills are green and the wildflowers are blooming. Winter’s the next-best time, especially if the peak gets a dusting of snow. Fall is OK; summer’s too hot during the day, but many hikers hit the summit at sunset and hike down after dark (best done under a full moon).
NO bikes are allowed on this trail.

Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim Association Tabling @ MCC Jummah
2025-12-12 12:30 - 15:00 | CA
The Ethiopian Bay Area Muslim Association (EBAMA) is dedicated to fostering religious awareness, providing support to the Ethiopian Diaspora Muslim community in the Bay Area, and creating a strong sense of unity and togetherness. They lost their musallah in 2024 due to a fire and are now looking to buy a new permanent masjid. Learn more by visiting their table at Jummah.
Learn more at: https://myebama.org
