MCC East Bay

Women's Book Club
2021-10-27 10:45 - 12:15, 2021-11-03 10:45 - 12:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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. We are reading “The Sultan of Hearts Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” by Resit Haylamaz and Fatih Harpci.
RSVP for the live registration link below at mcceastbay.org/bookclub. No RSVP needed to join us in person in the MCC Conference Room (masks and social distancing required)
Event Details:
The discussion will take place every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and in Fall 2021 run from Wednesday, Sept. 29 to Dec. 15 (with a break on Thanksgiving week on Nov. 24). The sessions are hybrid: meaning as in-person & virtual session. No RSVP needed to join in person. For the link to join virtually, please register below.
Ustadha Leila Fakira sends the webinar link to registered attendees after registration.
Book Purchase:
If you wish to follow along with the book, you’ll need to purchase the book. The book is out of print, but can be purchased here:

https://www.antstores.com/search?type=product&q=9781597849425
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597849421/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_mHaAFb4CRDKX5

Questions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org

About the Book
Offering a comprehensive narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories of human history, The Sultan of Hearts is an authoritative work on the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The book relies firmly on canonical Hadith collections and Sirah literature, and is rich with references to many contemporary biographical works such as Al-Maktabatu’s-Sirah, Al-Maktabatu’l-Alfiyah, and Al-Maktabatu’sh-Shamilah.
The Sultan of Hearts presents the life of the Prophet and the events that unfolded during his mission by contextualizing them with Qur’anic revelations.
Analyzing “reasons of revelation” (Asbab al-Nuzul), a method in Tafsir studies, authors portray how every revealed verse of God’s word transformed his society and they reconstruct the biography based on this interaction between the scripture and the events. The book lays bare the role of the Qur’an in the education of the large congregation of the Companions, and with it reveals the kind of teaching and drill that the Messenger of Allah exercised in his close circle.
The developments that preceded and followed the statements of the beloved Prophet are reported extensively in order to point to both the educational aspects of the Qur’an and the role of our noble Prophet in transforming people’s lives. There are also detailed accounts of the spiritual and psychological states of many individuals from those who believed the Prophet and those who did not.

Practical Spirituality
2021-10-27 20:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Lighthouse Mosque, 620 42nd Street, Oakland, CA, 94609, United States
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with Allah? Feeling unsure about how to progress spiritually while balancing the hustle and bustle of life?
Join us for a virtual weekly class with Sidi Shahryar Abbasi focused on practical spirituality. Each week, we discuss a topic to help us traverse the spiritual path and ultimately achieve nearness to Allah (SWT). The topics range from how to make intentions, devotions and daily duas (supplications), easy shortcuts to maximize your rewards, the importance of good character, how to balance spirituality as a working professional, and much, much more.
We will primarily be focusing on the text “The Book of Assistance” by the great Saint and Knower of Allah, Imam Abdullah Ibn Alawi Al Haddad.
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Wednesdays | Sept. 8 to Summer ’22 (except in Ramadan) | Watch at https://mcceastbay.org/live and watch past series recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/practical

More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
Download Imam Al-Haddad’s “Book of Assistance”: https://mcceastbay.org/assistance
Download Practical Spirituality Resources: https://mcceastbay.org/awraad
Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark
Sidi Shahryar’s “Deceptive Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

COVID-19 Clinic
2021-10-29 12:30 - 16:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Alameda County Public Health Department, in collaboration with MCC East Bay, is hosting a public vaccination clinic for ages 12 and up.
*Unfortunately the pediatric vaccine for 5-11 year old’s will not be available for this clinic. Alameda County Health is working with school districts across the county to host pediatric mobile vaccination clinics and plans to host a mobile vaccination clinic for 5-11 year old’s at MCC in 2022. For our clinic on 11/19 we will be able to vaccinate participants 12+.*
Attendees will receive the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine at their preference. Participants must have two doses of the Pfizer vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to achieve maximum effectiveness.

First Dose: Friday, October 29th, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Second Dose: Friday, November 19th, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration encouraged but not necessary for an appointment: https://mcceastbay.org/clinic
This vaccination drive is intended to primarily service the unvaccinated and we recommend participants in need of the booster to receive it from their primary health care provider. The CDC recommends the vaccine booster only for those who received the Pfizer (six months after their last shot). Booster protection and under age 12 vaccination could soon expand.
We will not be offering a parallel flu clinic at this Covid-19 clinic.
A Pfizer booster dose is recommended if you received your second dose at least six months ago, and are:

65 or older, or
18+ who live in long-term care settings, or
18+ who have underlying medical conditions, or
18+ who are at increased risk due to social inequity, or
18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

• I received a second dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago, AND

• I am age 65 years or older, OR
• I live in a long-term care setting, OR
• I am age 50–64 years and experience social and economic risks that place me at increased risk for COVID-19, OR
• I am age 18-64 and I have one of the following underlying medical conditions:
o Cancer
o Chronic kidney disease
o Chronic lung disease o Dementia or other neurological conditions
o Diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
o Down syndrome o Heart conditions
o HIV infection
o Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
o Liver disease
o Overweight or obesity (body mass index (BMI) over 25 kg/m2
o Pregnant and recently pregnant (for at least 42 days following end of pregnancy)
o Sickle cell disease or thalassemia
o Smoker, current or former
o Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
o Stroke or cerebrovascular disease, which affects blood flow to the brain
o Substance use disorder
• I am age 18-64 years and am at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of my institutional setting, or because I work as one of the following:
o First responders (healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
o Education staff (teachers, school staff, daycare workers)
o Food and agriculture workers
o Manufacturing workers
o Corrections workers
o U.S. Postal Service workers
o Public transit workers
o Grocery store workers

A Johnson & Johnson booster dose is recommended if you received your first dose at least 2 months ago, and are 18 or older.
Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot
Certain people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series:

65 years and older
Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

For the nearly 15 million people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are also recommended for those who are 18 and older and who were vaccinated two or more months ago. Learn more
Additional populations may be recommended to receive a booster shot as more data become available.

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Additional resources

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

MCC Indoor & Outdoor Jumu'ahs
2021-10-29 13:30 - 15:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our Friday, October 29 Jumu’ah services, masks are required to attend while inside MCC and no RSVP necessary:

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – OUTDOOR ONLY

Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon.

Outdoor in canopies in the MCC parking lot. No parallel indoor services offered.
No social distancing in first canopy near sermon speaker for men and no social distancing for first row for women. All other space is social distancing required.
Masks are optional.
Please check Friday afternoon weather forecast and take precautions against heat.

3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY*Note earlier time due to Asr

Hafiz Sami Rehman delivers this sermon.

No parallel outdoor services offered.
No social distancing in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.
Masks are required.

Whenever possible, please attend 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. prayer to avoid heavy first-prayer congestion. Jumu’ah service parking at all three services is in the MCC parking lot and the neighboring HP lot. Map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp

– Watch these three sermons live from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sheikh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Sidi Sami: https://mcceastbay.org/sami

For parents attending with young children, MCC offers a private mothers and fathers room with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room are just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Alameda County reports COVID-19 cases are still happening.
We are cautiously indoors for the five daily prayers and for two of the three Jumu’ah services. The second Jumu’ah is outdoors in the MCC parking lot, weather permitting. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

Fifth-Annual Family Fun Fall Fest
2021-10-31 16:45 - 20:00 | CA
Join us for the Fifth-Annual MCC Family Fall Festival. This year, we will have a halal food truck, a unique interactive animal show, goodie bags, and more!

Join us for fishing activities, potato sack races, face painting, freeze dance, Knowledge Quest, a special kid halaqa, and more! This is a family event!

This year, we have added an Ilm Quest to activities so we need more help! Teen volunteers needed: https://mcceastbay.org/fest-volunteer

At registration, children will receive a wristband assigned to them at five levels: Level A (ages 0-3), Level B (ages 4-8), Level C (ages 9-12), and Level D (ages 13-17). They will then go on a trivia quest around the prayer hall and answer age-appropriate questions about the Qur’an and Seerah for prizes. Volunteers mark participants’ punch cards for each correct answer. The more correct answers, the larger the prize. Study questions are available here and will also be emailed to registered parents.

RSVP is requested so we can have enough goodie bags for all children. This popular event is positively capped at 300 children.

Sunday, October 31 | 4:45 p.m. (Asr) to 8 p.m. (Isha) Ages 2 – 17 | $2.00 per child | Parents entrance (and children under 2) are free

– RSVP at mcceastbay.org/fall-fest
– Special need families, RSVP (for free) at https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen-fall

Our special needs family guests receive free food vouchers for every member of the family attending, fast passes for all activities, goody bags at registration time, special seating during the animal show, and quiet space, if necessary. Questions? Please email MUHSEN special needs coordinator Ayah Refai at help@mcceastbay.org

Parents: We will have a halal food truck (Halal Bites of Chicago) serving drinks and yummy fresh and fast halal food. If you don’t want to wait in line for fresh dinner that evening, you can also pre-pay for a beef or chicken burger + fries ($10/box) from iniBurger Gourmet Burgers or a cheese pizza slice ($1.25) from Simply Pizza.

Parents: Please do not bring children in costume. Please watch this sermon to see why MCC has made this annual investment to keep this popular kids’ event attended by hundreds of children annually: https://mcceastbay.org/halloween-sermon Facility map

4:45 p.m. – Asr Prayers (Prayer Hall)
5 p.m. – Fishing activity, potato sack races, face painting, freeze dance, corn hole, food & pizza, and Ilm Quest (Prayer Hall, Banquet Hall & Conference Room)
6:13 p.m – Maghrib Prayers (Prayer Hall)
6:30 p.m. – High energy children halaqa by Zaynab Jawaid and game (Prayer Hall – will also be live-streamed)
7 p.m. – Special live animal show entertainment (Prayer Hall) – will also be live-streamed)
7:45 p.m. – Gift bags for all! (Banquet Hall)
Isha – 8 p.m. (Prayer Hall)

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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Private Event
2021-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Conference Room & Banquet Hall
