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SUMMARY:Weekly Women’s Seerah Bookclub (virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRSVP for the live registration link below at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub. RSVP is needed to join us virtually. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe discussion takes place every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’24.  \n\n\n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the Whatsapp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n\n\nBook Purchase: \n\n\n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n\n\n\n– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Book \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. \n\n\n\nThis multiple award-winning\, comprehensive compilation of narrations and details of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S) has never before been available in English until now! Internationally acclaimed as “the most authoritative resource” on the Sīra\, this two-volume translation textbook is revolutionary in bringing his (S) life to life for everyone who ventures upon it. The original volumes have won the approval and praise of numerous scholars. It is finally available as a treasured text for personal or educational development. \n\n\n\nAuthor: Samira al-ZayidTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa MardiniBinding: SoftcoverPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558Publisher: Daybreak Press \n\n\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub-virtual-ustadha-leila-fakira-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Masjid Al Islam Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Masjid Al Islam is in urgent need of help. They are at risk of losing their masjid and urgently need to raise $30\,000 by June 30\, 2023.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/masjid-al-islam-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Indian American Muslim Council Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:IAMC is the largest US-based advocacy organization of Indian American Muslims. \n\n\n\nTheir objectives are: \n\n\n\nPromote Pluralism\, Tolerance and Respect\n\n\n\nTo promote the common values of pluralism\, tolerance\, and respect for human rights that form the basis of the world’s two largest secular democracies – the United States and India. \n\n\n\nIncreasing interfaith and inter-community understanding\n\n\n\nTo work towards increasing inter-faith and inter-community understanding in the United States\, with particular focus on the Indian Diaspora with a view to safeguard individuals and societal institutions from infiltration by divisive and hate-filled ideologies. \n\n\n\nIncreasing Education and Awareness\n\n\n\nTo provide a platform for increasing education and awareness about issues of interest to the Indian community in the United States. \n\n\n\nTo Build Alliances and Relationships\n\n\n\nTo build alliances and relationships with all individuals and groups who share our basic values\, in order to work together for achieving the above objectives. \n\n\n\nTo be a Responsible voice\n\n\n\nTo provide a responsible voice for the Indian Muslim Diaspora in the United States in their quest for all of the above objectives.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/indian-american-muslim-council-tables-mcc-jumuahs-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Three Jumu’ah Services @ MCC
DESCRIPTION:For our Jumu’ah services on Friday\, April 28\, masks are optional to attend any MCC service\, and no RSVP is necessary: \n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\n– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon.\n\n\n\n– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\n– To be determined speaker delivers this sermon.\n\n\n\n– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.\n\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY\n\n– Sidi Sarim Mundres delivers this sermon.\n\n\n\n– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall and men in Conference Room.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Masks are optional. \n\n\n\nJumu’ah parking for three services is in the MCC and the neighboring HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch these three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Mahdy: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\n\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors\, MCC offers private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms 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 is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThe Alameda County Health Department reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. We remain indoors for the five daily prayers and three Jumu’ah services as long as health officials deem it safe. All the Jumu’ah prayers are indoors in the MCC Prayer Hall. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSidi Mahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. He also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective. “I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.” Ustadh Mahdy Amine was born and raised in Chicago. Attending Universal School\, he served as captain of the high school basketball team\, then graduated from Loyola University Chicago at the age of 19 with a double bachelor in economics and political science\, and after that from the University of Minnesota School of Law-all while serving as President of the Muslim Students Association at each respective institution. Concurrent with his studies and work\, Mahdy helped found CAIR Chicago\, has been teaching for nearly 20 years\, and served as a member of the band Noorification\, which released two albums\, and four music videos\, and performed at over 100 national and international venues. Mahdy is married\, has three little girls\, and is blessed to be a survivor. In 2012\, Mahdy resigned from his job as Corporate Counsel for Dell Corporation to attend Zaytuna College\, the first-ever accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US\, graduating with the first class in 2014. He then visited and studied briefly in Tarim\, Yemen. Mahdy currently works as Senior Vice President\, General Counsel of a global cancer diagnostic and research laboratory\, teaches Islamic Studies at Ilm Tree\, a home school co-op in Lafayette\, CA\, regularly delivers sermons at various communities\, and serves as Convert Care Coordinator at Ta’leef Collective in Fremont\, California. \n\n\n\nMore Sidi Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/three-jumuah-services-mcc-5/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly Friday evening women’s gathering about navigating contemporary issues. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from April 28\, 2023 to June 2\, 2023 |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n\n\n\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n\n\n\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n\n\n\n\nFree babysitting is provided in Room 16. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girl’s program in partnership with Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha 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 Ijaazah (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. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She 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. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nFrom 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. \n\n\n\nFriday evening sessions in spring 2023: \n\n\n\n\n– April 28\n\n\n\n– May 5\n\n\n\n– May 12\n\n\n\n– May 19\n\n\n\n– May 26 (Last Day)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dr-rania-awaads-weekly-friday-evening-halaqa/2023-04-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Eid Ul Fitr Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sixth Annual Tri-Valley Celebration Carnival in the MCC parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, April 29\, 2023. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP here.  \n\n\n\nAdmission is $20/family (1-4 family members). $5 for each additional member. Admission includes all activities except food trucks. \n\n\n\nThe Eid Fun Fair features various activities\, including pony rides\, a petting zoo\, a mechanical bull\, a Ferris wheel\, carnival games\, a photo booth\, face painting\, a gladiator joust\, an obstacle course\, and snow cones\, popcorn\, corn hole\, Jenga\, cotton candy\, food trucks (Halal Taco truck\, Arimas Baked Co.\, Chai Mai Cart\, and Halal Bites of Chicago)\, and more! We will also have a special pirate ride. Here’s a list of what we will have this year: \n\n\n\n\nCarnival Games & Prizes\n\n\n\nInflatables (Slides\, Jumpy House\, Obstacle Course\, Joust)\n\n\n\nPony Rides \n\n\n\nPetting Zoo\n\n\n\nBungee Run \n\n\n\nMechanical Bull\n\n\n\nMini Ferris Wheel \n\n\n\nViking Ship Amusement Ride\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\nFace Painting \n\n\n\nBalloon Twisting \n\n\n\nJumbo Connect 4\, Jenga & Corn Hole\n\n\n\nSnow Cones\, Cotton Candy\, Popcorn\n\n\n\nFood Trucks: Taco Truck\, Chai Mai Cart\, Halal Bites of Chicago\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers needed: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-volunteers \n\n\n\nMCC is a special-needs-friendly community. Special-needs families: please let us know you are coming so we can give you a special band so you do not have to wait in any of the carnival lines. Please message us at help@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-fitr-carnival-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tafseer of Surah Yaseen
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday | 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, Shaykh Talal will lead us through Surah Yaseen\, unfolding the lines\, stories\, and lessons we can benefit from. \n\n\n\n-More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal-Previous sessions: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tafseer-yaseen \n\n\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous and structured classical curriculum with Islamic authorities\, focusing on Islamic theology\, epistemology\, ontology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years\, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the Fall of 2017.  \n\n\n\nMore Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/tafseer-of-surah-yaseen-2/2023-04-30/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Tafseer of Surah Yaseen
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday | 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, Shaykh Talal will lead us through Surah Yaseen\, unfolding the lines\, stories\, and lessons we can benefit from. \n\n\n\n-More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal-Previous sessions: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tafseer-yaseen \n\n\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous and structured classical curriculum with Islamic authorities\, focusing on Islamic theology\, epistemology\, ontology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years\, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the Fall of 2017.  \n\n\n\nMore Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/tafseer-of-surah-yaseen-3/2023-04-30/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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