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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION: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 reading from “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid and will begin reading Volume 2. \n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 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. In this bookclub\, we will be starting volume 2 of “The Prophetic Narrative” by Samira al-Zayid. \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– https://daybreak.rabata.org/products/soft-cover-a-compendium-of-the-sources-on-the-prophetic-narrative \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-Zayid \n\n\n\nTranslators: Susan Imady\, Tamara Gray\, & Randa Mardini \n\n\n\nBinding: Softcover \n\n\n\nPages: Vol 1\, 570; Vol 2\, 558 \n\n\n\nPublisher: 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/inperson-seerah-bookclub/2024-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, Starts May 1 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Walnut Creek Islamic Center | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\nJoin Sidi Shahryar Abbasi every Wednesday at 7 p.m. virtually to dive into the popular text Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\, where we will have an opportunity to go over the following: \n\n\n\n\nDelve into the heart’s role in personal governance\n\n\n\nExplore traditional Tazkiya practices for spiritual purification\n\n\n\nIdentify common spiritual diseases and learn specific remedies\n\n\n\nCultivate tranquility\, wisdom\, and patience\, mirroring Prophetic (saw) qualities\n\n\n\nDevelop emotional resilience\, enhance relationships\, and navigate challenges with wisdom aligning with the Sunnah\n\n\n\n\nWe will also cover Imam Al-Ghazali’s Ihya Ulum Al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)\, books 20-22. \n\n\n\nHosted at Walnut Creek Islamic Center. Streamed on MCC media channels. Watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/healing \n\n\n\n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar– Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey– 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 \n\n\n\nShahryar 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 \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_miz9RAhI8c&list=PL9uyRQTMUugnOmH0oww_n0yUo6hEjEMUL&index=1
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/purification-of-the-heart-a-call-for-inner-healing-sidi-shahryar-abbasi-2/2024-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me September '24 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this five-week fall session\, our toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5) will develop love for Islam\, Allah (swt)\, and RasulAllah (saw) through book reading\, sing-alongs\, Parachute Time\, activities\, and more! \nThursdays\, 9/5\, 9/12\, 9/19\, 9/26\, 10/3\, 10/17\, 10/24\, 10/31\, 11/7\, & 11/14 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room |  $70 for five sessions\, $135 for 10 sessions or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \nPlease note that there will be no class on 10/10. \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 a great opportunity to connect with other moms and caretakers in the MCC community. \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. \nQuestions? Happy Hearts Playgroup Facilitator Sr. Khadija at mommyandme@mcceastbay.org \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/mommy-and-me/2024-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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SUMMARY:Principles of Religion: Manners III | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
DESCRIPTION: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 made publicly available on MCC’s YouTube\, Facebook\, and Instagram. \n\n\n\nUstadha Nihad is using the book\, “The Forty in the Fundamentals of Religion” by Al-Ghazali. This is part three of the  “Principles of Religion” series\, which will focus on praiseworthy characteristics. \n12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. PST | Thursdays | 12 consecutive weeks from Aug. 15 to Oct. 31\, 2024 | No pre-registration needed | Join live each week at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom at mcceastbay.org/principles \n\n\n\nWatch the prior sessions in this series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/principle-series More Ustadha Nihad: \n\n\n\n\n– Ustadha Nihad’s “Principles of Religion” series: https://mcceastbay.org/principle-series\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/principles-of-religion-3/2024-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Refugee Foster Care Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s Refugee Foster Care seeks Bay Area families willing to welcome refugee youth into their homes. \nRefugee Foster Care supports unaccompanied refugee minors fleeing persecution and violence. They are seeking nurturing families to welcome refugee youth into their homes. \n6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Thursday\, Oct. 3. | To join the interactive Zoom information session\, RSVP at mcceastbay.org/foster-care \nCo-sponsored by Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County & MCC East Bay \nCatholic Charities of Santa Clara County’s Refugee Foster Care is a long-term foster care agency that brings youth from all over the world directly from refugee camps or urban settings and those youth that flee from Central America and are put in a shelter in the United States. \nThe Refugee Foster Care is a federally funded program\, and Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County has a great staff team to support the families. \nQuestions? Claire Collins\, ccollins@catholiccharitiesscc.org or (408) 325-5107 \n\n– Catholic Charities Poster\n– Family Mentor Program\n– Money Matters Age
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/refugee-foster-care-2/2024-09-12/
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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SUMMARY:Fatima Zara Helping Hand Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Fatima Zara Helping Hand is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the less fortunate break the cycle of poverty and achieve dignity by providing access to the necessities of life\, including food\, water\, shelter\, health and wellness opportunities\, and education. Their mission is carried out by developing global initiatives to support the most vulnerable communities. Their mandate includes local volunteers on the ground to help execute programs while offering a personal connection to those in need.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fatima-zara-helping-hand-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
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SUMMARY:Averroes High School Tables at Three Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Join Averroes High School on Sunday\, October 6th\, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM\, at Ohlone College for the Averroes High School Supporters Event as they celebrate ten years of graduates. All are welcome to attend and support our community’s future leaders!” Please visit their website or table to purchase tickets.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/averroes-high-school-tables-at-three-jumuahs/
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Sep. 13\, 2024: \n\n\n\n\n*1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center.\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\n– Sidi Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. @ MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service each week at Rosewood Commons\, 4400 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 1:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Mahdy: http://mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n– More Ustadh Omar: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/omar\n\n\n\n\nFor 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 and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-9/
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-rahmah/
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SUMMARY:Rabi’ Al-Awwal Mawlid: Nabi-ur-Rahma: The Prophet of Mercy (ﷺ)
DESCRIPTION:The East Bay Annual Mawlid features talks and recitations (Nasheeds) with the theme “Nabi-ur-Rahma: The Prophet of Mercy (ﷺ).” Our special guests this year are Dr. Ali Ataie and Shaykh Faraz Khan. \nWe will have talks\, counsels\, and recitations (Nasheeds) about “The Guiding Light: Muhammad ﷺ” with Qari Amar Bellaha\, Ustadh Tarif Arabi\, and Bay Area Munshids. Sidi Syed Mubeen Saifullah will be the MCC for the evening. \n6 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. | Friday\, September 13 | MCC Prayer Hall | No RSVP needed to join post-Maghrib Mawlid program (only for pre-Mawlid dinner (capped at 600 guests & babysitting) | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSan Ramon Valley Islamic Center\, Islamic Center of Livermore\, Ta’leef Collective & MCC East Bay proudly present this Rabbi’al Awwal Annual Mawlid. \nProgram Schedule \n\n5:45 p.m. – Asr congregational prayer\n6 p.m. – Burda Shareef with Ustadh Tarif Arabi (Prayer Hall)\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner service begins (men in Sunday School parking lot and women in Conference Room/Kindergarten area)\n7:22 p.m. – Maghrib prayer congregational prayer\n8 p.m. – Qur’an Recitation (Qari Amar Bellaha)\, Talk (Ammu Tarif)\, Nasheeds (Sidi Mahdy Amine and team) (no RSVP needed to join this pre-Mawlid program)\n9 p.m. – Isha congregational prayer\n9:20 p.m. – Talk/presentation (Dr. Ali Ataie) (no RSVP required to join this main Mawlid program)\n10 p.m. – Talk (Shaykh Faraz Khan)\n10:45 p.m. – Qur’an recitation and closing dua by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\nThis is a family-friendly event. Bring the entire family. Complimentary babysitting during the Mawlid program begins at 8 p.m.\, and goodie bags will be given to all kids at the end of the event. RSVP for the main program complimentary babysitting at mcceastbay.org/mawlid-babysitting \nThe Tri-Valley Annual Mawlid ’24 coincides with the weekend of 12th Rabi ul Awwal 1444. \n\n– Watch YouTube Livestream: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Watch Facebook Livestream: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Watch past Mawlid celebrations hosted at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Dr. Ali: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ali\n– More Shaykh Faraz: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/faraz\n– More Sidi Mubeen: https://mcceastbay.org/syed\n– More Sidi Mahdy: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n– More Qari Amar: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– More Sidi Tareef: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tarif\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nMawlid (or Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif) is the observance of the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad ﷺ\, which is commemorated in Rabi’ al-awwal\, the third month in the Islamic calendar. \n\n– Past Tri-Valley and East Bay AlMawlid alNabawi Celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– In Defense of the Mawlid – Shaykh Abu Nahla Al Wazani: https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/In-Defense-of-the-Mawlid-Shaykh-Abu-Nahla-Al-Wazani.pdf\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nShaykh Faraz Khan is a scholar of Ashʿarī and Maturidi philosophical theology with field specialties in Hanafi Jurisprudence\, Prophetic Biography\, Hadith\, and Logic. At Zaytuna College\, he has taught Kalam Theology\, Creedal Theology\, Prophetic Biography\, Readings in Muslim Spirituality\, and Logic in the Islamic Tradition. Shaykh Faraz also serves as the coordinator of the Honors Program\, in which he has taught Kalam\, Prophetic Biography\, Logic\, Tafsir\, and Hadith. After completing undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin\, he moved to Amman\, Jordan\, in 2004 and read classical texts with distinguished scholars in Ashʿarī and Māturīdī scholastic theology\, Hanafi jurisprudence\, prophetic narration\, logic\, and other religious sciences\, receiving scholarly authorization (ijāza) after seven years of full-time study. \nUstadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in biblical studies focusing on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical religious studies from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts\, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon\, CA\, with his wife Roya and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie \nRaised in Morocco\, Qari Amar Bellaha memorized the Qur’an at 17 from Madrasat Imam Nafia. He has ijaza for the Hafs and Warsh forms of Qur’anic recitation. In 1994 and 1995\, he was awarded top prizes in the National Moroccan Tajweed competition. He is recognized internationally for his recitation’s beauty\, clarity\, and excellence and is one of the Bay area’s foremost Qur’an teachers. Hafiz Amar leads MCC’s Taraweeh prayers each Ramadan. \nAmu Tareef is an international scholar who studied traditional Islamic Sciences at Al-Fath Institute\, al-Azhar branch in Syria. Affectionately known to the community as ‘Ammu (or Uncle)\, he was born and reared in Damascus\, Syria. His teachers include Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Shaghuri\, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\, Shaykh Dr. Mustafa al-Khin\, and Shaykh Dr. Samer al-Nass. \nPlease also attend the SBIA Mawlid on Saturday\, Sept. 14: \nSBIA’s Annual Mawlid: In the Prophetic Footsteps\nSBIA Presents the 2024 Annual Mawlid on Saturday\, September 14th. \nSpeakers: \n\nShaykh Faraz Khan\nShaykh Abdullah Misra\nNasheeds by Ahbab al-Habib – Listen on YouTube\nQur’an Recitation by Qari Zakariae El-Mekkaoui\n\nThe event begins with Asr at 6 pm\, followed by dinner. Nasheed & talks after Maghrib.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/annual-mawlid-program/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 a.m. on Saturday\, Sep. 14\, for a hike at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be cancelled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Saturday\, Sep. 14\, 2024\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n– Parking: There is a $6 parking fee.\n– Location: https://g.co/kgs/7HoZLPr\n– Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-loop-to-lake-del-valle?sh=kyrhg8\n– Distance: 4.4 miles\n– Difficulty: Moderate\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing\, and your shoes might get wet. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.\n– RSVP: By Friday\, Sep. 13\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nAbout this trail: \nExperience this 4.4-mile out-and-back trail near Livermore\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-hike/
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SUMMARY:Marriage Workshop: Tools for a Thriving Marriage | Ali Ardekani (Baba Ali)
DESCRIPTION:Open to everyone: Before our Quarterly Matrimonial Event this Saturday\, join Ali Ardekani for an insightful workshop on what to look for in a partner and the tools to improve our marriage. \nSaturday\, Sep. 14 | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nIf you have not registered for our Singles Event this Saturday\, don’t miss this opportunity! Sign up here.  \nAli Ardekani\, best known by his stage name Baba Ali (Persian: بابا علی)\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, games developer\, businessman\, and actor. Although born into a Persian family from Ardakan\, Ardekani was raised in a secular\, irreligious household in Los Angeles. In 2011\, Ardekani founded the Muslim matrimonial website Half Our Deen. Ardekani has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed over 400 events worldwide\, including in the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, for audiences as large as 40\,000. His work has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. In 2015\, he starred alongside Omar Regan in the comedy film American Sharia. Ardekani avoids grandstanding and politicizing issues by simply telling it like it is. However\, instead of mocking Islam\, he uses a comical approach without using offensive material. His sharp-witted style takes a realistic look at the everyday issues Muslims face\, including being a Muslim teen in America\, attending Muslim weddings\, and dealing with cultural issues that have impacted Muslims. \n– More Ali Ardekani: https://mcceastbay.org/baba-ali \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/marriage-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Muslim Singles Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n\n\n\n\nCalling all single sisters & brothers! Following the phenomenal success of our six previous quarterly HOD Live events at MCC\, we are thrilled to invite you again to HOD Live on Saturday\, Sept. 14\, 2024. This single event is not just a social gathering; it’s a proven pathway to meaningful connections. \n\n\n\nWhy HOD Live at MCC is Unmissable: \n\n\n\n\nRecord of Success: The last HOD Live event at MCC resulted in 65% of attendees finding a match. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception and success rate\, we’ve asked Half Deen to return.\n\n\n\nSelective and Balanced Participation: Attendees are carefully selected to maintain a 1:1 male-to-female ratio and to match age preferences. This isn’t a walk-in event; it’s a curated experience with assigned seating based on compatibility.\n\n\n\nExclusive Opportunity for MCC Community: Before opening registration to the wider Half Deen community\, we give our MCC family a 24-hour head start to secure your spots. Remember\, spaces are limited\, and the demand is high.\n\n\n\nNational Appeal: With 24% of attendees traveling out of state\, HOD Live events have a nationwide draw. Don’t miss this chance to participate locally in an event nationally recognized for its success.\n\n\n\n\nAct Quickly to Secure Your Spot \n\n\n\nI wanted to inform you about the event before Half Deen notifies its members so you can sign up.  To be part of this unique experience\, sign up promptly. If you’re within the sought-after age range\, Half Deen will reach out to confirm your participation. Delaying might mean missing out on this opportunity\, as others are eager to take available spots. \n\n\n\nAs a quick reminder\, attendees are selected based on a mutual age preference\, ensuring everyone present is within the age range most sought after by participants. This method ensures no attendee is placed awkwardly\, and the maximum age may vary for each event. This prioritizes comfort and compatibility over simply filling the room.This event is more than a chance to meet; it’s a step towards finding a compatible partner in a respectful\, Islamic setting. We’re excited to offer this again at MCC and look forward to another successful gathering. \n\n\n\nRegister now by clicking here or going to BabaAli.com and be part of our story of successful matches! \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \nAre you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \n\n\n\nEvery four months\, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform (and Baba Ali) to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a profound departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \n\n\n\nThis is an appropriately done matrimonial event – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and exciting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC\, and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n\n\n\n12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Saturday\, Sept. 14 | MCC East Bay Conference Room | $100/person (fewer than 70 spots available) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \n\n\n\nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \n\n\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nThis event breaks from ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \n\n\n\nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles\, and we will sell out. \n\n\n\nQuestions? shakera@halfourdeen.com or events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nWhat to expect?\n\n\n\nFun \n\n\n\nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships aren’t based on 3-minute conversations. So\, instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \n\n\n\nFiltered \n\n\n\nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members most likely compatible and helps ensure we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \n\n\n\nProven \n\n\n\n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \n\n\n\nPrivate \n\n\n\nOur close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition\, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual. \n\n\n\nFAQs from MCC\n\n\n\nWho can register?\n\n\n\nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from Northern California to meet privately and casually. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can apply\, but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California\, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC cohosts these matrimonial events quarterly. \n\n\n\nWho is the moderator?\n\n\n\nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He co-founded the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Our Deen\, an alternative to the Muslim dating apps we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \n\n\n\nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/bHsyJCpSQJ0\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/bHsyJCpSQJ0?enablejsapi=1&wmode=opaque\n\n\n\n\nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\n\n\nHalf Our Deen is an expert in the Muslim matching department and has a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create lasting matches. For the last 11 years\, the site has explicitly catered to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled on their successful system. \n\n\n\nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and offline events\, which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \n\n\n\nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person! \n\n\n\nHow does it work?\n\n\n\n\nPlease fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email with the following steps within a few days. Add shakera@halfourdeen.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\n\n\n\nIf your application is accepted\, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\n\n\n\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? shakera@halfourdeen.com \n\n\n\nI cannot afford the registration fee.\n\n\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n\nIs there an age limit?\n\n\n\nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event depends on attendees in the same range apply for this event. \n\n\n\nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who is used for each event. \n\n\n\nIs lunch offered?\n\n\n\nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please ensure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \n\n\n\nWill I still receive confirmation of whether I am on the waiting list?\n\n\n\nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event\, you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change\, and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to ask as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances of meeting the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading up to the event\, no candidates have matched your criteria for this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n\nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\n\n\n\nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since a unique online/offline interaction characterizes this singles event. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, that’s no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days\, so that you won’t be charged until the 31st. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD-free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile that is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event\, and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event. \n\n\n\nHow do you screen applicants?\n\n\n\nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend to increase the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching. \n\n\n\nWhy was my application not accepted?\n\n\n\nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who applies for each event. \n\n\n\nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\n\n\n\nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and been accepted can attend. Moreover\, this is a private event\, and to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! To keep this event as private as possible\, the candidates are the only people allowed to attend it. Our committee members will do their best to keep all interactions focused and constantly monitored throughout the event. \n\n\n\nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\n\n\n\nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the event\, no candidates match your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \n\n\n\nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\n\n\n\nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professionally organized manner that aligns with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we will thoroughly vet all applicants via a detailed application. This process will ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage and that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. We will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \n\n\n\nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key\, pressure-free\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or somewhere in the middle\, you can participate in all the activities quickly—and\, more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time. \n\n\n\nTo keep in line with Islamic principles\, chaperones will constantly monitor our event\, ensuring that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \n\n\n\nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\n\n\n\nAbsolutely. This is our Amanah (trust)\, and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \n\n\n\nI am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\n\n\n\nThe only people who know that you will be at the event…are those at the event (and\, of course\, the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. Once you have fully registered and paid\, the venue address will only be sent to you. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \n\n\n\nIs there a dress code?\n\n\n\nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be by Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Remember that you want to protect yourself best while remaining modest and genuine. \n\n\n\nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\n\n\n\nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely as possible according to Islamic principles\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not in a masjid prayer space. That said\, anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \n\n\n\nWhat precautions are you taking during the COVID-19 pandemic?\n\n\n\nGiven the social nature of the event\, where attendees will meet new people for the first time and eat\, we will require masks for the duration of the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs from HOD\n\n\n\nHow is the Offline process different?\n\n\n\nWe steer clear of the speed-dating approach. The 3 minutes you give to talk to each person is great if you want a 3-hour relationship. But not so much for a life-long commitment. Right from receiving your application\, we screen to ensure only the most compatible attend by screening all our applicants. Our events have an even ratio of men to women\, giving everyone a fair chance. We break the ice and eliminate awkwardness by engaging people in fun and exciting activities. Since all our attendees are also on HOD Online\, the follow-up after the event is relatively simple. \n\n\n\nWhy do I need a Half Deen membership to attend?\n\n\n\nOne of the unique features of Half Deen Offline is that everyone can be found at the event on Half Deen Online. You can view their profile online if you find someone interesting and would rather learn more about them before showing interest. No personal information exists because follow-up is done safely through our website after the event. You’ll have access to more than 3\,000 active profiles. This way\, even if you don’t find your ideal match at the offline event\, you still have a great chance of seeing them online. Our Offline events are for Members Only! You can become one by going to www.HalfDeen.com \n\n\n\nWhat happens if the event is sold out?\n\n\n\nWe wish we could accommodate everyone! Due to this event’s increasing popularity\, the seats fill fast. We keep the ratio of women to men at 1:1. Due to this\, we sometimes have to temporarily halt the registration for the gender ahead until we can level the playing field. We ensure that everyone has an opportunity for a match. Please keep checking the site to see when and where our next event will be. \n\n\n\nWhat criteria do you screen applicants by?\n\n\n\nWe believe in quality matches. We don’t set the criteria; our applicants do. We review every application carefully and study your criteria for a spouse. We only invite those who meet your criteria\, so you have a great shot right from the start. We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants to ensure compatibility\, increasing your chances of finding “The One.” InshAllah! \n\n\n\nSomething came up. I cannot make it.\n\n\n\nYou can claim that for cancellation and refunds up to two weeks before the event with no conditions. For cancellations and refunds claimed up to one week’s notice\, you will be given a refund on the condition of finding an equal replacement for you to attend the event. \n\n\n\nConcerning event planning\, no refunds will be given after the one-week conditional cancellation cut-off. Please consider that for every person invited\, several interested members turned away to keep good ratios and compatibility. If you missed the event\, we cannot refund/transfer or give you credit for the next one. We could not refund you if you attended the event because you did not find your match. \n\n\n\nWhy is your event venue private?\n\n\n\nWe care about your privacy. Our event location is kept confidential and is only revealed to those who are paid and confirmed. Nobody knows you are at the event except those at the event. We do not accept any walk-ups to the event. \n\n\n\nEvent Safety:\n\n\n\nWe’re encouraging our attendees and staff to adopt social distancing and sanitization measures to help keep everyone attending as safe as possible. As events are being scheduled again\, their status may change due to the development of safety policies\, but we’ll keep you posted if that’s the case. \n\n\n\n\nMask Recommended: We recommend attendees wear a mask during the event and in public areas (exceptions made while seated during snacks)\n\n\n\nClean Venue: Steps to sanitize surfaces throughout have been taken before the event.\n\n\n\nSocial Distancing: The recommended six feet of distance is suggested throughout the event for a safe distance event.\n\n\n\nTemperature Checks: Attendees must submit contactless temperature checks before entering the venue hall.\n\n\n\nHand Sanitizer Stations: Attendees can access various hand sanitizing stations that will be located throughout the venue.\n\n\n\n\nHalf Deen Live Matrimonial Event – Pleasanton\, CA – Sept. 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\nIf you want to attend another speed-dating event\, this event is not for you.  Speed dating doesn’t work.  HOD Live does\, so the Muslim Community Center (MCC) and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with HOD and bringing HOD Live to Pleasanton\, California\, on Sept. 14\, 2024! Read below for HOD’s unique match-making process.  \n\n\n\nAbout HOD: \n\n\n\nBeing interviewed for hours is both uncomfortable and awkward.  We do things differently\, and our results are different.  HOD’s last event resulted in 65% of the attendees finding a match. \n\n\n\nHOD Live is designed for marriage-minded Muslims who are serious about finding their other half.  Our events are filled with fun and unique activities and allow you to meet single Muslims more naturally. \n\n\n\nPlease watch the video below showing how the event will take place and how the application process will be.   This is a private event\, so the exact location of the event will be sent to all those who have a seat at the event.Every attendee will hand-pick to help increase compatibility and have an equal balance of men and women at the event.  Our focus is to invite those likely to succeed at this particular event. \n\n\n\nThe MCC and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with Half Deen to bring you a Muslim Singles event using the HOD Live Process in Pleasanton\, CA\, on Sept. 14\, 2024. \n\n\n\nHere is how it works: \n\n\n\n1.  This event is by invitation ONLY.  Fill out the questionnaire below.  This helps us determine if you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n\n2.  A member of our admin team will review your completed form.  After reviewing your application\, you will be sent a request for payment if they think you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n\n3.  Once payment is received\,  you will receive a confirmation (within 24hrs) for your seat at the event as well as the exact location of the event. \n\n\n\n****The biggest incentive to signing up early is that you get priority seat selection.  This gives you the best opportunity to sit at the table of your preferred age range **** \n\n\n\nThe price to attend the Singles event is $100 US. \n\n\n\nIf we do not receive a payment response within 24 hours\, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the first person on the waiting list. \n\n\n\nPlease note that there are a limited number of seats for this event.  There are only 40 seats for each gender.  The most significant incentive for registering early is getting priority seating.   \n\n\n\nNote:  Our goal is to ensure a balanced male/female ratio\, so if you do not receive an immediate response\, it may be because we are trying to ensure gender registration is balanced.   \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or WhatsApp – 1-647-535-2936 \n\n\n\nTo check out other upcoming HOD Live Events\, visit: www.babaali.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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