MCC East Bay

Private Event
2022-05-19 19:30 - 21:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Banquet Hall & Conference Room

Las Positas College (ESL) Tabling
2022-05-20 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Las Positas College English as a Second Language (ESL) will table at MCC’s three Friday Jumu’ah services from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the MCC foyer.
LPC has a comprehensive ESL Program that includes six levels of instruction: two semesters of beginning, two semesters of intermediate, and two semesters of advanced courses. The program focuses on academic language skills: reading, writing, grammar, and oral communication. To complement the instructional program, the College provides assessment, counseling, orientation, and special support services, such as free tutoring for all ESL and International students.

"My Parents Just Don't Understand" | Post-Ramadan Parent-Teen Forum
2022-05-20 18:15 - 20:20 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s parent-teen community forum is postponed until a later date, InshaAllah. Please watch prior recordings in our parenting series at https://mcceastbay.org/parenting
**
MCC invites teens ages 13 to 19 and parents of teenagers to participate in an open forum intended to bridge the generational gap and help navigate difficult discussions, answer complex questions, and bring clarity to both groups about effective ways to communicate and encourage harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships.
6:15 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. (Asr to Maghrib) | Friday, May 20 | Free | No registration required | No babysitting provided
Our panelists included in this post-Ramadan community parenting panel are local community members Sidi Azmat Zeeshan Mukhtar, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi (emcee), Sr. Hina Khan-Mukhtar, Sidi Haroon Sellars, and Sidi Mahdy Amine.
They each bring 40+ years of experience as both parents and educators who work closely with children and teens of all backgrounds. The parenting panel will be one joint session of teens and parents of teens; no breakout session this time for teens.
This is the third part in the community parenting series “My Parents Just Don’t Understand.” Watch the first two parts at https://mcceastbay.org/parent-teen
Parents and teens are invited to ask their questions, bring up their concerns, and express their feelings about any topic they wish to before the program. The speakers will try to address these issues during the panel: mcceastbay.org/questions
No dinner options are offered. Please plan on having dinner with your family prior to this important event.
Schedule:

6:15 p.m. – Asr prayers (Prayer Hall)
6:20 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. – Parenting panel with introductory remarks & fielding questions pre-submitted, from the live audience, and submitted from Livestream (Prayer Hall)
8:20 p.m. – Maghrib prayers (Prayer Hall)

Prior to the event, the panel will review all submitted questions and do their due diligence to answer each one. They will also take live questions during the event, only if time permits. pre-submitted questions receive priority. We strongly encourage both parents and teens to submit questions ahead of time a mcceastbay.org/questions

– This event will be live-streamed and recorded at https://mcceastbay.org/parent-teen

This is the third part in the community parenting series “My Parents Just Don’t Understand.” Watch the first two parts at https://mcceastbay.org/parent-teen
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Juz Recitation
2022-05-20 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-05-21 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-05-22 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-05-23 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-05-24 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-05-25 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-05-26 18:30 - 19:15 | 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

Companions Series
2022-05-24 11:30 - 12:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted publicly next day on MCC’s YouTube and Facebook about the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who are the best generation of the Islamic nation, then and now.
In this 12-week series, we glean practical insights about their stories and marvels, their etiquette and manners, and their utter devotion to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “My Companions are like the stars, whichever of them you follow you will be rightly guided.”
In this weekly series, glean weekly practical insights about the Companion’s stories, marvels, etiquettes and manners, and utter 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.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | 12 weeks from Tuesday, January 25 to April 12 | No pre-registration needed

Join live each week at https://mcceastbay.org/companions
Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series
More Ustadha Nohad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Private Event
2022-05-24 18:00 - 23:00, 2022-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Conference Room

Weekly Women's Seerah Bookclub
2022-05-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This summer, we are reading “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.
RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP needed to join us virtually or in-person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing optional).
**Last two sessions are ONLINE ONLY from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. New Book Club will be from August 23 to December 20, 2022.
Event Details:
The discussion takes place every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Wednesday, May 18 to August 3, 2022. The sessions are hybrid: meaning in-person & virtual sessions.
Please register online or in-person 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-Zayid
Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini
Binding: Softcover
Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558
Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Practical Spirituality Series
2022-05-25 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

Covid Vaccination Clinic @ Jumu'ah
2022-05-27 11:00 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Alameda County Public Health Department, in collaboration with MCC East Bay, is hosting a public vaccination clinic for ages 5 and up.
11 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Friday, May 27 | MCC Banquet Hall | Free, regardless of insurance or immigration status
Attendees may receive the first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine or the Pfizer vaccine as a booster (first or second dose).
Pre-registration is encouraged but not necessary for an appointment: https://mcceastbay.org/clinic
The adult Pfizer vaccine will go for ages 12+ and the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11, who must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult.

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines: https://covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines-faq
National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19: https://isna.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-NMCTF-COVID-Vaccines-12.22.2020.pdf
Joint Statement from the National Muslim Task Force on COVID-19: https://isna.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-NMTF-Ramadan-Statement-4.6.2021.pdf

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Additional resources

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet (Requires two appointments): Click Here to Read Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet
Booster Fact Sheet: Click here to read
Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility: Click here to read
Teens Ages 12-17 Vaccination Guide: Click here to read

Information about Vaccinations for Minors:

Our Youth Vaccination Facts page https://covid-19.acgov.org/youthvaxfacts has information about minor consent, including the Alameda County Minor Consent Guidance and a downloadable Written Consent Form
Please see the California Department of Public Health Minor Consent Guidance for more information: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Pfizer-Vaccine-Minor-Consent-Guidance.aspx
Minors aged 5-11 receiving a vaccination must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult throughout the entire vaccination process

Resources for Education about COVID-19 Vaccines:

Get the Facts on Vaccines (ca.gov)
Vaccines FAQ | COVID-19 | Alameda County Public Health (acgov.org)
Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (cdc.gov)
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC

Green Deen Fair
2022-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
A community & family event for youth to share their research on topics related to this year’s theme – Sustainable Energy.
Questions? Contact us: greendeenteam@gmail.com
Banquet Hall tabling at Jumu’ah. Looking forward to welcoming you soon!
