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SUMMARY:Weeklong Girls Camp | Sr. Maryam Awwal
DESCRIPTION:For girls ages 13-18\, join us for an intensive week of spiritual renewal\, where we go over Imam al-Haddad’s work\, The Lives of Man\, and connect ourselves to our Creator by learning the five stages of human life. \n\n\n\nMonday – Friday\,  July 24 – July 28 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Register required at mcceastbay.org/youth-intensive \n\n\n\nAbout the book \n\n\n\nA dramatic exposition of the classical Muslim division of human life into five stages: before conception\, life in the world\, life in the grave\, the resurrection\, and heaven or hell. Extensive Qur’anic and Hadith references explain the condition of the soul at each stage.Based on the Qu’ran and Hadith\, in this fascinating book\, Imam al-Haddad explains that every human being passes through several “lives:” before conception\, life in the world\, life in the grave\, the Resurrection\, and finally\, the Garden or the Fire. A complete Muslim must be aware of each of these if he is to be sufficiently prepared for eternal life. \n\n\n\nWhat happens after Death? Who are “Munkar and Nakir?” What will Heaven and Hell be like? What signs should we expect before the day of Judgement? Who is the Dajjal? When will the Mahdi appear? \n\n\n\nThese and many other questions are answered\, on the basis of the Qu’ran and Hadith\, in this fascinating book. Imam al-Haddad explains that every human being passes through the “lives:” before conception\, life in the world\, life in the grave\, the Resurrection\, and finally\, the Garden of the Fire. A complete Muslim must be aware of each of these if he is to be sufficiently prepared for eternal life. \n\n\n\nAbout the author \n\n\n\nImam Abdallah Ibn-Alawi Al-Haddad lived in Tarim in the Hadramant Valley between Yemen and Oman\, and is widely held to have been the ‘renewer’ of twelfth Islamic century. He was a noted authority on the Shafi’i school of jurisprudence\, and a writer on devotional matters\, both in poetry and prose. His works have been translated into many languages. Imam al-Haddad died in 1132 A.H. having spent his life bringing people to their Lord through his oral and written teaching\, and his exemplary life. He was buried in a simple grave in the cemetary at Tarim. \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitators \n\n\n\nMaryam Awwal is a second-year Master of Arts student at Zaytuna College studying Islamic law and legal theory. She has a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute and is pursuing an associate’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. \n\n\n\nShe also has a BA in Liberal Arts & Islamic Studies from Zaytuna College and a BA in Economics from UC Davis. After graduating\, she hopes to further her education in various sacred Islamic sciences and support the development of sound Muslim communities in the West.Zaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont\, Youth\, and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/week-long-girls-camp-sr-maryam-awwal/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen
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SUMMARY:Women Around the Messenger (saw) (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh facilitates a 45-minute live Zoom session for sisters (posted the following day publicly on MCC’s YouTube\, Facebook\, and Instagram) on the biographies of the women around the time of our beloved Messenger (saw) the critical role they played in the overall development of their society\, right from the beginning. 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Tuesdays | 12 consecutive weeks from June 13 to Aug. 29 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at https://mcceastbay.org/sahabiyat \n\n\n\nWatch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-seriesMore Ustadha Nihad: \n\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Women Around the Messenger” series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: https://mcceastbay.org/qudsi\n\n\n\n– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: https://mcceastbay.org/pearls-series\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: https://mcceastbay.org/kahf\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer\n\n\n\n– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: https://mcceastbay.org/companions-series\n\n\n\n– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: https://mcceastbay.org/nawawi\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Nihad: https://mcceastbay.org/nihad\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/women-around-the-messenger-saw-virtual/2023-07-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY: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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-womens-seerah-bookclub-6/2023-07-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mommy & Me Toddler Islamic Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:In this five-week summer session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop a love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \n\n\n\nThursdays\, July 27\, August 3\, 10\, 17 & 24 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $70 for five sessions or $20 per session | Register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \n\n\n\nThese Mommy & Me sessions are designed for girls and boys ages one to four who are accompanied by a female guardian. Moms\, grandmothers\, and so on are welcome. This is also an excellent opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community.  \n\n\n\nOur Mommy and Me sessions begin with dua and a salaam/greeting song and end with the Fi-Amanillah song and kid-favorite parachute time. \n\n\n\nThe sessions are on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. starting May 11. Registration is required: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \n\n\n\nWe will meet on May 11\, May 18\, May 25\, June 1\, and June 8\, inshaAllah. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nMCC 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
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/happy-hearts-summer/2023-07-27/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Youth Halaqas | Sr. Maryam Awwal & Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:For boys and girls ages 13-18\, join us over three Thursday nights to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood\, discuss contemporary issues\, and connect together to Allah. These sessions will be led by Sr. Maryam Awwal and Hafiz Zaid Khanani. \n\n\n\nThursdays\, July 13\, 20\, & 27 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Conference Room | Free; register at mcceastbay.org/summer-youth-halaqa \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMaryam Awwal is a second-year Master of Arts student at Zaytuna College studying Islamic law and legal theory. She has a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute and is pursuing an associate’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. \n\n\n\nShe also has a BA in Liberal Arts & Islamic Studies from Zaytuna College and a BA in Economics from UC Davis. After graduating\, she hopes to further her education in various sacred Islamic sciences and support the development of sound Muslim communities in the West.Zaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont\, Youth\, and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/thursday-night-halaqa/2023-07-27/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen
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SUMMARY:Fast On the Day Of Ashura
DESCRIPTION:We are now in Muharram\, which is the first month of the Islamic new year. The blessed day of ‘Ashura is this Friday\, July 28. \n\n\n\nPlease calendar now to fast on the 10th of this month and either the day before or after (so the 9th or 11th of Muharram). \n\n\n\nThe 10th of Muharram is on Friday\, July 28\, so let’s please fast either Thursday and Friday or Friday and Saturday\, inshaAllah. MCC will host a community Iftar on Friday\, July 28. \n\n\n\n\n– Shaykh Rami Nsour will also give a talk about this particular time on the day of Ashura: https://mcceastbay.org/event/ashura-program-iftar\n\n\n\n– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\n\n\n– For more information about the Day of Ashura\, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Day of Ashura?\n\n\n\nAshura marks the day that Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by God creating a path in the Sea and is the Islamic equivalent to Yom Kippur. In Sunni Islam\, Ashura follows the traditions of Judaism with a day of fasting – commemorating the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and his followers to escape Pharaoh. The Prophet Muhammad thought this tradition was worth following\, so he fasted and encouraged his followers to do the same. On this day\, Muslims fast and celebrate by reflecting\, showing respect\, and thanks. Is fasting required? Fasting is not compulsory during Ashura\, but some Muslims choose to fast for one or two days. This is because the Prophet Muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of Ashura. \n\n\n\nWhen is Ashura 2022?\n\n\n\nAshura falls on the tenth day of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic year) in the Muslim calendar – which this year is Monday\, August 8. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, the day is commemorated\, beginning on Sunday evening and ending on the evening of Monday\, August 8. Islamic religious dates are tabular: they begin at sunset on the first evening and end at sunset on the second evening. The date changes each year as the calendar used by Muslims – the Hijri calendar – is ten to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\n\n\n\nThe month of Muharram is considered special by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year\, which brings with it the day of Ashura\, or the “Tenth day” of the month when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after). \n\n\n\nFollowing the Prophetic tradition\, MCC invites all East Bay residents to fast on the day of Ashura\, which starts on the evening of Sunday\, August 7\, and during the day of Monday\, August 8. \n\n\n\nThe first is the Hijrah\, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. This birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and served as the key turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. The Hijrah also marks the beginning of a new chapter for humanity\, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society and a model for us to aspire to. \n\n\n\nThe other two historical events took place on the 10th day of Muharram\, called Ashura\, and after completing the migration to Medina\, the Prophet witnessed the Jews of Medina fasting to celebrate the victory of Prophet Musa (PBUH) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition to express their gratitude to Allah for saving Musa and his people. \n\n\n\nOn the same day\, just six decades later\, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and most heartbreaking events in the history of Islam\, which we continue to mourn today. As we commemorate Ashura\, for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn\, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression and to seek liberty and justice for all. Following the Prophet Muhammad tradition\, MCC invites you all to fast on the day of Ashura. \n\n\n\nLet us take this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet and pray for the unity of our ummah (community).
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fast-on-the-day-of-ashura/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weeklong Girls Camp | Sr. Maryam Awwal
DESCRIPTION:For girls ages 13-18\, join us for an intensive week of spiritual renewal\, where we go over Imam al-Haddad’s work\, The Lives of Man\, and connect ourselves to our Creator by learning the five stages of human life. \n\n\n\nMonday – Friday\,  July 24 – July 28 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Register required at mcceastbay.org/youth-intensive \n\n\n\nAbout the book \n\n\n\nA dramatic exposition of the classical Muslim division of human life into five stages: before conception\, life in the world\, life in the grave\, the resurrection\, and heaven or hell. Extensive Qur’anic and Hadith references explain the condition of the soul at each stage.Based on the Qu’ran and Hadith\, in this fascinating book\, Imam al-Haddad explains that every human being passes through several “lives:” before conception\, life in the world\, life in the grave\, the Resurrection\, and finally\, the Garden or the Fire. A complete Muslim must be aware of each of these if he is to be sufficiently prepared for eternal life. \n\n\n\nWhat happens after Death? Who are “Munkar and Nakir?” What will Heaven and Hell be like? What signs should we expect before the day of Judgement? Who is the Dajjal? When will the Mahdi appear? \n\n\n\nThese and many other questions are answered\, on the basis of the Qu’ran and Hadith\, in this fascinating book. Imam al-Haddad explains that every human being passes through the “lives:” before conception\, life in the world\, life in the grave\, the Resurrection\, and finally\, the Garden of the Fire. A complete Muslim must be aware of each of these if he is to be sufficiently prepared for eternal life. \n\n\n\nAbout the author \n\n\n\nImam Abdallah Ibn-Alawi Al-Haddad lived in Tarim in the Hadramant Valley between Yemen and Oman and is widely held to have been the ‘renewer’ of the twelfth Islamic century. He was a noted authority on the Shafi’i school of jurisprudence and a writer on devotional matters\, both in poetry and prose. His works have been translated into many languages. Imam al-Haddad died in 1132 A.H.\, having spent his life bringing people to their Lord through his oral and written teaching and his exemplary life. He was buried in a simple grave in the cemetery at Tarim. \n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitators \n\n\n\nMaryam Awwal is a second-year Master of Arts student at Zaytuna College studying Islamic law and legal theory. She has a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute and is pursuing an associate’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. \n\n\n\nShe also has a BA in Liberal Arts & Islamic Studies from Zaytuna College and a BA in Economics from UC Davis. After graduating\, she hopes to further her education in various sacred Islamic sciences and support the development of sound Muslim communities in the West.Zaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont\, Youth and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/week-long/2023-07-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen
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SUMMARY:Three Jumu’ah Services @ MCC
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s Jumu’ah services on Friday\, July 28: \n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. \n\n–  Shaykh Rami Nsour delivers this sermon.\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Hafiz Zaid Khanani delivers this sermon.\n\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\n– Hafiz Abdullah Ayyaz delivers this sermon.\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 in the facility. \n\n\n\nJumu’ah parking for three services is in the MCC and the neighboring HP lot. The aerial map is at https://mcceastbay.org/hpPlease note that the HP lot will not be available starting August 18. Please come to the second and third Jumu’ah to ease up parking or attend the parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Dublin Library starting August 18: https://mcceastbay.org/satellite-jumuah-library-update \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch these three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Zaid: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/zaid\n\n\n\n– More Shaykh Rami: https://mcceastbay.org/rami\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Abdullah Ayyaz: https://mcceastbay.org/abdullah-ayyaz\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 working with 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
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/three-jumuah-services-mcc-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Leaders Farewell BBQ | Sr. Maryam Awwal & Hafiz Zaid Khanani
DESCRIPTION:*Please note the new time due to teens fasting on the Day of Ashura this Friday*For boys & girls 13-18\, join us for a BBQ afternoon where we get to know each other\, share stories\, and have fun! \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 28 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Ken Mercer Sports Park | Register at mcceastbay.org/youth-bbq \n\n\n\nMaghrib is at 8:23 p.m. this Friday. The BBQ will be served at Iftar time.  \n\n\n\nIn following the Prophetic tradition\, we encourage our community to fast on Friday\, July 28\, as well as the day before or after (so either Thursday and Friday or Friday and Saturday)\, insha’Allah.Maryam Awwal is a second-year Master of Arts student at Zaytuna College studying Islamic law and legal theory. She has a master’s in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute and is pursuing an associate’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling. \n\n\n\nShe also has a BA in Liberal Arts & Islamic Studies from Zaytuna College and a BA in Economics from UC Davis. After graduating\, she hopes to further her education in various sacred Islamic sciences and support the development of sound Muslim communities in the West.Zaid Khanani is a Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with the City of Fremont\, Youth and Family Services. He graduated from Zaytuna College and completed his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the Wright Institute. Hafiz Zaid continues his formal Islamic Studies with local teachers and scholars overseas. He is a former Islamic Studies teacher at Northstar Islamic School and teaches numerous online classes. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/youth-bbq/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen
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SUMMARY:Virtual Friday Night Women's Halaqa | Ustadha Shamira Ahmed
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Halaqas are online for summer! Join Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed for weekly halaqa on Friday nights.7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Starts June 2 | Every Friday during Summer | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\nUstadha Shamira will resume The Beginning of Guidance series from last summer.Ustadha Shamira Chothia began her journey in seeking sacred knowledge at the women’s Dar-ul-Uloom Mu’eenal Islam seminary in South Africa and completed the five-year intensive ‘alima program at Ja’mia Al-Imam Muhammad Zakariyya\, one of Britain’s first and most renowned Islamic universities for women. There she was granted ijāzah (authorization) in Sahīh al-Bukhārī\, Sahīh al-Muslim\, Sunan at-Tirmidhī\, Sunan Abī Dāwūd\, Sunan an-Nasā’ī\, and Sunan Ibn Mājah. Thereafter\, she continued her Arabic and Qur’anic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, where she obtained an ijāzah in Tajwīd of the Ḥafṣ recitation from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Ḥasan al-Kurdī. Ustadha Shamira is a co-founder of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to disseminating traditional Islamic knowledge by qualified female teachers to Muslim women around the globe. She is a passionate advocate for natural birth\, infusing her natural birth classes with Islamic spirituality since 2009\, and has been a qualified lactation counselor since 2011.  Her latest endeavor is her sisters-only YouTube channel catering to women’s educational and spiritual needs through short talks and reminders. Ustadha Shamira resides in sunny Southern California with her husband and four children.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/summer-friday-night-halaqa/2023-07-28/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Lessons from Ashura (Program & Iftar) | Shaykh Rami Nsour
DESCRIPTION:Join Shaykh Rami Nsour for spiritual insights about the significance of the Day of ‘Ashura from Hadith\, the significance of events that occurred after the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him)\, and what it means to the community today. \n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Friday\, July 28 | Conference Room | Join in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nThe blessed day of ‘Ashura is this Friday\, July 28. Maghrib on this day is at 8:23 p.m. \n\n\n\nIn following the Prophetic tradition\, we encourage our community to fast on Friday\, July 28\, as well as the day before or after (so either Thursday and Friday or Friday and Saturday)\, insha’Allah. RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/fast-ashura \n\n\n\nPlease note that once registration closes\, you will have to get on the waitlist. Being on the waitlist does not mean that you are registered for Iftar. Waitlisted people will be allowed to register only/if there are any cancellations. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Day of Ashura\, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura \n\n\n\n\n– More talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\n\n\n– For more information about the Day of Ashura\, see https://seekersguidance.org/articles/the-day-of-ashura\n\n\n\n– More Shaykh Rami: https://mcceastbay.org/rami\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Day of Ashura?\n\n\n\nAshura marks the day that Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by God creating a path in the Sea and is the Islamic equivalent to Yom Kippur. \n\n\n\nIn Sunni Islam\, Ashura follows the traditions of Judaism with a day of fasting – commemorating the parting of the Red Sea for Moses and his followers to escape Pharaoh. \n\n\n\nThe Prophet Muhammad thought this tradition was worth following\, so he fasted and encouraged his followers to do the same. \n\n\n\nOn this day\, Muslims fast and celebrate by reflecting\, showing respect\, and thanks. \n\n\n\nIs fasting required?\n\n\n\nFasting is not compulsory during Ashura\, but some Muslims fast for one or two days. This is because the Prophet Muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of Ashura. \n\n\n\nWhen is Ashura 23?\n\n\n\nAshura falls on the tenth day of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic year) in the Muslim calendar – this year is Friday\, July 28. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, the day is commemorated\, beginning on Sunday evening and ending on Friday\, July 28. \n\n\n\nIslamic religious dates are tabular: they begin at sunset on the first evening and end at sunset on the second evening. The date changes each year as the calendar used by Muslims – the Hijri calendar – is ten to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\nMore talks & sermons on Muharram: https://mcceastbay.org/muharram\n\n\n\n\nThe month of Muharram is considered unique by all Muslims and is one of the four sacred months of the year\, which brings with it the day of Ashura\, or the “Tenth day” of the month when fasting is recommended (with or without the addition of a day prior or after). \n\n\n\nFollowing the Prophetic tradition\, MCC invites all East Bay residents to fast on the day of Ashura\, which starts on the evening of Thursday\, July 28\, and during the day of Friday\, July 29. \n\n\n\nThe first is the Hijrah\, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD. This birth of a pluralistic Muslim community marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and serves as the critical turning point for the first Muslims and the future of Islam. The Hijrah also marks the beginning of a new chapter for humanity\, where freedom of faith and justice for all became the cardinal principles of the newly founded society and a model for us to aspire to. \n\n\n\nThe other two historical events took place on the 10th day of Muharram\, called Ashura. \n\n\n\nAfter completing the migration to Medina\, the Prophet witnessed the Jews of Medina fasting to celebrate the victory of Prophet Musa (PBUH) and his people over the Egyptian Pharaoh. Prophet Muhammad then asked his companions to join this fasting tradition to express gratitude to Allah for saving Musa and his people. \n\n\n\nOn the same day\, just six decades later\, the Prophet’s grandson Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This was one of the saddest and most heartbreaking events in the history of Islam\, which we continue to mourn today. \n\n\n\nAs we commemorate Ashura for Prophet Musa and Imam Husayn\, we are called to re-commit to our struggle against all forms of tyranny and oppression and to seek liberty and justice for all. \n\n\n\nFollowing the Prophet Muhammad tradition\, MCC invites you all to fast on the day of Ashura. Let us take this day to continue the practice of our beloved Prophet and pray for the unity of our Ummah (community).
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ashura-program-iftar/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for monthly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation\, reflection\, and Salawat. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n– Welcome\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Surah Yasin\n\n\n\n– Dhikr \n\n\n\n– Salawat\n\n\n\n– Short reflection (khatira)\n\n\n\n\nAfter this monthly gathering\, MCC hosts a children’s story-time: https://mcceastbay.org/storytime \n\n\n\nAbout 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. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-ramadan-womens-dhikr-circle-ustadha-hosai-mojaddidi/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Mercy & Love in Marriage (Mawada & Rahmah) | Sidi Masoud Qazen
DESCRIPTION:Sidi Masoud Qazen will give practical and spiritual tips for a successful marriage and ways to keep Rahma wa Mawadda (mercy and love) in a marriage. \n\n\n\n\n– More Islamic marriage talks: https://mcceastbay.org/marriage\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud\n\n\n\n\nMasoud Qazen is a community member\, a scientist by profession\, and MCC Sunday School Quranic instructor. He spends his days coaching executives to become better at problem-solving to bring new products to the market. He has studied Arabic and Quran with many teachers\, including scholars from the Bay. In his free time\, he tackles the Bay Area mountains with his bike and fellow Muslim biking group. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mawaddah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eid Celebration Picnic for Special Needs Families | MUHSEN & MCC
DESCRIPTION:For San Francisco Bay Area families raising children with special needs\, join us for a special Eid celebration hosted by MUHSEN in collaboration with MCC East Bay.  \n\n\n\nThis picnic is hosted at David Jones Park in Fremont to accommodate better South Bay & East Bay (Tri-Valley) special needs families. \n\n\n\nRegistration is for each individual in the family. A hamburger-and-hotdog lunch is provided. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 29 | 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | $2/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/muhsen-eid \n\n\n\nWe will have the following activities: \n\n\n\n\nBounce House\n\n\n\nFace Painting\n\n\n\nBalloons\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nMCC Youth: To volunteer at this Saturday afternoon picnic\, please complete this form mcceastbay.org/picnic-volunteer \n\n\n\nQuestions? help@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n– More MUHSEN co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about how we are privileged to accommodate our special needs community: https://mcceastbay.org/accommodating-disabilities
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/special-needs-eid/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Livermore Land Property Tour
DESCRIPTION:MCC has arranged for a complimentary shuttle to take congregants on Sunday\, July 23\, July 30\, and August 6. \n\n\n\nThe shuttle leaves the MCC parking lot at 9:30 a.m.\, arriving at the land at 10 a.m. for a two-hour property tour. The shuttle returns to MCC at noon. RSVP at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tour \n\n\n\n\n– Site address: 8100 Carneal Rd\, Livermore\, CA 94551 \n\n\n\n– Learn more about this project: https://mcceastbay.org/growth\n\n\n\n\nNeed help finding the property or the shuttle? Call Board member Zaheer Khan at (925) 699-7873 \n\n\n\nQuestions? contact@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/livermore-land-property-tour/2023-07-30/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:*Postponded* Prophetic Positivity in Parenting | Parenting Coach Yusur Hassan
DESCRIPTION:**Sunday afternoon’s workshop Prophetic Positivity in Parenting with Yusur Hassan is postponed due to the speaker’s illness.** \n\n\n\nFor Sisters Only: Join Parenting Coach Yusor Hassan for this workshop on three keys to navigating parenting for Muslim moms via the blessed example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).  \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Sunday\, July 30 | MCC Conference Room | In-person only; no livestream/recording | No RSVP needed \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n– More parenting talks: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/parenting\n\n\n\n\nIt isn’t too late to discover parenting mindsets and tools so you and your family can enjoy peaceful and loving interactions. You will learn to increase your child’s willingness to listen through loving connections and positive interactions\, as modeled in the Prophetic Way. \n\n\n\nAbout the PresenterYusur Hassan is a certified parent coach and educator. She is the mother of four daughters and a homeschooling parent.As a parent editor and coach\, she has worked with countless moms to create and understand the connections with their child(ren). She has hosted parenting workshops worldwide\, provided private coaching to moms\, and facilitated mothers’ support group circles at her local mosque. She is passionate about helping parents cultivate deep connections\, strong bonds\, and new levels of cooperation with their children that help parents guide their children and uphold the amana (sacred trust) each parent has been gifted.  \n\n\n\nSr. Yusor can be reached at amanaparentcoaching@gmail.com and on IG @amanaparenting and FB: @amanaparentcoaching
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prophetic-positivity/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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