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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday\, Jan. 4\, for a hike at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park in Sunol to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Saturday\, Jan. 4\, 2025\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n– Parking: Free\, recommend carpool.\n– Location: Foothill Staging Area\n– Trail: Olive and Thermalito Trail Loop\n– Distance: 4.0 miles\n– Difficulty: Moderate\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing\, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.\n– RSVP: By Friday\, Jan. 3\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nTentative dates for Monthly Sisterhood Hike in 2025: \n\n\nFeb 1st\n\n\nMarch 1st – Ramadhan begins – Hike is TBD as of now.\n\n\nApril 5th\n\n\nMay 3rd\n\n\nAbout this trail: \nCheck out this 4.0-mile loop trail near Sunol\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding\, hiking\, and running\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-sisters-in-the-outdoors-4/
LOCATION:Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park\, Pleasanton\, CA\, Foothill Rd.\, Pleasanton\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Breaking Addictive Habits Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Ramadan\, we will be meeting to learn tools to help our addictive habits to digital and chemical vices. This group is for anyone struggling with addictions like pornography\, prescription medications\, drugs\, alcohol\, etc. You can join anonymously and keep your video off. All are welcome. \nStarts Saturday\, Jan. 4 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Weekly | Virtual only | Register at mcceastbay.org/habits \nCo-hosted with MadinaHouse. \n– Madina House: http://madinahouse.org\n– More Madina House videos: http://mcceastbay.org/madina-house \n  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/breaking-addictive-habits/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Community
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SUMMARY:New Muslims Brunch | Marhaba Team
DESCRIPTION:For Converts and Friends/Family: Join us over a brunch to keep the connections alive and to stay connected with people who bring beauty and Deen into our lives! \nWhether you are exploring Islam or have been on your journey for years\, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow converts\, enjoy delicious food\, and engage in meaningful conversations. \nSaturday\, Jan. 4 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.| Banquet Hall | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brunch \n\n– How MCC supports new Muslims: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n\nQuestions? marhaba@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-muslims-brunch-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Muslims
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marhaba Convert Care Team @ MCC":MAILTO:marhaba@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T063000
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SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
DESCRIPTION:“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation\, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim] \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6:30 a.m.)\, followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison\, community dua\, and following sunup\, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month\, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 5\, 2025\n– February 2\, 2025\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 6\, 2025\n– May 4\, 2025\n– June 1\, 2025\n– July 6\, 2025\n– August 3\, 2025\n– September 7\, 2025\n– October 5\, 2025\n– November 2\, 2025\n– December 7\, 2025\n\nThere are numerous benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S). Along with bringing great barakah into our lives\, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah (recitation) and Salawat individually\, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\nMore Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\nImam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird\nThe Prophet (Peace be upon him) said\, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]\nThe Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is the Fajr prayer on Friday in the congregation.”\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 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-2025/
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:20250106T110000
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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 an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | 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 ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \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– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2025-01-06/
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
DESCRIPTION:For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun\, stress-relieving way to stay active\, boost your energy\, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits\, such as improved physical health\, mental well-being\, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle. \nThis class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone\, and no experience is needed.  \nPlease note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues. \nStarts Tuesday\, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | 1/7\, 1/14\, 1/21\, 1/28 | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba \nClasses will be canceled if fewer than five people register. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMy name is Reham Sedky\, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community\, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah\, through our Muslim community\, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs. \nPlease join me\, and let’s move\, laugh\, and grow stronger together\, Insha’Allah! \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-zumba-classes/2025-01-07/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Winter Arabic Calligraphy Class | Br. Zubair Simab
DESCRIPTION:For Children & Adults Ages 13+:  Join a six-week calligraphy session with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for beginner & intermediate students. The class is designed to learn the popular Thuluth style of writing. Students will learn the: \n\n\nUnderstanding of pen\, paper\, and ink \n\n\nPreparing the traditional calligraphy pen \n\n\nTechnically analyzing alphabet letters in Thuluth style \n\n\nIntroduction to fundamentals of composition \n\n\nWednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jan. 8 to Feb. 12\, 2025 | MCC Banquet Hall | $110.00/student ($40 calligraphy kit\, can be purchased separately) \nCapped at 20 attendees. \nRegister at mcceastbay.org/calligraphy \nThe six-week sessions will provide you with an understanding of pen\, paper\, and ink in calligraphy\, preparing the pen\, and learning the Thuluth style of writing and techniques. It will also introduce the fundamentals of composition. You will have a chance to write and practice in class. No previous experience is necessary. \nSessions are held in the Banquet Hall On Wednesdays: 1/08\, 1/15\, 1/22\, 1/29\, 2/05\, & 2/12 \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nAbout the Instructor: \nZubair Simab is a Danville-based and award-winning traditional calligrapher and Silicon Valley engineer. He is an active traditional arts practitioner and teacher in his local community. Zubair has exhibited\, lectured\, and demonstrated throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. His initial passion for calligraphy was sparked in his birthplace of Kabul\, Afghanistan\, where he began training in calligraphy as a young boy. Twenty-five years ago\, Zubair returned to the serious study and practice of traditional calligraphy. Zubair is influenced by the Afghan and Turkish master calligraphers. His pieces are based on Farsi poetry\, verses from the Quran\, and traditional Afghan and Arabic proverbs. \nhttp://www.simabcalligraphy.com \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/winter-calligraphy/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me Winter '25 Session | MCC's Thursday Morning Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-week session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nThursdays | 01/09\, 01/16\, 01/23\, 01/30\, 02/06\, 02/13\, 02/20\, & 02/27 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all eight sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who a female guardian accompanies. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-and-me-winter-sessions/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T113000
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Good Character Traits | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on one of the chapters in the book The Forty of the Forty by Imam Yusuf al-Nabhani\, which talks about enjoining good character\, leading to spiritual purification and closeness to Allah. \n11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Dec. 19 to March 6\, 2025 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/forty \nWatch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-series \nMore Ustadha Nihad: \n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi\n– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer\n– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series\n– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi\n– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/good-character/2025-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T123000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal\n– More Hafiz Atef: https://mcceastbay.org/atef\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Jan. 10\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Hafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal\n– More Hafiz Atef: https://mcceastbay.org/atef\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/mcc-rosewood-jumuah-10/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T150000
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SUMMARY:Averroes High School Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:Junior Civitans Club at Averroes High School is leading a laptop drive to provide laptops for 65 refugee families at the MCC Refugee Bazaar on Feb. 23\, 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a meaningful project and help families in need. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn more and support their cause.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/averroes-high-school-tables-mcc-jumuahs-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250110T171048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T171048Z
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SUMMARY:MCC East Bay AI Team Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs Today
DESCRIPTION:MCC is launching a new initiative to educate the Muslim community about the importance and uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A group of AI engineers from our local MCC community will present workshops and seminars throughout 2025. \nThe team will conduct surveys to understand the community’s needs and ensure that the workshops and seminars align with the community’s values and needs. Please visit their table to learn more about them and participate in this survey.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-east-bay-ai-team-tables-mcc-jumuahs-today/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241225T190223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T170621Z
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SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. \nPizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 1/10\, 1/17\, 1/24\, 1/31 (no session on Jan. 3) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nParents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m.\, no later than 9 p.m. \nFor questions about the Halaqa\, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the halaqa facilitators \nAmin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and\, most recently\, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School\, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects\, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth\, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey. \nSister Fouzia Alam\, a mother of three boys\, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs. \nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school\, and in the past\, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/elementary-middle-school-boys-halaqa/2025-01-10/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241231T174855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T000355Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Data Literacy in Kids | Gulrez Khan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with Gulrez Khan as he shares his unique approach to making data visualization fun and accessible for children. Gulrez will demonstrate how to introduce data concepts through screen-free activities that foster creativity and strengthen family bonds.  \nBy integrating data into everyday life\, we can empower our children to become confident data consumers and creators\, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Jan. 10 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nGulrez Khan is the author of the book “Drawing Data with Kids: Cultivating Data-Literacy: A Screen-Free Journey through the Art of Visualization for Kids.” You can purchase signed copies of his book after this author’s event: \n\n\n[Paperback] Drawing Data with Kids: $25\n\n\n[Hardcover] Drawing Data with Kids: $30\n\n\nRamadan Data Journal: $10\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n \nAbout the Author\nAward-winning author and Data Scientist Gulrez is the father of three beautiful kids and works as a data science leader at his day job. He has almost two decades of experience and a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he’s not busy working\, you can find him passing on his skills to the next generation to create a world of data-literate children. \nA firm believer in the power of data literacy\, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He’s known for delivering corporate workshops that are equally informative and entertaining. \nAbout the Book\nDrawing Data with Kids is the perfect companion for a summer full of creativity\, learning\, and fun. Join Pariza and her dad on a captivating adventure that combines the world of art with the fascinating realm of data visualization. \nIn this interactive book\, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey\, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here’s what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers: \n\nEngaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza’s journey as she explores different types of graphs\, charts\, and visualizations\, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.\nArtistic Exploration: Encourage your child’s creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings\, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.\nCritical Thinking Skills: Foster your child’s analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data\, analyze information\, and draw meaningful conclusions.\nData Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts\, scatter plots to line graphs\, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way\, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.\nScreen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.\n\nWhether you’re a parent\, teacher\, or caregiver\, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art\, creativity\, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age. \nMake this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity\, creativity\, and a love for learning!
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/data-literacy-in-kids/
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:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20\, 2024\, to February 21\, 2025\, |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall session runs from Friday\, Sept. 20\, 2024\, to May 23\, 2025\, with no halaqas on Friday\, November 29\, December 27\, January 3\, March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, and April 4)\, and we restart from April 11\, 2025 to May 23\, 2025. See calendar. \n\n\n\nFree weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nShaykh Dr. Rania Awaad\, M.D.\, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid Learn more \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/01-10-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rahmah Foundation":MAILTO:mailbox@therahmahfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2025-01-11/
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:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250102T212224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T000513Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Anticipated Immigration Challenges Under Trump Administration | Spojmie Nasiri & Omar Aziz
DESCRIPTION:Protect your rights as an immigrant and learn how to navigate the legal landscape while understanding potential new policy impacts as we prepare for anticipated immigration challenges under the incoming Trump Administration. Longtime Pleasanton-based Immigration Attorney Spojmie Nasiri will lead this legal rights workshop in Pashto\, Dari & English. Omar Aziz\, Executive Director of the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO)\, will also speak. \n11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST (Zuhr) | Saturday\, January 11\, 2025\, | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAttendees will receive family and school supplies—snacks and refreshments served after the Zuhr prayer. \nThis event is sponsored by the Afghan-American Community Organization\, The 5ive Pillars Organization\, and the SRVIC-MCC Refugee Team. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Speakers \nSpojmie Nasiri founded the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri\, PC\, in 2011 in Pleasanton\, California\, to provide her clients with the personalized and compassionate immigration legal service they deserve. Mrs. Nasiri currently practices immigration law exclusively and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has extensive experience representing clients with family-based Immigration matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; complex deportation matters before the Federal Immigration Court and U.S. Embassies around the World. \n\n\n\n\nOmar Aziz wears many hats in life. He is an educator\, a PhD student\, a husband\, a father to two daughters\, and most recently\, AACO’s Executive Director–the organization’s first full-time position. Born and raised in Fremont\, CA\, Aziz is settling into his new life in Maryland with his family and embarking on two adventures centered around the Afghan-American diaspora. Within his PhD program in higher education at George Mason University\, Omar is concluding his dissertation research focusing on Afghan-American college students and the intersection between race\, ethnicity\, and immigration. Simultaneously\, Omar begins his post as AACO’s Executive Director to build a stronger\, more engaged\, and more cohesive Afghan-American community. \n\n\n\n\nAfghan-American Community Organization (AACO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Afghan-American community through education and outreach and promoting civic and social engagement through the annual conference and beyond.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/legal-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250102T223349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T212319Z
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SUMMARY:Stars & S'mores: Youth Night for High Schoolers
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, Girls & Boys Ages 14-18! Join the newly-formed MCC High School Youth Committee for its inaugural event\, which includes dinner\, games over smores\, and time for teens to socialize. Don’t miss it! \n5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 | MCC Conference Room & Picnic Areas | $5/youth | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/night \nWe have sandwiches\, s’mores\, cookies\, apple cider\, hot chocolate\, and water. \nParents: We will have adult MCC staff and Board member minders to assist the Youth Committee. Please drop off your teen or stay in the Prayer Hall if you choose to stay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/smores/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241231T232724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T024905Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event - CR
DESCRIPTION:MCC Board of Directors
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-cr-board/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
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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 an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | 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 ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \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– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2025-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241226T172039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T173552Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
DESCRIPTION:For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun\, stress-relieving way to stay active\, boost your energy\, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits\, such as improved physical health\, mental well-being\, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle. \nThis class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone\, and no experience is needed.  \nPlease note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues. \nStarts Tuesday\, Jan. 7 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | 1/7\, 1/14\, 1/21\, 1/28 | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba \nClasses will be canceled if fewer than five people register. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMy name is Reham Sedky\, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community\, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah\, through our Muslim community\, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs. \nPlease join me\, and let’s move\, laugh\, and grow stronger together\, Insha’Allah! \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-zumba-classes/2025-01-14/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241226T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T223324Z
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me Winter '25 Session | MCC's Thursday Morning Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-week session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nThursdays | 01/09\, 01/16\, 01/23\, 01/30\, 02/06\, 02/13\, 02/20\, & 02/27 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all eight sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who a female guardian accompanies. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-and-me-winter-sessions/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241212T231155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T222812Z
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Good Character Traits | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on one of the chapters in the book The Forty of the Forty by Imam Yusuf al-Nabhani\, which talks about enjoining good character\, leading to spiritual purification and closeness to Allah. \n11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Dec. 19 to March 6\, 2025 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 11:30 a.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/forty \nWatch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-series \nMore Ustadha Nihad: \n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi\n– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer\n– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series\n– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi\n– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/good-character/2025-01-16/
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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LOCATION:http://mcceastbay.org/forty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250105T045259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T045259Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-76/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T145000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250116T215310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T010900Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nSidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– More Dr. Asad: http://mcceastbay.org/asad\n– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Jan. 17\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nSidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– More Dr. Asad: http://mcceastbay.org/asad\n– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/mcc-rosewood-weekly-jummah/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250108T164515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T164515Z
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SUMMARY:Axis Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Axis Community Health is the main health clinic for the Tri-Valley. They provide quality\, affordable\, accessible\, and compassionate healthcare services that promote the well-being of all community members. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their services.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/axis-community-health-tables-mcc-jumuahs-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250114T202500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T202500Z
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SUMMARY:Turkish American Religious Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah
DESCRIPTION:Diyanet Silicon Valley is having a grand opening for Ertugrul Gazi Masjid in Redwood City on January 26\, 2025. It will be a day-long event and the Muslim community across the Bay Area is invited. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their center and how to support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/turkish-american-religious-foundation-tables-mcc-jumuah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20241203T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T020753Z
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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 \nFriday\, Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic  \nMCC will hold legal clinics on the following days: \n\n2024:\n\nOctober 25th\nNovember 15th\nDecember 20th\n\n\n2025:\n\nJanuary 17th\, 2025\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-jumuah-2-3/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220420
CREATED:20250114T230130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T213147Z
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SUMMARY:Prayer for Rain: Humility in the Face of Tribulation | Sidi Quran Hodge
DESCRIPTION: \n“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12) \nAs the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster\, we pray for calming\, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames. \nAs people of faith\, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians. \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 Sidi Quran Hodge\, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot. \n3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday\, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed \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 Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWatch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton\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\nAbout Salat Al-Istisqa \nThis prayer is taken as a recourse 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 when 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). 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 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 Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and 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 and satisfaction.’ 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; 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 during 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).\n“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12) \nAs the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster\, we pray for calming\, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames. \nAs people of faith\, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians. \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 Sidi Quran Hodge\, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot. \n3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday\, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed \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 Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWatch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton\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\nAbout Salat Al-Istisqa \nThis prayer is taken as a recourse 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 when 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). 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 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 Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and 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 and satisfaction.’ 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; 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 during 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).\n“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12) \nAs the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster\, we pray for calming\, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames. \nAs people of faith\, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians. \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 Sidi Quran Hodge\, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot. \n3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday\, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed \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 Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWatch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton\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\nAbout Salat Al-Istisqa \nThis prayer is taken as a recourse 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 when 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). 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 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 Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and 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 and satisfaction.’ 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; 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 during 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). \n“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12) \nAs the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster\, we pray for calming\, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames. \nAs people of faith\, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians. \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 Sidi Quran Hodge\, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot. \n3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday\, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/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 Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua\n\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 as a recourse 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 when 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). 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 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 Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and 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 and satisfaction.’ 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; 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 during 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 marketplace. 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. When 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 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.
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