MCC East Bay

Juz Recitation
2022-06-24 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-06-25 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-06-26 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-06-27 18:30 - 19:15, 2022-06-28 18:30 - 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles)
In Ramadan 2022, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 9:30 p.m.
In addition, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter everyday in his sonorous voice.
The daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube.

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan22
– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation
– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh
– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Qari Amar’s Taraweh 2022 Recitation Schedule at MCC East Bay

Playlist at https://mcceastbay.org/tarawih

Date
Ramadan ’22 Day
Juz
Ayat (links below from last Ramadan)

Saturday, April 2, 2022
1
1
Al Fatiha 1 – Al Baqarah 141

Sunday, April 3, 2022
2
2
Al Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252

Monday, April 4, 2022
3
3
Al Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92

Tuesday, April 5, 2022
4
4
Al Imran 93 – An Nisaa 32

Wednesday, April 6, 2022
5
5
An Nisa 33 – Al Nisa 147

Thursday, April 7, 2022
6
6
Al Nisa 148 – Al Ma’edah 82

Friday, April 8, 2022
7
7
Al Ma’edah 83 – Al An’am 110

Saturday, April 9, 2022
8
8
Al-An’am 111 – Al-A’raaf 87

Sunday, April 10, 2022
9
9
Al-A’raaf 88 – Al-Anfal 40

Monday, April 11, 2022
10
10
Al-Anfal 41 – At-Tawbah 92

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
11
11
At-Tawbah 93 – Hud 5

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
12
12
Hud 6 – Yusuf 52

Thursday, April 14, 2022
13
13
Yusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52

Friday, April 15, 2022
14
14
Al-Hijr 1 – An-Nahl 128

Saturday, April 16, 2022
15
15
Al-Isra 1 – Al-Kahf 74

Sunday, April 17, 2022
16
16
Al-Kahf 75 – Taha 135

Monday, April 18, 2022
17
17
Al-Anbiyaa 1 – Al-Hajj 78

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
18
18
Al-Muminun 1 – Al-Furqan 20

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
19
19
Al-Furqan 21 – An-Naml 55

Thursday, April 21, 2022
20
20
An-Naml 56 – Al-Ankabut 45

Friday, April 22, 2022
21
21
Al-Ankabut 46 – Al-Ahzab 30

Saturday, April 23, 2022
22
22
Al-Ahzab 31 – Ya Sin 27

Sunday, April 24, 2022
23
23
Ya Sin 28 – Az-Zumar 31

Monday, April 25, 2022
24
24
Az-Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
25
25
Fussilat 47 – Al-Jathiya 32

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
26
26
Al-Jathiya 33 – Adh-Dhariyat 30

Thursday, April 28, 2022
27
27-28
Adh-Dhariyat 31at – Tahrim 12 (Two Juz)

Friday, April 29, 2022
28
29
At Taghabun 64 to Al Ghashiyah 88

Saturday, April 30, 2022
29
30
Al Na’ba 1– Al Na’s 6

See what else MCC is doing in this Holy Month

https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Islamic Storytime with Khala Sahar
2022-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Khala Sahar Javed reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 14 with the theme “Give Thanks to Allah”.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday, June 25 | Join in-person in the Conference Room or watch online at https://mcceastbay.org/live | Free (no registration needed)

– More Sister Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/sahar
– More sessions for young Muslim children: https://mcceastbay.org/children

The next storytime on July 30: https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-storytime-with-khala-sahar
Khala Sahar’s Book Raffle: Enter the book raffle to win a free book! On a blank piece of paper write your first and last name, your age, and the titles of 10 books you’ve read between June 1-June 25, 2022. Or print out the book log and fill it out. For every 10 books read, you may enter your name in the raffle an additional time! (Note: books can be read independently or read aloud by someone to the child. Audiobooks are also acceptable). Bring your book log to the storytime and enter it into the raffle for a chance to win. The more you read the more chances you have to win! Print the log: https://mcceastbay.org/log
About the Facilitator
Sahar Javed grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California – Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having her own two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. She enjoys working with children and she is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Private Event
2022-06-25 14:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Prayer Hall, Banquet Hall, Conference Room, Picnic Area

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2022-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Bay Area Muslim high schoolers, this 10-week interactive summer social justice training program hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice & build legacies of positive change in our communities. Hosted at MCC, lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in an optimistic Islamic worldview.
10 a.m. to noon | Sundays | June 5 to August 7 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register by emailing San Francisco Bay Area’s Usmaan Alloo at ualloo@cair.com
Watch session recordings at mcceastbay.org/mgn

Sunday, June 5, 2022: Welcome, The Politics of Personhood & Exploring Identity (Ayesha Hamid)
Sunday, June 12, 2022: Power: Stereotypes & Knowledge (Maimoona Afzal Berta)
Sunday, June 19, 2022: Know History, Know Self (Fatima Mekkaoui)
Sunday, June 26, 2022: Know Family, Know Self (Usman Aloo)
Sunday, July 3, 2022: Engaging Local Government (Aziz Akbari)
Sunday, July 10, 2022: No session (Eid al-Adha holiday break)
Sunday, July 17, 2022: Social Movements & Community Organizing
Sunday, July 24, 2022: Capitalism & Consumerism
Sunday, July 31, 2022: Community Organizing Plan Presentation
Sunday, August 7, 2022: Graduation

Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email ualloo@cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
The deadline to apply is on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Muslim Teen Gamechangers Network
2022-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Bay Area Muslim high schoolers, this 10-week interactive summer social justice training program hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton equips teens with tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice & build legacies of positive change in our communities. Hosted at MCC, lunch is included weekly in this empowerment training grounded in a positive Islamic worldview.
10 a.m. to noon | Sundays | June 5 to August 7 | $50/teen (financial waivers available) | MCC Conference Room | Register by emailing San Francisco Bay Area’s Usmaan Alloo at ualloo@cair.com
Watch session recordings at mcceastbay.org/mgn

Sunday, June 5, 2022: Welcome, The Politics of Personhood & Exploring Identity (Ayesha Hamid)
Sunday, June 12, 2022: Power: Stereotypes & Knowledge (Maimoona Afzal Berta)
Sunday, June 19, 2022: Know History, Know Self (Fatima Mekkaoui)
Sunday, June 26, 2022: Know Family, Know Self (Usman Aloo)
Sunday, July 3, 2022: Engaging Local Government (Aziz Akbari)
Sunday, July 10, 2022: No session (Eid al-Adha holiday break)
Sunday, July 17, 2022: Social Movements & Community Organizing
Sunday, July 24, 2022: Capitalism & Consumerism
Sunday, July 31, 2022: Community Organizing Plan Presentation
Sunday, August 7, 2022: Graduation

Sponsored by CAIR-SFBA & MCC East Bay. Please email ualloo@cair.com if you need the fee reduced or waived for financial reasons.
MGN is a social justice training program for Muslim high school students that equips participants with the tools to critically understand their world, effectively challenge injustice, and build legacies of positive change in their communities. The program consists of weekly interactive sessions centered on themes of identity, history, social responsibility, and organizing tools, all grounded in an Islamic worldview.
The standard fee to become a member of the Muslim Gamechangers Network is $50, and payment must be received by the first day of the program to complete your registration. The MGN Membership fee helps us sustain this comprehensive empowerment project for our youth, including the cost of materials, staff time, and field trips.
The deadline to apply is on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Inspired To Win With Faith | Hafiz Zaid Khanani
2022-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, 94704
**Ticket registration (Habib event & youth halaqa) via MCC closed Sunday morning. For tickets, if still available, please visit: https://www.miftaahkhabib.com
For Female & Male Teens Ages 12-19 Only: For Female & Male Teens Ages 12-19 Only: Join us for a special backstage halaqa prior to the talk about undefeated UFC Champion Khabib “The Eagle.” In the halaqa, Hafiz Zaid Khanani will talk about being true & proud of our faith.
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (must arrive at the venue by 2:45 p.m. for check-in and entry) | Sunday, June 26 | Must register for Khabib’s paid talk to attend this halaqa | Free | Limited spots | Register at mcceastbay.org/inspired
Due to the large number of guests expected, these events will not be held at MCC East Bay. The venue for this youth halaqa and Khabib’s talk is The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond at 1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804
We will use this article as a template for the halaqa: https://muslimmatters.org/2020/10/27/undisputed-and-undefeated-13-ways-khabib-nurmagomedov-inspired-us-to-win-with-faith/

– Habib event (ticket purchase required to attend teen halaqa): https://mcceastbay.org/event/khabib
– Volunteers for “The Legacy Continues” main event: https://mcceastbay.org/legacy-volunteer

Questions? event@mcceastbay.org
Hosted by Miftaah Institute and cosponsors MCC East Bay, Halal Fest, and more!

Introduction to Basic Drumming
2022-06-26 16:30 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Sidi Aemon Alalusi, an avid drummer who began drumming at age two, in his first formal class on the art and mechanics of drumming. For children ages 7 and up.

Sundays | 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | June 12th & 19th & July 3rd & July 17th (no session on June 26th or July 10th) | Join anytime during these four sessions | $15/session or $55/for all four sessions | MCC Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/drumming

Limit 10 students per class. Register by week or for the entire four-week session. Each student is asked to bring his or her own drum and a water bottle. Demonstrations and explanations of drum mechanics will be included. Instructor recommended drums:

– https://smile.amazon.com/Remo-HD-8510-00-Fiberskyn-Frame-Drum/dp/B0002F7KGK
– https://smile.amazon.com/Foraineam-Inch-Percussion-Frame-Stick/dp/B07RPR83DV

This session follows a session at MCC with Syed Deen Alalusi, Syed Aemon’s elder brother, in 2019: https://youtu.be/20xiKMwfUqY

About the Instructor:

Aemon learned drumming from his older brother and showed a natural ability from a young age. He frequently plays at many gatherings and loves to teach kids. He hopes to pass on the love of drumming and inspire others. Here is a recording of one of his sessions: https://youtu.be/7ccOX5ChCiE

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov Bay Area Tour
2022-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, 94704
**Ticket registration via MCC closes at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. For tickets, if still available, please visit: https://www.miftaahkhabib.com
One of the greatest athletes of our time, UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov comes to the Bay Area for a great night about his journey to becoming an undefeated champion while staying true to his faith. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf will also join us as a special guest.
Special discounted tickets are offered via MCC East Bay to this family-friendly event. MCC is offering discount tickets only in the general seating in Section C (Rows 36-60). For Section A & B (Rows 2-35), please purchase tickets at https://www.miftaahkhabib.com
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday, June 26 | $40/in-person only in general seating only (no online option) | Only ages 4 and under are free admission | Register at mcceastbay.org/khabib
Due to the large number of guests expected, these events will not be held at MCC East Bay. The venue for this youth halaqa and Khabib’s talk is The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond at 1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804.
In his one-on-one interview and panel discussion, Br. Khabib – “The Eagle” – will speak about his childhood, professional UFC journey, and his legacy after leaving the UFC undefeated.

– For teens 12 to 19 attending this special event, we also have a pre-talk backstage halaqa from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (free RSVP required): https://mcceastbay.org/inspired

“I don’t fight for money, I fight for my legacy, I fight for history, and I fight for my people.” – Khabib Nurmagomedov
Hosted by Miftaah Institute and cosponsors MCC East Bay, Halal Fest, and more!
Will the event be in-person or virtual?
Yes, you will be seeing the event live as it happens in person. Due to the number of guests coming, there will be no event at MCC East Bay. The venue is at The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. There is no online live stream option. The recording of snippets and/or the full event recording may be released on Miftah and MCC East Bay‘s media channels.
Questions? event@mcceastbay.org

Companions Series
2022-06-28 11:30 - 12:15
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted publicly next day on MCC’s YouTube and Facebook about the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who are the best generation of the Islamic nation, then and now.
In this 12-week series, we glean practical insights about their stories and marvels, their etiquette and manners, and their utter devotion to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “My Companions are like the stars, whichever of them you follow you will be rightly guided.”
In this weekly series, glean weekly practical insights about the Companion’s stories, marvels, etiquettes and manners, and utter devotion to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
The weekly live session is for sisters only. Boys & girls ages 8 to 14 are welcome to join.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | 12 weeks from Tuesday, January 25 to April 12 | No pre-registration needed

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
2022-06-28 11:30 - 12:15
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted publicly the next day on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram) about the wives of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who are the best generation of the Islamic nation, then and now.
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | 11 consecutive weeks from Tuesday, June 7 to August 16 | No pre-registration needed | Join live on Zoom at https://mcceastbay.org/pearls
**Session extended till August 16, on Tuesdays.
In this 11-week series, we traverse their backgrounds, their etiquette and manners, and their devotion to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
The weekly live session is for sisters only. Boys & girls ages 8 to 14 are welcome to join. Join the live session at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at https://mcceastbay.org/pearls

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s Surah Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf
– Ustadha’s Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer
– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series
– More Ustadha Nohad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
This series looks at the Mothers of the Believers in a way to enlighten the hearts, minds, and souls of the Muslims in the West. It is through the wonderful examples of the lives of the wives that we can achieve a correct and balanced understanding when approaching issues such as building the Islamic family, social life, working, parenting, and raising children.

Weekly Women's Seerah Bookclub
2022-06-28 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual & in-person Seerah book club where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This summer, we are reading “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.
RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP needed to join us virtually or in-person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing optional).
**Last two sessions are ONLINE ONLY from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. New Book Club will be from August 23 to December 20, 2022.
Event Details:
The discussion takes place every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in Summer ’22 runs from Wednesday, May 18 to August 3, 2022. The sessions are hybrid: meaning in-person & virtual sessions.
Please register online or in-person to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.
Book Purchase:
If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

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

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.
This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.
Author: Samira al-Zayid
Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini
Binding: Softcover
Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558
Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org
