MCC East Bay

Averroes High School Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2025-01-10 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Junior Civitans Club at Averroes High School is leading a laptop drive to provide laptops for 65 refugee families at the MCC Refugee Bazaar on Feb. 23, 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a meaningful project and help families in need.
Visit their table this Friday to learn more and support their cause.

MCC East Bay AI Team Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs Today
2025-01-10 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-01-24 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is launching a new initiative to educate the Muslim community about the importance and uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A group of AI engineers from our local MCC community will present workshops and seminars throughout 2025.
The team will conduct surveys to understand the community’s needs and ensure that the workshops and seminars align with the community’s values and needs. Please visit their table to learn more about them and participate in this survey.

Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2025-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly 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.
These 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.
Pizza is included each week.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 (no session on Jan. 3) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout
Parents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m., no later than 9 p.m.
For questions about the Halaqa, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287.
MCC 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.
About the halaqa facilitators
Amin 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.
Sister 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.
Azmat 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.

Cultivating Data Literacy in Kids | Gulrez Khan
2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for an engaging session with Gulrez Khan as he shares his unique approach to making data visualization fun and accessible for children. Gulrez will demonstrate how to introduce data concepts through screen-free activities that foster creativity and strengthen family bonds.
By integrating data into everyday life, we can empower our children to become confident data consumers and creators, fostering their curiosity and understanding of the world around them.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, Jan. 10 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Gulrez Khan is the author of the book “Drawing Data with Kids: Cultivating Data-Literacy: A Screen-Free Journey through the Art of Visualization for Kids.” You can purchase signed copies of his book after this author’s event:

[Paperback] Drawing Data with Kids: $25

[Hardcover] Drawing Data with Kids: $30

Ramadan Data Journal: $10

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the Author
Award-winning author and Data Scientist Gulrez is the father of three beautiful kids and works as a data science leader at his day job. He has almost two decades of experience and a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he’s not busy working, you can find him passing on his skills to the next generation to create a world of data-literate children.
A firm believer in the power of data literacy, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He’s known for delivering corporate workshops that are equally informative and entertaining.
About the Book
Drawing Data with Kids is the perfect companion for a summer full of creativity, learning, and fun. Join Pariza and her dad on a captivating adventure that combines the world of art with the fascinating realm of data visualization.
In this interactive book, children aged 7-14 will embark on a screen-free journey, discovering the magic of data through hands-on drawing exercises. Here’s what makes Drawing Data with Kids a must-have for parents and teachers:

Engaging Storytelling: Follow Pariza’s journey as she explores different types of graphs, charts, and visualizations, bringing data to life through captivating illustrations and relatable narratives.
Artistic Exploration: Encourage your child’s creativity as they apply data concepts to their own drawings, turning abstract numbers and figures into vibrant visual representations.
Critical Thinking Skills: Foster your child’s analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities as they make sense of data, analyze information, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Data Literacy Made Fun: From bar graphs to pie charts, scatter plots to line graphs, each chapter introduces a new concept in an engaging and easy-to-understand way, empowering kids to understand and communicate data effectively.
Screen-Free Summer: Provide a break from screens and technology while keeping your child engaged with interactive activities that stimulate their imagination and learning.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, Drawing Data with Kids is a valuable resource that combines art, creativity, and data literacy to empower children with essential skills for the digital age.
Make this summer a memorable one by immersing your child in the colorful world of data through the power of drawing. Grab your copy of Drawing Data with Kids today and embark on a summer adventure that sparks curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning!

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2025-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.

7 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

– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania
– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4
– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar

The Fall session runs from Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, to May 23, 2025, with no halaqas on Friday, November 29, December 27, January 3, March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4), and we restart from April 11, 2025 to May 23, 2025. See calendar.

Free weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

This halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.

Shaykh Dr. Rania Awaad, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid Learn more

Every Friday evening, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth, women, and men.

Join 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. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Preparing for Anticipated Immigration Challenges Under Trump Administration | Spojmie Nasiri & Omar Aziz
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Protect your rights as an immigrant and learn how to navigate the legal landscape while understanding potential new policy impacts as we prepare for anticipated immigration challenges under the incoming Trump Administration. Longtime Pleasanton-based Immigration Attorney Spojmie Nasiri will lead this legal rights workshop in Pashto, Dari & English. Omar Aziz, Executive Director of the Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO), will also speak.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST (Zuhr) | Saturday, January 11, 2025, | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Attendees will receive family and school supplies—snacks and refreshments served after the Zuhr prayer.
This event is sponsored by the Afghan-American Community Organization, The 5ive Pillars Organization, and the SRVIC-MCC Refugee Team.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speakers
Spojmie Nasiri founded the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, PC, in 2011 in Pleasanton, California, to provide her clients with the personalized and compassionate immigration legal service they deserve. Mrs. Nasiri currently practices immigration law exclusively and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has extensive experience representing clients with family-based Immigration matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; complex deportation matters before the Federal Immigration Court and U.S. Embassies around the World.

Omar Aziz wears many hats in life. He is an educator, a PhD student, a husband, a father to two daughters, and most recently, AACO’s Executive Director–the organization’s first full-time position. Born and raised in Fremont, CA, Aziz is settling into his new life in Maryland with his family and embarking on two adventures centered around the Afghan-American diaspora. Within his PhD program in higher education at George Mason University, Omar is concluding his dissertation research focusing on Afghan-American college students and the intersection between race, ethnicity, and immigration. Simultaneously, Omar begins his post as AACO’s Executive Director to build a stronger, more engaged, and more cohesive Afghan-American community.

Afghan-American Community Organization (AACO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the Afghan-American community through education and outreach and promoting civic and social engagement through the annual conference and beyond.

Stars & S'mores: Youth Night for High Schoolers
2025-01-11 17:00 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Hey, Girls & Boys Ages 14-18! Join the newly-formed MCC High School Youth Committee for its inaugural event, which includes dinner, games over smores, and time for teens to socialize. Don’t miss it!
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday, January 11, 2025 | MCC Conference Room & Picnic Areas | $5/youth | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/night
We have sandwiches, s’mores, cookies, apple cider, hot chocolate, and water.
Parents: We will have adult MCC staff and Board member minders to assist the Youth Committee. Please drop off your teen or stay in the Prayer Hall if you choose to stay.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Private Event - CR
2025-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | CA
MCC Board of Directors

Private Event
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Conference Room

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-17 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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 just 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 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Dr. Asad: http://mcceastbay.org/asad
– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Dr. Asad Tarsin delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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 just 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 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Dr. Asad: http://mcceastbay.org/asad
– More Sidi Quran: mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Axis Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-01-17 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Axis Community Health is the main health clinic for the Tri-Valley. They provide quality, affordable, accessible, and compassionate healthcare services that promote the well-being of all community members. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their services.

Turkish American Religious Foundation Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah
2025-01-17 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Diyanet Silicon Valley is having a grand opening for Ertugrul Gazi Masjid in Redwood City on January 26, 2025. It will be a day-long event and the Muslim community across the Bay Area is invited. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their center and how to support them.

Prayer for Rain: Humility in the Face of Tribulation | Sidi Quran Hodge
2025-01-17 15:00 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12)
As the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster, we pray for calming, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames.
As people of faith, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians.
We are taught by the blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to turn to God in these times and atone for our sins by collectively praying for rain by performing Salat Al-Istisqa. In addition to supplications seeking rain, this is a time for mass repentance.
The prayer, led by Sidi Quran Hodge, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed
– Past Istisqa rain prayers: https://mcceastbay.org/rain-salat
– Watch prayer & sermon live on YouTube at https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Watch prayer & sermon live on Facebook at https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– More Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Watch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton
2023 with Qari Amar Bellaha
2021 with Imam Tahir Anwar
2020 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
2018 with Shaykh Rami Nsour
2017 with Imam Dawood Yasin
2014 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
About Salat Al-Istisqa
This prayer is taken as a recourse when seeking rain from Allah. It may be performed in one of the following manners:
1- The imam (leader of prayer) prays, with the followers, two rak`ahs (units of prayer) during any time except when it is not desirable to pray. In the first rak`ah, the imam recites Surat Al-A`la (the 78th chapter of the Qur’an) after Surat Al-Fatihah (the first chapter of the Qur’an). In the second rak`ah, he reads Surat Al-Ghashiyah (the 88th chapter of the Qur’an) after Al-Fatihah, and he delivers a khutbah before or after the Salah.
As soon as he finishes the khutbah, the people present should turn their outer garments around, each placing its left side on his right side and its right side on his left, face the qiblah (direction of the Ka`bah), supplicate to Allah and raise their hands while doing so.
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out [to make the Salat Al-Istisqa’] wearing old clothes, in a humble and lowly manner, and prayed two rak`ahs as he prayed the `Eid, but he did not give a similar khutbah.” (Agreed upon)
`A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) says: “The people complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about lack of rain, so he gave orders for a pulpit, and when it was set up for him, he appointed a day for the people to gather. He came out on that day when the sun had just appeared and sat on the pulpit. He extolled Allah’s greatness and praised Him. Then he said: ‘You have complained of drought in your areas and of delay in receiving rain at the beginning of its season, but Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and promised that He would answer your prayers.’ Then he said: ‘All praise is for Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, the King of the Day of Judgment. There is no God but Allah, Who does what He wishes. O Allah, there is no God except You. You are the Self-sufficient, and we are the poor. Send down rain upon us and make it a source of strength and satisfaction.’ He then raised his hands and kept raising them till the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.
After this, he turned his back to the people and inverted his cloak, keeping his hands raised. Finally, he faced the people, descended from the pulpit, and prayed two rak`ahs. At that time, Allah produced a cloud, thunder, and lightning. And, by Allah’s permission, it rained; before he reached the mosque, there was flooding. Then he saw how quickly the people were running for shelter, he laughed until his molar teeth could be seen. He said: ‘I bear witness that Allah has power over all things, and I am Allah’s slave and Messenger.’” (Al-Hakim and Abu Dawud)
2- The supplication for rain can also be made during Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday Prayer). In this case, the imam makes supplications during khutbat Al-jumu`ah with the people of the congregation saying (Ameen).
“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12)
As the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster, we pray for calming, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames.
As people of faith, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians.
We are taught by the blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to turn to God in these times and atone for our sins by collectively praying for rain by performing Salat Al-Istisqa. In addition to supplications seeking rain, this is a time for mass repentance.
The prayer, led by Sidi Quran Hodge, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed
– Past Istisqa rain prayers: https://mcceastbay.org/rain-salat
– Watch prayer & sermon live on YouTube at https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Watch prayer & sermon live on Facebook at https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– More Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Watch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton
2023 with Qari Amar Bellaha
2021 with Imam Tahir Anwar
2020 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
2018 with Shaykh Rami Nsour
2017 with Imam Dawood Yasin
2014 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
About Salat Al-Istisqa
This prayer is taken as a recourse when seeking rain from Allah. It may be performed in one of the following manners:
1- The imam (leader of prayer) prays, with the followers, two rak`ahs (units of prayer) during any time except when it is not desirable to pray. In the first rak`ah, the imam recites Surat Al-A`la (the 78th chapter of the Qur’an) after Surat Al-Fatihah (the first chapter of the Qur’an). In the second rak`ah, he reads Surat Al-Ghashiyah (the 88th chapter of the Qur’an) after Al-Fatihah, and he delivers a khutbah before or after the Salah.
As soon as he finishes the khutbah, the people present should turn their outer garments around, each placing its left side on his right side and its right side on his left, face the qiblah (direction of the Ka`bah), supplicate to Allah and raise their hands while doing so.
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out [to make the Salat Al-Istisqa’] wearing old clothes, in a humble and lowly manner, and prayed two rak`ahs as he prayed the `Eid, but he did not give a similar khutbah.” (Agreed upon)
`A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) says: “The people complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about lack of rain, so he gave orders for a pulpit, and when it was set up for him, he appointed a day for the people to gather. He came out on that day when the sun had just appeared and sat on the pulpit. He extolled Allah’s greatness and praised Him. Then he said: ‘You have complained of drought in your areas and of delay in receiving rain at the beginning of its season, but Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and promised that He would answer your prayers.’ Then he said: ‘All praise is for Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, the King of the Day of Judgment. There is no God but Allah, Who does what He wishes. O Allah, there is no God except You. You are the Self-sufficient, and we are the poor. Send down rain upon us and make it a source of strength and satisfaction.’ He then raised his hands and kept raising them till the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.
After this, he turned his back to the people and inverted his cloak, keeping his hands raised. Finally, he faced the people, descended from the pulpit, and prayed two rak`ahs. At that time, Allah produced a cloud, thunder, and lightning. And, by Allah’s permission, it rained; before he reached the mosque, there was flooding. Then he saw how quickly the people were running for shelter, he laughed until his molar teeth could be seen. He said: ‘I bear witness that Allah has power over all things, and I am Allah’s slave and Messenger.’” (Al-Hakim and Abu Dawud)
2- The supplication for rain can also be made during Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday Prayer). In this case, the imam makes supplications during khutbat Al-jumu`ah with the people of the congregation saying (Ameen).
“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12)
As the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster, we pray for calming, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames.
As people of faith, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians.
We are taught by the blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to turn to God in these times and atone for our sins by collectively praying for rain by performing Salat Al-Istisqa. In addition to supplications seeking rain, this is a time for mass repentance.
The prayer, led by Sidi Quran Hodge, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed
– Past Istisqa rain prayers: https://mcceastbay.org/rain-salat
– Watch prayer & sermon live on YouTube at https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Watch prayer & sermon live on Facebook at https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– More Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Watch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton
2023 with Qari Amar Bellaha
2021 with Imam Tahir Anwar
2020 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
2018 with Shaykh Rami Nsour
2017 with Imam Dawood Yasin
2014 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
About Salat Al-Istisqa
This prayer is taken as a recourse when seeking rain from Allah. It may be performed in one of the following manners:
1- The imam (leader of prayer) prays, with the followers, two rak`ahs (units of prayer) during any time except when it is not desirable to pray. In the first rak`ah, the imam recites Surat Al-A`la (the 78th chapter of the Qur’an) after Surat Al-Fatihah (the first chapter of the Qur’an). In the second rak`ah, he reads Surat Al-Ghashiyah (the 88th chapter of the Qur’an) after Al-Fatihah, and he delivers a khutbah before or after the Salah.
As soon as he finishes the khutbah, the people present should turn their outer garments around, each placing its left side on his right side and its right side on his left, face the qiblah (direction of the Ka`bah), supplicate to Allah and raise their hands while doing so.
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out [to make the Salat Al-Istisqa’] wearing old clothes, in a humble and lowly manner, and prayed two rak`ahs as he prayed the `Eid, but he did not give a similar khutbah.” (Agreed upon)
`A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) says: “The people complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about lack of rain, so he gave orders for a pulpit, and when it was set up for him, he appointed a day for the people to gather. He came out on that day when the sun had just appeared and sat on the pulpit. He extolled Allah’s greatness and praised Him. Then he said: ‘You have complained of drought in your areas and of delay in receiving rain at the beginning of its season, but Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and promised that He would answer your prayers.’ Then he said: ‘All praise is for Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, the King of the Day of Judgment. There is no God but Allah, Who does what He wishes. O Allah, there is no God except You. You are the Self-sufficient, and we are the poor. Send down rain upon us and make it a source of strength and satisfaction.’ He then raised his hands and kept raising them till the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.
After this, he turned his back to the people and inverted his cloak, keeping his hands raised. Finally, he faced the people, descended from the pulpit, and prayed two rak`ahs. At that time, Allah produced a cloud, thunder, and lightning. And, by Allah’s permission, it rained; before he reached the mosque, there was flooding. Then he saw how quickly the people were running for shelter, he laughed until his molar teeth could be seen. He said: ‘I bear witness that Allah has power over all things, and I am Allah’s slave and Messenger.’” (Al-Hakim and Abu Dawud)
2- The supplication for rain can also be made during Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday Prayer). In this case, the imam makes supplications during khutbat Al-jumu`ah with the people of the congregation saying (Ameen).
“Our Lord relieve us of the torment. Lo! we are believers!” (The Smoke 44:12)
As the death and destruction climb in the L.A. wildfire disaster, we pray for calming, beneficial rain to extinguish the fierce flames.
As people of faith, the impact of human sin becomes apparent as we watch the loss of life of our fellow Californians.
We are taught by the blessed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to turn to God in these times and atone for our sins by collectively praying for rain by performing Salat Al-Istisqa. In addition to supplications seeking rain, this is a time for mass repentance.
The prayer, led by Sidi Quran Hodge, is organized by MCC. We encourage young children to attend. We will use the straw mat prayer mats in the MCC parking lot.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (after the end of Jumu’ah and before Asr) | Friday, January 17 | Join us in the MCC Parking Lot or watch at mcceastbay.org/live | No RSVP needed

– Past Istisqa rain prayers: https://mcceastbay.org/rain-salat
– Watch prayer & sermon live on YouTube at https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Watch prayer & sermon live on Facebook at https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– More Sidi Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
– Dua for Rain Imam Umar al-Yafi (translated by Hamza Yusuf): https://mcceastbay.org/rain-dua

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Watch Past Rain Prayers in Pleasanton

2023 with Qari Amar Bellaha
2021 with Imam Tahir Anwar
2020 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
2018 with Shaykh Rami Nsour
2017 with Imam Dawood Yasin
2014 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

About Salat Al-Istisqa
This prayer is taken as a recourse when seeking rain from Allah. It may be performed in one of the following manners:
1- The imam (leader of prayer) prays, with the followers, two rak`ahs (units of prayer) during any time except when it is not desirable to pray. In the first rak`ah, the imam recites Surat Al-A`la (the 78th chapter of the Qur’an) after Surat Al-Fatihah (the first chapter of the Qur’an). In the second rak`ah, he reads Surat Al-Ghashiyah (the 88th chapter of the Qur’an) after Al-Fatihah, and he delivers a khutbah before or after the Salah.
As soon as he finishes the khutbah, the people present should turn their outer garments around, each placing its left side on his right side and its right side on his left, face the qiblah (direction of the Ka`bah), supplicate to Allah and raise their hands while doing so.
Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out [to make the Salat Al-Istisqa’] wearing old clothes, in a humble and lowly manner, and prayed two rak`ahs as he prayed the `Eid, but he did not give a similar khutbah.” (Agreed upon)
`A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) says: “The people complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about lack of rain, so he gave orders for a pulpit, and when it was set up for him, he appointed a day for the people to gather. He came out on that day when the sun had just appeared and sat on the pulpit. He extolled Allah’s greatness and praised Him. Then he said: ‘You have complained of drought in your areas and of delay in receiving rain at the beginning of its season, but Allah has ordered you to supplicate Him and promised that He would answer your prayers.’ Then he said: ‘All praise is for Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, the King of the Day of Judgment. There is no God but Allah, Who does what He wishes. O Allah, there is no God except You. You are the Self-sufficient, and we are the poor. Send down rain upon us and make it a source of strength and satisfaction.’ He then raised his hands and kept raising them till the whiteness of his armpits could be seen.
After this, he turned his back to the people and inverted his cloak, keeping his hands raised. Finally, he faced the people, descended from the pulpit, and prayed two rak`ahs. At that time, Allah produced a cloud, thunder, and lightning. And, by Allah’s permission, it rained; before he reached the mosque, there was flooding. Then he saw how quickly the people were running for shelter, he laughed until his molar teeth could be seen. He said: ‘I bear witness that Allah has power over all things, and I am Allah’s slave and Messenger.’” (Al-Hakim and Abu Dawud)
2- The supplication for rain can also be made during Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday Prayer). In this case, the imam makes supplications during khutbat Al-jumu`ah with the people of the congregation saying (Ameen).
Shuraik narrated on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man entered the mosque on Friday while the Prophet (peace be upon him) was addressing the people. The man said: “O Messenger of Allah, our wealth has been destroyed, and we have no transport to the marketplace. Supplicate for us for rain.” The Prophet raised his hands and said: “O Allah, give us rain. O Allah, give us rain. O Allah, give us rain.”Anas said: “By Allah, at that time, there were no clouds in the sky, and there was no house or building between us and the mountain. From behind the mountain came a cloud looking like a shield. When it reached the middle of the sky, it burst and started to rain. By Allah, we did not see the sun for one week. Then, on the next Friday, a man entered the mosque from that (same) door while the Prophet was making the address. The man faced the Prophet and said: ‘Our livestock is dead and the paths are unpassable. Ask Allah to make it stop.’ The Prophet raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah, around us and not upon us. O Allah, make it upon the hills, small mountains, bottom of the valleys, and plantations.’ The rain stopped and we walked out in the sunshine.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
3- One may also make a supplication (for rain) without it being Friday regardless of whether or not the prayer takes place inside or outside the mosque.
Shurahbil ibn As-Simt said to Ka`b ibn Murrah (may Allah be pleased with them): “O Ka`b, relate to us something from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).” Ka`b said: “When a man came and said to the Prophet of Allah, ‘Seek rain for the tribe of Mudar,’ I heard the Prophet say: ‘You are a bold man. You want me to seek rain for the tribe of Mudar?’ The man said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, you have sought victory from Allah and He gave you victory. You supplicated Allah and He answered you.’ The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah, give us a saving rain, good and productive, general and heavy, now and not later, beneficial and not harmful.’ Allah responded to his supplication. It was not long before the people came complaining about the profusion of rain and damage to their dwellings. The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and said: ‘O Allah, around us and not upon us.’ The clouds began dispersing left and right.” (Ahmad and Ibn Majah)
Some supplications for rain:
The following are some of the supplications that have been transmitted.
Ash-Shafi`i states that it has been related from Salim ibn `Abdullah, on the authority of his father that the Prophet (peace be upon him) would say for istisqa’: “O Allah, give us a saving rain, productive, plentiful, general, continuous. O Allah, give us rain and do not make us among the despondent. O Allah, (Your) slaves, land, animals, and (Your) creation all are suffering and seek protection. And we do not complain except to You. O Allah, let our crops grow, and let the udders be refilled. Give us from the blessings of the sky and grow for us from the blessings of the earth. O Allah, remove from us the hardship, starvation, and barrenness and remove the affliction from us as no one removes afflictions save Thee. O Allah, we seek Your forgiveness as You are the Forgiving, and send upon us plenteous rains.” Ash-Shafi`i said: “I prefer that the imam would supplicate with that (prayer).”
Sa`d reported that for istisqa’, the Prophet would supplicate: “O Allah, let us be covered with thick clouds that have abundant and beneficial rain, frequently making a light rain upon us and sprinkling upon us with lightning. O Allah, You are full of majesty, bounty and Honor.” (Abu `Awanah in his Sahih collection)
`Amr ibn Shuaib relates from his father, on the authority of his grandfather (may Allah be pleased with them), that for istisqa’, the Prophet would say: “O Allah, provide water for Your slaves and Your cattle, display Your mercy and give life to Your dead lands.” (Abu Dawud)
It is preferred for the one who is making this supplication to raise his hands with the back of his hands toward the sky. Muslim records from Anas that the Prophet (peace be upon him) would point with the back of his hands during istisqa’.
It is also preferred, upon seeing the rain, to say: “O Allah, make it a beneficial rain” and he should uncover part of his body to the rain. On the other hand, if one fears that there is too much rain, one should say: “O Allah give us mercy and do not give us punishment, calamities, destruction or flooding. O Allah, make it upon the woods, farms and trees. Make it around us and not upon us.” All of this is authentic and confirmed from the Prophet (peace be upon him).
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Source: Quoted with slight modifications from Sayyid Sabiq’s Fiqh As-Sunnah.

Friday Night Primer on the Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass
2025-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an, Tafsir, & Hadith, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books.
Fri. Jan 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. Jan 19, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days)
Register at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths
Ijaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually, they will not receive a completion certificate.
Both books used in the retreat will be available for purchase on-site on Friday and Saturday at a discounted price.
For those attending the retreat in person, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday.
The event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time.
No babysitting is provided.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenter:
Shaykh Samer was born in Damascus, Syria, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He went on to study in the United States, where he qualified in internal medicine.
The Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo, Syria.
Shaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah), and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham), the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has been teaching various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000.

Past Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer

Monthly Men’s Hike | Redwood Regional Park
2025-01-18 08:00 - 10:30 | Redwood Regional Park, Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Oakland, CA, 94619, United States
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, January 18 | 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Redwood 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, January 18, 2024
– Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 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: Canyon Meadow Staging Area
– Trail: Stream Trail via Skyline Blvd

Note: We will meet at Canyon Meadow Staging area, NOT Skyline Gate Staging Area.

– Distance: Around 5.7 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, January 17, 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 5.7-mile out-and-back trail near Canyon, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Weekend Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass
2025-01-18 09:00 - 18:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us over the weekend with a renowned scholar of the Qur’an, Tafsir, & Hadith, Shaykh Samer Al-Nass, to learn the 40 Hadiths on Loving and Hating for the Sake of God, and 40 Hadiths on His Characteristics and His Nation ﷺ using Shaykh Yousuf Al-Nabhani (ra)’s books.
Fri. Jan 17, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Introduction – Free) | Sat. Jan 18 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Sun. Jan 19 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $20/in-person for the weekend or $10/person (watch live online both days)
Register at https://mcceastbay.org/forty-hadiths
Ijaza with Sanad (certificate) will only be given to in-person attendees. While online viewers will benefit from joining the retreat virtually, they will not receive a completion certificate.
Both books used in the retreat will be available to purchase at a discounted price on-site.
For those attending the retreat in person, we will provide lunch to those who pre-purchased the lunch ticket online. The last day to purchase the lunch option is Friday.
The event will not be publicly live-streamed. The public release of the recordings will be at the discretion of every speaker. There’s no guarantee that recordings will be released on the media channels for MCC East Bay. Please try to attend the program in person or live online. The event will take place at Pacific Standard Time.
No babysitting is provided.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual knowledge. For a financial-based scholarship discount code, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenter:
Shaykh Samer was born in Damascus, Syria, where he studied at the College of Medicine of the University of Damascus. He studied in the United States, where he qualified in internal medicine.
The Shaykh has studied under some of the great ‘ulama of the Levant (Shaam) and the Arabian peninsula. He has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of the Shatibiyyah and the Durra from the world-renowned Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. He received an ijazah in the ten styles of recitation of the narration of Tayyibah from the Egyptian Shaykh Ahmad Mustafa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, himself a student of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz al-Zayyat of Egypt. Shaykh Samer has a traditional license to teach (ijazah) in Islamic law (fiqh) and theology and creed (‘aqida) from Shaykh Lutfi al-Fayumi and the late Hanafi Mufti, Shaykh Adib al-Kallas. He also studied with the previous Mufti of Syria, Shaykh Abu Yusr Ibn `Abidin. Shaykh Samer was honored to study hadith in Mecca with the great Indonesian-Meccan Shaykh Yasin al-Fadani and with Shaykh Nur ud-din `Itr of Syria. He also has an ijazah in Prophetic traditions (hadith) from the late Shaykh `Abd Allah Siraj al-Din of Aleppo, Syria.
Shaykh Samer is presently a teacher at Ma’had al-Fatih al-Islami in Damascus, teaching the Hanafi fiqh manual Al-Hidayah in the department of Islamic Law (Shariah), and lecturer on the ten recitations of the Qur’an in the MA program. The Shaykh teaches Qur’anic recitation (tajwid) after fajr prayers daily in the blessed mosque of Shaykh Ibn `Arabi, a post given to him by his Shaykh and father-in-law, one of the illustrious Shaykhs of Quran in the Levant (Sham), the late Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar. Shaykh Samer has taught various Islamic studies courses in England and North America since 2000.

Past Shaykh Samer video recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/samer

Bike Repair Clinic | BikeMobile
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
We want more families riding their bikes to their schools, jobs, and neighborhoods! That’s why we’ve invited BikeMobile to provide free tune-ups & repairs for parents and children.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Sunday, Jan. 19 | MCC Parking Lot | First come, first served (not everyone will get their bikes repaired) | No RSVP needed
Please come early; there is no guarantee that mechanics will get to repair all bikes brought in after 3:30 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by MCC, the BikeMobile Team, and the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program. The Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program is a program of the Alameda County Transportation Commission and is funded with Alameda County’s local sales tax Measure B and regional, state, and federal funds.
The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires. The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears. While the mechanics work on your bike, they’ll explain how to keep it running smoothly.
Bike or no bike, everyone is welcome to attend to learn about maintenance, safety, and more! We want you to know and love your two-wheel friend.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
We want to see more students riding their bikes to school in 2025! That’s why MCC has invited BikeMobile to provide free tune-ups and repairs for everyone here!
Is your bike making one of those mystery sounds? Is it in your garage collecting dust because it has a flat tire – or worse, no tire? If so, bring it down.
The BikeMobile team will be providing free tune-ups and repairs. The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires.
The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears.
While the mechanics work on your bike, they’ll explain how your bike works and how to keep it running smoothly. Bike or no bike, everyone is welcome to attend! This is a first come, first serve event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Learning Quran, Arabic, & Islamic Studies Camp
2025-01-22 16:30 - 18:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-18: Join us for a five-week camp on learning the Qur’an, Arabic, and Islamic Studies using the text “40 Hadith for Islamic Schools” by Muhammad S. Adly.
Students will learn the meanings of the hadith, memorize them, and build a beautiful Muslim character through the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw). Suratul Mulk will also be covered through memorization and understanding its meanings.
Wednesdays | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Jan. 22 to Feb. 19 | PCPH | $150/student ($120/sibling) | Register at mcceastbay.org/learn

$30 discount for siblings. Please type sibling-discount under discount when registering.
About the Instructor:
Hassania Eljaouhari Idrissi has more than 25 years of teaching experience in Islamic schools in Texas and California, including MCC Sunday School, the Rahmah Foundation, Brilliant Minds Montessori School in San Ramon and the Salah Champions summer program in 2024 at MCC.

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-24 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi 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, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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 just 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 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan

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

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi 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, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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 just 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 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Shahryar: mcceastbay.org/shahryar
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
– More Sidi Ahmed: http://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan

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

Culinary Angels Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2025-01-24 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Culinary Angels is a non-profit organization delivering free, organic, nutrient-rich meals to cancer patients in the Tri-Valley area, freshly prepared by their chefs. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them.

Family Caregiver Peer Support Group | Arzina Ali
2025-01-24 17:00 - 18:15 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.
Participation is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, Dec. 6 | 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Room 22 | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/caregivers
Dates for 2025:

Friday, Jan. 24
Friday, Feb. 21

About the facilitator:
Arzina 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.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

After Trauma, Hope: How to Process Trauma Through The Pen | Sidi Yousuf Azhar
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
There is hope after trauma; use the pen to improve your mental and physical health.

Join a student of knowledge and prolific researcher as he talks about how he recuperated after leaving a high-control religious group and the death of his mother. Expressive writing broke the shackles of trauma.
This is not a fiqh session. This workshop focuses on sharing an evidence-based technique to help process traumatic experiences, improving mental and physical health. Bring a notebook and pen to write with during the workshop.

Friday, January 24 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Sidi Yousuf: https://mcceastbay.org/yousuf

About the Presenter
Yousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for a year and general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. He’s currently in the Stanford Memoir Writing Certificate Program and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. Yousuf leads a software testing team at a Silicon Valley tech company.

Food & Your Mood: How Food Affects Your Mental Health | Ilham Malick, MS, RD
2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress.
Join Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Ilham Malick in this free workshop. She will share practical insights on how nutrition is closely correlated to mental health and how we can improve our diet to manage mental health challenges by combining the latest medical research with the wisdom already gifted to us in the Qur’an and Sunnah.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Saturday, January 25 | Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

– More talks on nutrition: https://mcceastbay.org/nutrition
– More from Sr. Ilham: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilham

About the Speaker
Ilham Malick is a Registered Dietitian with two Master’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on Instagram @inspired_by_ilham and HTTP://ilhammalick.com

Private Event - CR
2025-01-25 13:30 - 15:30 | CA

Isra & Me’raj: The Sacred Ascension | Dr. Ali Ataie (Talk Only)
2025-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
This Saturday evening, join Dr. Ali Ataie for a faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from the Prophet’s blessed heavenly ascension 1,400 years ago: Al-Isra wal-Mi’raj, which is the miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Jerusalem and journeyed to Heaven when he was gifted the five daily prayers for the Muslim community).We mark the Night Journey on the 27th of Rajab, which is this Tuesday, Jan. 28.We highly recommend our community fasts this Tuesday (preferably the day before or after) and join us at Maghrib on Tuesday for a community Iftar.

Join us for a faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from the Prophet’s blessed heavenly ascension: Al-Isra wal-Mi’raj. The Bay Area Muslim community annually commemorates a momentous occasion in the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ life: the miraculous Night Journey to Jerusalem and Ascension to Heaven (al-Isra wal-Mi’raj). Muslims choose to fast on the day of Isra and Mi’raj (Saturday, January 25, 2025) to commemorate this blessed day and earn extra rewards.

Register for Iftar on Tuesday at mcceastbay.org/isra-miraj-iftar

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday January 25 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live
We will serve tea and snacks after Isha at 8 p.m.

– Past talks commemorating Al Isra Wal Miraj: https://mcceastbay.org/isra
– More Ustadh Ataie talks: https://mcceastbay.org/ataie

Schedule

– 6:30 p.m. – Program with Dr. Ali Ataie (Conference Room)
– 8:00 p.m. – Isha (Prayer Hall)
– 8:25 p.m. – Snacks and tea served (Banquet Hall)

This event is organized by the Muslim Community Center – East Bay.

Muslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger – a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.

This session is also an excellent way to begin spiritually preparing ourselves for Ramadan and enliven our spirit to get through the uncertainty we are challenged with now.
More about this special night
Isra Mi’raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621, the year of sadness (‘Aam ul Huzn), when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a white steed) during his journey, and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.

He met different Prophets on the journey:

– 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)
– 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)
– 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)
– 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)
– 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)
– 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)
– 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)

MI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven, where he speaks to God ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Sisters' Self-Defense/Boxing/Fitness/Awareness Seminar | Amber Leibrock
2025-01-26 14:30 - 16:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Sisters! Join Us for a Sisters-Only Self-Defense / Boxing / Fitness / Awareness Seminar!
Build confidence, discover new ways to move with strength and purpose, and understand how proper safety goes beyond physical techniques. This two-hour self-defense, boxing, fitness, and awareness seminar at MCC East Bay is designed for sisters, whether it’s your first time trying something like this or you’re already on a fitness journey. You’ll leave feeling informed, inspired, and empowered with MCC Fighter Amber Leimbrock.
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday, Jan. 26 | Sisters only; ages 12+ only | Conference Room | $20/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready
Max 32 attendees.
What to Expect:
• – Self-Defense Basics: Learn practical techniques that make a real difference, from protecting yourself in unexpected situations to understanding the power of awareness.
• – Boxing & Fitness: Explore movement and skills that build strength and resilience, enhancing physical and mental well-being.
• – Safety & Awareness Tips: Real safety isn’t just physical—develop skills in awareness and confidence that extend beyond the gym.
• – Please wear comfortable clothes that are movable and can work out. We will be doing close partner-to-partner drills, so make sure the clothing is secure so it doesn’t slip or fall during the workout sessions.
Bring your friends, meet new ones, and join a community of sisters focused on health, growth, and fun. Come as you are, work at your own pace, and leave feeling stronger, more secure, and ready to take on the world.
No experience is needed—just an open mind and a desire to learn and grow!
Please note that the class will start on time. You cannot join the class if you are more than 30 minutes late. Please be respectful of the instructor’s time.
Cancelation policy: If you cannot make it, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to the next person on the waitlist. You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attending any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenter
Amber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay, she trains with M.J. Hamid, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco, she went through a tough time. Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21, 2023. Since then, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber. Learn more

“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside, how I feel about myself, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Iftar Community Dinner on Isra & Me’raj: The Sacred Ascension
2025-01-28 17:30 - 18:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
This Tuesday, we mark the Night Journey on the 27th of Rajab, which is this Tuesday, Jan. 28.

We highly recommend our community fasts this Tuesday (preferably the day before or after) and join us at Maghrib on Tuesday for a community Iftar.

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Tuesday, January 28 | MCC Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Register at mcceastbay.org/isra-miraj-iftar

Muslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger – a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.

This session is also an excellent way to begin spiritually preparing ourselves for Ramadan and enliven our spirit to get through the uncertainty we are challenged with now.

More about this special night

Isra Mi’raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621, the year of sadness (‘Aam ul Huzn), when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a white steed) during his journey, and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.

He met different Prophets on the journey:

– 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)
– 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)
– 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)
– 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)
– 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)
– 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)
– 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)

MI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven, where he speaks to God ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
In this class, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations
Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
We discuss spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities 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.

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification
– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda
– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

This is a discussion-based group, and participation is not only encouraged, but it is required.
Sorry, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on:

– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram

About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi:
Hosai 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.
In 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.
These monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2025-01-31 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Imam Ali Hofioni delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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 just 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 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Hafiz Rehan: http://mcceastbay.org/rehan
– 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

For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m

TBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Imam Ali Hofioni delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

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

– Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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 just 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 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Hafiz Rehan: http://mcceastbay.org/rehan
– 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
