MCC East Bay

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: San Ramon City Council
2024-08-13 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Ramon Council Chamber, , 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA, 94583, United States
https://youtu.be/pGeFTuCQFIEhttps://youtu.be/ihc5w-4ReHE

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the San Ramon City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The SRVIC Board of Directors accepts the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims.

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and work in the City of San Ramon.

This is the fourth year the San Ramon City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The San Ramon City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, Dublin, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-28 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

Mommy and Me Fall '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
2024-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-29 10:00 - 11:00
In this five-week fall session, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam, Allah (swt), and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more!
Thursdays, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, & 8/29 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts
These Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms, grandmothers, and so on are welcome. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.
Our Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time.
Questions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org
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

Principles of Religion: Manners III | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-08-15 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-08-22 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-08-29 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 is part three of the “Principles of Religion” series, which will focus on praiseworthy characteristics.
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31, 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-series More 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

Private Event
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00
Conference Room

Humanity-Increased Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-08-16 13:30 - 16:00
Humanity-Increased is a 501 (c3) US-based charity in California whose mission is to help those in need and promote human transformation. They are raising funds for Sudan and Gaza. Please visit their table this Friday to learn more about how you can support their cause.

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-16 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024:

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

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.

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

– Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.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 Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan

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

Flavors of Summer: Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30
For Youth Ages 5-17: To kick the start of school, join us on a Friday evening after Asr (6:30 p.m.) in the MCC parking lot for the coolest summer event! Bring along a friend or two and enjoy delicious ice cream flavors.
Friday, Aug. 16 | Asr to Maghrib (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) | MCC Parking Lot (outside sisters entrance) | Ages 5 – 17 | Register mcceastbay.org/social
Afterward, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., we hope teens and parents will stick around for a talk on the Mentorship Workshop by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed to learn how we can find quality mentors for our children and how to prepare and train qualified mentors in our community.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Empower & Inspire: Mentorship for Success | Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed & Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00
In light of the failure of the public school system and due to the influx of refugees, the concept of mentorship has become a necessity in any Muslim community.
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi and Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed (co-founder and dean of Tarbiya Institute Seminary) to learn the tools you need as a parent to find the right mentors for your children, the characteristics of the right mentor, how to prepare and train qualified mentors in our community, the expectations we should have from them, and how to prepare our children for a rich and profound mentorship experience.
Dr. Sherif will share the findings from his doctoral research in leadership and examine support systems within the Muslim community. He will also discuss the steps needed to nurture American Muslim youth leadership.
Friday, August 16 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live
Dr. Sherif will also give the Second Khutbah (1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.) at Rosewood Center and the Third Khutbah (2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.) at MCC.
Sponsored by Tarbiya Institute, Bayan Islamic Graduate School, and MCC East Bay.
We will have dinner boxes for sale starting at 6 p.m. Before this talk, we will have a Back-to-School Ice Cream Social for youth ages 5-17 in the parking lot from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
About the Speakers

Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credits her Islamic journey to 1996, when she attended Islamic classes in Hayward, California. Her teacher and mentor, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, has taught these classes since then.
One of her main focus areas is to help create a strong sisterhood for women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups while offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many of the spiritual problems encountered were reflective of the deep and complicated mental health issues of the community and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus, along with her cousin Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, they co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com).
Ustadha Hosai is a freelance writer and editor who lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics.
– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed is the Co-Founder and the Dean of Tarbiya Institute’s Seminary. Additionally, he is a visiting Scholar at Bayan Graduate Islamic School. Dr. Imam Sherif is an entrepreneur whose career spans more than two decades. He studied English Literature, Business Administration, and Islamic Studies and received a Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management from HEC Paris. He got his Doctorate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Colorado. Dr. Imam Sherif is working on his Master’s in Islamic Studies at Chicago Theological Seminary.
He is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of California Real Traders, A Real estate company in northern California.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Monthly Men's Hike | Dublin Hills Regional Park
2024-08-17 07:00 - 09:30
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.Saturday, August 17 | 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Dublin Hills Regional Park | No children, please (teenage boys, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike
If brothers want to walk around more, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs, depending on the weather.

– When: Saturday, August 17, 2024
– Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Please arrive 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.
– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.
– Parking: Free
– Meeting Point: Martin Canyon Creek Trailhead
– Trail: Martin Canyon Creek and Donlon Canyon Loop
– Distance: Around 5 miles.
– Difficulty: Moderate.
– Misc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water, a hat, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.
– RSVP: By Friday, August 16, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike

Mohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group, so we request you to please be on time.
For future hikes, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group.
Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, carry a water bottle, a small snack, a hat, sunglasses, and hiking poles if you have any.
Questions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
About this trail:
Discover this 5.0-mile loop trail near Dublin, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
2024-08-17 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-08-24 08:30 - 10:00
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.
The recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes.
Sat. (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
Pilates Classes
Pilates 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.
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 the Instructor:
Seema 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.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Wellness Circle for Special Needs Caregivers | Zainab Khan
2024-08-17 14:00 - 16:00
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.

These wellness circles are a safe place for special needs caregivers to connect and share experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations, ask questions, form friendships, and more.
Starts Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Room 22/23 | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
Co-sponsored by Muhsen, Maristan, & MCC East Bay
Respite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well.
These special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:

Saturday, August 17
Saturday, September 21
Saturday, October 19
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, December 21
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-08-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-08-26 11:00 - 12:30
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

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Livermore City Council
2024-08-19 15:00 - 15:20
At 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, the Livermore City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Livermore resident Daood Larsen accepts the Proclamation for Tri-Valley Muslims.

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and work in the City of Livermore.

This is the third year the Livermore City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Livermore City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, Dublin, San Ramon, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Dublin City Council
2024-08-20 18:30 - 19:00 | Dublin City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Dublin City Council will join communities throughout the State of California in recognizing August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Sr. Eman Tai will accept the Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims.
The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7 p.m.: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council
– Livermore (TBA)

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the livestream, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin.

To join in person, virtually, and/or to leave a comment: https://www.dublin.ca.gov/82/City-Council-Meetings

This is the fourth year the Dublin City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Dublin City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Pleasanton, Hayward, San Ramon, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month: Pleasanton City Council
2024-08-20 19:00 - 19:20 | Pleasanton Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
https://youtu.be/ihc5w-4ReHEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y95uHiBTrxI

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Pleasanton City Council will join communities throughout California to recognize August 2024 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
Dr. Jamilah Friday will accept the ’24 Proclamation on behalf of Tri-Valley Muslims. The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the live stream, and express our community’s appreciation for this and other upcoming Proclamations:

– San Ramon at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13: https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-ramon-city-council-proclamation
– Livermore (TBA) at 3 p.m. on Monday, August 19: https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-city-council-proclamation
– Dublin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-council/
– Pleasanton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20: https://mcceastbay.org/event/plesanton-city-council

The MCC encourages all congregation members to attend in person, watch the livestream, and express our community’s appreciation. We especially encourage residents who live and/or work in the City of Dublin.

To join in person, virtually, and/or to leave a comment: https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/295/files

This is the fourth year the Pleasanton City Council has had this Proclamation. These are the Tri-Valley City Council commemorations in 2022: https://youtu.be/lPt53HC3RTo

This Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims. It commends Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact and continues to push toward advancing the state and the nation.

The Pleasanton City Council follows in the footsteps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Santa Clara, Dublin, Hayward, San Ramon, Livermore, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City. The Proclamation is likely the first agenda item, so please be on time for the virtual meeting at 7 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Our community sincerely thanks Brother Musa Tariq at CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area. For several years, he has facilitated these Proclamations in the Bay Area.

– More CAIR-cosponsored events: https://mcceastbay.org/cair

These city Proclamations commemorate the California Assembly’s designation of August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. Assemblymember Bill Quirk has introduced this resolution for the past seven years to commemorate American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. The ceremonies take place during the first few minutes of the city’s council meeting.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Private Event
2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00
Banquet Hall

ICNA Relief Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2024-08-23 13:30 - 16:00
ICNA Relief USA is a non-profit seeking to alleviate human suffering by providing caring and compassionate service to the underprivileged in our local communities by assisting and empowering them through sustainable social service programs.

Learn more and support them: https://icnarelief.org/

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2024-08-23 13:30 - 16:00
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024:

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

Ustadh Jesse Maroney delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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 Jesse Maroney delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.

– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton.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 Omar: https://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

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2024-08-23 14:30 - 17:00
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:

Islamic Estate Planning
Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship
Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13

Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic

Friday, August 23 | 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Erum 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 ranging from individuals, families, and startups to Fortune 500 companies, major hospitals, and multinational corporations.
She 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.
She 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 members of our community and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.

Breaking Down the UC Application | MTC Berkeley
2024-08-23 16:00 - 17:30
After the Friday teen Jumu’ah ends at 4 p.m., join us for a college admission workshop for high school students led by a panel of UC Berkeley students across all disciplines of study with the Muslim Tech Collaborative at Berkeley. Learn about their experiences and challenges as they navigate their fields.
We will review the UC admissions process, application essay writing strategies, and resources you need to succeed in your career path.

We will have a panelist Q&A afterward, so come prepared to ask questions! Students and parents are welcome to join. Snacks will be provided.
Friday, Aug. 23 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/admission
About the Muslim Tech Collaborative: Founded in January 2023 in Berkeley, CA, MTC is a national organization dedicated to building technical projects to solve real-world problems, educating the youth with the technical skills of tomorrow, and leveling up Muslims’ careers with our professional and entrepreneurial resources. We’re focused on generating tangible, positive impacts on the communities around us. Learn more about us at muslimtech.org.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Locked Up: The Power of Islam in Prison | Ustadh Jesse Maroney
2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Did you know that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in prisons in the U.S.? Yet, this large community of incarcerated Muslims is often forgotten and neglected. Listen to an inspirational talk about how this group struggles behind bars to keep their faith and how you can help by donating items, visiting, and offering solace to these sisters and brothers. Join us to learn more and how to get involved!
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, August 23 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live
Ustadh Jesse will also deliver the 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. sermons at MCC East Bay on Friday, Aug. 23.
Link Outside is a Muslim prison outreach organization that has been transforming lives across the United States since 2010. It provides spiritual, moral, and educational support to incarcerated men and women in North America.
About Ustadh Jesse
Ustadh Jesse Maroney’s journey to Islam began during a nine-year prison sentence, during which time he embraced a faith that would transform his life. Upon his release, he delved into Islamic studies and emerged as a dynamic public speaker dedicated to uplifting the underserved and challenging societal stigmas.
Jesse’s influence is substantial. He has 12 years of experience teaching in both the free community and American penal institutions. He deepened his knowledge through the guidance and works of Shaykh Faisal Hamid Abdur Razak and Shaykh Al-Yacoubi. Additionally, he earned an Islamic Studies certificate from Shaykh Mustafa Umar at California Islamic University.
Today, Ustadh Jesse is a prominent Islamic lecturer, delivering Friday sermons (khutbah) at various Islamic centers across Southern California. He is also the in-house imam at Masjid Umar ibn Al-Khattab in downtown Los Angeles. From 2017-19, he taught Islamic studies in California state prisons, where his classes were recognized for offering credit towards reducing inmates’ sentences.
Jesse Maroney’s dedication and expertise continue to inspire and educate, profoundly impacting the communities he serves.

– More talks about prison support: http://mcceastbay.org/incarcerated
– More topics addressing community & social justice issues: http://mcceastbay.org/community
– How MCC supports prisoners in California: http://mcceastbay.org/prison

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
What happens when faith lacks guidance?
This question takes on a life-changing significance in the harsh world of incarceration.
For Jesse Maroney, the answer came during a decade behind bars in Danbury, Connecticut.
Jesse faced more than just the routine challenges of prison life every morning in his cell.
He would wake up with questions about his faith, yearning for authentic learning, but there were no knowledgeable individuals to turn to.
The few Islamic books available were often outdated or incomplete, leaving Jesse and others like him to piece together their understanding from fragmented sources.

The turning point in Jesse‘s incarceration came when he received educational materials and letters from respected scholars and community members.
These materials were more than just books and CDs; they were lifelines.
They offered Jesse a chance to understand his faith accurately and profoundly, fostering a sense of hope and belonging that had been missing for so long.
