MCC East Bay

Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
2024-01-29 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

Performing Umrah: A Step-by-Step Workshop | Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi
2024-01-29 18:30 - 20:00
Join Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi for a step-by-step workshop covering preparation for the Umrah journey, fiqh, rights & responsibilities, visiting the Prophet ﷺ, and more spiritual aspects. We will set our intention to have sincerity, manner (adab), patience, and gratitude. This open session is most beneficial for people planning to perform Umrah soon.

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monday, January 29 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

Cosponsored by the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST). Hosted by MCC East Bay.

FIST, with the support of the community, is sponsoring 23 individuals to participate in Umrah ’24 on February 11, 2024. Founded in 2016, the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST) is a private, non-profit corporation created to provide financial support and assistance to scholars and students of classical Islam.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– To sponsor Umrah trips, send donations via Zelle to donate@islamicscholarship.org

– To feed the poor in Madinah, send donations via Zelle to miskinmedina@gmail.com

– To nominate a community hero in the San Francisco Bay Area: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/community-hero

– More Ustadh Ibrahim: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim

– More Hajj & Umrah talks: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/hajj

Umrah for the Unrecognized

In our Heroes for Umrah/Hajj program, we take the unsung heroes and unrecognized, long-standing volunteers of our local communities who lack financial means to the blessed cities of Mecca and Medina, accompanied by notable scholars who teach them before and during their travels. Upon return, these heroes present educational reflections for the wider community.

“Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve” – Surah al-Baqara, 2:262

Pervez Qureshi serves as the chairman of the board of trustees for Zaytuna College. He has served as CEO of multiple companies, with decades of experience in the information technology and service industries. He continues to advise technology companies, serves on numerous corporate boards, and is a co-founder and a Board of Trustee member of the Muslim Community Center of East Bay (MCC East Bay), one of the largest Muslim centers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Principles of Religion | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
2024-01-30 12:30 - 13:15
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
2024-01-30 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

The Soul's Journey (virtual) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
2024-01-31 19:00 - 21:00
Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi every Wednesday until Ramadan ’24 at 7 p.m. virtually to dive into the text, The Lives of Man, by Imam Abdallah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad where we understand life’s purpose, through the five stages of our journey to Allah (swt).

Hosted at Lighthouse Mosque. Streamed only on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/journey

– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar – 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 “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires – Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey

Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and was the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality. Learn more about him at The Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us

Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi every Wednesday until Ramadan ’24 at 7 p.m. virtually to dive into the text, The Lives of Man, by Imam Abdallah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad where we understand life’s purpose, through the five stages of our journey to Allah (swt).

Hosted at Lighthouse Mosque. Streamed only on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/journey

https://youtu.be/Lh-6tl3SXDc

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Dublin Library
2024-02-02 12:30 - 14:50
For MCC’s Jumu’ah services on Friday, February 2, 2024:

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

– Sidi Qur’an Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi delivers this sermon at MCC.

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

– Sidi Qur’an Hodge at the Dublin Library this Friday.

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

– Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer 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 Qur’an: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

– More. Ustadh Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon

– More Br. Mohammed: https://mcceastbay.org/mohammed

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

Voting Drive @ Three MCC Jumu'ahs
2024-02-02 12:30 - 15:00
CAIR San Francisco Bay Area will be at MCC for three consecutive Fridays during Jumu’ahs to register voters before the primary elections on March 5th and equip voters to vote in the upcoming election.

CAIR staff and volunteers will be at the three MCC Jumu’ahs on these Fridays: February 2, February 9, and February 16.

– CAIR workshops at MCC: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/cair

From CAIR:

We are excited to announce the launch of our Vote for Justice voter mobilization campaign in preparation for California’s March 5 primary election and the November general election. Together, we will aim to engage the over one million American Muslims residing in our state to raise awareness of and participate in the civic process.

While civic engagement is always important, it is more crucial today than ever.

Watching a genocide unfold live before our eyes in Palestine and a variety of crises and opportunities in our neighborhoods makes this election season critical. Our votes can send a powerful message of support, concern, or opposition to our communities and country’s direction.

Vote for Justice is not just a slogan; it’s a call to action, urging each community member to engage in the most fundamental democratic process: voting. Your vote is your voice, a declaration of your presence, and a testament to the issues that matter to you and the community.

What Does “Vote for Justice” Mean?

Vote for Justice means demanding justice in all aspects of governance, community welfare, and human rights—and voting to uphold these principles. This encompasses areas that are deeply important to our community, including:

Social Justice at Home and Abroad

Foreign policies that support human rights and aid initiatives align international engagement with the principles of social justice.

Policies that address systemic inequalities in housing, employment, and criminal justice to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all citizens.

Cultural understanding and the celebration of diversity promote a society that respects and values the contributions of all its members.

Economic Justice

Policies that stimulate job growth support small businesses and foster innovation to build a robust and sustainable economy.

Fair taxation and equitable distribution of resources ensure that all individuals have access to the economic opportunities necessary for a secure and prosperous life.

Education Justice

Universal access to quality education ensures that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed.

Adequate funding of all schools to address disparities in educational resources and facilities.

Healthcare Justice

Recognition of healthcare as a fundamental human right and policies that ensure all individuals have access to necessary medical services.

Mental health services’ importance and integration into the healthcare system ensures that psychological well-being is treated with the same urgency as physical health.

Minority and Immigrant Justice

Stringent anti-discrimination laws and strict enforcement protect all individuals from bias and prejudice.

Development of policies that acknowledge and address the specific needs of minority and immigrant communities, fostering an environment of inclusivity and respect.

Fair and humane immigration policies provide clear pathways to citizenship, respecting the dignity and rights of individuals seeking a new life in a new country.

Why Your Vote Matters

Your vote holds the power to influence legislation and shape the positions of elected officials who are guided by their most vocal constituents. So, your vote is a potent tool that can help address the issues that are important to our Muslim community. By voting, you contribute to the voices demanding change and progress at the local, state, and national levels.

Mobilizing for Change

Mobilizing Muslim Voters is more than a tagline. It’s a commitment to empowerment and representation. It’s an acknowledgment that our voices can bring about meaningful change when we stand together. Let’s ensure that the concerns and needs of the Muslim community are heard and addressed.

How You Can Get Involved

Register to Vote: Check your registration status and register to vote at voteforjustice24.com, our new voter mobilization website.

Educate Yourself: Understand the issues at stake and the candidates’ positions. An informed vote is a powerful one.

Spread the Word: Encourage family, friends, and community members to register and vote. Every additional voice amplifies our call for justice.

Participate in Community Initiatives: Volunteer to spend a few hours a week helping to register voters and participate in town halls and forums. Your active participation is key to driving change.

Bring Vote for Justice to Your Community: Are you in leadership in an MSA, involved in a masjid, or do you frequent a popular halal restaurant or store? Email us to coordinate an event or to distribute materials.

Your vote is not just a right; it’s a pillar of our democracy and a direct line to shaping a future that mirrors our Muslim values. As we gear up for the March 5 primary, let’s make our presence felt, and our voices resonate with the power of justice.

Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
2024-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Friday Family Night: The Teacher and The Student | Sidi Quran Hodge
2024-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
Using the story of Moses (AS) and Al-Khidr in the Qur’an, let’s analyze ourselves within both characters to manage how we respond when certain situations and challenges arise.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, Feb. 2 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join us in person or watch online or on replay at mcceastbay.org/live

This program is open to all, particularly our youth and young professionals.

More talks for teenagers: https://mcceastbay.org/teens

More sermons & talks with Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

About the SpeakerQur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya, Hadith, Aqida, Seerah, Nahw, Quran Hifzdh, Kitaba, and Tafseer in classical Arabic.

Sidi Quran Hodge has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refing the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Hijab Day 2024 | Ustadha Maryam Amir
2024-02-03 11:00 - 15:00
MCC marks the World Hijab Day global campaign with the 3rd Annual World Hijab Day Celebration! This year’s theme is “Veiled in Strength”. Join fellow sisters on Saturday, Feb. 3rd, to enjoy an afternoon celebrating the noble Hijab and invite a friend, too!

Shop the bazaar of women-owned clothing vendors, eat a delicious meal from the women-owned food vendors, and participate in the spirit of Hijab and sisterhood. The program will include an interactive talk with Ustadha Maryam Amir and a modest fashion show (first time at MCC)!!

Spots are limited! Click the blue ‘Buy Tickets’ button on your screen above to RSVP today! Or RSVP here!

Share the experience and invite a friend, colleague, or neighbor. Muslims, as well as non-Muslim sisters, are all welcome.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday, Feb. 3 | Limited spots | $10/ Women and girls ages 8+ | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/hijab

Palestine Relief Booth donations: Donate a drink or a snack to be sold at the MCC WHD booth at the event. 100% of the proceeds will go towards relief efforts. Click HERE to sign up today!

#WorldHijabDay #DressedNotOpressed #Hijabista #Hijabismycrown #HijabiStrong #MyhijabmyChoice

“To my surprise, the veil was strangely liberating, an unapologetic form of self-expression.” – [ J. Galvez, Catholic, Philippines]

Event Overview

11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. –Shop! Eat! Connect! Donate! Vendor and lunch sales at women-owned stalls. Please support the Palestine relief fundraising booth. Visit the booth to support or to donate items to sell. Click the link above to donate a drink or snack to be sold. (All food must remain outside in the Picnic Area)

12:40 p.m – A female-led, women-only Zuhr congregational prayer (Main Prayer Hall)

1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. – Interactive talk with Ust. Maryam Amir & Q&A session (Main Prayer Hall)

2:20 p.m. – MODEST FASHION SHOW!! (Main Prayer Hall) Some dresses from the fashion show will be available for purchase (organized by Asiyah’s Collection)

Vendors: Only women-owned vendors are considered for the Bazaar. Express interest at https://mcceastbay.org/vendor

Volunteers: Limited opportunities for ages 14+ https://mcceastbay.org/hijab-volunteer

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC is proud to support #WorldHijabDay in February to stand against bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice faced by Muslim girls and women worldwide in hijab. In its 11th year, the World Hijab Day Organization has continued to dismantle bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination against Muslim women through awareness, education, and empowerment. Taking part in this event and every bit of support means more victories for our sisters who are unfairly targeted and harassed for their choice of wearing hijab globally. World Hijab Day is a global campaign to promote religious tolerance, cultural understanding, and international solidarity.

The goal of this second-annual event is to provide sisters – both Hijabi and non-Hijabi – with an opportunity to:

Celebrate the Hijab and promote pride in carrying on this noble tradition and campaign for a world where Muslimahs can proudly and freely practice their faith;

Create an environment where sisters feel empowered, supported, and inspired to wear hijab (particularly young girls finding sorority and support)

Host a bazaar where attendees can purchase modest clothing that supports Muslimah-run Islamic businesses and lunch from female-run food vendors.

About the Speaker:

WHERE IT ALL BEGANNazma Khan immigrated to New York City from Bangladesh at a young age. Not knowing the culture or the language, Nazma found herself the only one wearing the hijab (headscarf) in middle school, where she was constantly bullied. This constant discrimination followed her throughout high school and college. After 9/11, her situation got even worse. Now, she was being chased down the street and labeled a ‘terrorist’ for being visibly a Muslim. She realized that many women in hijab in different parts of the world were encountering similar discrimination. She wanted to do something to address the stereotypes and improve circumstances. Therefore, she invited women from all ethnic backgrounds to wear the hijab for a day to foster religious tolerance and cultural understanding. She called this global event ‘World Hijab Day.’ This event is commemorated in over 150 countries every February 1st. https://websitewww.worldhijabday.org

– More Ustadha Maryam: https://mcceastbay.org/maryam

Ustadha Maryam Amirebrahimi received her master’s degree in Education from UCLA. She holds a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. Maryam has studied in Egypt, memorized the Quran, and researched a variety of religious sciences, ranging from Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, Prophetic narrations and commentary, women’s rights within Islamic law, and more for the past 15 years. She’s featured in a video series on faith produced by goodcast.net called The Maryam Amir Show. She actively hosts women worldwide who have memorized the Quran to share their journeys through the #FOREMOTHERS campaign. Shaykhah is a SWISS and Hikmah Institutes instructor and has been a bonus lecturer with AlMaghrib, DiscoverU, and more. Major news outlets, including BBC, NPR, and CBS, have interviewed her for her work. Maryam’s focus on spiritual connections, identity actualization, social justice, and women’s studies has allowed her to lecture throughout the United States and the world, including Jerusalem, Mecca, Medina, Stockholm, London, Toronto, and more. She holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and speaks multiple languages. – More Shaykha Maryam: https://mcceastbay.org/maryam Maryam Amirebrahimi received her master’s in Social Justice Education from UCLA. Her research focused on the effects of mentorship rooted in Critical Race Theory for urban high school students of color. She holds a bachelor’s in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University, where she served as the President of the Muslim Student Association for two consecutive years. She is pursuing a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies through Al Azhar University’s distance learning program. Maryam spent a year studying the Arabic language and Qur’an in Cairo, Egypt, and has memorized the Qur’an. She has been presented the Student of the Year award by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Maryam frequently travels to speak and work with different communities to address various spiritual topics and social issues. She writes about social realities, women’s studies, and spiritual connections on the popular online blog http://suhaibwebb.com. Maryam is a dynamic and outspoken proponent of social justice and women’s rights.

– More Sheikha Mariam: https://mcceastbay.org/maryam

About Ustadha Maryam Amir, Founder of Qariah App Maryam Amir received her master’s in Education from UCLA. She holds a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. Maryam has studied in Egypt, memorized the Qur’an, and researched a variety of religious sciences, ranging from Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, Prophetic narrations and commentary, women’s rights within Islamic law, and more for the past 15 years. She’s featured in a video series on faith produced by goodcast.net called The Maryam Amir Show. She actively hosts women worldwide who have memorized the Qur’an to share their journeys through the #FOREMOTHERS campaign. She is an instructor with SWISS and Hikmah Institutes. Sr. Mariam has been interviewed for her work by major news outlets, including BBC, NPR, and CBS. Maryam’s focus on spiritual connections, identity actualization, social justice, and women’s studies has allowed her to lecture throughout the United States and the world, including Jerusalem, Mecca, Medina, Stockholm, London, Toronto, and more. She holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and speaks multiple languages. – More Sheikha: https://mcceastbay.org/maryamMaryam Amir received her master’s in Education from UCLA. She holds a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. Maryam has studied in Egypt, memorized the Qur’an, and has researched a variety of religious sciences, ranging from Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, Prophetic narrations and commentary, women’s rights within Islamic law, and more for the past 15 years. She hosts the Quran Champions series on Islam Channel and is featured in a video series on faith produced by Goodcast called The Maryam Amir Show. Major news outlets, including BBC, NPR, and CBS, have interviewed her for her work. Maryam’s focus on spiritual connections, identity actualization, and women’s studies has allowed her to lecture throughout the United States and the world, including Jerusalem, Mecca, Medina, Stockholm, London, Toronto, and more. She holds a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and speaks multiple languages. She created “Qariah: The Women Quran Reciters App,” which is free on Google Play and Apple stores. SOCIAL MEDIA SITES https://www.instagram.com/themaryamamir/ https://www.instagram.com/qariahapp/ https://www.youtube.com/@themaryamamir

Ways to show support and solidarity

1. On this day, men and women can show their support by: – Wearing a hijab or a headscarf (women only)Wrapping winter scarves around their necks– Holding up an “I Support The Right of Hijab” sign on a piece of paperThen, 1. Take a participation selfie 2. Caption it (share your experience) with the hashtag #WorldHijabDay and 3. Tag us @WorldHijabDay.4. Change social media profile pictures to this poster 5. Post solidarity poster on social media platforms with the following caption: “I proudly support #WorldHijabDay 2024, standing in solidarity with Muslim girls and women who face discrimination for wearing the hijab globally. I encourage all my followers to join this important movement. Join the conversation: #VeiledInStrength“6. Upload company’s logo in partnership templates and post it on social media with the following caption: “We proudly announce our support for #WorldHijabDay 2024, observed on February 1st! Our unwavering solidarity stands against bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice faced by Muslim girls and women who wear the hijab. Join the conversation with #VeiledInStrength“

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#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
2024-02-04 06:30 - 07:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim]
Join Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6:30 a.m.), followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison, community dua, and following sunup, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation.
Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz
This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live
Fall & Winter ’23 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar:

– August 6, 2023
– September 3, 2023
– October 1, 2023
-November 5, 2023
-December 3, 2023
-January 7, 2024
– February 4, 2024
-March 3, 2024

The benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. Along with bringing great barakah into our lives, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah and Salawat individually, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a completing Qur’an khatam.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar
Imam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is Fajr prayer on Friday in congregation.”

MCC Townhall: Construction Update
2024-02-04 19:00 - 20:00
In the 14 years since occupying its present facility, MCC has experienced fantastic community growth, Alhamdulliah.

Join us on Sunday night with the Board of Trustees and Construction Committee to get an update on the construction planned inside and outside the facility for 2024.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday, Feb. 4 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch at mcceastbay.org/live

Optional, complimentary dinner from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. precedes this town hall. Nominal $2/person charge. RSVP at mcceastbay.org/townhall

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– More Muslim Community Center East Bay campaigns and updates: https://mcceastbay.org/appeals – Support MCC East Bay: https://mcceastbay.org/operations – Support MCC charity outreach: https://mcceastbay.org/zakat-fund – For the return of your Karze-e-Hasana (goodly community loan), please complete this form: https://mcceastbay.org/return

This town hall meeting is also your opportunity to review the vision of MCC and understand our short-term and long-term plans. This update includes the construction of the basketball court that our community voted for last year.
