Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about 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 October 6, 2023, to May 24, 2024 | 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 fall session runs from Friday, Oct. 6th to Friday, Dec. 15th, with Thanksgiving Break on Friday, November 24.

After winter break, we continue in the winter from Friday, Jan. 26 to Friday, March 8, with then a break for Ramadan (March 15, 22, 29, April 5 & April 12), and we restart from April 19 to May 24.

Free 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.

Ustadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S., Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus, Syria, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus, interspersed between her high school, college, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh, Adab, and Ihsan. Currently, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation, Rabata, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh, women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program.

Ustadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid, Shafi’i Fiqh, Ihsan, marriage, and raising children since 1999.

Learn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html

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

From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. 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.

Conquering Doubts: From Atheism to Islam | Shaykh Mustafa Umar
2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Join us on a Friday evening with Shaykh Mustafa Umar as he shares his fascinating journey from growing up in a Muslim household to Atheism and then finding Islam again on his own terms.

This discussion is especially pertinent for teenagers and young professionals to attend this practical chat to fortify their convictions.

Friday, December 8 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Sidi Asaad Traina from the MCC congregation interviews Shaykh Mustafa. Afterward, we will have a Q&A session with Shaykh Mustafa.

Shaykh Mustafa will also give the second Jumu’ah Khutbah on Friday, Dec. 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.Shaykh Mustafa Umar completed a B.S. in Information and Computer Science from UC Irvine, a B.A. in Theology & Islamic Law from the European Institute of Islamic Sciences in France, and an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. He also studied the Islamic sciences for a year at Nadwatul ʿUlamā’ in Lucknow, India, and spent another year studying in Cairo, Egypt. He has authored several books, served the Muslim community of Southern California as an Imam and activist for over a decade years, and is currently the founder and president of California Islamic University, the Director of Education and Outreach at the Islamic Institute of Orange County, and an executive member of the Fiqh Council of North America.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

East Bay Tahajjud Tigers: Tahajjud, Witr & Fajr in Congregation
2023-12-09 05:10 - 06:30 | CA
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Our Lord, Blessed and Exalted is He, descends (i.e., His mercy and concern descends) to the lowest heaven when the final third of the night remains and says, “Who is there to call on Me so I may answer them? Who is there to ask of Me so I may give them? Who is there to seek My forgiveness so I may forgive them?” [Bukhari]

Join us on a Saturday morning before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation, followed by Fajr prayer and then light, yummy snacks.

There is no better way to start a day than to pray Tahajjud and Fajr in congregation along with your loved ones!

Saturday, Dec. 9 | 5:05 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | All ages welcome | Join in person, RSVP at mcceastbay.org/night-prayers

Light snacks will be provided after the Fajr Adhan in the Banquet Hall.

Tentative Schedule:5:00 – doors open5:05 – Tahajjud starts (Huffaz will recite Juz #1 – 1st Half)5:54 – Fajr Adhan5:55 – Snacks are served6:30 – Fajr iqamah6:45 – cleanup

Saturday Flag Football for Boys | Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
For boys ages 7-13: Join us for three sessions of flag football, which includes warm-ups, basics, drills, and games organized by peers in our community who love working with the youth.

Saturdays, Dec. 9, 16, and 23 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Creekside Park | Boys Ages 7-13 | $30/person; register at mcceastbay.org/flag-footballLimited to 50 participants.

Dads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.orgMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Camp facilitatorsAzmat 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.

The Struggles of Marriage & the Tools for Healthier Relationship
2023-12-09 11:00 - 17:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For single, married, and divorced folks!

Join us for a full-day seminar on marriage’s struggles and the tools we need to develop healthier relationships. Distinguished speakers, including Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, Heba El-Haddad, Hina Khan-Mukhtar, Shaykh Jabir Tarin, Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed, and Baba Ali, will join us.Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | $15/person | Register (in person or virtual live stream link) at mcceastbay.org/divorce-epidemic

We will have an on-site food truck for lunch. Cosponsored by Wasilah Connections & MCC East Bay.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Hina Khan-Mukhtar is a married mother of three young men and one of the founders of the homeschooling co-operative known as ILM Tree in Lafayette, California, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to teaching Language Arts to elementary, middle, and high school students, she is also involved in interfaith dialogue. Hina was a monthly contributor to The Muslim Observer’s “Raising Our Ummah” column. She also writes for Seeker’s Guidance, where she shares parenting advice and ideas for nurturing spiritual traditions in childhood. Learn more about her at https://hinakm.com

– More Sr. Hina: https://mcceastbay.org/hinaUstadha Hosai is the co-founder of MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com), which was established in 2010. For nearly 20 years, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai

Heba El-Haddad received her undergraduate degree in Psychology of Social Science from UC Irvine, later earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University. Heba is an affiliate of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab, which focuses on providing resources for clinicians, researchers, and community leaders working with the Muslim population. Believing that prevention is superior to intervention, she has worked on promoting awareness on a broad spectrum of topics through seminars, workshops, and lectures through her previous role as a mental health instructor at Kaiser Permanente and currently as a Khalil Center practitioner serving Zaytuna College students. Heba is part of a group of clinicians and scholars who contributed to publishing the new text on the TIIP (Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy) model titled “Applying Islamic Principles to Clinical Mental Health Care” for Muslim practitioners nationwide.

– More Ms. Heba ElHaddad: https://mcceastbay.org/heba

Ali Ardekani, best known by his stage name Baba Ali (Persian: بابا علی), is an Iranian-born American comedian, games developer, businessman, and actor. Although born into a Persian family from Ardakan, Ardekani was raised in a secular, irreligious household in Los Angeles. In 2011, Ardekani founded the Muslim matrimonial website Half Our Deen. Ardekani has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed over 400 events worldwide, including in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, for audiences as large as 40,000. His work has been reviewed in The New York Times, USA Today, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. In 2015, he starred alongside Omar Regan in the comedy film American Sharia. Ardekani avoids grandstanding and politicizing issues by simply telling it like it is. However, instead of mocking Islam, he uses a comical approach without using offensive material. His sharp-witted style takes a realistic look at the everyday issues Muslims face, including being a Muslim teen in America, attending Muslim weddings, and dealing with cultural issues that have impacted Muslims.

– More Ali Ardekani: https://mcceastbay.org/baba-ali

Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah in Canada, where he became a Hafiz at the age of 11. Upon the completion of his Tahfeedhul Ul Quran, Mufti Abdul Wahab decided to continue his studies in Islamic sciences. He started his 7-year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada, and went even further to pursue higher education in Hadith in Karachi, Pakistan. Mufti Abdul Wahab completed his Hadith Intensive at the renowned Islamic University founded by Sheikh Yusuf Binori RA known as Jamia Binoritown, where he had the fortune of studying under teachers who had received their Ijaazat from Al-Azhar, Madina University, and Ummul Qura. Upon graduation, Mufti Abdul Wahab wanted to pursue his passion for understanding and education in the field of Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. He started his studies at Al Ihsan Institute located in Vancouver, B.C., specializing in Islamic Jurisprudence and Iftā’ under his professors while simultaneously teaching Fiqh and Hadith in the same school. During this time, he also served as a Khateeb and lecturer in the province of British Colombia. He also traveled extensively across North America for Dawah purposes. Throughout his travels, Mufti Abdul Wahab addresses communities across the United States on a wide range of Islamic topics, and InshaAllah continues to do so with the Tawfiq of Allah SWT. Mufti Abdul Wahab is a co-founder at Miftaah Institute and is also a co-founder and director at Michigan Islamic Institute.

Shaykh Jabir Tarin is a registered associate marriage and family therapist. He has served as a teacher at several Islamic institutions, including Dua Seminary, where he teaches the Islamic Sciences and Nur Institute. Shaykh Jabir has previously served as a therapist and spiritual and religious leader through the Muslim Mental Health Initiative at UC Berkeley and served the greater community through the Khalil Center. Currently, he passionately maintains similar roles through Wasilah Connections. Shaykh Jabir’s professional interests include providing mental well-being and spiritual direction to the City of Fremont, integrating Islamic spirituality with mental wellness, and teaching Islamic theology to young adults and college students.

Here is the schedule of our program:

11 a.m. – Introduction

11:30 a.m. – Shaykh Jabir Tarin (The Ideal Muslim Marriage)

12:15 p.m. – Baba Ali (Troubles with Completing Half of Our Deen)

1:30 p.m. – Dhur Break

1:45 p.m. – Mufti Abdul Wahhab (Toxic Masculinity & the Infatuation of Online Personalities)

2:30 p.m. – Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi (The Mindful Home: Taking Care of the Crisis Within Ourselves)

3:15 p.m. – Asr Break

3:30 p.m. – Hina Khan-Mukhtar (Real Talk: Failing Muslim Marriages)

4:15 p.m. – Heba El- Haddad (Happily Ever Divorced? Divorce Crisis)

We will also have food trucks, coffee, and bazaar vendors on site from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Private Event
2023-12-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-22 15:00 - 18:30 | CA
Conference Room

Private Event
2023-12-10 14:30 - 17:00 | CA
Banquet Hall

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2023-12-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-12-18 11:00 - 12:30 | CA
Join our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2.

Every Monday in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. In this bookclub, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

Book Purchase:

If you wish to follow along with the book, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here:

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

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book

Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it.

This multiple award-winning, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development.

Author: Samira al-Zayid

Translators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa Mardini

Binding: Softcover

Pages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558

Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Principles of Religion | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2023-12-12 12:30 - 13:15, 2023-12-19 12:30 - 13:15 | CA
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters on the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. These talks will be recorded and available on MCC’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram publicly.

Ustadha Nihad will be using the book, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali.12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Oct. 31 to Jan. 16, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles

Watch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-seriesMore Ustadha Nihad:

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi

– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series

– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf

– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer

– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series

– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi

– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2023-12-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join our weekly sisters’ virtual-only Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take away lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. We are currently reading from, “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid.

RSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually.

Event Details:

The discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.

Please register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made.

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-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady, Tamara Gray, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1, 570; Vol 2, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

Muslim First Responders Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2023-12-15 12:30 - 14:50 | CA
Our mission is to unite and empower Muslim first responders, fostering a supportive community. We are committed to creating a cohesive network that transcends geographical, cultural and organizational boundaries, while upholding the values of compassion, professionalism and inclusivity.

PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

Our organization offers a variety of programs and projects aimed at supporting and empowering Muslim first responders. Through our community outreach initiatives, we provide early education and training to help first responders better serve their communities. We also offer marine conservation and forest restoration projects, working to protect and preserve the environment that we all share. Additionally, our environmental policy initiatives help to advocate for policies that support our mission.

Community Outreach

Our organization is dedicated to supporting and empowering Muslim first responders, and we believe that community outreach is an important part of achieving our mission. Through our community outreach programs, we provide early education, training, and other resources to first responders, helping them better serve their communities.

Inclusivity and Diversity

At Muslim First Responders, we believe that inclusivity and diversity are essential to building a strong and supportive community. We are committed to upholding these values in all of our programs and initiatives.

Advocacy

At Muslim First Responders, we advocate for policies and initiatives that support our mission of uniting and empowering Muslim first responders. Through our advocacy efforts, we work to promote inclusivity, diversity, and professionalism in the field of emergency response.

Emergency Response

Our organization is committed to providing support to Muslim first responders during emergencies and other critical situations. We work to provide resources and training to help first responders better serve their communities during times of crisis.

Professional Development

Our organization is dedicated to the professional development of Muslim first responders. We provide training and resources to help first responders improve their skills and advance their careers.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our organization relies on the support of volunteers to achieve our mission. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including community outreach, emergency response, and professional development initiatives

Learn more at: https://muslimfirstresponders.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
2023-12-15 12:30 - 14:50 | CA
For MCC’s Jumu’ah services on Friday, December 15, 2023:

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

Dr. Abdullah Ali delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf at the Dublin Library this Friday.

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf delivers the sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first and fourth Jumu’ah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Dr. Abdullah: https://mcceastbay.org/abdullah

– More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal

– More Imam Bilal: https://mcceastbay.org/bilal

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 with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Women's Tafseer Class in Farsi | Ustadha Nooria Musleh
2023-12-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 | CA
For Farsi and Pashto-speaking women who want to learn or brush up on Qur’an, join this two-hour class every Friday after the third Jumu’ah to connect with the Book of Allah (swt).

Fridays | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Women only | Classroom 1 | In-person only | Join in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/farsi-tafseer

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Dua for our Brothers & Sisters | Qari Amar Bellaha
2023-12-15 17:00 - 17:30 | CA
“The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Join us to supplicate for our brothers and sisters in Palestine on Friday evenings. After the Maghrib Prayers (5 p.m.), Qari Amar will recite the Dua Al-Nasri (Prayers of the Oppressed).

5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Fridays | Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at https://mcceastbay.org/liveIn the enormity of this moment, MCC is responding to our sisters and brothers in Palestine by:

– Our Jumu’ahs are dedicated to our sisters and brothers. Our Khateebs will make dua and encourage worshipers to give generously for humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza. MCC will absorb the credit card processing fees and send collected funds to Islamic Relief & UNRWA. Donate at https://mcceastbay.org/palestine

– Our MCC youth are baking goods and selling in the MCC lobby during the Jumu’ahs for humanitarian relief efforts during Jumu’ah.

MCC will cover the credit card processing fees so that 100 percent of our community’s donations go to two reputable organizations providing on-the-ground relief efforts in Gaza. Donate: mcceastbay.org/palestine

The Nasiri Dua is from the pen of the renowned Sufi Shaykh ibn Nasir ad Dari Rahimahullah of the Shadhiliyya Tariqa. Faced with the military power of France, who were bombing villages in Morocco, the Shaykh Rahimahullah wrote this Dua, which was recited in every Masjid in the Maghrib in various different styles. This Dua had such an effect that the French President issued a law banning its recitation. Due to the barakah of this beautiful Dua, Morocco gained independence from France.

The power of this Dua of Imam Muhammad ibn Nasir al-Dar’i lies in its simplicity, its purity, and its sincere supplication. It is essentially a plea to Allah that our transgressions be overlooked, that divine mercy be bestowed upon us, that social justice be restored in spite of us, that wrongs be righted, and that righteousness reigns once again in our lands so that the destitute may no longer be in need, the young may be educated, the animals’ purpose fulfilled, rain restored, and bounties poured forth. It is a plea to be freed from the aggression of foreigners in lands over which they have no right – a plea much needed in our modern world, rampant as it is with invasions and territorial occupations. Ultimately, it asks not to destroy our enemies but simply to halt their plots and the harm they cause. Its essence is mercy, which in turn is the essence of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him: “And We have only sent you as a mercy to all the worlds.”

PDF copy of the Nasiri Dua

https://youtu.be/rLvq6nyi_w8?si=v6s6IXqHsMZtqOKr

Thalassemia Information Family Night | Dr. Ashutosh Lal
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Please join us for a Family Night presentation on Thalassemia by Dr. Ashutosh Lal from the North California Comprehensive Thalassemia Center at UCSF. Thalassemia is a genetic condition when the body doesn’t make enough hemoglobin, which causes anemia. The discussion will include a presentation on the condition itself, how to get tested, and the importance of donating blood.

Friday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Thalassemia is common among people of Mediterranean descent and those from the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and southern China. In these regions, 5-10% of all people are carriers of the thalassemia trait, which means they have one normal gene and one non-working gene for making hemoglobin. Carriers have mild anemia on blood tests but are healthy and experience no symptoms. In some people, both the genes for hemoglobin can be non-working, and they develop severe anemia soon after birth. This type of thalassemia needs treatment but can be well-managed with blood transfusions and medication. Many patients can be cured of their thalassemia with transplant or gene therapy. Blood transfusion is the lifeline of patients with severe thalassemia.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

About the speaker:Ashutosh Lal, MD, is a hematologist at the University of California San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Professor of Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine, Director of Clinical Hematology, Comprehensive Thalassemia Center and Iron Disorders Program, and the Hemoglobinopathy Diagnostics Laboratory. His academic and clinical interests are treating and researching thalassemia, iron overload, and nutrition. The Comprehensive Thalassemia Program in Oakland is the largest clinical program in the country, actively managing 350 active patients with thalassemia. Dr. Lal conducts research in the epidemiology and natural history of thalassemia, molecular diagnostics, iron quantification, micronutrient deficiencies, iron chelation, and the development of new therapies for beta-thalassemia. He is the principal investigator of the Thalassemia Western Consortium, which is supported through federal grants to improve access to specialized care for patients with thalassemia living throughout the western United States.

Monthly Saturday Dhikr/Support Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2023-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for monthly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation, reflection, and Salawat.

This monthly Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle is here to support sisters experiencing grief/loss, marital challenges, parenting challenges, health challenges, caring for elderly parents/loved ones, isolation, etc.

Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-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

Schedule

– Welcome

– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird

– Recitation of Surah Yasin

– Dhikr

– Salawat

– Short reflection (khatira)

After this monthly gathering, MCC hosts a children’s story-time with Khala Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/storytime

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, and 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.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Saturday Flag Football for Boys | Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
2023-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | CA
For boys ages 7-13: Join us for three sessions of flag football, which includes warm-ups, basics, drills, and games organized by peers in our community who love working with the youth.

Saturdays, Dec. 9, 16, and 23 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Creekside Park | Boys Ages 7-13 | $20/person; register at mcceastbay.org/flag-footballLimited to 50 participants.

Dads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.orgMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship

Camp facilitatorsAzmat 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.

Monthly Storytime With Khala Sahar
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Each month, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun theme.11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Saturday, Dec. 16 | Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no registration needed

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar 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 two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGofepryaRI&list=PL9uyRQTMUuglsUiua0Z5U0b_w7b3Y7qWm&index=1&t=402s

https://youtu.be/AGofepryaRI?si=8D5fBdLh8f8G8nbF

What is Religious Zionism? | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00 | CA
Join Dr. Ali Ataie for a pertinent discussion about the phenomenon of religious Zionism and the philosophical underpinnings of this movement.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday, December 16 | Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

– More Dr. Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie

Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie is a leading scholar in comparative religion. He currently lectures at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. He has taught at several Western academic institutions.

Session One: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Zuhr Prayer Break: 12:30 p.m.

Session Two: 12:50 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Tea break: 2 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.

Session Three: 2:05 p.m. to 3 p.m.

– More Dr. Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie – More talks about Palestine: https://mcceastbay.org/palestinian

Ustadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in Biblical Studies with a focus on the New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a Ph.D. in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA, with his wife Roya and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie

https://youtu.be/FZhpvExqSUQ

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Private Event
2023-12-17 14:00 - 14:30 | CA
Prayer Hall

Private Event
2023-12-17 14:00 - 19:00 | CA
Conference Room, Prayer Hall, Banquet Hall, PCPH, and Kindergarten classroom.

Three Jumu’ah Services @ MCC
2023-12-22 12:30 - 14:50 | CA
For MCC’s Jumu’ah services on Friday, December 22, 2023:

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

Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– No Dublin Library service this week & the next.

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Sidi Masoud Qazen delivers the sermon at MCC.

Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. to avoid heavier second-service congestion whenever possible. Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the first and fourth Jumu’ah to ease up parking congestion or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Dublin Library: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar

– More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud

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 with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

East Bay Tahajjud Tigers: Tahajjud, Witr & Fajr in Congregation
2023-12-23 05:10 - 06:30 | CA
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Our Lord, Blessed, and Exalted is He, descends (i.e., His mercy and concern descends) to the lowest heaven when the final third of the night remains and says, “Who is there to call on Me so I may answer them? Who is there to ask of Me so I may give them? Who is there to seek My forgiveness so I may forgive them?” [Bukhari]

Join us on a Saturday morning before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation, followed by Fajr prayer and then light, yummy snacks.

There is no better way to start a day than to pray Tahajjud and Fajr in the congregation along with your loved ones!

Saturday, Dec. 23 | 5:10 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | All ages welcome | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/tahajjud-tigers

Light snacks will be provided after the Fajr Adhan in the Banquet Hall.

Tentative Schedule:5:00 – doors open5:10 – Tahajjud starts (Huffaz will recite Juz #2 – second half)6:02 – Fajr Adhan6:05 – Snacks are served6:30 – Fajr iqamah6:45 – cleanup
