MCC East Bay

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-07-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-15 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Every 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.

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please 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.

Book Purchase:

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

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally 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.

This 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.

Author: Samira al-Zayid

Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini

Binding: Softcover

Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558

Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Principles of Religion: Manners | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-07-02 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-07-09 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-07-16 12:30 - 13:15
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. These talks will be recorded and made publicly available on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ustadha Nihad is using the book, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali. This series is a continuation of the previous “Principles of Religion” series. This is part 2 of the series and will focus on Adab (manners).12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from April 30 to July 16, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles

Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-seriesMore Ustadha Nihad:

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf

– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer

– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series

– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi

– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-07-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual-only 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 currently reading from, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.

Book Purchase:

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

– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally 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.

This 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.

Author: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-07-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-17 19:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi every Wednesday at 7 p.m. virtually to dive into the popular text Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, where we will have an opportunity to go over the following:

Delve into the heart’s role in personal governance

Explore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification

Identify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies

Cultivate tranquility, wisdom, and patience, mirroring Prophetic (saw) qualities

Develop emotional resilience, enhance relationships, and navigate challenges with wisdom aligning with the Sunnah

We will also cover Imam Al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), books 20-22.

Hosted at Walnut Creek Islamic Center. Streamed on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/healing

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar– Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey– 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 “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey

Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and was the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Send him questions at ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. Learn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_miz9RAhI8c&list=PL9uyRQTMUugnOmH0oww_n0yUo6hEjEMUL&index=1

Axis Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-07-05 13:30 - 16:00
Axis Community Health is the main health clinic for the Tri-Valley. It provides quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare services that promote the well-being of all community members. They offer a wide range of services such as primary medical care, dental care, and behavioral health, as well as WIC nutrition services, acupuncture, and chiropractic services. During the three Jumu’ah services on this Friday, they will assist with enrollment appointments and answer any questions you may have.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC
2024-07-05 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 5, 2024:

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

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or third Jumuah to ease up parking congestion.

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Mohammed: https://mcceastbay.org/mohammed

– More Ustadh Quran: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2024-07-07 05:15 - 06:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (5:15 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.
2024 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar:

-January 7, 2024
– February 4, 2024
-March 3, 2024
-May 5, 2024
-June 2, 2024
-July 7, 2024
-August 4, 2024
-September 1, 2024
-October 6, 2024
November 3, 2024
-December 1, 2024

The benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. 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 and Salawat individually, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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

Children's Life Skills Summer Camp | Emira Mustafa
2024-07-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-15 09:00 - 14:00
For Children Aged 5-12: Join us for a Life Skills Summer Camp, where children will engage in weekly themes ranging from financial literacy to health and fitness, cooking classes, and overcoming obstacles through art around the world. Your child can expect to have fun while learning these important life skills. We will have crafts, games, stories, guest speakers, and more!
Monday through Thursday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | July 8 to August 1| $300/week or $1,100 for all 4 weeks* | Register at mcceastbay.org/crafts-camp
*The early bird discount ends July 2. The regular cost is $350/week or $1,400 for all 4 weeks.
x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-xWeek One: Health and Fitness – Teaching your child the importance of balancing the mind, body, and emotions and how they interconnect.1 How the body works2 Importance of being out in nature3 Exercise and your brain4 Healthy Food Choices5 Beneficial Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah6 Obstacle course7 Guest author program8 Sports and exercise routines9 and more….
Week Two: Cooking and Kitchen Safety:
Our goal is to give our little chefs a learning experience with each class.
1 Kitchen Safety2 How to read a recipe3 Cooking terminology4 Cooking and baking basics5 Creativity6 Social Skills7 Mentoring8 Confidence in the kitchen9 Learning through hands-on experiences10 Foods mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah
Little chefs walk away excited and with the realization that they can create something delicious all by themselves!
Week Three: Money Management – Teaching your child financial literacy with stories, games, projects, and more.
1 Financial Terms2 Earning and Spending Money3 Planning and Budgeting4 Savings and Delayed Gratification5 Halal Investment: Using the story of Prophet Yusuf in the Quran6 Zakaat & Sadaqah7 and more….
Week 4: Overcoming Obstacles through Art Around the World
Children will have an opportunity to learn about geography, cultures, and creative ways to overcome obstacles they may face.
1. Discuss ways to overcoming obstacles and have a more positive mindset2. Crafts & Projects2. Geography & Culture3. Creativity4. Mentorship & more
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MCC 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
About Sr. Emira:
Sister Emira Mustafa founded Craft E Muslims, a business that aims to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.
She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC Boys Summer Camp 2024 | Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Ustadh Fardin Osmani
2024-07-08 10:00 - 13:30, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 13:30
“Building Strong Muslim Men–Quran, Speech and Fitness”

For boys ages 13-18, Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Qari Fardin Osmani lead a four-week summer camp that aims to enrich and engage adolescent boys while strengthening their Islamic identity. This camp had four main goals for all attendees: reading the Quran with tajweed, memorizing four prominent yet brief sections of the Quran, producing an engaging Khutbah, and becoming physically fit.Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | July 8 – August 2 | Conference Room | $200/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-campPlease register for each week you wish to attend.

Daily Schedule:

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Tajweed and Beautifying Quran Recitation

10: 45 AM – 11: 20 AM
Interactive Quranic Tafseer

11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Break

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Physical Fitness, Wrestling, and Boxing

12:15 AM – 1:15 PM
Public Speaking, Teenage Challenges, Review of Tahara & Salah

1:15 PM – 1: 30 PM
Wudu and Dhuhr Salah

Curriculum Overview

Loving the Quran—The boys will learn to build a relationship with the Quran by interacting with selected verses. Ustadh Fardin will teach students the tajweed rules with visual aids and choral recitation. The instructors will also host an interactive tafseer session, where the boys will actively engage with Allah’s ﷻ final revelation. Finally, we intend to have the boys memorize four prominent sections of the Quran—one section each week.

Public Speaking: Workshops will be conducted to enhance communication skills, boost confidence, and enable participants to convey Islam’s message effectively in public settings. One of the learning outcomes will be learning how to conduct a khutbah.

Sports Activities: Ustadh Haseeb will teach the boys wrestling and boxing techniques. He will also facilitate calisthenic workouts, nutrition tips, and basketball and handball games to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Contemporary Teenage Issues: Students will feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their challenges. Facilitators will offer advice and, at the same time, challenge students to rise above in an encouraging and relatable way. Sensitive topics such as pornography, opposite-gender interactions, and music will be addressed.

Materials:

All Academic Reading Material and Handouts will be provided

Notebook, pencils, highlighters

Boxing gloves are highly recommended

About Ustadh Haseeb:

Sidi Haseeb Sadat, a highly experienced professional committed to Muslim youth development, will co-host the camp. Haseeb has a rich educational background, having previously served as a vice principal of Granada Islamic School and a teacher at Northstar School. Furthermore, Haseeb brings his athletic expertise as a former Division I Wrestler at UC Davis. With his extensive experience working with Muslim youth, Haseeb is well-equipped to create a nurturing and educational environment for camp participants.

About Ustadh Fardin:

Ustadh Fardin is a Quran instructor for Furqan Academy. A hafiz of the Quran, Ustadh Fardin, has a passion for the Quranic sciences. He continues to pursue his studies with qualified teachers in Qira’at and Maqamaat. Currently, he is enrolled at the Institute of Knowledge Seminary.

MCC 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

Six-Week Summer Arabic Calligraphy Camp | Zubair Simab
2024-07-09 17:30 - 18:30
For Ages 13+: Join a six-week calligraphy summer camp with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for intermediate students to learn to write each Arabic letter in the popular Thuluth writing style and to prep pen, paper, and ink. You will learn the following:

Understanding of pen, paper, and ink

Preparing the pen

Technically analyzing alphabet letters in Thuluth style

Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | July 9 to August 13 | Banquet Hall | $90.00 (plus $35 calligraphy kit available for purchase during first class session) | Register at mcceastbay.org/calligraphy

This workshop 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. You will have a chance to write and practice in class.

Sessions are held in the Banquet Hall.

About the Instructor

Zubair Simab is a calligrapher and engineer living in Silicon Valley. He was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, where his initial passion for calligraphy was sparked as a young boy. Since 1997, Zubair has delightfully returned to the tradition of calligraphy. Through his work, the correlation between calligraphy and engineering is evident. With a background in engineering from the School of Engineering at San Jose State University, his calligraphy shows a high attention to detail and technical mastery. Learn more about Zubair at http://www.simabcalligraphy.com

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

*Canceled* Singles Workshop with Baba Ali | Half Our Deen (Pre-Matrimonial Event Talk)
2024-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
*Canceled*

Join us for an exclusive, interactive two-hour workshop to sharpen your profile evaluation skills in the marriage search process. This program precedes our quarterly Half Our Deen matrimonial event.
Designed and hosted by Baba Ali, whose insightful approach and practical wisdom received overwhelming positive feedback from previous events, this hands-on session will equip you with valuable tools to identify compatibility signals that most people miss.
Saturday, July 12 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | $60/person | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/singles-workshop

What You’ll Experience:

Profile Red Flag/Green Flag Analysis – Learn to spot subtle indicators of compatibility and potential concerns in profiles through guided analysis of real-world examples. Develop discernment skills based on Islamic principles.
Profile Optimization Masterclass: Discover techniques for enhancing your marriage profile to authentically represent your best self and attract matches that align with your values and lifestyle.
Friendship Qualities Compatibility—Analyze how friendship qualities (loyalty, understanding, reliability, etc.) impact marriage dynamics when potential spouses rank them as top or bottom priorities.

Engage in thought-provoking exercises that combine Islamic wisdom with practical psychology to help you evaluate compatibility more effectively.

This workshop combines Baba Ali’s trademark practical approach with deep insights to help you navigate the marriage search process more confidently and clearly. You’ll leave with concrete tools to better evaluate profiles, improve your own presentation, and make more informed decisions about potential matches.
Perfect for: Muslim singles actively seeking marriage or preparing to begin the search process, regardless of which platforms or methods you use.
Limited spaces available. Register today to secure your spot: mcceastbay.org/singles-workshop

Questions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com

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Refugee Education and Development (READ) Project Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-07-12 13:30 - 16:00
The Refugee Education and Development Project (READ) is a non-profit organization that supports and funds quality education for refugees and displaced persons seeking vocational training, developmental education, or other support in educational endeavors.
On this Friday, they are offering scholarships to refugees seeking vocational training and educational opportunities. Please visit their table to learn more.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-07-12 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 12, 2024:

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

Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– TBA delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. 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 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Ustadh Feraidoon: http://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-07-12 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, July 19, 2024:

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

Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Sarim Mundres delivers this sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. 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 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Ustadh Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Sidi Sarim: http://mcceastbay.org/sarim

For parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Private Event
2024-07-12 16:00 - 20:00
Conference Room

Foundations of Holistic Wellness and Self-Care | Pakeeza Ali (RN, MSN, HNB-BC)
2024-07-12 18:45 - 20:30
Join us on a Friday evening with Clinical Nurse and Holistic Nurse Coach Pakeeza Ali to gain practical insights on nurturing your spirit, mind, and body while also mapping your own vision board toward success.

Friday, July 12 | 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

This two-step workshop is a great opportunity to prioritize your holistic wellness and live a healthier, balanced lifestyle that nourishes all aspects of your well-being.

We will have an activity session where you will have the opportunity to create your own vision board to strategize and visualize your path to holistic self-care success.

We will have dinner boxes on sale starting at 6 p.m.

About Pakeeza AliPakeeza Ali is an MSN, RN, and Board Certified Holistic Nurse Coach. As a clinical nurse at the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, Pakeeza leads the Wellness Platform, passionately integrating holistic practices for staff wellness.

This exclusive workshop, crafted by Pakeeza, founder of SereniTea Breaks, explores the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit, offering practical, hands-on experiences rooted in holistic wellness principles.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
2024-07-13 06:30 - 10:30 | Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Join us from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, for a Saturday morning hike at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children, please (female teens, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

If sisters want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, July 13, 2024

– Time: 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 6:15 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.

– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.

– Parking: $5.00

– Location: Lake Chabot

– Trail: Lake Chabot Loop via West, Bass, Columbine, Honker, East Shore Trails

– Distance: 8.7 miles

– All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lake-chabot-west-shore-bass-cove-columbine-honker-bay-east-shore-loop?sh=kyrhg8

– Difficulty: Moderate

– Misc: Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Wear hiking shoes if possible. 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.

– RSVP: By Friday, July 12, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp

Sr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group, so we request you to please be on time.

For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group.

Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have one.

Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org

About this trail:

• Lake Chabot Regional Park charges a fee to enter. For more information, please visit https://www.ebparks.org/parks/lake-chabotThis is a beautiful hiking area with both paved and dirt trails that are moderately steep and lovely views of the water. If desired, you can avoid a large portion of the paved East Shore Trail by taking the southern Cameron Loop after crossing the Honker Bay bridge, Ten Hills Trail, and Indian Cove Trail, leaving a very short paved section to the Marina.Dogs must be on leash in developed areas/under voice command in undeveloped park areas.Accessibility: Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers may need all-terrain tires or adaptive/motorized equipment for the surface type and grade. There are 6 designated van-accessible parking spaces at the trailhead. The trail surface varies between paved asphalt and a natural surface (dirt), typically at least 6 feet wide. This trail is estimated to be mostly gentle (5% or less) throughout, with a few steeper sections along the way. Known barriers include stairs at about 6.9 miles when going clockwise. Additionally, there are benches along the trail, and several wheelchair-accessible picnic tables with a firm and stable path and surface, providing at least 27 inches of knee clearance. Other accessible features include wheelchair-accessible restrooms at the boathouse and a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier.According to Access Northern California (https://accessnca.org/access-northern-california/explore/explore-detail-view/?site_id=238): Lake Chabot is a popular destination for families and bustles on weekends. Among the many amenities you can find are multiple picnic areas, a grassy play area, fishing, an outdoor fitness zone with interactive exercise machines (one is designed for wheelchair access), and miles of lakefront trails. The Marina has a café, tackle and bait shop, rental boats, and seasonal lake tours aboard the tour boat “Chabot Queen.” The ramp to the boats is accessible but quite steep. To board the tour boat, a portable ramp is available.The paved West Shore and East Shore trails around the lake offer some access, although their steep terrain may deter some with limited mobility. They are worth the effort if possible because it feels as though you’re far from the nearby bustling cities.Although paved, the West Shore Trail has numerous steep grades throughout as it travels high above the lake, passing in and out of shade provided by oaks, bay laurel, willow, and cottonwood trees. Poison oak is plentiful, as well as vetch, blackberries, and blue-eyed grass. A few interpretive panels about the dam’s history are towards the end of this 2-mile route. Benches are scattered throughout, although most have a steep grade to reach them.At about 2 miles, you reach the dam, where shortly after, the trail climbs steeply and becomes gravel, where visitors may need to turn around. Most of the hills have a slope greater than 8%.

Program & Community Iftar on Blessed Day Of Ashura | Ustadh Tarif Arabi
2024-07-16 20:30 - 21:15
We are in Muharram, the first month of the Islamic New Year. The blessed day of Ashura is on Tuesday, July 16.
Following the Prophetic tradition, we encourage our community to fast on Tuesday, July 16, the day before or after (either Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday), insha’Allah. After the community Iftar at 8:30 p.m., Ustadh Taref Arabi speaks about Ashura starting at 9:15 p.m. Please stay after Iftar to attend this insightful talk.
MCC will host a community Iftar on Tuesday, July 16. Maghrib on this day is at 8:31 p.m. RSVP for Iftar here: https://mcceastbay.org/fast-ashura
For more information about the Day of Ashura, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura and https://muwasala.org/2015/10/18/the-day-of-ashura

– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram
– For more information about the Day of Ashura, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura

What is the Day of Ashura?
Ashura marks the day that God saved Moses and the Israelites from Pharaoh by creating a path in the Sea. It is the Islamic equivalent of Yom Kippur.
In Sunni Islam, Ashura follows the traditions of Judaism with a day of fasting – commemorating the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and his followers to escape Pharaoh.
The Prophet Muhammad thought this tradition was worth following, so he fasted and encouraged his followers to do the same.
On this day, Muslims fast and celebrate by reflecting, showing respect, and thanks.
Is fasting required?
Fasting is not compulsory during Ashura, but some Muslims fast for one or two days. This is because the Prophet Muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of Ashura.
When is Ashura 24?
Ashura falls on the tenth day of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic year) in the Muslim calendar – this year is Tuesday, July 16.
In 2024, the day is commemorated, beginning on Monday evening and ending on Wednesday, July 17.
Islamic religious dates are tabular: they begin at sunset on the first evening and end at sunset on the second evening. The date changes each year as the calendar used by Muslims – the Hijri calendar – is ten to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram

The month of Muharram is considered unique by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year, which brings with it the day of Ashura, or the “Tenth day” of the month when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after).
Following the Prophetic tradition, MCC invites all East Bay residents to fast on the day of Ashura, which starts on the evening of Monday, July 15, and ends on Tuesday, July 16.
The first is the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. This birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and serves as the critical turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. The Hijrah also marks the beginning of a new chapter for humanity, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society and a model for us to aspire to.
The other two historical events occurred on the 10th day of Muharram, called Ashura.
After completing the migration to Medina, the Prophet he witnessed the Jews of Medina fasting to celebrate the victory of Prophet Musa (PBUH) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition to thank Allah for saving Musa and his people.
On the same day, just six decades later, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and most heartbreaking events in the history of Islam, which we continue to mourn today.
As we commemorate Ashura for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression and to seek liberty and justice for all.
Following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad, MCC invites you all to fast on the day of Ashura. Let us use this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet and pray for the unity of our Ummah (community).

Lessons from Ashura (Post-Iftar Program) | Ustadh Tarif Arabi
2024-07-16 21:15 - 22:15
Join Ustadh Taref Arabi for spiritual insights about the significance of the Day of ‘Ashura from Hadith, the significance of events that occurred after the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and what it means to the community today.
9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. | Tuesday, July 16 | Conference Room | Join in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Following the Prophetic tradition, we encourage our community to fast on Tuesday, July 16, the day before or after (either Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday), insha’Allah.
Maghrib on this day is at 8:31 p.m. RSVP for Iftar here: https://mcceastbay.org/fast-ashura
For more information about the Day of Ashura, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura

– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram
– For more information about the Day of Ashura, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura
– More Amu Taref: https://mcceastbay.org/taref

What is the Day of Ashura?
Ashura marks the day that God saved Moses and the Israelites from Pharaoh by creating a path in the Sea. It is the Islamic equivalent of Yom Kippur.
In Sunni Islam, Ashura follows the traditions of Judaism with a day of fasting – commemorating the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and his followers to escape Pharaoh.
The Prophet Muhammad thought this tradition was worth following, so he fasted and encouraged his followers to do the same.
On this day, Muslims fast and celebrate by reflecting, showing respect, and thanks.
Is fasting required?
Fasting is not compulsory during Ashura, but some Muslims fast for one or two days. This is because the Prophet Muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of Ashura.
When is Ashura 24?
Ashura falls on the tenth day of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic year) in the Muslim calendar – this year is Tuesday, July 16.
In 2024, the day is commemorated, beginning on Monday evening and ending on Wednesday, July 17.
Islamic religious dates are tabular: they begin at sunset on the first evening and end at sunset on the second evening. The date changes each year as the calendar used by Muslims – the Hijri calendar – is ten to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram

The month of Muharram is considered unique by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year, which brings with it the day of Ashura, or the “Tenth day” of the month when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after).
Following the Prophetic tradition, MCC invites all East Bay residents to fast on the day of Ashura, which starts on the evening of Monday, July 15, and ends on Tuesday, July 16.
The first is the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. This birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and serves as the critical turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. The Hijrah also marks the beginning of a new chapter for humanity, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society and a model for us to aspire to.
The other two historical events occurred on the 10th day of Muharram, called Ashura.
After completing the migration to Medina, the Prophet he witnessed the Jews of Medina fasting to celebrate the victory of Prophet Musa (PBUH) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition to thank Allah for saving Musa and his people.
On the same day, just six decades later, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and most heartbreaking events in the history of Islam, which we continue to mourn today.
As we commemorate Ashura for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression and to seek liberty and justice for all.
Following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad, MCC invites you all to fast on the day of Ashura. Let us use this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet and pray for the unity of our Ummah (community).
Question? events@mcceastbay.org

Balady Charity Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-07-19 08:00 - 17:00
Balady Charity is raising funds to support Gazan families in Gaza for basic needs, with 100% of proceeds going directly to those in need.
They also seek monthly sponsors to support these families; please consider donating generously to this vital cause.
