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SUMMARY:MCC Volunteers at Alameda County Community Food Bank!
DESCRIPTION:Serve with Purpose: Monthly Food Bank Volunteering \nJoin us for a meaningful morning of service at the Alameda County Community Food Bank (near Oakland Airport). From 8:30–11:30 a.m.\, members of the Muslim Community Center congregation will come together to help prepare meals and assemble food bags for families in need across the East Bay. \nThis monthly initiative is a chance to give back\, strengthen community bonds\, and make a tangible impact on those facing food insecurity. Whether you’re coming with friends\, family\, or on your own\, your time and effort will go a long way in supporting underprivileged communities. \nAll are welcome—come ready to serve\, connect\, and make a difference. \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Alameda County Community Food Bank\, 7900 Edgewater Dr.\, Oakland\, CA 94621 | Register at mcceastbay.org/food-bank1 | In-person only \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nBEFORE YOU ARRIVE: \n\nOrganizing carpools is highly recommended.\nShoes that cover your entire foot are required\, preferably sneakers or boots (no Crocs!). \nAppropriate clothing should be worn for your volunteer shift: limited jewelry\, no perfume/cologne\, and comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty.\nDressing in layers is recommended since our warehouse is not climate-controlled. This also means that the air quality outside will affect the air quality in the warehouse – please be aware of this if you have respiratory sensitivities. \nVolunteers are encouraged to bring a pair of sturdy\, reusable work gloves.\nYouth (ages 10-17) must have the Waiver Form signed by a parent/legal guardian – if it wasn’t completed during the sign-up process\, it can be printed here and brought to the shift. One adult volunteer must be present for every five youths.\n\nDAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS: \n\nDO NOT volunteer if you’re experiencing any signs of illness.\nPlan to arrive around 10 minutes before the shift begins for check-in.\nPack a lunch or snacks! We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle. \nKeep personal belongings with you\, safely secured in your car\, or in one of our on-site lockers. Please note we have limited locker availability.\nFrequent hand-washing of at least 20 seconds is required before starting work\, at the start and end of all breaks\, including lunch\, and when leaving at the end of the day.\n\nIf you need to cancel a shift\, please follow this link (https://www.accfb.org/get-involved/volunteer-info/). From there\, you’ll enter your first name\, last name\, and email address\, which will generate an email (check your junk inbox if it doesn’t arrive shortly).  \nLocation: 7900 Edgewater Dr.\, Oakland\, CA 94621\n\nPark in the back (past the loading docks)\, in the lot by the building with the Community Engagement Center sign. For everyone’s safety\, drive slowly and carefully as you head to the parking lot. We enforce a 5-mph speed limit. \nThe entrance is beneath the orange awning\, in front of the parking lot.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-volunteers-at-alameda-county-community-food-bank/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service,Classes & Activities
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SUMMARY:Half Our Deen: A Matrimonial Event for Muslim Singles
DESCRIPTION:Calling all single sisters & brothers! Are you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \nEvery four months\, the Matrimonial Teams at MCC East Bay & MCA Bay Area team with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform (and Baba Ali) to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a profound departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \n \n \nThis is an appropriately done matrimonial event – from thoughtfully screening every application\, to an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun\, exciting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC\, and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n \n \n11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 | MCC East Bay Conference Room | $100/person | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \nCo-hosted by Half Our Deen\, MCC East Bay\, and MCA Bay Area. \n \nFollowing the phenomenal success of our six previous quarterly HOD Live events\, we are thrilled to invite you to HOD Live on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 — proudly sponsored and co-hosted by Half Our Deen\, MCC East Bay\, and MCA Bay Area. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \n\nThis is a great place for single Muslim men and women between the ages of 22 and 55 from diverse communities to mix and interact in a safe\, professional setting. \n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\nMeet like-minded single Muslims and find a suitable partner with us! \nAre you or someone you know is single and looking for a safe\, comfortable place to meet a potential partner? \nMaybe you have a family member who has been struggling to connect with someone? \nWe recognize that finding a potential spouse can be difficult. Trying to find a safe place to meet like-minded people isn’t always easy. The pandemic has made this even more challenging. \nIf you are interested in the opportunity to find a match and meet other like-minded Muslim singles\, this event is for you! \nA place for single Muslim men and women between the ages of 22 – 55 from diverse communities to mix and interact in a safe\, professional setting. \n\nThis event breaks from ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \n\n\n\nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles\, and we will sell out. \nThe process\n\n\n\n\nApplication Review: Our team carefully reviews your registration form to understand your preferences\, including the maximum age you would consider for marriage.\nMatching Process: We wait for other applicants to register to see if we have attendees within your specified age range. \nConfirmation: If we find suitable matches within your age preference\, we will send you a payment request to confirm your seat. If you do not receive an email\, it means that not enough people within your specified age range applied for this event. \nPriority for Early Applicants: Those who apply first get priority\, which is an advantage of applying early. Our events have limited seating\, typically accommodating 35-40 of each gender\, and we usually receive around 250 applicants per event. Our main goal is to create an environment where attendees genuinely care about one another\, ensuring a meaningful experience for everyone. If you have any further questions or need more information\, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to potentially having you join us! \n\n\n\n\nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or events@mcceastbay.org \nWhat to expect?\n\n\n\nFun \n\n\n\nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships aren’t based on 3-minute conversations. So\, instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \n\n\n\nFiltered \n\n\n\nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select the most compatible members and helps ensure we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \n\n\n\nProven \n\n\n\n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \n\n\n\nPrivate \n\n\n\nOur closed-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that only the people attending the event should know you’re attending. In addition\, our HD Live app lets you show interest without fear of rejection\, since matches are sent privately at midnight only if the interest is mutual. \n\n\n\nFAQs from MCC\n\n\n\nWho can register?\n\n\n\nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from Northern California to meet privately and casually. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can apply\, but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California\, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC cohosts these matrimonial events quarterly. \n\n\n\nWho is the moderator?\n\n\n\nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He co-founded the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Our Deen\, an alternative to the Muslim dating apps we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \n\n\n\nBaba Ali has traveled the world\, performing stand-up for a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed across the United States\, the United Kingdom\, and Canada\, for audiences as large as 37\,000 and of all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times\, and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali.  \n\n\n\nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\n\n\nHalf Our Deen is an expert in the Muslim matching department and has a proven system. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create lasting matches. For the last 11 years\, the site has explicitly catered to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled on their successful system. \n\n\n\nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in offering personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and offline events\, which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \n\n\n\nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be part of your life story by helping you meet the right person! \n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\n\nPlease fill out the brief application\, which asks about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email with the following steps within a few days. Add muslimmarriageca@gmail.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\n\n\n\nIf your application is accepted\, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\n\n\n\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com \n\n\n\nI cannot afford the registration fee.\n\n\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nIs there an age limit?\n\n\n\nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event depends on the number of attendees in the same range who apply. \n\n\n\nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying to our future events\, as acceptance criteria vary depending on who is used for each event. \n\n\n\nIs lunch offered?\n\n\n\nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please ensure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \n\n\n\nWill I still receive confirmation of whether I am on the waiting list?\n\n\n\nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event\, you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change\, and you may still be invited to the event. We do our best to ask as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances of meeting the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading up to the event\, no candidates have matched your criteria for this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n\nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\n\n\n\nYou do not need a HalfOurDeen membership to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate\, since this singles event features unique online/offline interactions. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, that’s no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days\, so you won’t be charged until the 31st. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One advantage is that after meeting people at the event\, you can learn more about them from their online profiles before connecting. An HOD-free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile who is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event\, and all follow-up communication can be conducted safely through the HOD website afterward. \n\n\n\nHow do you screen applicants?\n\n\n\nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not). Answers are then compared with those of all other applicants to determine who can attend\, increasing the chances of successful matches based on compatibility and personality. \n\n\n\nWhy was my application not accepted?\n\n\n\nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying to our future events\, as acceptance criteria vary by event. \n\nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\n\n\n\nNo. This event is specifically tailored to applicants who are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and been accepted can attend. Moreover\, this is a private event\, and to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! To keep this event as private as possible\, only the candidates may attend. Our committee members will do their best to keep all interactions focused and to monitor them throughout the event. \n\n\n\nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\n\n\n\nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the event\, no candidates match your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \n\n\n\nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events held in NorCal?\n\n\n\nWe are making every effort to ensure our event is professionally organized and aligned with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we will thoroughly vet all applicants through a detailed application process. This process will ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage and that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender\, potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. We will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \n\n\n\nWe will offer a wide variety of structured activities to help you discover your potential in a low-key\, pressure-free\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or somewhere in the middle\, you can participate in all the activities quickly—and\, more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind knowing that no one will be in the spotlight at any time. \n\n\n\nTo align with Islamic principles\, chaperones will continuously monitor our event\, ensuring that all interactions remain professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \n\n\n\nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\n\n\n\nAbsolutely. This is our Amanah (trust)\, and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \n\n\n\nI am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\n\n\n\nThe only people who know that you will be at the event…are those at the event (and\, of course\, the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. Once you have fully registered and paid\, the venue address will be sent to you only. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \n\n\n\nIs there a dress code?\n\n\n\nOur only dress code is that your clothing must comply with Islamic principles (clothing cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Remember that you want to protect yourself best while remaining modest and genuine. \n\n\n\nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\n\n\n\nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely as possible in accordance with Islamic principles\, we will not require you to wear a headscarf\, as the event is not in a masjid prayer space. That said\, anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslims-matrimonial/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities,Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Support Group for Caregivers | Wajma Nasir\, LMFT (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs and disabilities\, join us for a wellness circle with Wajma Nasir\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, to discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.   \nThese support groups provide a safe space for caregivers of individuals with special needs or disabilities to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, May 9th | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWajma Nasir is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals\, couples\, and families through life’s most challenging moments. She brings extensive experience in helping clients work through trauma\, anxiety\, relational conflicts\, and life transitions. \nWith warmth\, empathy\, and cultural sensitivity\, Wajma creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotional world and develop healthy coping and communication strategies. Her integrative approach draws from a range of evidence-based modalities\, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. \nIn addition to her clinical training\, Wajma is a certified Domestic Violence Counselor and fluent in Dari. She continues to support Maristan’s Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) program as a contracted counselor\, providing culturally informed care to newly arrived Afghan families. \n \n \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-circles-of-support-creating-sustainable-networks-for-families-wajma-nasir-lmft-virtual-2/
LOCATION:mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the Conference Room
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LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in prayer hall and banquet hall.
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LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T110000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have active discussions\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and\, inshaAllah\, fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This year\, we are reading Hayatus Sahabah: The Lives of the Sahabah by Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf Kandhelwi. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday\, in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Room 9 | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub | RSVP is needed to join us virtually \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’27. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the WhatsApp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://a.co/d/0hoPIA1H\n\nFor those local to the Bay Area: \n\nRumi Bookstore\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n  \n\nAbout the Book \nHayatus Sahabah (Lives of the Companions) is a comprehensive\, multi-volume masterpiece written by Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf Kandhlawi (r.a.) that meticulously documents the lives\, struggles\, and virtues of the Sahabah (companions of Prophet Muhammad). It is highly regarded as an authentic collection (over 2000+ pages)\, often available in a 3-volume English or Arabic set\, showcasing their devotion\, Da’wah efforts\, and training.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-seerah-bookclub/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T090000
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SUMMARY:Sisters Daily Qur'an Reading | Dhul Hijjah
DESCRIPTION:Sisters: In Dhul Hijjah\, join us virtually every day for a daily Qur’an reading buddy program and get help reading the Qur’an with one of MCC’s qualified Qur’anic teachers. \nIf you are struggling to read the Qur’an or need some motivation to stay connected to the Qur’an during these blessed days\, then this program is for you! \nStarting Wed. 5/13/26 – Ending Sun. 5/24/26 | Daily | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST | Virtually | Sisters only \nJoin virtually at mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy \nJoin the WhatsApp group to stay updated here. \nQuestions?events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sisters-daily-quran-reading-dhul-hijjah/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T190000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Connect of the Tri-Valley | Ust. Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening of dialogue and reflection as we explore a profound and timeless question: What does your religion teach about the presence of evil in the world? This interfaith gathering brings together diverse perspectives to foster understanding\, thoughtful conversation\, and community connection. \nThe event will feature speakers Gina Badura from the Livermore Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi from the Muslim Community Center East Bay\, who will share insights from their respective traditions. Following the discussion\, attendees are invited to join optional breakout groups for more personal\, interactive conversations. \nCome with your questions\, curiosity\, and an open mind as we learn from one another in a respectful and welcoming environment. \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 950 Mocho Ave.\, Livermore \nQuestions? interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com events@mcceastbay.org \nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of the most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs in the Bay Area\, California. He was born in Herat\, Afghanistan\, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College\, he attended San Francisco State University\, where he majored in history. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. At the age of five\, he began to memorize poems by Rumi and other great poets. His love of poetry continued to grow and eventually developed into a passion and calling that would allow him to teach regular classes on Rumi throughout California\, the U.S.\, the U.K.\, Canada\, Australia\, Malaysia\, Germany\, and even as far as Konya\, Turkey\, where Mawlana Rumi is laid to rest. The nuances of the Farsi language\, in which he is fluent\, allow him to bring Rumi’s poetry to life and help listeners recognize Rumi’s essential message of peace\, love\, coexistence\, and connection with the Divine. He is the author and performer of the “Layla & Majnun” play produced by Performing Lines in Perth\, Australia. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on a wide range of topics\, including Rumi\, Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. \n  \nGina Badura is a Dublin resident and mother to an incredible 23-year-old daughter\, I am currently navigating an exciting career transition. Following a rewarding 20-year career in veterinary medicine\, I am now a student at BYU-Idaho\, working toward a degree in Marriage and Family Studies with a graduation date of December 2026. I am deeply passionate about supporting women\, currently serving as a facilitator for the ‘Sisters Supporting Sisters in Christ’ support group. When the books are closed and the timecard is punched\, you’ll find me ‘practicing’ my yoga flow\, hitting the trails\, or tracking down the best sushi in town! \n  \n               Interfaith Interconnect monthly “Chats.” \n   Tri-Valley Interfaith Interconnect meets on the second Wednesday of every month at a different Worship Community location in Livermore and Pleasanton. \nThe meetings begin and end promptly at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.\, respectively\, so that you can make other commitments that evening if needed. The doors open at 4:30 pm and remain open until 8:30 pm for a social period and to continue discussions if desired (as often happens). \nTypically\, two speakers from different faiths will speak for 10-15 minutes each about a particular subject\, followed by Q&A for each speaker.  We then break into groups of three to discuss a suggested question on spiritual or cultural values.  The Chat ends promptly at 8:15 pm so people can leave\, but small groups often extend their discussions or join others for discussion or socializing. \nThe subject of the Chat discussions will typically continue for 1-4 meetings as the various faith groups within Interfaith Interconnect address the topic.  Past topics have been: \n\nWhat does your faith teach about the acceptance of other religions? Has this changed over time?\nChoose a particular holy day or celebration that your faith observes. What is its significance? How do you celebrate it?\nWhat myths or misconceptions would you like to dispel about your religion or religious practice?\nHow is meditation practiced in your faith?\nWhat is your faith’s creation story? How did the work come to be?\nWhat is your faith’s perspective on the afterlife?\nHow does your congregation help to bridge the different political or social justice views within it?\nWho in your religion would you consider to be a holy person or one held in high esteem?\nWhen have you felt like an outsider? When you were an outsider\, how did someone welcome you?\nWhat are the courtship and wedding traditions of your faith?\nWhat are the practices and rituals honoring someone who has passed away in your faith?\nWhat should people of other faiths/cultures know so as not to offend people of your faith?\nWhat does your faith teach about forgiveness?\nHow does your tradition describe God?\nHolidays of various faiths: share a favorite tradition or memory.\nHow does your faith pray?\nHow did/have the events of September 11\, 2001\, affected you? (on the anniversary)\nHow does your faith welcome new members?\nHow is meditation practiced in your faith?\nHow does the architecture of your place of worship reflect your faith’s teachings?\nWhat are the first rights of passage in your faith?\nWhat myths would you like to dispel about your religion or religious practice?\nWhat Interfaith and Intercultural friendships have enriched your life?\nWhat behavior would get you thrown out of your religion? How has this changed over the years?\nWhat is your religion’s path to leadership: requirements\, process for choosing\, etc.?\nEngaging our Youth – challenges and success. What does a successful program look like?\nWhat is the role of women in your faith tradition? How has it evolved over time?\n\nTo get current information about the meeting location and subject\, please contact us or ask to sign up for our (no spam) mailings at our email:\nInterfaith.interconnect@gmail.com.\nWe are also on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithInterconnect/timeline\n\n \n\nInterfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley\n\nInvites You to an In-Person Religion Chat\nTopic: “What does your religion teach about the presence of evil in the world?”\n \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, 7-8 p.m.\nOptional informal discussion following\, 8-8:30\n\n\n \nPresenters: Gina Badura\, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, and Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\, Muslim Community Center East Bay\, Pleasanton.\n\n \n\nLocation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 950 Mocho St.\, Livermore. \n\nDoors open at 6:45pm. \n\nPlease park in the lot behind the church and use the rear entrance. The meeting is in the room off the rear foyer.\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer is attached. \n \n\nAll are welcome!\n \n\nWe look forward to having you join us for Religion Chat on May 13!\nMarcia Elchesen\nand the Interfaith Interconnect Leadership Committee\n\n\n\n\n \nPlease email us with any questions: Interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/interfaith-connect-of-the-tri-valley-ust-feraidoon-mojadedi/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the conference room and banquet hall
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-am-4/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T183000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi virtually this month for our monthly gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on a second Thursday | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nIn 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 \nWatch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe 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. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai 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. \nIn 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. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-gathering-of-the-hearts-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T133000
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SUMMARY:Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nIslamic Estate Planning\nImmigration: Family-based\, employment-based\, Citizenship\nBankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13\n\nAppointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic \nThird 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  \nMCC will hold legal clinics on the following days: \n\n2026:\n\nJan. 16\, 2026\nApril 17\, 2026\nMay 15\, 2026\nJune 19\, 2026\nJuly 17\, 2026\nAug. 21\, 2026\nSep. 18\, 2026\nOct. 16\, 2026\nNov. 20\, 2026\nDec. 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nErum 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. \nShe 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. \nShe 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.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/attorneys-at-jummuah/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000
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SUMMARY:Muslim Cultural Society Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah's
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Cultural Society is hosting an Eid-ul-Adha Bazaar on May 30th at the Dublin Senior Center\, visit their table to learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslim-cultural-society-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T160000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 15\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m\n\nImam Bilal Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nImam Bilal Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\n Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \nPlease attend Jumu’ah at 1:40 at our weekly off-site Jumu’ah at Rosewood or 3:40 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. \nWith ongoing construction\, we have limited MCC facility parking. Please attend the weekly Rosewood Jumu’ah. \n \nPlease 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 with a limited number of parking spaces. 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with audio-visual connections 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. \nPlease 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. \nThe prayer times are at ICL: \n\nFirst Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 2:30 p.m. 2:55 p.m.\nThird Jummuah: 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage our congregation to wear their best attire\, arrive early\, pray tahiyyat al-masjid\, and recite the Qur’an. Let’s encourage one another to maintain a clean and peaceful musalla. Please place your shoes neatly on the shoe racks\, minimize conversations inside the musalla\, engage in dhikr\, and send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. May Allah accept our efforts. Ameen. \n \n  \nWe encourage everyone to wear their best clothes\, arrive early\, pray tahiyyat al-masjid\, and engage in Qur’an recitation. Let’s encourage one another to maintain a clean and peaceful musalla. Please place your shoes neatly on the shoe racks\, minimize conversations inside the musalla\, engage in dhikr\, and send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. \nMay Allah accept our efforts. Ameen.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-36/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sisters Program,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T080000
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SUMMARY:Monthly MCC Brothers Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.  \nOur 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.\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf 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. \n\nWhen: May 16\, 2026\nTime:  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.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $5\nMeeting Point: Ringtail Cat Staging Area\nTrail: Madrone to Dewie’s Birthday Loop\nDistance: Around 6 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: 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.\nRSVP: By Friday\, May 15\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://partiful.com/e/5hLb7WbwJG1b3Q8AG8HB\n\nMohammed 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. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \n  \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nExperience this 6.0-mile loop trail near Alamo\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding\, hiking\, and trail running\, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through November. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mcc-brothers-hike/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T200000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers. \nDuring each gathering\, Ustadh Mohammad Alboni will go over the Seerah of the Prophet.  \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2026\n \n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’26\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026\n\n \n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe 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. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe 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. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout Ustadh Mohammed Alboni:  \nMohammad Al Boni was born in Damascus\, Syria. At an early age\, he attended halaqas on Quranic recitation\, Tajweed\, Hadith\, and Aqida under prominent Syrian scholars\, including Dr. Mohammed Rateb al-Nabulsi and Shaykh Bassam Ajek of the Abu Nour Islamic Institute. After completing his undergraduate studies in engineering\, Mohammad moved to the United States to pursue a graduate degree. He has continued his Islamic studies abroad—focusing on the blessed Seerah\, Hadith collections\, and Hadith terminology—and has earned certificates under scholars such as Sheik Ghazwan Shurbaji and Sayydi Sheik Samer Alnass\, and is currently studying Hanafi Fiqh with Ustadh Tarif Arabi. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles 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. \nAlmighty 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. \n\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– 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
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-al-habib/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Monthly Book Reading: The Kingdom of the Hearts | Ustadh Tariq Samady
DESCRIPTION: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. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2026\n \n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nNo session during Ramadan in February ’26\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’26\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026\n\n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe 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. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe 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. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“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. \nAbout the Author\nHabib 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. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh 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. \nHis 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. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles 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. \nAlmighty 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. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– 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\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-book-reading-the-kingdom-of-the-hearts/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event taking place at MCC
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SUMMARY:MCC Youth Group Hike
DESCRIPTION:(High Schoolers grades 9–12): Join MYG (MCC Youth Group) for a fun and refreshing Youth Hike at Sunol Regional Wilderness Reserve. This event is designed to give youth an opportunity to connect with nature\, build friendships\, and enjoy an active day outdoors. \nTo ensure a comfortable and organized experience\, the hike will be staggered with separate times for brothers and sisters. The brothers’ group will begin at 11:00 AM\, while the sisters’ group will begin at 11:30 AM. The sisters’ hike will be led by Miss Uroosa\, MCC Youth Coordinator\, alongside 3–4 adults (21+) per group to provide supervision and support throughout the event. Snacks and water will be provided\, but everyone should bring their own lunch for a picnic-style meal on our hike! \nPlease Note: We will begin our hike promptly at 11 a.m./11:30 a.m.\, respectively. If there is no group waiting\, then the hike has begun. There is no cell reception and we will not be responsible for children who arrive late\, so parents will be required to bring their children back home. \nCome prepared for a day of hiking\, reflection\, and community in the outdoors! \n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sunday\, May 17th | Sunol Regional Wilderness Park | Free | Register at mcceastbay.org/youth-hike  | Join us in person only  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n  \nAbout this Trail:  \nThis stunning park of rugged peaks and beautiful vistas has a remote wilderness feel. Its 6\,859 acres of wilderness were once home to the area’s first inhabitants and then became vast ranchlands. Today it offers hiking\, nature study\, backpacking\, and picnicking; it draws thousands of visitors annually. The Old Green Barn Visitor Center offers naturalist-led programs that bring to life the history of the park or interpret its natural features. At its higher reaches\, the park features large outcroppings of rocks that offer a glimpse into its marine origins. \nThese lands have been ranch lands since the early 1800s. Today\, camping\, picnicking\, hiking\, backpacking\, and equestrian trails attract thousands of visitors every year. Little Yosemite is a scenic gorge on the creek. Cave Rocks provides a challenge to rock climbers. There is little water available in the park beyond the Visitor Center; be sure to bring adequate supplies with you on the trail. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-youth-group-hike/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the conference room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-82/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Red Cross Blood Drive @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:As people of faith\, it is in our blood to help. With a 15-minute blood donation\, you can be part of a lifesaving journey that could save up to three lives. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe MCC community has saved nearly 420 lives! This is our 36th Jumu’ah blood drive\, and each has always been fully booked! \n\n\n\nLet’s continue that trajectory at this blood drive and keep all our American Red Cross guests busy when they set up in our Banquet Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on three Fridays in 2026. Sign up at: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/blood-drive. Here are the Jumu’ah Friday prayer service times: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/prayer \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, MCC will proudly host these quarterly blood drives during Jumuah services from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with our friends at the American Red Cross & Stanford Blood Center: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 (Stanford Blood Center)\nFriday\, May 22\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, September 25\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, December 11\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe need for blood is constant\, and only volunteer donors can meet it for patients in our community. Nationwide\, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds\, and most of us will need blood at some point in our lives. A Power Red donation targets only O-\, O+\, A-\, and B—blood types. It takes 20-30 minutes because donors give two units of concentrated Red Blood Cells\, and platelets and plasma are returned. Blood diversity is essential. Now more than ever\, the American Red Cross needs the help of black blood donors. \n\n\n\nBlood donors report feeling a strong sense of satisfaction after donating blood. Why? Because helping others in need feels good. \n\n\n\nIf you have visited India\, Pakistan\, or another high-risk malaria country and returned within the last 12 months\, you are not eligible to donate blood. See the latest travel-related restrictions to blood donation eligibility. \n\n\n\nEvery person who donates blood at MCC will receive a voucher for a free meal at IniBurger—Gourmet Burgers in Pleasanton. MCC congregation members Leeza and Abdullah Popal\, who own these establishments\, generously donate these vouchers to encourage community and congregation participation. \n\n\n\nMCC Youth: If you are 16 to 18\, here are the donor requirements and the link to the parental authorization form. \n\n\n\nOn the morning of the blood drive\, please complete the Rapid Pass online and bring the print-off to speed up the check-in process. Complete at https://mcceastbay.org/rapid \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC strongly encourages our congregation of African heritage and groups aligned with the African American community. Patients with Sickle Cell Disease often require frequent transfusions\, and the most compatible blood is more likely to come from donors with similar backgrounds. Increasing participation from the Muslim community can help improve health outcomes and ensure that these patients receive the care they deserve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store\, Google Play\, or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments\, view your blood type and mini-physical results\, and track your donations. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/red-cross-mosque/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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SUMMARY:Muslim Girl Scouts Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Muslim Girl Scouts (hosted @ MCC) will be tabling at MCC Jumu’ahs and selling baked goods to raise funds for their troop activities. Visit their table to learn more and support their cause. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/girl-scouts-troop-30875-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Zara Initiative Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah's
DESCRIPTION:Zara Initiative is a U.S based nonprofit charity working in some of the poorest countries in the world. They are collecting for Ramadan Food Packs. You can feed an entire family for the whole month of Ramadan with just one food pack.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/zara-initiative-tables-mcc-jumuahs-5/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 22\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m\n\nShaykh Faraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Haseeb Sadat delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Haseeb Sadat delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nHafez Abdullah Ayyaz Qadri delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \nPlease attend Jumu’ah at 1:40 at our weekly off-site Jumu’ah at Rosewood or 3:40 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. \nWith ongoing construction\, we have limited MCC facility parking. Please attend the weekly Rosewood Jumu’ah. \n \nPlease 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 with a limited number of parking spaces. 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 \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with audio-visual connections 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. \nPlease 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. \nThe prayer times are at ICL: \n\nFirst Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 2:30 p.m. 2:55 p.m.\nThird Jummuah: 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage our congregation to wear their best attire\, arrive early\, pray tahiyyat al-masjid\, and recite the Qur’an. Let’s encourage one another to maintain a clean and peaceful musalla. Please place your shoes neatly on the shoe racks\, minimize conversations inside the musalla\, engage in dhikr\, and send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. May Allah accept our efforts. Ameen. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-37/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sisters Program,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children
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SUMMARY:United in Grief: Remembering Victims of the San Diego Attacks
DESCRIPTION:Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eGv4PEujYaT7Eun13i70IpV7zSyvmwuL/view?usp=drive_link \nJoin us for an interfaith community vigil to honor the victims from Monday’s mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. We honor Amin Abdullah\, Mansour Kaziha\, and Nadar Awad.  \nPlease join us in solidarity and support so that we can together meet the hate that took these three lives with the love needed to extinguish it. People of faith deserve to come together safely and without fear. \nWe will be gathering as a community in the MCC Prayer Hall to share prayers\, reflections\, and thoughts. Everyone welcome! \nThis tragedy has deeply shaken our hearts\, but as a community rooted in faith\, compassion\, and unity\, we must stand together for those who are grieving and hurting in our present circumstances. Our prayers matter. Our support for one another matters. \n4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Friday\, May 22\, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nPlease park in the Pleasanton Unified School District parking lot. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe are gathering to mourn the victims of the horrific terror attack on Muslim worshipers in San Diego. Worshipers were gunned down on Monday\, May 18\, 2026. \nOur prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. We come together and show our solidarity and express our grief over such a senseless act of violence. We will show that together we are stronger than hate\, that no matter what faith community we belong to\, we oppose hatred and violence in all forms. \n\nFor more details\, see here: https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=ec8fb6b0691fe4b0c85850477&id=cd6ad5bd22 \nIf you feel concerned about how best to share information with your children\, please reference the link below for some talking points and considerations to keep in mind: https://www.parentmap.com/article/how-talk-kid-school-shooting\n\nVIGIL PROGRAM \nIntroduction & Welcome  \n\nShahed Latif & Seema Badar\n\nQuranic Recitation \n\nQari Amar Bellaha\n\nQuranic Translation  \n\nKashef Qaadri\n\nState Senator  \n\nAisha Wahab\n\nCornerstone Fellowship Pastor/Livermore School Board Member \n\nChristiaan Vandenheuval\n\nDublin Mayor  \n\nSherry Hu\n\nCAIR-SFBA Representative \n\nMusa Tariq\n\nPastor Lynnewood Methodist Church \n\nRev. Jennifer Murdock\n\nSocial Justice Chair Lynnewood Methodist Church \n\nJan Villott\n\nTayba Foundation Teacher \n\nUstadh Muhammad Amin Anderson\n\nSan Ramon Vice Mayor Reflection \n\nMarisol Rubio\n\nDublin City Council Member \n\nMike McCorriston\n\nDublin Superintendent  \n\nMatt Campbell\n\nMCC East Bay Youth \n\nMueez Munir\n\nIslamic Center of Livermore Youths \n\nRedha Jaweed\, Iftar Maaz\, Musa Sarwar\n\nCommunity Dua and Closing \n\nUstadh Muhammad Amin Anderson\n\n \n\nOn Monday\, May 18\, 2026\, three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego — the largest mosque in San Diego County\, attached to a school where dozens of children were in class. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime. \nThe three men killed were not strangers to one another\, and they were not strangers to the hundreds of families who walk through the doors of that center every week. They were the people who made it run. \nAmin Abdullah was the security guard. He was a father of eight. When two gunmen opened fire outside the building\, Amin stood his ground — and the San Diego Police Chief publicly credited him with “playing a pivotal role in keeping this from being much worse.” Teachers\, staff\, and more than a dozen children walked safely out of that building that afternoon because of what Amin did. He paid for that with his life. \n \nNader Awad was a community member and neighbor of the center\, and lived just across the street. When he heard the gunfire\, he ran toward it\, toward his wife and the community that was his entire life. He did not make it back across that street. \n \nAbul Ezz (Mansour Kaziha) worked in the center’s food store and was part of the daily rhythm of the masjid — one of the people who kept the community fed\, welcomed\, and at home in their own house of worship. \n \nTo God we belong\, and to God we return. \nWe pray that the deceased are in the highest levels of paradise. We ask God to envelope the loved ones left behind with His mercy and comfort in this time of extreme difficulty. The Muslim community is in grief and pain. \n\n\n\nThe Prophet ﷺ said: \n\n\n\n“The example of the believers in their mutual love\, mercy\, and compassion is like one body: when one part of the body suffers\, the whole body responds with sleeplessness and fever.” \n\n\n\nNarrated by Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Security Safety Message \nThis is a Time for Prayer\, Unity\, and Vigilance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssalamu Alaikum\, Beloved MCC Community\,Like many of you\, we are heartbroken by today’s attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD). Three members of our wider ummah were killed in a place that should have been a religious sanctuary\, including a security guard whose actions\, by all accounts\, saved many more lives. \nInna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed\, we belong to Allah\, and indeed to Him we return. \nOur prayers are with the victims\, their families\, and the entire San Diego Muslim community. At MCC\, we are implementing additional safety measures and working with the Pleasanton Police Department\, which is providing support. In the coming days\, we will ask for your cooperation\, even when it may be inconvenient.To help ensure the safety of our congregation\, we have arranged for armed security personnel to be present during our weekly Friday prayers and our upcoming Eid prayers. We will review and\, where needed\, adjust our security and operational procedures so that our beloved masjid remains a place where you and your families feel safe to pray\, learn\, and gather.We ask our community members to remain especially vigilant\, park only in designated areas\, stay alert\, and immediately report any suspicious activity to mcc-listens@mcceastbay.org.Also\, this Friday\, May 22\, alongside our interfaith allies & local city officials\, we will hold a community vigil in the MCC parking lot right after our last Jumu’ah service ends\, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will have banners for everyone to sign and for our kids to draw messages of support from us that we will send to the San Diego Muslim community. More details in this Thursday’s newsletter.For those in the community experiencing grief\, anxiety\, or emotional distress in the wake of this tragedy\, our community mental health partner Maristan offers professional\, faith-centered counseling & support for children\, teens & adults.May Allah protect our mosques and communities.In Service\,MCC Board of Directorsmcc-listens@mcceastbay.org \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nShoulder to Shoulder Campaign Statement on the Deadly Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShoulder to Shoulder Campaign\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a national multifaith coalition\, the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign unequivocally condemns the tragic\, deadly violence committed at the Islamic Center of San Diego\, and joins the greater San Diego community in solidarity and prayers for safety and healing. \nThis shooting targeting San Diego’s largest mosque comes in the wake of heightened anti-Muslim rhetoric\, including from elected officials. In recent months\, politicians and public voices have stoked fear and spread misinformation about American Muslims\, often casting them in dehumanizing ways and even claiming they do not belong in the country. When this kind of hateful rhetoric is normalized\, it lays the groundwork for violence and places entire communities at risk. While details are still emerging about the San Diego shooting\, three Muslim community members have been killed and authorities are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. \nAs people of faith\, we affirm that every person possesses inherent dignity and we reject language which dehumanizes anyone — whether it is used to fuel violence here at home or to justify war abroad. Here in the U.S.\, where religious freedom and freedom of conscience are founding ideals\, everyone deserves to worship and go to school safely\, no matter their faith or cultural background. No one should fear violence when they walk into their place of prayer or learning. \nWe pray that this tragedy awakens the conscience of those who have perpetuated and condoned the harmful and dehumanizing narratives about Muslims that have become so prevalent. As members of our coalition declared in a prayerful appeal to leaders on Capitol Hill this spring\, “The promise of equality\, freedom\, liberty\, dignity\, justice in America is not just for some\, but for all… We reject the scapegoating of our Muslims neighbors and we call on our elected leaders\, fellow faith leaders\, and all people of goodwill to stand shoulder to shoulder.” \nWe mourn with the community of the Islamic Center of San Diego and Muslim communities who are feeling this impact just days before Eid-al-Adha. As people of faith working to address hate among us and build more pluralistic communities\, we commit to holding our standard of dignity\, respect\, and fairness for all of us\, no exceptions. We call upon all people of faith and goodwill to interrupt harmful and dehumanizing narratives whenever we encounter it among us.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/united-in-grief/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:RSI camp
DESCRIPTION:Private event in KG\, Sunday school classrooms
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/rsi-camp-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T160000
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SUMMARY:Being Muslim: Monthly Convert Bookclub | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
DESCRIPTION: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. This week\, with guest speaker Dr. Ali Ataie \nEach month\, we delve into one chapter to gain clarity on how to live and practice Islam\, exploring the foundational beliefs of Muslims. \nThis 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. \n10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Free ; Register for this session at mcceastbay.org/convert-bookclub | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n– Watch past recordings of “Being Muslim Bookclub”: http://mcceastbay.org/being-muslim\n– More Sidi Omer Naisan: http://mcceastbay.org/omar\n\nSchedule of Events\n10:30 AM – Program BeginsProgram starts as usual. \n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Interfaith DialogueDr. Ali will host an interfaith dialogue\, moderated by Ustadh Omar\, with limited commentary\, inshaAllah.We especially encourage Christian members of the community\, former Christians who are now Muslim\, and their families to attend. \n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Theology & Theory of Prayer SessionA discussion on the theology and theory of prayer from the Being Muslim book. \n12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Wudu SeminarA practical and educational seminar on wudu. \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch & Dhuhr Break \n2:00 PM – 3:30/4:00 PM – Prayer SeminarAn in-depth seminar focused on prayer. \nDr. Ali Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages\, Comparative Theology\, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College\, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic\, Creedal Theology\, Comparative Theology\, Sciences of the Quran\, Introduction to the Qur’an\, and Seminal Ancient Texts. He received his BS in accounting from Cal Poly State University in 2000. In 2011\, he received his MA in Biblical Studies from Pacific School of Religion\, and in 2016\, his PhD in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion from the Graduate Theological Union. Dr. Ataie’s PhD thesis\, titled “Authenticating the Johannine Injil: Muslim ‘Polemirenic’ Interpretive Approaches to the Gospel of John\,” is a faith-based hermeneutic of the Gospel of John in which the entire text is authenticated as being the true Gospel of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Qur’an. Dr. Ataie is a native Persian speaker. He can read and write Arabic\, Hebrew\, and Greek. \n  \nMCC’s new Muslim Coordinator\, Blanca Vizcarra\, facilitates these monthly meetings. She can be reached at blanca@mcceastbay.org or 301-675-6264. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026 (Chapters 1 & 2)\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026 (Chapter 3)\nNo session in March during Ramadan break\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026 (Chapter 4)\nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026 (Chapter 5) – Hosted by Dr. Ali Ataie\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026 (Chapter 6)\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026 (Chapter 7)\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026 (Chapter 8)\n\n(recommended by not required getting the book “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide”: https://a.co/d/30W2yXM) \nThe 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). \nWe 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.  \nIn 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.  \nAbout the Facilitator \nUstadh 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.  \n– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar  \nAbout the Author\nAfter 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.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/convert-bookclub-2-2-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Lectures & Workshops,New Muslims
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the Sunday School parking lot
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ss-6/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T170000
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SUMMARY:Pre-Eid Bazar & Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MCC’s Annual MCC Pre-Eid Bazaar. \nJoin us for our upcoming Pre-Eid Bazaar — a fun and festive community event filled with shopping\, food\, desserts\, and Eid vibes for the whole family. Browse modest fashion\, accessories\, gifts\, home décor\, and handmade goods while supporting local small businesses. \nEnjoy delicious food vendors\, sweet treats\, and get your henna done just in time for Eid. Bring your family and friends to shop\, eat\, and celebrate together as we prepare for the blessed days of Eid. \n12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 | MCC Parking Lot | Free | Vendors\, please express interest in a limitied spot at mcceastbay.org/vendors \n**Bazar applications are closed\, and we are positively full for the Eid al-Adha ’26 Community Bazar. To be considered for future opportunities\, please ask to be added to our Bazar Vendor Interest List by emailing us at bazar@mcceastbay.org \nIn addition to Eid prayers\, MCC also hosts a Day of Arafat program and fast\, a pre-Eid community bazaar\, and a puppet show. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nVendor Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApparel\, Accessories & Lifestyle\n\nDhubow Designs\nTurkuaz Shawls\nAK 3D Prints\nSalam Bazaar\nHi-5 Trend\nModestly\nJasmine Orchid\nKhalak Couture\nEtnic Collection\nIzna Desi Collection\nOlive Branch Bazaar\nMadina Essence\nAfghan Coalition\n\nFood & Desserts\n\nFlavors of Mazar\nSimSim Kunafa\nTropics Shave Ice\nHoney\nAHMA’s Kitchen\nBSA Scout Troop 2981 (Girls)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-eid-bazar-family-festival/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hackathon: Innovate for a Better Community (MCC AI Program)
DESCRIPTION:Join us deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovate for a better community. \nSunday\, May 24 | 6:15 p.m. to 8 pm (Asr to Maghrib) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/hackathon-innovate-for-a-better-community-mcc-ai-program/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T210000
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SUMMARY:MCC’s Annual Day of Arafat Talk & Iftar Community Dinner (Eve of Eid) | Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:“Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) [Muslim] \n\n\n\nPlease join us for MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar the evening before Eid-ul-Adha morning prayers. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Tuesday\, May 26 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $5/person; RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/arafat \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”\nTakbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”\nTahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”\nTasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “On this day\, Allah\, the most Exalted\, descends to the nearest heaven\, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens\, look at My servants\, they have come from far and near\, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust\, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea\, I shall forgive them.”\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Bc0I_al8O-4 Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. – Talk & Q&A with Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. – Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:22 p.m. – Maghrib and Iftaar dinner\n\n\n\nMCC also hosts a pre-Eid community bazaar and a puppet show.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers 2026: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/2026-05-27/\n– More talks on Dhul Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\n– Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab: https://youtu.be/4G3YzEvcO_g?si=E6BfEHIEg2TUwWF1\n– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah\, when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah. \n\n\n\nAbout this particular day\, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim] \n\n\n\nPlease fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal\, designed to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food at this special annual Iftar event. \n\n\n\nHere are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days. \n\n\n\nDeeds of the Day of Arafah \n\n\n\nThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So\, don’t miss the reward of fasting it\, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day. \n\n\n\nAlso\, increase your dhikr\, recitation of the Qur’an\, good deeds\, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family\, friends\, relatives\, neighbors\, MCC community\, and the wider Ummah\, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Do on the Day of Arafah\n\n\n\n1. Fasting on the Day of Arafah \nThe Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj. \n\n\n\n “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim) \n\n\n\n2. Du’aa of Arafah The Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him\, said of the Day of Arafah dua: \n\n\n\n “The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah\, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner\, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise\, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta) \n\n لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير \n\n\n\n3. Making Tahleel\, Takbeer\, Tahmeed and Tasbeeh It is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel\, Takbeer\, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th\, 12th\, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”\nTakbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”\nTahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”\nTasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “On this day\, Allah\, the most Exalted\, descends to the nearest heaven\, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens\, look at My servants\, they have come from far and near\, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust\, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea\, I shall forgive them.”\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Bc0I_al8O-4 Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n7 p.m. – Qur’an recitation by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. – Talk & Q&A with Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. – Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:22 p.m. – Maghrib and Iftaar dinner\n\n\n\nMCC also hosts a pre-Eid community bazaar and a puppet show.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers 2026: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/2026-05-27/\n– More talks on Dhul Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\n– Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab: https://youtu.be/4G3YzEvcO_g?si=E6BfEHIEg2TUwWF1\n– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah\, when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah. \n\n\n\nAbout this particular day\, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim] \n\n\n\nPlease fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal\, designed to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food at this special annual Iftar event. \n\n\n\nHere are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days. \n\n\n\nDeeds of the Day of Arafah \n\n\n\nThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So\, don’t miss the reward of fasting it\, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day. \n\n\n\nAlso\, increase your dhikr\, recitation of the Qur’an\, good deeds\, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family\, friends\, relatives\, neighbors\, MCC community\, and the wider Ummah\, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Do on the Day of Arafah\n\n\n\n1. Fasting on the Day of Arafah \nThe Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj. \n\n\n\n “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim) \n\n\n\n2. Du’aa of Arafah The Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him\, said of the Day of Arafah dua: \n\n\n\n “The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah\, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner\, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise\, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta) \n\n لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير \n\n\n\n3. Making Tahleel\, Takbeer\, Tahmeed and Tasbeeh It is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel\, Takbeer\, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th\, 12th\, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”\nTakbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”\nTahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”\nTasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “On this day\, Allah\, the most Exalted\, descends to the nearest heaven\, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens\, look at My servants\, they have come from far and near\, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust\, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea\, I shall forgive them.”\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Bc0I_al8O-4 Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/arafah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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