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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/2024-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Building Healthy Marriages\, Relationships\, and Homes in Islam | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new 6-week mini-series on Wednesdays\, where we delve into the spiritual and practical aspects of building healthy marriages and relationships according to Islamic teachings. This series is designed to offer insights into creating harmonious homes rooted in Islamic values. \n\nFoundations of Islamic Marriage: Explore the Quranic principles that define marriage as a bond of peace\, love\, and mercy. Understand the significance of equality\, mutual respect\, and shared responsibilities between spouses.\nSpiritual Harmony in Family Life: Explore how spiritual practices like prayer can enhance marital bonds and create a home filled with tranquility and spiritual growth.\nCommunication and Conflict Resolution: Learn effective communication strategies inspired by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)\, emphasizing kindness\, patience\, and forgiveness as tools for resolving conflicts.\nNurturing Love and Compassion: Discover how to cultivate love that sustains and grows through acts of kindness\, empathy\, and compassion. Understand the importance of maintaining emotional and physical closeness.\nBalancing Rights and Responsibilities: Gain insights into balancing personal rights with responsibilities towards your spouse and family\, fostering an environment of mutual support and accountability.\n\nThis class is ideal for individuals seeking to strengthen their home environments\, marital relationships\, or marriage preparation. By integrating Islamic teachings into daily life\, participants will learn to build homes that reflect the core values of Islam—peace\, love\, and unity. \nWednesdays\, Starts Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live.  \n– More Sidi Shahryar: https://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Building Healthy Relationships” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/harmony\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Purification of the Heart” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/healing\n Sidi Shahryar’s “The Soul’s Journey” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Real Talk Series”: https://mcceastbay.org/real-talk\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Traits of the Righteous” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/hallmark\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Controlling Your Desires” Series: https://mcceastbay.org/desires\n– Sidi Shahryar’s “Soul’s Journey Series: https://mcceastbay.org/journey \nSidi Shahryar is an experienced teacher\, speaker\, mentor\, and coach. He is passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships and cultivate spiritual growth. He provides practical guidance and insights rooted in Islamic teachings\, while addressing contemporary challenges faced by Western Muslim. Send him questions at: ask.abu.taha@gmail.com and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@islamic_spirituality.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/harmonious/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 22\, 2024: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nSidi Mike Swiss delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\n– TBA delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 1:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is a four-minute drive from MCC.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 12:40 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– More Sidi Mike: http://mcceastbay.org/mike\n– More Shaykh Alaeddin: http://mcceastbay.org/alaeddin\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/mcc-rosewood-jummah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Islamic Center Alameda Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic Center of Alameda is currently under construction and temporarily closed. However\, construction will stop in five weeks due to insufficient funds. They need $300K to complete the construction and need to raise the funds urgently. You can donate online here or visit their table this Friday to support their construction.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-center-alameda-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Garden of Peace Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Garden of Peace project\, led by the Bay Area Muslim community\, has acquired 160 acres in Santa Nella\, CA\, for a community cemetery\, which it plans to open by January 2025. It needs an additional $300K to complete essential improvements\, including road paving\, land development\, and gate and fence installation. Visit their table this Friday to learn how you can support their efforts.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/garden-of-peace-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prophetic Parenting | Shaykh Alauddin El-Bakri
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three-part parenting program with Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri to learn practical tips and insights on creating a nurturing\, balanced home using the Prophetic model. We will learn the blessings of having a family and how we can use the Qur’an and the Seerah as a guideline to lead our families. \nFriday\, Nov. 22 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\nPart 1: Even the Prophets Prayed | The Blessings of Having a Family\nFriday\, Nov. 22 (1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.)\nPart 2: Reframe & Refrain | Understanding the Prophetic Model\nFriday\, Nov. 22 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)\nPart 3: Qur’anic Illuminating Words | The Guidelines\, The Dynamics\, & The Style\nSaturday\, Nov. 23 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)\nSnacks will be provided after the Dhur prayer at 12:30 p.m.\n\nThis Friday\, Shaykh Alaeddin will give the sermons at 1:30 p.m. (3rd Jumu’ah service) and 2:30 p.m. (4th Jumu’ah service). See Jumu’ah times here. \n– More Shaykh Alaedin Elbakri: http://mcceastbay.org/alaeddin \nShaykh Alauddin Elbakri began his study of Islam at a young age in North Africa and continued his education in the Islamic sciences in Jordan\, learning from predominant scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities\, serving as an Imam at several Islamic centers and establishing full-time and weekend Islamic schools. Having been trained in both the Islamic sciences and secular education\, Shaykh Alauddin can appeal to various audiences\, and his main focus is on helping Muslims develop a deep understanding of the self\, life\, and faith. \nLearn more about Shaykh Aladdin via his educational nonprofit: https://www.tawasaw.org/who-we-are \nAlso\, follow the official Facebook page of the world-renowned Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and motivational speaker Shaykh Alauddin ElBakri: https://www.facebook.com/AlauddinElBakri \nHis website is https://shaykhelbakri.com \nSheikh Alauddin ElBakri\, 20+ years of community service in the San Francisco Bay Area: \n\n– In 1997\, he was the Founding Board member of IMAN: Inner-City Muslim Action Network. At Chicago. An organization dedicated to educating and letting up the inner cities.\n– In 1999\, He accepted the Chief Curriculum Designer and Book editor role at IQRA\, Chicago.\n– In 2005\, he was a founding board member for “My Dean” at Fresno—an organization dedicated to activating Muslim youth in faith and life.\nIn 2010\, he Founded the Support Life Foundation\, an organization dedicated to education and job training in the inner cities of Oakland\, San Francisco\, and San Jose.\n– In 2017\, he founded http://tawasaw.org – an organization dedicated to educating Muslims on how to apply Islam in their modern daily life.\nShaykh Alauddin Albakri is a regularly invited guest speaker at High-tech companies and universities to lecture about the Islamic faith\, culture\, history\, and people.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prophetic-parenting-2-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout | Sidi Amin Gharad & Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar
DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Ages 8-13): Join us weekly in November for a Halaqa and hang-out session to help them make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into young men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for only ages 8-13—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. \nPizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Fridays | 11/1\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 (no session on 11/29) | MCC Banquet Hall | $10/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nParents must pick up their child(ren) by 8:30 p.m.\, no later than 9 p.m. \nFor questions about the Halaqa\, please contact Sr. Fouzia Alam at 925-330-4287. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the halaqa facilitators \nAmin Gharad served two terms as President of the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) and\, most recently\, Islamic Studies Director at Northstar School\, where he also taught boys’ P.E. He has also worked with the Yaqeen Institute on several projects\, including curriculum development. In addition to his extensive experience working with and mentoring Muslim youth\, he has completed Arabic studies at the Qasid Institute in Amman and studied Islamic sciences with traditional scholars based in Jordan and Turkey. \nSister Fouzia Alam\, a mother of three boys\, is collaborating to launch the Boys’ Halaqa. She has extensive experience and organized numerous Bay Area enrichment programs. \nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and kids. He will organize the activities and bring on some other dads to help volunteer and make this a rewarding activity for our young Muslim boys. Brother Zeeshan Mukhtar has previously led similar sessions at his son’s school\, and in the past\, he coached flag football for boys at MCC.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/middle-school-boys-halaqa/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 20\, 2024\, to February 21\, 2025\, |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Evening Halaqa recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fall session runs from Friday\, Sept. 20\, 2024\, to May 23\, 2025\, with no halaqas on Friday\, November 29\, December 27\, March 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, and April 4)\, and we restart from April 11\, 2025 to May 23\, 2025. See calendar. \n\n\n\nFree weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThis halaqa is hosted parallel to our girls’ program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and 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. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-halaqa/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \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\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Prophetic Parenting | Shaykh Alauddin El-Bakri
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a three-part parenting program with Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri to learn practical tips and insights on creating a nurturing\, balanced home using the Prophetic model. We will learn the blessings of having a family and how we can use the Qur’an and the Seerah as a guideline to lead our families. \nFriday\, Nov. 22 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\nPart 1: Even the Prophets Prayed | The Blessings of Having a Family\nJumu’ah: Friday\, Nov. 22 (1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.)\nPart 2: Reframe & Refrain | Understanding the Prophetic Model\nFriday Night Talk: Friday\, Nov. 22 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)\nPart 3: Qur’anic Illuminating Words | The Guidelines\, The Dynamics\, & The Style\nSaturday Morning Workshop: Saturday\, Nov. 23 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)\n\nThis Friday\, Shaykh Alaeddin will give the sermons at 1:30 p.m. (3rd Jumu’ah service) and 2:30 p.m. (4th Jumu’ah service). \n– More Shaykh Alaedin Elbakri: http://mcceastbay.org/alaeddin \nShaykh Alauddin Elbakri began his study of Islam at a young age in North Africa and continued his education in the Islamic sciences in Jordan\, learning from predominant scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities\, serving as an Imam at several Islamic centers and establishing full-time and weekend Islamic schools. Having been trained in both the Islamic sciences and secular education\, Shaykh Alauddin can appeal to various audiences\, and his main focus is helping Muslims develop a deep understanding of the self\, life\, and faith. \nLearn more about Shaykh Aladdin via his educational nonprofit: https://www.tawasaw.org/who-we-are \nAlso\, follow the official Facebook page of the world-renowned Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and motivational speaker Shaykh Alauddin ElBakri: https://www.facebook.com/AlauddinElBakri \nHis website is https://shaykhelbakri.com \nSheikh Alauddin ElBakri\, 20+ years of community service in the San Francisco Bay Area: \n\n– In 1997\, he was the Founding Board member of IMAN: Inner-City Muslim Action Network. At Chicago. An organization dedicated to educating and letting up the inner cities.\n– In 1999\, He accepted the Chief Curriculum Designer and Book editor role at IQRA\, Chicago.\n– In 2005\, he was a founding board member for “My Dean” at Fresno—an organization dedicated to activating Muslim youth in faith and life.\nIn 2010\, he Founded the Support Life Foundation\, an organization dedicated to education and job training in the inner cities of Oakland\, San Francisco\, and San Jose.\nIn 2017\, he founded http://tawasaw.org\, an organization dedicated to educating Muslims on how to apply Islam in their modern daily lives.\nShaykh Alauddin Albakri is a regular guest speaker at high-tech companies and universities to lecture about the Islamic faith\, culture\, history\, and people.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prophetic-parenting-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisters' Mawlid
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters: Join us monthly for sisters’ Mawlid for a gathering of remembrance and Dhikr.  \nConnect more with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as we gather on the fourth Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. \nEvery fourth Saturday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pre-K room or MCC Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no RSVP required\n \nSisters and children welcome. No boys over the age of eight are allowed. \nDates for Monthly Women’s Mawlid at MCC East Bay \n\n– Saturday\, November 23\, 2024 \n– Saturday\, December 28\, 2024\n– Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\n– Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\n– No session in Ramadan in March ’25\n– Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n– Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without genuinely recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-mawlid-2/2024-11-23/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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