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SUMMARY:Civic Engagement Workshop: How to Pass a Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Passing any local policy measure or decision\, however important\, can take a lot of work. With the right approach and tactics\, though\, anyone can make meaningful change. \n5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Thursday\, July 15 | Join at https://mcceastbay.org/civic-resolution \nOne type of policy is a resolution – sometimes called a ‘proclamation’ – which shows that a decision-making body acknowledges an important event or communicates a position. Whether the body is a city\, county\, student body\, student government\, or union: passing a resolution is one way to rally community members and decision-makers together to \n\nshow solidarity\nmobilize around awareness- and community-building\ndemonstrate an intention to take collective action towards desired change\n\nJoin us in this workshop where you’ll learn the steps of getting a resolution passed with your school or local government/decision-makers! We will also invite participants to connect with others interested in collaborating on Muslim Appreciation Month and other local resolutions. \nRegister today at https://mcceastbay.org/civic-resolution and invite a friend! \nSponsored by CAIR California\, Lighthouse Mosque\, MCC East Bay & more!
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/resolution/
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210716T133000
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SUMMARY:Maristan Tables at Jumu'ah
DESCRIPTION:Maristan Center for Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing  \ntables at MCC’s three Jumu’ahs about their Bay Area inaugural event on Sunday\, July 18. \nAbout Maristan: Grounded in Islamic traditions\, Maristan aims to lead professional clinical care\, education\, and research in advancing holistic\, mental and spiritual wellness. Learn more at https://maristan.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/maristan-tables-at-jumuah/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210716T133000
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SUMMARY:MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:For our Friday\, July 16 Jumu’ah services\, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary: \n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n \n\nSidi Mahdy Amine delivers the sermon\n\nNo outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall. Prayer will be shoulder-to-shoulder.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY\n\nSidi Mahdy Amine delivers the sermon\n\nOutdoor only in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No indoor services offered.\nSocial distancing is optional. Masks are optional.\nPlease check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\nHafiz Sami Rehman delivers the sermon\n\nIndoor only. No parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing. Prayer will be shoulder-to-shoulder.\nMasks required.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map \n\n– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n–  More Hafiz Sami : https://mcceastbay.org/sami\n\nFor parents attending with young children\, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAlameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. \nWe are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot\, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/reopening
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-indoor-outdoor-jumuahs-8/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210716T133000
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SUMMARY:Averroes High School Tables
DESCRIPTION:Averroes High School is here to promote enrollment for their 2021-2022 academic year. They have been in the Bay Area for 11 years educating Muslim youth with 100% college acceptance rates for their students afterwards. Learn more at: https://www.averroeshighschool.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/averroes-high-school-tables/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210717T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210717T180000
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SUMMARY:Private Event | Banquet Hall
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URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-banquet-hall/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210718T140000
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SUMMARY:Eid Al-Adha Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Before the Eid day festivities\, come to MCC to do some shopping from community vendors and enjoy dinner with the family from a halal food truck at our Fourth-Annual Eid Bazar. \n2 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday\, July 18 | MCC Banquet Hall (free to enter; masks required) \nSponsored by Halal Fest & MCC East Bay \nAdmission is free. Bring the entire family. Purchase dinner on site from Golden Gate Halal Food Truck that will be parked in the MCC parking lot. \nCome get henna art and shop for jewelry\, clothes\, soaps\, hijabs\, Islamic books\, Islamic dolls\, abayas\, and more! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to support our local vendors and do a little shopping for Eid. Also join us for our Eid al-Adha outdoor prayers and Halal Food Truck celebration. \nFOR VENDORS: \nLimited vendor spots available on first-come\, first-serve basis in the Banquet Hall. Complete the interest form at mcceastbay.org/bazar \nFor questions about this Bazar\, please email bazar@mcceastbay.org or call Sister Shazia Ashraf at (925) 640-2967. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-bazar/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210718T170000
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SUMMARY:Healing of the Ummah | Dr. Rania Awaad
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of Arafah\, join a new organization for providing mental health in the Bay Area – Maristan: The Center for Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing – for an evening of healing and reflection. \nJoin Imam Zaid Shakir (Zaytuna College\, Co-Founder)\, Zahra Billooo (CAIR-SFBA\, Executive Director)\, Dr. Hatem Bazian (Islamophobia Research & Documentation Project\, Founder)\, Dalia Mogahed (ISPU\, Director of Research)\, and Dr. Rania Awaad (Maristan\, Executive Director). \n5 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Sunday\, July 18 | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/maristan \nMaristan is dedicated to treating psychological illnesses is unique to the Muslim world as it was inspired directly by Islamic teachings found in the Qu’ran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. Learn more at https://maristan.org \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/healing/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210720
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SUMMARY:Blessed Fast on Day of Arafat
DESCRIPTION:We cannot host our annual Arafat Iftar this year. We strongly encourage you to fast this Monday\, July 19. \nHadith: “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year.” \n\n\n\n\nAbu Hafsah\, may Allah be pleased with him\, reported that the Prophet (SAW)\, upon whom be peace\, said: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year\, and fasting on ‘Ashura\, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years.”\n\nAccording to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ\, the first 10 days of this month are a special time for devotion. This applies to all Muslims\, not just those who are partaking in the pilgrimage. \n\n\n\n\n1st Dhul-Hijjah: Sunday\, July 11\n“Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)\n\n\n\n\nDay of Arafah\, Monday\, July 19\n“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM)\n\n\n\n\nEid Al-Adha\, Tuesday\, July 20\nIndoor and outdoor Eid al-Adha prayer. Details.\n\n\n\nOur Prophet (peace be upon him) highly recommended us to fast on the blessed Day of Arafat on Monday\, July 19.\n\n\n??  Make the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah \n\n\n\nTalks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: https://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\nGuide for Dhul Hijjah’s First Ten Days: https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide\nThe Eid Takbeers (pdf version): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\nThe Eid Takbeers (one hour audio loop): https://mcceastbay.org/takbir\nWhat is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said\n\n\n\nPlease know that your Community Center and your charity dollars are hard at work to continue to serve our community and keep pace with the steady food and monetary demand during these difficult times for some of your East Bay neighbors. \n\n\n \n\n\nPlease remember MCC in your giving and donate now to replenish the Sadaqa & Zakat funds. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/donate\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said\, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul HIjjah).” [Bukhari]\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead Qur’an\nMake Dua\nIncrease Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers\nFasting\nDhikr\nCharity\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIbn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said\, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e.\, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah\, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied\, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah\, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.” [Al- Bukhari]
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/blessed-fast-on-arafat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210720T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210720T110000
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SUMMARY:Eid Al-Adha Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Eid Al-Adha will be on Tuesday\, July 20th. \n\nAll prayers will be held at MCC (the first two outdoors in the parking lot and the third indoors in MCC prayer halls).\nRegistration is required for each member of your family.\nBring your prayer rug if attending outdoor services.\nMasks are required for indoor services\, and for those unvaccinated.\nPlease remember to park at HP building. (entrance “A” on map) \n\nFirst Service \n\nOutdoors at MCC Parking Lot\nKhateeb: Sidi Yousaf Seyal\nTakbeerat begins at 7:15 a.m.\nPrayer promptly at 7:30 a.m.\n\nRSVP at: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-1\n\nSecond Service \n\nOutdoors at MCC Parking Lot\nKhateeb: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\nTakbeerat begins at 8:45 a.m.\nPrayer promptly at 9:00 a.m.\nRSVP: *This prayer is positively full. No room remains. Please RSVP for the first or third Eid service.*\n\nThird Service \n\nIndoors at MCC Prayer Halls\nKhateeb: Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie\nTakbeerat begins at 10:15 a.m.\nPrayer promptly at 10:30 a.m.\nRSVP at: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-3\n\nEid Prayers at MCC \n\nRegistration is required for each member of your family\, including children.\nFactor in 10 minutes for parking and walking to the prayer space. \nEnter through “A” for parking in HP parking. The security guard will close parking “B” once the limited parking spaces in MCC lot are full.\nOnce the prayer area is full\, security guards will seal all entrances and ask you to join the next service.\nDo not park in neighboring businesses or jaywalk on W. Las Positas. Pleasanton police will perform extra patrols during Eid services.\nPlease leave promptly after each prayer to make room for the next service.\n\nStaying Pandemic Safe \n\nOutdoors: Bring your own prayer rug. Face masks are required for worshippers not fully vaccinated.\nIndoor: face mask required for everyone.\nOutdoors: First rows in canopies with straw carpeting down are no social distancing prayer spots. Rows on asphalt have social distancing markers and same-household families are encouraged to cluster.\n\nThe Eid Prayer \n\nOn the way to the prayer\, please also play the Eid Takbeers in your car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpP891hfZUc\nStay seated after the prayer. Eid prayer is first and the sermon is second.\nDue to Covid\, we will not have to provide Takbeer sheets. Pull up this image on your phone to follow along with the Takbeers: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-takbeers\n\nJazakum Allahu Khairan for your cooperation and support. \n\nMore Shaykh Hamza: https://mcceastbay.org/hamza\nMore Ustadh Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali \n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*The takbeerat begins 15 minutes prior to each Eid prayer\, which begin promptly. The sermon follows Eid prayer. \nPlease remember that the Khutbah (sermon) follows each prayer so please pay attention attentively. \nPlease also fast with the community on the blessed day of Arafat on Monday\, July 19. This MCC is not hosting its annual Arafat Iftar in 2021. \nSummarized Table of What to Do this Month\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 11-18 \n1st-8th of Dhul Ḥijjah\nRecommended to fast and do good deeds\n“Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)\n\n\nMonday\, July 19\n9th of Dhul Ḥijjah\nHighly recommended to fast\n“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM).\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\n10th of Dhul Ḥijjah\nEid prayer and animal sacrifice\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFajr of Monday\, July 19 to Asr of Friday\, July 23\nAyam ul Tashreeq\nThese are the Days of Remembrance in the three days following ‘Eid ul-Adha. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) called these the days of food and drink. Recite Takbeerat after each prayer during these days.\n\n\n\n\n??  Make the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah \n\n\n\nTalks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: https://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\nEid al-Adha Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-adha\nGuide for Dhul Hijjah’s First Ten Days: https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide\nThe Eid Takbeers (pdf version): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\nThe Eid Takbeers (one-hour audio loop): https://mcceastbay.org/takbir\nWhat is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said\n\n\n\nAlso\, join us for our Eid al-Adha outdoor prayers and Halal Food Truck celebration. Also\, join us for our Eid bazar and Halal Food Truck celebration.\n\n\n\nPlease know that your Community Center and your charity dollars are hard at work to continue to serve our community and keep pace with the steady food and monetary demand during these difficult times for some of your East Bay neighbors. \n\n\nPlease remember MCC in your giving and donate now to replenish the Sadaqa & Zakat funds. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/donate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe new crescent moon of Dhul HIjjah was sighted on the evening of Saturday\, July 10. MCC follows traditional moonsighting that relies on the regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those worshipers attending one of the two prayer services at the yet-announced outdoor prayer area\, please remember to bring:\n\nA prayer rug or sheet with you.\nA (plastic/tote) bag to keep your shoes with you for the duration of the service.\nBring your own (reusable) water bottle to keep hydrated.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEid Al-Adha Bazaar 2021 \nMCC will also host a pre-Eid bazar with several community vendors from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday\, July 18. Details \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\nThe Month of Dhul Hijjah – What a Muslim Should Do\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Dhul Hijjah?\nDhul Hijjah is the name of the last month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It literally means: “the time of Hajj”. \nHajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and constitutes the pilgrimage to Makkah\, which every Muslim must perform at least once in their lifetime if they are able to undertake it. That is what makes this month so special: it is the month in which the Pilgrimage takes place. \nThe First Ten Days\nThe first ten days are considered to be special in Islam. Allah created time and made some times to be better than others\, where rewards are multiplied. This encourages people to do more good deeds and renew their zeal to worship Allah. It is similar to a farmer who works extra hard to plant crops during certain seasons because those times of the year will yield better results. The Prophet said regarding Dhul Ḥijjah\, “There are no other days in which actions are better than in these ten days.”[1] \nTherefore\, it is recommended to increase in good deeds. Fast on as many of these days as possible\, like the Prophet Muhammad did.[2] Pray in the masjid more often. Read more Qur’an\, and reflect on it. Give more charity. Visit people who are sick. Be extra careful not to gossip\, use profanity\, or insult others. \nTechnically\, the tenth day is the day of Eid\, which is a celebration. It is not allowed to fast on this day. So when ‘ten days’ are mentioned\, it actually means the first nine days of the month. \nCutting Hair and Nails\nSome scholars hold that a person should not cut their nails or hair during these first ten days of Dhul Ḥijjah. That is because of the report that the Prophet Muhammad said: “Whoever sights the crescent for the month of Dhul Ḥijjah and intends to sacrifice an animal should cut neither his hair nor his nails.”[3] Imam Nawawī says that the wisdom behind this could be that a person who is offering a sacrifice wants to resemble a person performing Hajj since it is about sacrifice\, so they refrain from cutting the hair and nails to further the resemblance [since pilgrims to Makkah are also not allowed to cut].[4] \nHowever\, there is another report about the Prophet by his wife ʿĀ’ishah that: “…the Prophet sent a sacrificial animal to the Kaʿbah [while residing at Madīnah] but did not abstain from anything [that a person performing Ḥajj would abstain from]…”[5] This report led many scholars to say that it is perfectly fine to cut one’s hair and nails during these days. This is the opinion that I lean towards. See the Appendix below for a more detailed discussion of why scholars have differed on this issue. \nFast on the 9th Day\nThe 9th day of this month (Saturday\, Aug. 10) is called “the day of ʿArafah” because that is the day the pilgrims performing Hajj gather in the plain of ʿArafah\, just outside Makkah. It is highly recommended for people who are not performing Hajj to fast on this day. This is a special fast that the Prophet Muhammad said: “Fasting on the day of ʿArafah is an expiation for the preceding year and the following year.”[6] This meant that the fast is so rewarded that it helps to absolve a person of some of the sins they committed in the past and might do in the future. \nSo\, one day before the Eid celebration\, make sure to fast (MCC hosts an Arafat program with Dr. Ataie and an outdoor Iftar on the eve of Eid). \nSummarized Table of What to Do this Month\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 11-18 \n1st-8th of Dhul Ḥijjah\nRecommended to fast and do good deeds\n\n\nMonday\, July 19\n9th of Dhul Ḥijjah\nHighly recommended to fast\n\n\nTuesday\, July 20\n10th of Dhul Ḥijjah\nEid prayer and animal sacrifice\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFajr of Monday\, July 19 to Asr of Friday\, July 23\nAyam ul Tashreeq\nThese are the Days of Remembrance in the three days following ‘Eid ul-Adha. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) called these the days of food and drink. Recite Takbeerat after each prayer during these days.\n\n\n\nAppendix\nMuslims scholars have differed over whether or not there are any restrictions on cutting the nails or hair during the first ten days of Dhul Ḥijjah. This results from different approaches to dealing with the prophetic reports on the issue. There are two main pieces of evidence which result in three different opinions about how to understand them. \nA: The prophetic report narrated by Umm Salamah states: “Whoever sights the crescent for the month of Dhul Ḥijjah and intends to sacrifice an animal should cut neither his hair nor his nails.”[7] \nB: The prophetic report narrated by ʿĀ’ishah that: “…the Prophet sent a sacrificial animal to the Kaʿbah [while residing at Madīnah] but did not abstain from anything [that a person performing Ḥajj would abstain from]…”[8] \nThe first opinion is to affirm that both reports are equally authentic. Report A should be taken in its literal sense\, but report B should be confined to only those who send a sacrificial animal\, not those who sacrifice an animal within their own city.[9] The scholars who took this approach and said cutting nails and hair is forbidden for a person who intends to slaughter are Aḥmad ibn Ḥambal\, Ibn Ḥazm\, and Ṭaḥāwī [of the Ḥanafī school].[10] \nThe second opinion is to affirm both reports as equally authentic and that they are addressing the exact same issue\, but understand that report A should not be taken literally as a prohibition\, but rather as something disliked. The scholars who took this approach are ash-Shāfiʿī and some of Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal’s students [such as Abū Yaʿlā].[11] \nThe third opinion is to prefer report B over report A because it is of a higher standard of authenticity. Report A is also dismissed since it is contrary to analogy [qiyās] because if a person was supposed to refrain from cutting their nails and hair\, they should have also been instructed to refrain from certain clothing\, perfume\, and intimacy because that is what people who are performing Hajj must also do.[12] The scholars who took this approach and said there is nothing wrong with cutting the hair or nails are Abū Ḥanīfah and his students\, Mālik and his students\, and Sufyān al-Thawrī.[13] \n\n[1] Al-Bukhārī\n[2] “Allah’s Messenger used to fast the [first] nine days of Dhul Ḥijjah…” Abū Dāwūd\n[3] Muslim 3:1565\, Abū Dā’ūd 3:94\, Tirmidhī 4:102\, Nasā’ī 7:211.\n[4] Sharḥ al-Nawawī ʿalā Muslim 13:138-139. Al-Nawawī mentioned another possible reason as well which I prefer not to mention here.\n[5] Bukhārī 7:102\, Muslim 2:957.\n[6] Muslim\n[7] Muslim 3:1565\, Abū Dā’ūd 3:94\, Tirmidhī 4:102\, Nasā’ī 7:211.\n[8] Bukhārī 7:102\, Muslim 2:957.\n[9] `Awn al-Maʿbūd wa Ḥāshiyah ibn al-Qayyim ʿalā Sunan Abī Dāwūd 7:346\, al-Istidhkār 4:84.\n[10] al-Tirmidhī 4:102\, Tuḥfah al-Aḥwadhī 5:99-100\, Sharḥ Mushkil al-Āthār 14:141-143.\n[11] Tuḥfah al-Aḥwadhī 5:99-100\, `Awn al-Maʿbūd wa Ḥāshiyah ibn al-Qayyim ʿalā Sunan Abī Dāwūd 7:346.\n[12] `Awn al-Maʿbūd wa Ḥāshiyah ibn al-Qayyim ʿalā Sunan Abī Dāwūd 7:347.\n[13] Tuḥfah al-Aḥwadhī 5:99-100\, al-Istidhkār 4:84.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said\, “There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first 10 days of Dhul HIjjah).” [Bukhari]\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead Qur’an\nMake Dua\nIncrease Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers\nIncrease fasting\nIncrease Dhikr (supplications)\nIncrease charity\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIbn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said\, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e.\, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah\, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied\, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah\, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.” [Al- Bukhari] \nIt is a good sunnah to do Qurbani/Udhiyah to feed the poor in these times. Some scholars may have viewed it as obligatory\, however\, the majority see it as a voluntary (sunnah/mustahab) act. For those who wish to do Qurbani\, it is mustahab (or voluntary sunnah) to avoid cutting hair and nails until the Qurbani is slaughtered. If you cut any hair or nails\, however\, your Qurbani is accepted and it has no effect on the slaughter.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-al-adha-prayers/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210715T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143836Z
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SUMMARY:Qurbani Meat Collection
DESCRIPTION:MCC takes donated Qurbani/Udhiya meat from Eid al-Adha ’21 and distributes it to 220 families in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area who receive food delivery from the MCC Food & Diapers pantry. \n12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 20\, Thursday\, July 22\, Friday\, July 23 or Saturday\, July 24. \nPlease cut meat in small size (preferably stew size) and place in small bags and seal well (preferably recommend Ziploc-type bags). \nQuestions or to make alternate arrangements? Please contact Aminah Abdullah at (925) 264-9297 or aminah@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/qurbani/2021-07-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210715T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143836Z
UID:10014748-1626955200-1626976800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Qurbani Meat Collection
DESCRIPTION:MCC takes donated Qurbani/Udhiya meat from Eid al-Adha ’21 and distributes it to 220 families in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area who receive food delivery from the MCC Food & Diapers pantry. \n12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 20\, Thursday\, July 22\, Friday\, July 23 or Saturday\, July 24. \nPlease cut meat in small size (preferably stew size) and place in small bags and seal well (preferably recommend Ziploc-type bags). \nQuestions or to make alternate arrangements? Please contact Aminah Abdullah at (925) 264-9297 or aminah@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/qurbani/2021-07-22/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210715T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143836Z
UID:10014749-1627041600-1627063200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Qurbani Meat Collection
DESCRIPTION:MCC takes donated Qurbani/Udhiya meat from Eid al-Adha ’21 and distributes it to 220 families in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area who receive food delivery from the MCC Food & Diapers pantry. \n12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 20\, Thursday\, July 22\, Friday\, July 23 or Saturday\, July 24. \nPlease cut meat in small size (preferably stew size) and place in small bags and seal well (preferably recommend Ziploc-type bags). \nQuestions or to make alternate arrangements? Please contact Aminah Abdullah at (925) 264-9297 or aminah@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/qurbani/2021-07-23/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210708T030427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T203332Z
UID:10014732-1627047000-1627056000@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Catholic Charities Tables
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Catholic Charities Refugee Foster Care \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/catholic-charities-tables/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Charities Refugee Foster Care":MAILTO:CCollins@catholiccharitiesSCC.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210723T030544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T030544Z
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SUMMARY:MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:For our Friday\, July 23 Jumu’ah services\, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary: \n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n \n\nImam Dawood Yasin delivers the sermon\n\nNo outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall. Prayer will be shoulder-to-shoulder.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY\n\nImam Dawood Yasin delivers the sermon\n\nOutdoor only in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No indoor services offered.\nSocial distancing is optional. Masks are optional.\nPlease check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\nUstadh Tarif Arabi delivers the sermon\n\nIndoor only. No parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing. Prayer will be shoulder-to-shoulder.\nMasks required.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map \n\n– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n–  More Imam Dawood : https://mcceastbay.org/dawood\n– More Ustadh Tareef: https://mcceastbay.org/tarif\n\nFor parents attending with young children\, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAlameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. \nWe are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot\, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/reopening
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-indoor-outdoor-jumuahs-9/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210715T143836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T143836Z
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SUMMARY:Qurbani Meat Collection
DESCRIPTION:MCC takes donated Qurbani/Udhiya meat from Eid al-Adha ’21 and distributes it to 220 families in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area who receive food delivery from the MCC Food & Diapers pantry. \n12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 20\, Thursday\, July 22\, Friday\, July 23 or Saturday\, July 24. \nPlease cut meat in small size (preferably stew size) and place in small bags and seal well (preferably recommend Ziploc-type bags). \nQuestions or to make alternate arrangements? Please contact Aminah Abdullah at (925) 264-9297 or aminah@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/qurbani/2021-07-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210711T130100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T130100Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:UF – Conference Room & Banquet Hall
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210725T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210711T191741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191741Z
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SUMMARY:Halal Food Truck Festival
DESCRIPTION:Halal Fest and MCC invites the community to our Halal Food Truck Festival on Sunday\, July 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. \nYour Zabiha Halal food options available for purchase are: El Halal Amigos (Mexican)\, Halal Bites of Chicago (Mediterranean)\, Cafe Salaam (African American)\, and Golnazar Ice Cream (Persian). \nThe food trucks will be stationed in MCC’s back parking lot. Seating available under canopies. Bring your family for great food and fun at MCC and celebrate Eid Al-Adha in community. Unfortunately\, due to the pandemic\, we will not have a bouncy house or other kids activities this year. \nSponsored by Halal Fest & MCC \nAlso join us for our Eid al-Adha outdoor prayers and Halal Food Truck celebration. Also join us for our Eid al-Adha outdoor prayers and Eid Al-Adha Bazaar. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/halal-food-truck-festival/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210710T114802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210710T114802Z
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SUMMARY:Community E-waste Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:Pack up those unwanted items and bring them to the MCC parking lot during Jumu’ah (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) on Friday\, July 30. \nWorking and nonworking e-waste items can include: monitors\, TVs\, computers\, servers\, laptops\, cell phones\, telecom equipment\, wire/cable\, PC boards\, stereo components and video game players\, computer mice\, keyboards\, printers\, fax & copy machines\, toner and ink cartridges\, stereo equipment\, VCRs\, DVD/CD/MP3 players\, microwave ovens and small appliances. You can also recycle old televisions\, computers\, wires and cables. \nAs you’ve been spending more time at home during this global pandemic\, you may have come across items that need to be recycled. This is a great opportunity to make more space in your home for the things that matter more to you and benefit our needy neighbors \nHazardous waste (fluorescent lights\, alkaline batteries\, propane tanks\, helium tanks\, chemical storage containers or any items with freon or other gas) will NOT be accepted. \nHelp MCC and our environment at the same time. The money raised from this event helps social services to our needy East Bay neighbors. \nOrganized by Milpitas Musallah‘s social services team and MCC East Bay \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ewaste/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210730T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210710T140404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210710T140404Z
UID:10014740-1627650900-1627660800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:American Adirai Forum Tables
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this nonprofit at: https://americanadiraiforum.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/american-adirai-forum/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210730T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210730T024936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T024936Z
UID:10014754-1627651800-1627660800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:For our Friday\, July 23 Jumu’ah services\, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary: \n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n \n\nDr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon\n\nNo outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall. Prayer will be shoulder-to-shoulder.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY\n\nHafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon\n\nOutdoor only in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No indoor services offered.\nSocial distancing is optional. Masks are optional.\nPlease check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\nHafiz Rehan Chisti delivers this sermon\n\nIndoor only. No parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing. Prayer will be shoulder-to-shoulder.\nMasks required.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map \n\n– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n–  More Sidi Asad : https://mcceastbay.org/asad\n– More Hafiz Sami: https://mcceastbay.org/sami\n– More Hafiz Rehan: https://mcceastbay.org/rehan\n\nFor parents attending with young children\, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAlameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. \nWe are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot\, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/reopening
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-indoor-outdoor-jumuahs-10/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210804T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210804T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T164452
CREATED:20210521T032025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T032025Z
UID:10014713-1628073900-1628079300@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Sisters' Seerah Weekly Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading “The Sultan of Hearts Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Resit Haylamaz and Fatih Harpci. \nRSVP for the live registration link below at mcceastbay.org/bookclub. No RSVP needed to join us in person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing required) \nEvent Details: \nThe discussion will take place every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. starting May 26 and continue into Fall 2021. From Wednesday\, Aug. 4 to Sept. 1\, we will begin a hybrid in-person & virtual session. For the link to join virtually\, please register below. \nUstadha Leila Fakira sends the webinar link to registered attendees after registration.  \nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, you’ll need to purchase the book. The book is out of print\, but can be purchased here: \n\nhttps://www.antstores.com/search?type=product&q=9781597849425\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1597849421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mHaAFb4CRDKX5\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”19807″ title=”false” description=”false”] \nAbout the Book\nOffering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history\, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature\, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as Al-Maktabatu’s-Sirah\, Al-Maktabatu’l-Alfiyah\, and Al-Maktabatu’sh-Shamilah. \nThe Sultan of Hearts presents the life of the Prophet and the events that unfolded during his mission by contextualizing them with Qur’anic revelations. \nAnalyzing “reasons of revelation” (Asbab al-Nuzul)\, a method in Tafsir studies\, authors portray how every revealed verse of God’s word transformed his society and they reconstruct the biography based on this interaction between the scripture and the events. The book lays bare the role of the Qur’an in the education of the large congregation of the Companions\, and with it reveals the kind of teaching and drill that the Messenger of Allah exercised in his close circle. \nThe developments that preceded and followed the statements of the beloved Prophet are reported extensively in order to point to both the educational aspects of the Qur’an and the role of our noble Prophet in transforming people’s lives. There are also detailed accounts of the spiritual and psychological states of many individuals from those who believed the Prophet and those who did not.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-book-club/2021-08-04/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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SUMMARY:MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:For our Friday\, August 6 Jumu’ah services\, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary: \n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n \n\nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon\n\nNo parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY\n\nMohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon\n\nOutdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in first canopy near sermon speaker for men and no social distancing for first row for women. All other space is social distancing required.\nMasks are optional.\nPlease check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\nA TBA speaker delivers this sermon\n\nNo parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map \n\n– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n–  More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n– More Brother Baseer: https://mcceastbay.org/baseer\n\nFor parents attending with young children\, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAlameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. \nWe are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot\, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/reopening
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-indoor-outdoor-jumuahs-11/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210807T133000
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SUMMARY:Prayer for Rain: Turning to God in Tribulation | Imam Tahir Anwar
DESCRIPTION:“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12) \nAbout half of our state is in exceptional drought. That is 37 million Californians. The drought emergency and dry conditions are also a fire danger\, and harsh water restrictions are expected. \nAs people of faith\, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we enter into yet another drought. \nWe are taught by the blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to turn to God in these times and atone for our sins by collectively praying for rain by performing Salat Al-Istisqa. In addition to supplications seeking rain\, this is a time for mass repentance. \nThe prayer\, led by Imam Tahir Anwar\, is organized with the participation of several Bay Area masjids and Islamic organizations like the MCC East Bay\, Islamic Center of Livermore (ICL)\, and Evergreen Islamic Center. \n1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. | Saturday\, Aug. 6 | MCC Parking Lot (or watch live) | No RSVP needed \n\n– Past Istisqa rain prayers: https://mcceastbay.org/rain-salat\n– Watch prayer & sermon live on YouTube at https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Watch prayer & sermon live on Facebook at https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– More Imam Tahir: https://mcceastbay.org/tahir\n– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua\n\nPlease bring a mask and a prayer mat. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nWatch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton\n\n2023 with Qari Amar Bellaha\n2021 with Imam Tahir Anwar\n2020 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\n2018 with Shaykh Rami Nsour\n2017 with Imam Dawood Yasin\n2014 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\n\nAbout Salat Al-Istisqa\nThis prayer is taken recourse to when seeking rain from Allah. It may be performed in one of the following manners: \n1- The imam (leader of prayer) prays\, with the followers\, two rak`ahs (units of prayer) during any time except those times in which it is not desirable to pray. In the first rak`ah\, the imam recites Surat Al-A`la (the 78th chapter of the Qur’an) after Surat Al-Fatihah (the first chapter of the Qur’an). And in the second rak`ah\, he reads Surat Al-Ghashiyah (the 88th chapter of the Qur’an) after Al-Fatihah\, and he delivers a khutbah before or after the Salah. \nAs soon as he finishes the khutbah\, the people present should turn their outer garments around\, each placing its left side on his right side and its right side on his left\, face the qiblah (direction of the Ka`bah)\, supplicate to Allah and raise their hands while doing so. \nIbn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out [to make the Salat Al-Istisqa’] wearing old clothes\, in a humble and lowly manner\, and prayed two rak`ahs as he prayed the `Eid\, but he did not give a similar khutbah.” (Agreed upon) \n`A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) says: “The people complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about lack of rain\, so he gave orders for a pulpit\, and when it was set up for him\, he appointed a day for the people to gather. He came out on that day when the sun had just appeared and sat down on the pulpit. He extolled Allah’s greatness and praised Him. Then he said: ‘You have complained of drought in your areas and of delay in receiving rain at the beginning of its season\, but you have been ordered by Allah to supplicate Him and He has promised that He would answer your prayers.’ Then he said: ‘All praise is for Allah\, the Compassionate\, the Merciful\, the King of the Day of Judgment. There is no God but Allah Who does what He wishes. O Allah\, there is no God except You. You are the Self-sufficient and we are the poor. Send down rain upon us and make it a source of strength for us and satisfaction for us.’ He then raised his hands and kept raising them till the whiteness of his armpits could be seen. \nAfter this\, he turned his back to the people and inverted his cloak\, keeping his hands raised. Finally\, he faced the people\, descended from the pulpit\, and prayed two rak`ahs. At that time Allah produced a cloud\, thunder\, and lightning. And\, by Allah’s permission\, it rained and before he reached the mosque there was flooding. Then he saw how quickly the people were running for shelter\, he laughed until his molar teeth could be seen. He said: ‘I bear witness that Allah has power over all things and I am Allah’s slave and Messenger.’” (Al-Hakim and Abu Dawud) \n2- The supplication for rain can also be made on the occasion of Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday Prayer). In this case\, the imam makes supplications during khutbat Al-jumu`ah with the people of the congregation saying (Ameen). \nShuraik narrated on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man entered the mosque on Friday while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was addressing the people. The man said: “O Messenger of Allah\, our wealth has been destroyed and we have no transport to the market place. Supplicate for us for rain.” The Prophet raised his hands and said: “O Allah\, give us rain. O Allah\, give us rain. O Allah\, give us rain.”Anas said: “By Allah\, at that time there were no clouds in the sky and there was no house or building between us and the mountain. From behind the mountain came a cloud looking like a shield. By the time it reached the middle of the sky\, it burst and started to rain. By Allah\, we did not see the sun for one week. Then\, on the next Friday\, a man entered the mosque from that (same) door while the Prophet was making the address. The man faced the Prophet and said: ‘Our livestock is dead and the paths are unpassable. Ask Allah to make it stop.’ The Prophet raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah\, around us and not upon us. O Allah\, make it upon the hills\, small mountains\, bottom of the valleys\, and plantations.’ The rain stopped and we walked out in the sunshine.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim) \n3- One may also make a supplication (for rain) without it being Friday and regardless of whether or not the prayer takes place inside or outside the mosque. \nShurahbil ibn As-Simt said to Ka`b ibn Murrah (may Allah be pleased with them): “O Ka`b\, relate to us something from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).” Ka`b said: “When a man came and said to the Prophet of Allah\, ‘Seek rain for the tribe of Mudar\,’ I heard the Prophet say: ‘You are a bold man. You want me to seek rain for the tribe of Mudar?’ The man said: ‘O Messenger of Allah\, you have sought victory from Allah and He gave you victory. You supplicated Allah and He answered you.’ The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah\, give us a saving rain\, good and productive\, general and heavy\, now and not later\, beneficial and not harmful.’ Allah responded to his supplication. It was not long before the people came complaining about the profusion of rain\, and damage to their dwellings. The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah\, around us and not upon us.’ The clouds began dispersing left and right.” (Ahmad and Ibn Majah) \nSome supplications for rain: \nThe following are some of the supplications that have been transmitted. \nAsh-Shafi`i states that it has been related from Salim ibn `Abdullah\, on the authority of his father that the Prophet (peace be upon him) would say for istisqa’: “O Allah\, give us a saving rain\, productive\, plentiful\, general\, continuous. O Allah\, give us rain and do not make us among the despondent. O Allah\, (Your) slaves\, land\, animals\, and (Your) creation all are suffering and seek protection. And we do not complain except to You. O Allah\, let our crops grow\, and let the udders be refilled. Give us from the blessings of the sky and grow for us from the blessings of the earth. O Allah\, remove from us the hardship\, starvation\, and barrenness and remove the affliction from us as no one removes afflictions save Thee. O Allah\, we seek Your forgiveness as You are the Forgiving\, and send upon us plenteous rains.” Ash-Shafi`i said: “I prefer that the imam would supplicate with that (prayer).” \nSa`d reported that for istisqa’\, the Prophet would supplicate: “O Allah\, let us be covered with thick clouds that have abundant and beneficial rain\, frequently making a light rain upon us and sprinkling upon us with lightning. O Allah\, You are full of majesty\, bounty and Honor.” (Abu `Awanah in his Sahih collection) \n`Amr ibn Shuaib relates from his father\, on the authority of his grandfather (may Allah be pleased with them)\, that for istisqa’\, the Prophet would say: “O Allah\, provide water for Your slaves and Your cattle\, display Your mercy and give life to Your dead lands.” (Abu Dawud) \nIt is preferred for the one who is making this supplication to raise his hands with the back of his hands toward the sky. Muslim records from Anas that the Prophet (peace be upon him) would point with the back of his hands during istisqa’. \nIt is also preferred\, upon seeing the rain\, to say: “O Allah\, make it a beneficial rain” and he should uncover part of his body to the rain. On the other hand\, if one fears that there is too much rain\, one should say: “O Allah give us mercy and do not give us punishment\, calamities\, destruction or flooding. O Allah\, make it upon the woods\, farms and trees. Make it around us and not upon us.” All of this is authentic and confirmed from the Prophet (peace be upon him). \n______________________________________________________________ \nSource: Quoted with slight modifications from Sayyid Sabiq’s Fiqh As-Sunnah.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prayer-rain/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T104500
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SUMMARY:Sisters' Seerah Weekly Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading “The Sultan of Hearts Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Resit Haylamaz and Fatih Harpci. \nRSVP for the live registration link below at mcceastbay.org/bookclub. No RSVP needed to join us in person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing required) \nEvent Details: \nThe discussion will take place every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. starting May 26 and continue into Fall 2021. From Wednesday\, Aug. 4 to Sept. 1\, we will begin a hybrid in-person & virtual session. For the link to join virtually\, please register below. \nUstadha Leila Fakira sends the webinar link to registered attendees after registration.  \nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, you’ll need to purchase the book. The book is out of print\, but can be purchased here: \n\nhttps://www.antstores.com/search?type=product&q=9781597849425\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1597849421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mHaAFb4CRDKX5\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”19807″ title=”false” description=”false”] \nAbout the Book\nOffering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history\, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature\, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as Al-Maktabatu’s-Sirah\, Al-Maktabatu’l-Alfiyah\, and Al-Maktabatu’sh-Shamilah. \nThe Sultan of Hearts presents the life of the Prophet and the events that unfolded during his mission by contextualizing them with Qur’anic revelations. \nAnalyzing “reasons of revelation” (Asbab al-Nuzul)\, a method in Tafsir studies\, authors portray how every revealed verse of God’s word transformed his society and they reconstruct the biography based on this interaction between the scripture and the events. The book lays bare the role of the Qur’an in the education of the large congregation of the Companions\, and with it reveals the kind of teaching and drill that the Messenger of Allah exercised in his close circle. \nThe developments that preceded and followed the statements of the beloved Prophet are reported extensively in order to point to both the educational aspects of the Qur’an and the role of our noble Prophet in transforming people’s lives. There are also detailed accounts of the spiritual and psychological states of many individuals from those who believed the Prophet and those who did not.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-book-club/2021-08-11/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T190000
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SUMMARY:Forgiveness in Judaism & Islam
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Interconnect hosts August’s virtual religion chat with a Jewish and a Muslim with the question: “How does your community provide for those in need of forgiveness?” \nThe panelists are Dr. Rabbi Milder (Congregation Beth Emek) and Dr. Abdul-Mun’im Jitmoud (Muslim Community Center – East Bay). \nThe program is from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.  The Zoom session opens at 6:45 p.m. to give attendees a chance to virtually chat with people from other cultures and faiths. \n7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Wednesday\, August 11 | Join live session on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/chat \nQuestions? interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com \nRabbi Laurence Elis Milder\, Ph.D. \nRabbi Larry Milder is a native of St. Louis\, Missouri. He received his B.A. at Brandeis University and was ordained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 1983. Following ordination\, he earned a Ph.D. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University\, where he was the recipient of a fellowship from the Center for Modern Jewish Studies\, a research institute devoted to the social scientific study of American Jewry. \nRabbi Milder has pursued dual careers in the rabbinate and in academia. He has served congregations in Indianapolis\, IN; Bangor\, ME; and Westborough\, MA. He also was an assistant professor (of Judaic studies) at the University of Maine and a lecturer at the Bangor Theological Seminary. From July 2011 through June 2013\, Rabbi Milder served on the faculty of the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro\, NC\, as the Academy’s Reform Rabbi. \nRabbi Milder has been active in civic affairs\, interfaith coalitions\, and youth work. He has served the Union for Reform Judaism as a regional director in its Social Action and Youth divisions. \nRabbi Milder’s hobby is composing and performing Jewish folk music. His songs are popular in youth groups and summer camps throughout North America. Rabbi Milder is married to Janet Elis Milder. They have three children: Miriam\, Avi\, and Alex. \nAbdul-Mun’im Jitmoud\, Ph.D. \nDr. Abdul Mun’im Sombat Jitmoud was born and raised on a small rice farm in Thailand. He felt his calling to teaching when his principal asked him to lead his first-grade peers at his village school. \nAfter finishing Teacher’s College in Thailand\, he came to the U.S. for higher education. While working on his Ph. D\, Dr. Abdul-Mun’im fell in love with his colleague\, Dr. Linda-Jamilah Kolocotronis. \nShe embraced Islam and over the next 30 years\, they raised six boys as Dr. Jitmoud moved from city to city to serve as principal at seven Islamic schools in the U.S. \nIn 2015\, while in retirement in Thailand\, Dr. Jitmoud received the tragic news. His 22-year-old son Salahuddin was fatally stabbed during a robbery while he delivered pizzas in Lexington\, Ky. \nThe slaying rattled Lexington’s large Muslim community\, which wondered whether the killing was a hate crime. It was not. Two years later\, Dr. Jitmoud sat on the witness stand and looked at his son’s murderer. “I don’t blame you\,” he said. \nDr. Jitmoud asked the court to spare the life of his son’s murderer. He cited verses from the Qur’an. \nThe Washington Post quoted Jitmoud as saying: “Forgiveness is the greatest gift of charity in Islam.” \nJitmoud later embraced his son’s murdered in court\, who sobbed as he apologized for Salahuddin’s death. A video of that moment went viral on social media and made headlines around the world. \nDr. Jitmoud now travels around the world speaking about the power of forgiveness. He received Malaysia’s First Compassion Award. \nVideos: \n\nMorgan Freeman Meets Father of Killed Pizza Delivery Driver Salahuddin Jitmoud\nFather Forgives Son’s Murderer | Dr. Abdul Munim Sombat Jitmoud\nSombat Jitmoud on forgiving his son’s attacker\n\n\n– More MCC interfaith events: https://mcceastbay.org/interfaith\n– Sign up for periodic community supporter updates: https://mcceastbay.org/community-supporters \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 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.\, respectively\, so that you can make other commitments that evening if needed. The doors open at 4:30pm and remain open until 6:30pm 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 up into groups of three to discuss a suggested question dealing with spiritual or culture values.  The Chat ends promptly at 6:15pm\, so that people are free to leave\, but small groups often extend their discussions as desired\, or they may join others for discussion or socializing as desired. \nThe subject of the Chat discussions will typically continue for 1-4 meetings\, as the various faith groups within Interfaith Interconnect address the particular subject.  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 practices and rituals honoring someone who has passed away in your faith?\nWhat should people of other faiths/cultures know so 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 that 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\n\nTo get current information about the meeting location and subject\, please contact us or ask to signup for our (no spam) mailings at our e-mail:\nInterfaith.interconnect@gmail.com.\nWe are also on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithInterconnect/timeline
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/forgive/
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210813T133000
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SUMMARY:MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:For our Friday\, August 13 Jumu’ah services\, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary: \n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n \n\nDr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon\n\nNo parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY \n\nDr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon\n\nOutdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in first canopy near sermon speaker for men and no social distancing for first row for women. All other space is social distancing required.\nMasks are optional.\nPlease check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\nSidi Ibrahim Qureshi speaker delivers this sermon\n\nNo parallel outdoor services offered.\nNo social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\nMasks are required.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map \n\n– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n–  More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem\n– More Sidi Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim\n\nFor parents attending with young children\, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAlameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. \nWe are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot\, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-indoor-outdoor-jumuahs-12/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210814T191500
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SUMMARY:Virtues of Sacred Muharram & Ashura | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie in person or online as he gives spiritual insights on the sacred month of Muharram and honors the beginning of Islam and reflects on the passage of time since the Prophet’s decisive Hijra – the migration from Mecca to Medina – nearly 1\,400 years ago. \nIn addition to talking about the significance of Muharram and the Day of Ashura\, Dr. Ataie will also talk about having love for Ahlul Bayt (the holy family of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)). \nMuharram\, the first month on the Islamic calendar\, is slated to begin on Monday\, August 9. The in-person program begins after Asr prayer at 6:15 p.m. \n6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Saturday\, August 14 | Join us in the MCC Conference Room or join virtually from home at mcceastbay.org/live \n\nMore talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\nMore Ustadh Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe month of Muharram is considered special by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year\, which brings with it the day of Ashura\, or the “Tenth day” of the month\, when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after).  \nFollowing the Prophetic tradition\, MCC invites all East Bay residents to fast on the day of Ashura\, which starts on the evening of Wednesday\, August 18 and during the day of Thursday\, August 19. \nThe first is the Hijrah\, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. This birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar\, and served as the key turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. The Hijrah also marks the beginning of new chapter for humanity\, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society\, and a model for us to aspire to. \nThe other two historic events took place on the 10th day of Muharram\, called Ashura. \nAfter completing the migration to Medina\, the Prophet witnessed the Jews of Medina were fasting to celebrate the victory of Prophet Musa (pbuh) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition to express their gratitude to Allah for saving Musa and his people. \nOn the same day just six decades later\, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and heartbreaking events in the history of Islam\, which we continue to mourn today. \nAs we commemorate Ashura\, for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn\, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression\, and to seek liberty and justice for all. \nFollowing the tradition of Prophet Muhammad\, MCC would like to invite you all to fast on the day of Ashura. Let us take this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet\, and pray for the unity of our ummah (community). Ashura falls on the evening of Wednesday\, August 18 and during the day of Thursday\, August 19.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muharram-ashura/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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SUMMARY:Dublin City Council | American Muslim Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:At 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, August 17\, the Dublin City Council joins communities throughout the State of California in recognizing the month of August 2021 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe MCC encourages all congregation members to watch the livestream and express our appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live in the city of Dublin. Please also leave a public comment: http://www.dublin.ca.gov/1604\n\n\n \n7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Tuesday\, Aug. 17 | Dublin City Council\, 100 Civic Plaza\n\nThis is the third year the Dublin City Council has done so. Keep an eye out for Pleasanton\, San Ramon and Livermore City Council virtual proclamations in the coming weeks.\n\n\n \n\n\nLast year\, Dublin Mayor Dave Haubert and City Councilmen Shawn Kumagai presented the Proclamation\, which acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims\, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made\, and continue to make\, toward the advancement of the state and the nation.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Dublin City Council follows in the steps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area\, like Santa Clara\, Union City\, Oakland\, San Jose\, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is the first agenda item so please be on time at 7 p.m. to the virtual meeting.\n\n\n \n\n\nOur gratitude to Sr. Sameena Usman from CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. She has been facilitated these Bay Area-wide Proclamations.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-proclamation/
LOCATION:Dublin City Council Chamber\, 100 Civic Plaza\, Dublin\, CA\, 94568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T121500
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SUMMARY:Sisters' Seerah Weekly Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading “The Sultan of Hearts Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Resit Haylamaz and Fatih Harpci. \nRSVP for the live registration link below at mcceastbay.org/bookclub. No RSVP needed to join us in person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing required) \nEvent Details: \nThe discussion will take place every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. starting May 26 and continue into Fall 2021. From Wednesday\, Aug. 4 to Sept. 1\, we will begin a hybrid in-person & virtual session. For the link to join virtually\, please register below. \nUstadha Leila Fakira sends the webinar link to registered attendees after registration.  \nBook Purchase: \nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, you’ll need to purchase the book. The book is out of print\, but can be purchased here: \n\nhttps://www.antstores.com/search?type=product&q=9781597849425\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1597849421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mHaAFb4CRDKX5\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n[wpforms id=”19807″ title=”false” description=”false”] \nAbout the Book\nOffering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history\, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature\, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as Al-Maktabatu’s-Sirah\, Al-Maktabatu’l-Alfiyah\, and Al-Maktabatu’sh-Shamilah. \nThe Sultan of Hearts presents the life of the Prophet and the events that unfolded during his mission by contextualizing them with Qur’anic revelations. \nAnalyzing “reasons of revelation” (Asbab al-Nuzul)\, a method in Tafsir studies\, authors portray how every revealed verse of God’s word transformed his society and they reconstruct the biography based on this interaction between the scripture and the events. The book lays bare the role of the Qur’an in the education of the large congregation of the Companions\, and with it reveals the kind of teaching and drill that the Messenger of Allah exercised in his close circle. \nThe developments that preceded and followed the statements of the beloved Prophet are reported extensively in order to point to both the educational aspects of the Qur’an and the role of our noble Prophet in transforming people’s lives. There are also detailed accounts of the spiritual and psychological states of many individuals from those who believed the Prophet and those who did not.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-book-club/2021-08-18/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T220000
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SUMMARY:Lessons From the Day of ‘Ashura | Imam Tahir Anwar
DESCRIPTION:Join Imam Tahir Anwar for spiritual insights about the significance of the Day of ‘Ashura from Hadith and the significance of events that occurred after the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and what it means to the community today. \n9 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Wednesday\, August 18 | Watch live at mcceastbay.org/facebook \nSponsored by SBIA & MCC East Bay \nIn following the Prophetic tradition\, we encourage our community to fast this Wednesday and Thursday (or Thursday and Friday). Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/event/day-of-ashura \nFor more information about the Day of Ashura\, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura\n\n\n\nMore talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Ataie also recently spoke about the virtues of the sacred Muharram and Ashura: https://youtu.be/llWLO7HfRp8\n\nWhat is the Day of Ashura?\n\nAshura marks the day that Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by God creating a path in the Sea\, and is the Islamic equivalent to Yom Kippur.\n\nIn Sunni Islam\, Ashura follows the traditions of Judaism with a day of fasting – commemorating the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and his followers to escape Pharaoh. \nThe Prophet Muhammad thought that this tradition was worth following so he fasted and encouraged his followers to do the same. \nOn this day\, Muslims fast and celebrate by reflecting\, showing respect and thanks. \n\nIs fasting required?\nFasting is not compulsory during Ashura\, but some Muslims choose to fast for one or two days. \nThis is because the Prophet Muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of Ashura. \n\nWhen is Ashura 2021?\nAshura falls on the tenth day of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic year) in the Muslim calendar – which this year is Thursday\, August 19. \nIn 2021\, the day is commemorated beginning on the Wednesday evening and end on the evening of Thursday\, August 19. \nIslamic religious dates are tabular: they begin at sunset on the first evening and end at sunset the second evening. \nThe date changes each year as the calendar used by Muslims – the Hijri calendar – is ten to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\nMore talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\nThe month of Muharram is considered special by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year\, which brings with it the day of Ashura\, or the “Tenth day” of the month\, when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after). \nFollowing the Prophetic tradition\, MCC invites all East Bay residents to fast on the day of Ashura\, which starts on the evening of Wednesday\, August 18 and during the day of Thursday\, August 19. \nThe first is the Hijrah\, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. This birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar\, and served as the key turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. The Hijrah also marks the beginning of new chapter for humanity\, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society\, and a model for us to aspire to. \nThe other two historic events took place on the 10th day of Muharram\, called Ashura. \nAfter completing the migration to Medina\, the Prophet witnessed the Jews of Medina were fasting to celebrate the victory of Prophet Musa (pbuh) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition to express their gratitude to Allah for saving Musa and his people. \nOn the same day just six decades later\, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and heartbreaking events in the history of Islam\, which we continue to mourn today. \nAs we commemorate Ashura\, for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn\, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression\, and to seek liberty and justice for all. \nFollowing the tradition of Prophet Muhammad\, MCC would like to invite you all to fast on the day of Ashura. Let us take this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet\, and pray for the unity of our ummah (community). Ashura falls on the evening of Wednesday\, August 18 and during the day of Thursday\, August 19.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ashura-lessons/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA)":MAILTO:sbia@sbia.info
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