MCC East Bay

Juz Recitation
2022-08-10 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-08-11 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-08-12 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-08-13 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-08-14 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-08-15 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
In Ramadan 2022, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m.
In addition, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice.
The daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube.

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22
– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation
– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh
– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Qari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay

Playlist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih

Date
Ramadan ’22 Day
Juz
Ayat (links below from last Ramadan)

Saturday, April 2, 2022
1
1
Al Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141

Sunday, April 3, 2022
2
2
Al Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252

Monday, April 4, 2022
3
3
Al Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
4
4
Al Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
5
5
An Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147

Thursday, April 7, 2022
6
6
Al Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82

Friday, April 8, 2022
7
7
Al Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110

Saturday, April 9, 2022
8
8
Al-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87

Sunday, April 10, 2022
9
9
Al-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40

Monday, April 11, 2022
10
10
Al-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
11
11
At-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
12
12
Hud 6 – Yusuf 52

Thursday, April 14, 2022
13
13
Yusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52

Friday, April 15, 2022
14
14
Al-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128

Saturday, April 16, 2022
15
15
Al-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74

Sunday, April 17, 2022
16
16
Al-Kahf 75 – Taha 135

Monday, April 18, 2022
17
17
Al-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
18
18
Al-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
19
19
Al-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55

Thursday, April 21, 2022
20
20
An-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45

Friday, April 22, 2022
21
21
Al-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30

Saturday, April 23, 2022
22
22
Al-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27

Sunday, April 24, 2022
23
23
Ya Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31

Monday, April 25, 2022
24
24
Az-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
25
25
Fussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
26
26
Al-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30

Thursday, April 28, 2022
27
27-28
Adh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)

Friday, April 29, 2022
28
29
At Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88

Saturday, April 30, 2022
29
30
Al Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6

See what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month

https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Practical Spirituality Series
2022-08-10 19:30 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with Allah? Feeling unsure about how to progress spiritually while balancing the hustle and bustle of life? If so, this series is for you: https://mcceastbay.org/practical
Join us for a virtual weekly class with Sidi Shahryar Abbasi focused on practical spirituality. Each week, we discuss a topic to help us traverse the spiritual path and ultimately achieve nearness to Allah (SWT). The topics range from how to make intentions, devotions and daily duas (supplications), easy shortcuts to maximize your rewards, the importance of good character, how to balance spirituality as a working professional, and much, much more.
We will primarily be focusing on the text “The Book of Assistance” by the great Saint and Knower of Allah, Imam Abdullah Ibn Alawi Al Haddad.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Wednesdays | Sept. 8 to Summer ’22 (suspended in Ramadan) | Watch at https://mcceastbay.org/live and watch past series recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/practical

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– Download Imam Al-Haddad’s “Book of Assistance”: https://mcceastbay.org/assistance
– Download Practical Spirituality Resources: https://mcceastbay.org/awraad
– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark
– Sidi Shahryar’s “Deceptive Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

New Jumu'ah Times
2022-08-12 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Please note new Jumu’ah & prayer times.
See Iqamah times at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer
As of Friday, August 12, we will offer three prayer services:

*1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder) and social-distanced worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
*Heavy parking congregation. Please attend a later service.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder) and social-distanced worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.

**3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder) and social-distanced worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.

**The late afternoon third Jumu’ah time is primarily to accommodates our middle & high school students after they are dismissed from school.

The earlier weekly Friday services are 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. has heavy parking congestion. Please attend later services at 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m., whenever possible.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Islamic Relief USA Tabling
2022-08-12 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Islamic Relief USA is currently working on the crisis in Gaza, Palestine, and the monsoons/flooding in Pakistan. Please visit sister Haneen at the Islamic relief. I table to give what you can today to help those in dire need.

Addiction Family Support Group
2022-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Nearly 37 percent of Muslims report personally knowing a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Yet Most Muslims with addiction and their families find little support in their communities.
Are you looking for resources to help you support someone struggling with addiction? Is someone else’s addiction negatively affecting you?
Help is on the way for you and your loved ones struggling with an addiction. MCC is now hosting Al-Anon Family Group meetings.
Join our weekly anonymous meetings from 11 a.m. to noon starting on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at MCC in Room 16. Enter MCC from Suite 150. In this open and confidential setting, you will learn how to apply basic recovery principles to your personal or loved one’s situation.
There is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not required.
This is an open meeting, so families, friends, and observers are welcome. Recovery is for everyone!
For those who cannot attend this in-person weekly support, the Madina House offers a regular virtual family support group: https://www.madinahouse.org/family-group
Regardless of the issue, you are dealing with, we know that hosting space in your spiritual community center is part of the lasting change from the inside out.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

What is Al-Anon?
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of those affected by another person’s alcoholism and substance use who share their experiences, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. Addiction is regarded as a family illness, and the philosophy focuses on the principle that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy, and neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. This Al-Anon Family Group session is called Celebrating Surrender AFG WSO ID 30787606.

– MCC’s Substance Use Family Support Group: https://mcceastbay.org/support-group
– More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: https://mcceastbay.org/abuse

Resources

Muslims find a safe place to recover from alcohol addiction: the mosque
For Muslims wrestling with substance abuse, it’s often a silent struggle
Substance Abuse and Addiction in the Muslim Community: Facing Stigma and Seeking Support
The Imam and the Drug Addict, IlmFeed
Overcoming Addiction: An Islamic Approach to Recovery (OAIAR)

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
FAQs ABOUT AL-ANON
Is this a religious fellowship?
The Al-Anon Family Group is a spiritual fellowship, not a religious one. We avoid discussion of specific religious doctrine, and members of all faiths (or of none) are welcome. Our Twelve Steps ask us to find a “Power greater than ourselves” who can help us solve our problems and find serenity. Each member is free to define that power in his or her own way.
Is an appointment needed?
No advance notification or formal written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting. Most Al-Anon groups have a contact who can be called for information about the group, our program in general, or for directions to a meeting. For this meeting, it is munir@mcceastbay.org.
How much is this going to cost?
There are no dues or fees in Al-Anon and Alateen meetings. MCC does not charge a fee to provide the space. Some other groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to support paying rent (if applicable), provide literature, and offer support to local and worldwide service centers.
Is there a registration process to attend Al-Anon meetings?
The meetings are on a walk-in basis. Al-Anon has no membership list and does not take attendance. You’re welcome to attend as frequently or infrequently as you choose. There is never any obligation.
How will Al-Anon help me?
Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help.
In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether our loved one is still addicted or not. It is recommended to try 6 different meetings to determine if Al-anon is right for you.
My friend/loved one is a drug addict. Can I go to an Al-Anon meeting?
You are also welcome to try Al-Anon meetings, then decide if the Al–Anon program might be helpful to you. The primary purpose of Al-Anon is to provide support to those affected by another person’s drinking. In a membership survey 35% of our members said they joined our program because of a loved one’s drug addiction and that their lives had improved since attending meetings. The survey also showed that 78% of these members eventually realized that someone’s drinking also negatively affected their lives.
There is another program, Nar-Anon, which is for people affected by a loved one’s drug addiction. You can visit their web site here: Nar–Anon.org. You are also welcome to try Al–Anon meetings, then decide if the Al-Anon program might be helpful to you.
Will anyone say I’ve been there?
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of Al-anon, ever a reminder to place principles above personalities. One of the ways this is carried out is by group members introducing themselves by first name only. Meetings are confidential, and we do not disclose whom we see or what we hear at meetings to anyone.
Do I have to say anything at a meeting?
It is your choice to speak or not during the meetings. Newcomers are welcomed to meetings, usually provided with literature and a local meeting list, and invited to listen and learn. Some meetings offer beginners’ meetings, specifically for newcomers. Long-time members are available to answer questions before or after the meetings.
Resources

Al-Anon Family Group (for families with a loved one suffering through an addiction)
East Bay Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (for those suffering through an addiction)
Alameda County Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Resource List
Alameda County Behavioral Health – Resource List and Helpline (1-844-682-7215)

Bay Area Matrimonial Event | Meet Your Match!
2022-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | CA
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Are you a single Muslim or Muslima looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you.
Every four months, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform to run a thoughtful, fun, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a deep departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse.
This is a matrimonial event done right – from thoughtfully screening every application, an equal ratio of men to women, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and interesting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday, August 13 | Exact address is TBA to only registered attendees only (the venue is in Pleasanton) | $94/person (fewer than 70 spots available) | Registration now open at https://mcceastbay.org/singles
The next event will be on Saturday, November 5.
This event breaks from the ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions.
The Bay is filled with Muslim singles and we will sell out. Apply now: https://mcceastbay.org/singles
If you cannot make this event, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait
Questions? offline@halfourdeen.com or events@mcceastbay.org

What to expect?
Fun
We don’t play musical chairs because relationships can’t be based on 3-minute conversations. So instead, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event)
Filtered
We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members who are most likely to be compatible and helps ensure that we have a balanced number of men and women at every event.
Proven
61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including taking flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event.
Private
Our close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual.
FAQs from MCC
Who can register?
This event is designed for Muslim singles from across Northern California to meet in a private and casual atmosphere. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can also apply but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California and particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback, MCC intends to cohost matrimonial events on a bi-annual or quarterly basis.
Who is the moderator?
Baba Ali, the co-founder of Half Our Deen, is an Iranian-born American comedian, game developer, businessman, and actor. He is the co-founder of the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Deen, which is an alternative to the Muslim dating apps that we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor.
Baba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, performing for audiences as large as 37,000 and for all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times, USA Today, and Los Angeles Times as well as featuring in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is known as a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali.

Why is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?

Half our Deen are experts in the Muslim matching department and have a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create matches that last. For the last 11 years, the site has catered specifically to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled off their successful system.
MCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing, high privacy standards, and off-line events which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims.
Everyone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person!
How does it work?

Simply fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email from us within a few days with the next steps. It’s important that you add offline@halfourdeen.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.
If your application is accepted you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.
The event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.

Questions? offline@halfourdeen.com
I cannot afford the registration fee?

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Is there an age limit?
There is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event is dependent on attendees in the same range apply for this event.
In order to increase the chances of successful matches, we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40, and you are older, your application would not be accepted. However, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events as acceptance criteria changes based on who applies for each event.
Is lunch offered?
We will have snacks, coffee, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please make sure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon.
If I am put on the waiting list, will I still receive my confirmation?
If it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications, the criteria might change and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to invite as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances to meet the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading into the event, this means that there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter).
Do I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?
You do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD in order to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since this singles event is characterized by a unique online/offline interaction. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen, no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days so you won’t be charged until the 31st day. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage of this is that after meeting individuals at the event, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile who is also registered with the site. This way, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event.
How do you screen applicants?
During the application process, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend, with the goal of increasing the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching.
Why was my application not accepted?
In order to increase the chances of successful matches, we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40, and you are older, your application would not be accepted. However, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events as acceptance criteria changes based on who applies for each event.
Can I bring a family member or a friend to the event?
No. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and have been accepted are allowed to attend. Moreover, this is a private event and in order to protect the privacy of others, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! In an effort to keep this event as private as possible, the only people allowed to attend the event are the candidates themselves. Our committee members will do their best to ensure that all interactions are kept focused and will be constantly monitored throughout the event.
What should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?
If you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application, this means that we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us by Feb 28th, this means that there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw
How is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?
We are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professional, organized manner that is in line with Islamic principles. Unlike other events, we are going to carefully and thoroughly vet all our applicants via a detailed application. This process will not only ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage, but will also ensure that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender that are potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. Speaking of which, we will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible.
We will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key, pressure-free way, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so that people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted, extroverted or somewhere in the middle, you will be able to easily participate in all the activities—and more importantly, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time.
In light of keeping in line with Islamic principles, our event will be constantly monitored by chaperones who will be there to make sure that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary.
Can I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?
Absolutely. This is our amanah (trust) and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff.
I am worried that others might find out I am going to be at this event. How will the event be kept private?
The only people that know that you are going to be at the event…are the people at the event (and of course the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. The venue address will only be sent to you once you have fully registered and paid. So please do not share the event location with anyone!
Is there a dress code?
Our only dress code is that your clothing must be in accordance with Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing, tight, or see-through). Other than that, feel free to express your personality! Keep in mind that you want to project yourself in the best way possible while remaining modest and true to yourself.
I do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?
Although we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely in accordance with Islamic principles as possible, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf, as the event is not taking place in a masjid prayer space. That being said, anyone who is dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event.
What precautions are you taking during the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Given the social nature of the event, where attendees will be meeting new people for the first time and eating, we will be requiring masks for the duration of the event.

FAQs from HOD
How is the Offline process different?
We steer clear of the speed-dating approach. The 3 minutes you are giving to talk to each person is great if you are looking for a 3-hour relationship. But not so much for a life-long commitment. Right from receiving your application, we screen to ensure only the most compatible attend by screening all our applicants. Our events have an even ratio of men to women, giving everyone a fair chance. By engaging people in a fun and interesting activities, we break the ice and eliminate the awkwardness. Since all our attendees are also on HOD Online, the follow up after the event is rather simple.
Why do I need a Half Deen membership to attend?
One of the unique features of Half Deen Offline is that everyone at the event can be found on Half Deen Online. If you find someone interesting and would rather learn more about them before showing interest, you can view their profile online. There is no exchanging personal information because follow-up is done safely through our website after the event. You’ll have access to more than 3,000 active profiles. This way, even if you don’t find your ideal match at the offline event, you still have a great chance of finding them online. Our Offline events are for Members Only! You can become one by going to www.HalfDeen.com
What happens if the event is sold out?
We wish we could accommodate everyone! Due to the increasing popularity of this event, the seats do fill fast. We keep the ratio of women to men at 1:1. Due to this we sometimes have to temporarily halt the registration for the gender that’s ahead, until we can level the playing field. We ensure that everyone has an opportunity for a match. Keep checking the site to see when and where our next event will be.
What criteria do you screen applicants by?
We believe in quality matches. We don’t set the criteria, our applicants do. We review every application carefully and study your criteria for a spouse. We only invite those that meet your criteria so you have a great shot right from the start. We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants to ensure compatibility, therefore increasing the chances that you will find “The One”. InshAllah!
Something came up. I cannot make it?
For cancellation and refunds, you can claim that up to two weeks prior to the event with no conditions. For cancellations and refunds claimed up to one-week notice, you will be given a refund on the condition of finding an equal replacement for you to attend the event.
With respect to event planning, no refunds will be given after the one-week conditional cancellation cut-off. Please consider that for every person invited, there are a number of interested members turned away in order to keep good ratios and compatibility. If you missed the event, we cannot refund/transfer or give you credit for the next one. If you attended the event we cannot give you a refund due to you not finding your match.
Why is your event venue private?
We care about your privacy. Our event location is kept confidential and is only revealed to those who are paid and confirmed. Nobody knows you are at the event, except those at the event. We do not accept any walk-ups to the event.

Event Safety:
We’re encouraging our attendees and staff to adopt social distancing and sanitization measures to help keep everyone attending as safe as possible. As events are being scheduled again, their status may change due to developing safety policies, but we’ll keep you posted if that’s the case.

Mask Recommended: We recommend attendees to wear a mask during the event and in public areas (exceptions made while seated during snacks)
Clean Venue: Steps to sanitize surfaces throughout have been taken before the event.
Social Distancing: The recommended six feet of distance is suggested throughout the event for a safe distance event.
Temperature Checks: Attendees will be asked to submit to contactless temperature checks before entering the venue hall.
Hand Sanitizer Stations: Attendees can access various hand sanitizing stations that will be located throughout the venue.

Secrets of Divine Love Book Club
2022-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is hosting a Secrets of Divine Love book club/discussion group every other Saturday evening.
Join us as we collectively strive toward mindfully opening our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah. Each chapter contains its own exercises that will serve as the focal point for our discussions, and each chapter stands alone so you can attend any session that is convenient for you without the need to ‘catch up.’
The first session will be abridged and focus on the Introduction, the Reading with an Open Heart preface, and set the stage for future discussions for those who hope to attend all or most of the sessions and follow the progression.
This book club will be held every other week for a Saturday Book Club discussing the internationally acclaimed book by A. Helwa, Secrets of Divine Love. Each session will cover a chapter and include group discussions, reflections, and exercises from the book. The discussion takes place every other Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Saturday, August 20, 2022, to Saturday, March 4, 2023.
RSVP for the registration at https://mcceastbay.org/divine-love-bookclub. RSVP is requested.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Every other Saturday | August 20 to March 4 | Conference Room | In-person only (no virtual option)
Class Schedule:

-Intro

– Aug 20, 2022

-Chapter 1 – Allah

– Sep 3, 2022

Chapter 2 – Humanity

– Sep 17, 2022

-Chapter 3 – Qur’an

– Oct 1, 2022

-Chapter 4 – Islam/Iman/Ihsan

– Oct 15, 2022

-Chapter 5 – Tawba

– Oct 29, 2022

-Chapter 6 – Shahadah

– Nov 12, 2022

-Chapter 7 – Salat

– Dec 3, 2022

-Chapter 8 – Zakat

– Dec 17, 2022

-Chapter 9 – Ramadan

– Jan 7, 2023

-Chapter 10 – Hajj

– Jan 21, 2023

-Chapter 11 – Death

– Feb 4, 2023

-Chapter 12 – Heaven and Hell

– Feb 18, 2023

-Conclusion

– Mar 4, 2023

Disclaimer
This book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection, not teach deen. It is NOT a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various references and concepts that do not align with traditional Islamic scholarship on those subjects. If any participant has any questions about what scholars say about any of the concepts mentioned in the book or discussed in the book club meetings, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar they know and trust and/or forwarding those questions to the organizers of the book club so that we can get guidance from a scholar and share that guidance with the group.
We intended to approach the abstract ideas found in this book as thought experiments and the exercises as cardio for the spiritual heart. Nothing in the book or book club meetings should be viewed as replacing, undermining, or contradicting traditional Islamic scholarship in any way.
Discussion Group Guidelines

– Everyone has something to say, everyone has something to learn

-Shy people encouraged to contribute
-Talkative people encouraged to restrain themselves

– Confidentiality

-Do not share people’s reflections outside of the group. Can say stuff like “somebody in my book club made me think (this or that) about (this or that)”, but not “(so and so) said …”

– 70 excuses

-Give your sisters/brothers every benefit of the doubt as far as their intention with whatever they say, particularly what you may disagree with

– ‘Dinner after’

-If you have differences of opinion during the discussion, remember the intention is beneficial learning that we are all working together to achieve. So you leave those differences of opinion at the door when we’re done and still be ready to go to dinner after with people you may have disagreed with (see 70 excuses rule)

– Be chill

-Emotional subject matter requires conscious intention to remain emotionally intelligent and not let ourselves get carried away. Particularly the brothers, don’t get aggressive or excited, appropriate adab with each other and with our sisters is required

Book Purchase:
If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

– https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203

*Audiobook voiced by author available
About the Book

Secrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart, for the one who is searching for something they have not been able to find. For the one who sometimes spirals into hopelessness and cannot help but feel too imperfect for a perfect God to love. This book is for the one who is at the edge of their faith, who has experienced religion as a harsh winter instead of the life-bearing spring it was sent to be by God.
Secrets of Divine Love serves as a compass and guiding light that returns you to the source of divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam, you will learn how to unlock your spiritual potential and unveil your divine purpose. A. Helwa uses a rational, yet heart-based approach towards the Qur’an that not only enlightens the mind, but inspires the soul towards deeper intimacy with Allah. By weaving together dozens of inspiring mystical stories, Qur’an verses, Hadith, poetry, psychology, and science, the author breaks down Islam in a way that is both digestible and inspiring for millennial Muslims.
Author: A. Helwa
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Naulit Publishing House
About the Author
A. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate, poetic, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access ‘Divine love in everyday life.’

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
2022-08-16 11:30 - 12:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted publicly the next day on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram) about the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who are the best generation of the Islamic nation, then and now.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | 11 consecutive weeks from Tuesday, June 7 to August 16 | No pre-registration needed | Join live on Zoom at https://mcceastbay.org/pearls
**Session extended till August 16, on Tuesdays.
In this 11-week series, we traverse their backgrounds, their etiquette and manners, and their devotion to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
The weekly live session is for sisters only. Boys & girls ages 8 to 14 are welcome to join. Join the live session at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at https://mcceastbay.org/pearls

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s Surah Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer
– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series
– More Ustadha Nohad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
This series looks at the Mothers of the Believers in a way to enlighten the hearts, minds, and souls of the Muslims in the West. It is through the wonderful examples of the lives of the wives that we can achieve a correct and balanced understanding when approaching issues such as building the Islamic family, social life, working, parenting, and raising children.
