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SUMMARY:The Islamic Bulletin Inc. Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic Bulletin is a nonprofit that offers many free resources\, such as Muslim Funeral guides\, Hajj/Umrah guides\, Islamic Last Will and Testament guides\, prayer guides\, Islamic Radio stations\, and much more. They also have a free mobile app called Athan+ that is ad-free and has our radio stations and many other useful features built in. \nVisit their table on this Friday to learn how you can support their cause.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-islamic-bulletin-inc-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Jumu’ah Times (Winter Schedule)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 3\, is when Daylight Savings time changes. Please remember to set your clocks one hour back. \n\n\n\nMCC’s Jumu’ah times will change this Friday\, Nov. 8: \n\n\n\n\n– First Khutbah: 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Location: MCC Prayer Hall\n– Second Khutbah: 12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. Location: Rosewood Commons\n\n\n\n– Second Khutbah: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Location: MCC Prayer Hall\n\n\n\n– Fourth Khutbah: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Location: MCC Prayer Hall\n\n\n\n\nThere is no parking in any neighboring parking lots\, including the Pleasanton Unified School District lot (former HP lot). \n\n\n\nDue to the shorter time frame for Zuhr prayers before the Asr prayer comes in\, MCC will not offer the youth Jumu’ah (3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.) until Friday. March 9\, 2024\, after Daylight Savings Time (DST)\, ends. \n\n\n\nThe daily Iqamah times change beginning Sunday\, November 3 are: \n\n\n\n\n– Fajr: 6 a.m.\n\n\n\n– Zuhr: 12:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n– Asr: 3:45 p.m.\n\n\n\n– Isha: 8 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nDownload the ’24 Prayer & Iqamah timetable: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/timetable \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daylight-savings/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly in November for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. \nPizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 11/1\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 (no session on 11/29) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nParents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m.\, no later than 9 p.m. \nFor questions about the Halaqa\, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the halaqa facilitators \nAmin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and\, most recently\, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School\, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects\, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth\, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey. \nSister Fouzia Alam\, a mother of three boys\, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs. \nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school\, and in the past\, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/middle-school-boys-halaqa/2024-11-08/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20\, 2024\, to February 21\, 2025\, |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall session runs from Friday\, Sept. 20\, 2024\, to May 23\, 2025\, with no halaqas on Friday\, November 29\, December 27\, March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, and April 4)\, and we restart from April 11\, 2025 to May 23\, 2025. See calendar. \n\n\n\nFree weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-halaqa/2024-11-08/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T190000
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SUMMARY:The Difficult Road to the Olympics | Paralympic Athlete Mohamed Lahna
DESCRIPTION:Representing Team USA\, meet this elite paralympic athlete\, who recently won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics and has won four gold medals. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, November 8 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nCosponsored by Muhsen Bay Area & MCC East Bay \nMohamed was born without a right femur as a child and did not compete in his first triathlon until 2008. Mohamed grew up playing sports and competing in various competitions. He started as a strong swimmer\, having conquered the most impressive feat of swimming across the Strait of Gibraltar. He went on to represent MAR until 2016. \nAs of 2017\, Mohamed has been competing under the ITU flag after requesting a change of representation from MAR to USA. \nMohamed has won four gold medals and 13 podium finishes and is currently ranked fourth globally. \n– More Muhsen co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen\n– More from our Friday Night Series: http://mcceastbay.org/friday-night \nHis Recent Highlights \n\n– 4th place at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam;\n– 2nd place at the 2017 Edmonton ITU World Paratriathlon Series;\n– 3rd place at the 2017 Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Series;\n– 2nd place at the 2017 Sarasota CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships; and\n– 3rd place at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.  \n– Competed representing MAR till the Rio Paralympic Games.\n– Competed under the ITU flag in 2017 and 2018\n– Representing the USA from September 2019\n\nAbout the speaker\nMohamed Lahna was born without a right femur\, so he could not compete in his first triathlon until 2008. He started as a strong swimmer and could swim across the Strait of Gibraltar. He went on to represent Morocco until 2016. \nAs of 2017\, Lahna has been competing in the World Triathlon after requesting a change of representation from Morocco to the United States. \nMohamed has won four gold medals and 13 podium finishes and is currently ranked fourth globally. \nLahna was born and raised in Morocco and represented Morocco at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games\, winning bronze in the PTS2 category. A resident of California since 2011\, Lahna officially raced for Team USA for the first time in 2021. In 2023\, Lahna placed third at the World Triathlon Para Cup in Paris and second at the World Triathlon Para World Championships in Pontevedra. Growing up in Morocco while missing a femur on one side presented challenges for an active child like Mohamed. He played sports on crutches for six years until he attended an elementary school specifically for children with disabilities\, where he received a leg made of wood and leather that didn’t bend\, which he had all through high school. At 20\, his athletic ability was completely redefined after receiving his first real running prosthetic. Beyond para-triathlon\, Lahna is a proud husband\, father\, and accomplished ultra-endurance athlete who has swam the Strait of Gibraltar\, run across the Sahara Desert in the Marathon de Sables\, and completed the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/olympics/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:*Canceled* \nJoin us at 7 a.m. on Saturday\, Nov. 9\, for a hike at Thermalito Ridgeline Oak Tree Trail in Sunol to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Saturday\, Nov. 9\, 2024\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n– Parking: Free\, recommend carpool.\n– Location: https://g.co/kgs/j9ahni4\n– Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/thermalito-ridgeline-oak-tree-trail–2\n– Distance: 6.5 miles\n– Difficulty: Hard!\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing\, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.\n– RSVP: By Friday\, Nov. 8\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nAbout this trail: \nCheck out this 6.5-mile loop trail near Sunol\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding\, hiking\, and horseback riding\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-hike-3/
LOCATION:Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park\, Pleasanton\, CA\, Foothill Rd.\, Pleasanton\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T200000
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SUMMARY:MYNA Saturday Teen Night
DESCRIPTION:For Girls & Boys Ages 12 to 18: Join us at MCC for Dave’s Hot Chicken\, a deep dive into having good friends in our lives and games! Limited spots go live at noon on Saturday.Saturday\, November 9 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Boys & Girls Ages 12-18 | $15/teen | Limited registration available; register mcceastbay.org/myna \nSponsored by Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) Pacific Region & MCC East Bay. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMYNA is different. MYNA is special. MYNA is not just another youth group. \nVision\nMYNA envisions a world where Muslim youth are grounded and confident in their Islamic beliefs and practices and are engaged and productive members of society. \nMission\nThe mission of MYNA is to attain the pleasure of Allah (SWT) by… \n\n\nProviding a platform for expression \n\n\nFostering an engaging North American Muslim Culture \n\n\nPromoting Islamic principles grounded in the Qu’ran and Sunnah \n\n\nSparking youth involvement in community development and dialogue \n\n\nEstablishing a diverse & supportive network of youth and the greater community \n\n\nLogo\nThe four expanding circles are topped by the Japanese symbol referred to as the “Seed of Life\,” which shows the spiral of potential energy. Each circle\, larger than the one below it\, represents the growth of MYNA as an organization and the growth of individuals through their years of involvement in MYNA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The reason I call MYNA a breath of fresh air is because you become a better person within that week that you are with positive beings. You learn new things about Islam\, people\, and also about yourself. MYNA has truly created a new perspective for me. Without MYNA I wouldn’t know how to communicate with others and be a leader. Thanks to MYNA for being a breath of fresh air for myself and everyone who comes to it.” \n\n\n\n— MYNA Camper
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/myna-saturday-teen-night/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T140000
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SUMMARY:*Postponed* San Francisco Bay Area Islamic School Open House
DESCRIPTION:*Postponed* \nMuslim parents are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children. As waitlists grow at these schools\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next.\n\nJoin us as we hear from representatives of Islamic schools in the Bay Area about what’s caused a growth in demand\, their offerings and admission process\, and current growth opportunities for schools and parents.  \n2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Sunday\, November 10 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/live \nSee MCC’s Full-time Islamic School Open House in 2023: https://youtu.be/zHiDkSo6Z4k  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/san-francisco-bay-area-islamic-school-open-house/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T015756
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SUMMARY:MCC Board of Directors Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meet-and-greet with MCC Board of Director candidates on Sunday\, Nov. 10\, 2024\, at 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe Community Meet & Greet will also be live-streamed at mcceastbay.org/live. \n\n\n\nThis year\, we’re voting for five MCC Board of Directors positions: Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Director-At-Large (3). \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Isha) | Sunday\, Nov. 10 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nDirector-At-Large (Vote for 3) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFouzia Tabassum\nKamran Chaudhry\nNaeem Abdul Malik\nOmer Mahmood\nSadath Sayeed\nShereen Qaadri\nZaheer Khan\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVice President Candidates (Vote for 1) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShahed Latif\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTreasurer (Vote for 1) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamer Lakhani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this election\, five positions are open: one position for Vice President\, one for position for Treasurer\, and three positions for Directors At-large. The voting member criteria and election details are here. \n\n\n\nThe primary responsibilities of the MCC Board of Directors include community leadership\, strategic planning\, policies and procedures\, fundraising and budgeting\, overseeing staff\, event management\, and property management and transactions. \n\n\n\nMCC is now primed for its next growth level\, inshaAllah. Thank you for your participation in this essential process for our beloved community. \n\n\n\nAmir Mustafa\, Alam Akbar & Atif SiddiquiMuslim Community Center – East Bay – ‘24 Elections Committee Memberselections@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2024-11-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T193000
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SUMMARY:Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T110000
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me September '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThursdays\, 9/5\, 9/12\, 9/19\, 9/26\, 10/3\, 10/17\, 10/24\, 10/31\, 11/7\, & 11/14 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room |  $70 for five sessions\, $135 for 10 sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nPlease note that there will be no class on 10/10. \nThese 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. \nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mommy-and-me/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T200000
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nWatch past session recordings at: https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe talk about spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to the various roles and responsibilities of Muslim women in today’s knotted up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com\, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics\, including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-gathering-of-the-hearts/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T145000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 15\, 2024: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nDr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 1:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 12:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Dr. Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah\n– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/Shahryar\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-rosewood-services/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T015756
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SUMMARY:Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC\, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas: \n\nIslamic Estate Planning\nImmigration: Family-based\, employment-based\, Citizenship\nBankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13\n\n\nAppointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic \nFriday\, Nov. 15 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Meeting Room | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic  \nMCC will hold legal clinics on the following days: \n\n2024:\n\nOctober 25th\nNovember 15th\nDecember 20th\n\n\n2025:\n\nJanuary 17th\, 2025\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \nErum Choudhry has more than ten years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients ranging from individuals\, families\, and startups to Fortune 500 companies\, major hospitals\, and multinational corporations. \nShe is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience\, staff\, empathy\, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges\, whether immigration\, bankruptcy\, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients\, serve the community\, and help them enjoy a stress-free life. \nShe enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged members of our community and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/attorneys-at-jumuah-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T181500
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SUMMARY:Family Caregiver Peer Support Group | Arzina Ali
DESCRIPTION:For Family Caregivers of an Aging Family Member who is 60+: Join us monthly for a peer support group that aims to connect unpaid family caregivers who are caring for an aging adult (60+) where they can share their experience and resources. \nParticipation is free\, and light refreshments will be provided. \n  \nStarts Friday\, Nov. 15 | 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Classroom space | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/caregivers  \n\nDates for 2024/2025: \n\nFriday\, Dec. 6\nFriday\, Jan. 17\nFriday\, Feb. 21 \n\nAbout the facilitator: \nArzina is a dedicated community member focused on addressing the long-term needs of aging Muslims through strategic partnerships\, programming and education\, research\, and advocacy. Arzina is pursuing an MS in Gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC) and resides in Northern California with her family. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/family-caregiver-support-group/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T203000
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SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly in November for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. \nPizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 11/1\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 (no session on 11/29) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nParents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m.\, no later than 9 p.m. \nFor questions about the Halaqa\, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the halaqa facilitators \nAmin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and\, most recently\, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School\, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects\, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth\, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey. \nSister Fouzia Alam\, a mother of three boys\, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs. \nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school\, and in the past\, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/middle-school-boys-halaqa/2024-11-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T210000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20\, 2024\, to February 21\, 2025\, |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall session runs from Friday\, Sept. 20\, 2024\, to May 23\, 2025\, with no halaqas on Friday\, November 29\, December 27\, March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, and April 4)\, and we restart from April 11\, 2025 to May 23\, 2025. See calendar. \n\n\n\nFree weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-halaqa/2024-11-15/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Personal Finance for Muslims | Safeer Mohiuddin
DESCRIPTION:Safeer Mohiuddin is a prolific entrepreneur who learned the importance of personal finance and financial health at a young age. He is passionate about sharing personal finance with the Muslim community\, which he has done in his popular one-page guide\, Muslim Finance. \nLearn the basics of financial planning\, how to build a sustainable monthly household budget\, save for expenses and start investing\, and stop living paycheck to paycheck. \nThis program is geared towards young professionals. Everyone is welcome! \nFriday\, November 15 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Speaker \n\nSafeer Mohiuddin is a technology and real estate entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a BS in Computer Science from UC Irvine and spent seven years at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Safeer is the co-founder and Head of Product at Guardrails AI\, the leading solution for ensuring reliability in Generative AI applications. \nBeyond technology\, Safeer is deeply passionate about Islamic finance. Over a decade ago\, he and his father\, Razi\, founded Cordoba Funds to enable their family and friends to co-invest in cash-only real estate projects. Today\, Cordoba Funds has raised and managed over $20 million\, supported by over 200 investors\, with projects spanning the nation. \nTheir latest venture\, Neeyah\, co-founded with Abeer Ali\, offers a debt-free\, equity-based home financing product for homeowners while allowing investors to co-invest in owner-occupied properties. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits\, Safeer is the author of Muslim Finance and serves on the boards of several non-profit endowments. \n\nAlso watch:
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/personal-finances-for-muslims/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men's Hike | Mission Peak Regional Reserve
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nSaturday\, November 16 | 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Mission Peak Regional Reserve | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf 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. \n\n– When: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024\n– Time:  7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:40 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n– Parking: $5\n– Meeting Point: Mission Peak Trailhead – Ohlone College\n– Trail: Mission Peak from Ohlone College\n– Distance: Around 7.3 miles.\n– Difficulty: Hard.\n– 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.\n– RSVP: By Friday\, November 15\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nMohammed 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. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nExplore this 7.3-mile out-and-back trail near Fremont\, California. Generally considered a challenging route\, it takes an average of 4 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking\, hiking\, and running\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-6/
LOCATION:Mission Peak Regional Reserve\, 43600 Mission Boulevard\, Fremont\, CA 94539
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Maristan Clinician Zainab Khan
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.  \nMuhsen Calbuddies will be present to provide respite care (signup required).\n\nThese 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. \nSaturday\, Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nRespite care will be provided. Snacks and refreshments were provided as well. \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every third Saturday of the month:\n \n\nSaturday\, August 17 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, September 21 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, October 19 (Facilitated by Wajma Nasir)\nSaturday\, November 16 (Facilitated by Zainab Khan)\nSaturday\, December 21\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-wellness-circles-2-2/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay\n \n\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024 \nSaturday\, December 21\, 2024\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’25\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More sessions about the book “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– Complete program: https://youtube.com/live/xpr7QZF5EHc\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of The Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Film Screening at MCC: "Where Olive Trees Weep Screening"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner\, a community screening of Where Olive Trees Weep\, followed by a community discussion. \n“Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. After the one-hour and 45-minute screening\, members of our local Palestinian community\, both Muslim and Christian\, will share their reflections and answer questions from the audience. This film is PG-13. \nThis is a great opportunity to connect with people of other faiths and engage in community building and discussion. \n5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Sunday\, November 17 | MCC Conference Room | Free | Limited seating\, please register @ mcceastbay.org/olive \n\nSchedule: \n5:00-5:15 pm: Maghrib prayer in community \n5:15-5:45 pm: Dinner (RSVP required. Dinner will be catered for our attendees. There will be a vegetarian and a halal chicken option.) \n5:45 pm: Screening of Where Olive Trees Weep \n7:30 pm: Community discussion with local members of the Palestinian community \n8:00 pm: Isha prayer in the community \nThe film starts at 5:45. Note: An adult must accompany children under 17.\n \nPlease RSVP if you would like to attend (even without dinner) so we can guarantee a seat for you. \nSponsored by Soul of my Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. \nAll profits will go directly to supporting Palestinians on the ground in Palestine (either Gaza or the West Bank). \nSoul of My Soul Exhibit promotes conversations about Palestine through arts and culture. You can learn more about the Soul of My Soul Exhibit at www.soulofmysoulexhibit.com \n \n\n– More talks about Palestine: http://mcceastbay.org/palestinian\n– MCC Stands with the People of Palestine: https://mcceastbay.org/palestine-update\n– A Mental Health Guidebook: Nurturing Muslim Students’ Mental Health Amid University Protests – A tailored resource for student advocates navigating the unique challenges they face in calling for justice amid university repression: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9hI3E6-7laSv3Y7j5BMjawJ7JULjW9J/view?mc_cid=0f3758fdbe&mc_eid=9d52cce10a\nScreening in October in Livermore: https://mcceastbay.org/event/where-olive-trees-weep-screening\n\nThis powerful film explores the resilience of Palestinians under occupation. The documentary explores loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice. We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars\, having seen the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of fundamental human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. \nThis emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? \nWatch the movie at https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com and share #WhereOliveTreesWeep \n“Where Olive Trees Weep” offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice.  \nWe follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons.  \nAncient landscapes bear deep scars\, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation\, expulsions\, imprisonment\, home demolitions\, water deprivation\, and denial of basic human rights. Yet\, through the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.  \nThis emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? Want to Host a Screening? Visit: https://www.WhereOliveTreesWeep.com \nThe film provides background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and illuminates the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain\, trauma\, and resilience. We hope they touch your heart\, stir compassion and understanding\, and inspire a pursuit of justice. For without justice\, peace remains an empty slogan.  \nCinema can be a powerful force for change. This film aims to move hearts and minds beyond mere education and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom\, equality\, and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.  \nThe film is our modest contribution towards our dream for an end to the occupation in Palestine\, the attainment of equal rights and fair treatment for Palestinian people\, and the spreading of healing for all intergenerational cycles of trauma in the region.  \nDirectors’ Statement  \nWhere Olive Trees Weep explores themes of loss\, trauma\, and the quest for justice. We follow\, among others\, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish\, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi\, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We also watch Dr. Gabor Maté support a group of women seeking understanding and healing and offer his insights into intergenerational trauma.  \nThrough the veil of oppression\, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its cruelty? Where Olive Trees Weep: Official Trailer (2024) \nAll profits will go directly to supporting Palestinians on the ground in Palestine (either Gaza or the West Bank). \nSoul of My Soul Exhibit promotes conversations about Palestine through arts and culture. You can learn more about the Soul of My Soul Exhibit at www.soulofmysoulexhibit.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/film-screening/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24. \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2024-11-18/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 22\, 2024: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nSidi Mike Swiss delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\n– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 1:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 12:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Mike: http://mcceastbay.org/mike\n– More Shaykh Alaeddin: http://mcceastbay.org/alaeddin\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-rosewood-jummah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T123000
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SUMMARY:Islamic Center Alameda Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic Center of Alameda is currently under construction and temporarily closed. However\, construction will stop in five weeks due to insufficient funds. They need $300K to complete the construction and need to raise the funds urgently. You can donate online here or visit their table this Friday to support their construction.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-center-alameda-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T123000
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SUMMARY:Garden of Peace Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Garden of Peace project\, led by the Bay Area Muslim community\, has acquired 160 acres in Santa Nella\, CA\, for a community cemetery\, which it plans to open by January 2025. It needs an additional $300K to complete essential improvements\, including road paving\, land development\, and gate and fence installation. Visit their table this Friday to learn how you can support their efforts.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/garden-of-peace-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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