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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\nJoin 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. This year\, we are reading from Our Lady Fatima al-Zahra (R.A.) by Muhammad Abduh Yamani. \n\n  \n\nEvery Monday\, in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC | 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 ’26. \n\n  \n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the WhatsApp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n  \n\nBook Purchase: \n\n  \n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n  \n\n\nhttps://www.meccabooks.com/products/our-lady-fatima-al-zahra\nhttps://store.celebratemercy.com/products/our-lady-fatima-al-zahra?srsltid=AfmBOoolySfro5MbF50JY0y6f-0yyRMdaGwsDMa2DqstKJWBykrF1Tpa\nhttps://bookshop.rabata.org/search?q=pur+lady&options%5Bprefix%5D=last\n\n\n\nFor those local in the Bay Area: \n\nRumi Bookstore\nZaytuna Bookstore\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n  \n\n  \n\nAbout the Book \n\n  \n\nThis book is about the life and virtues of the eminent lady Sayyidatunā Fāṭima al-Zahra ﵂. Through her\, with Sayyidunā ‘Alī ﵁\, the blessed lineage of her father\, the Messenger of God ﷺ\, was preserved. She resembled him in every way\, and of all people she was the dearest to his heart. She stood with him ﷺ and strove always to serve and aid him\, taking care of him after the death of her mother\, Sayyidatunā Khadīja ﵂. Fāṭima was brave\, strong\, forbearing\, dutiful\, gracious\, and protective. She was a loving mother and an inspiring example to her sons\, Imams Ḥasan and Ḥusayn ﵁. Fāṭima al-Zahrā ﵂ tells the life story of its subject in a vivid\, straightforward manner\, linking it to the history of Islam from the early times of tribulation to the establishment of the Dīn and the Community based in al-Madīna. Its style and approach are very suitable for children\, as well as for older readers. The author\, Dr Muhammad Abduh Yamani (d.1431/2010)\, who served for several years as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Information\, was a distinguished educationalist\, author and businessman\, notable also for his piety and philanthropy. \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/womens-seerah-bookclub-25/2025-04-07/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Wasla Connect Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Wasla Connect is a non-profit whose mission is to empower displaced Palestinians by offering mentorship\, live soft skills training\, and access to university courses through: \n\nConnecting Displaced Palestinians with Mentorships and Tech Education\nMentorship Program: 3-month mentorship that pairs participants with experienced tech professionals for personalized mentorship and guidance.\nSoft Skills Training: Live training sessions designed to enhance essential career and job readiness skills.\nLive in-person and remote university courses aimed at bridging skill gaps and empowering displaced Palestinians with the knowledge needed to excel in the tech sector.\nBy bridging the gap between displaced communities and the tech industry\, we aim to create opportunities for growth\, resilience\, and success.\n\nVisit their table this Friday to learn about their cause and how you can support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/wasla-connect-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T190000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Rania Awaad’s Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa
DESCRIPTION:*Halaqa is virtual only during the summer session. We will resume in-person classes at MCC after Labor Day in September 2025. Please join the Rahmah Foundation WhatsApp group for future updates.* \nUstadha 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 WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBXwXGDqE8D5IZ7bLUPq5D\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-2/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Practical Tips for Being a Lifelong Student of Knowledge | Sidi Yousuf Azhar
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge\, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.” (Hadith) \nAllah ordered His Messenger (s) to pray\, “My Lord\, increase me in knowledge.” (Quran 20:114). What are practical ways to seek knowledge\, whether young or old\, at home or abroad?  \nSidi Yousuf will share his experiences seeking knowledge in Damascus\, Chicago\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. \nFriday\, April 11 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n– More Sidi Yousuf: https://mcceastbay.org/yousuf\n\nAbout the Presenter \nYousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for a year and general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. Yousuf leads a software testing team at a Silicon Valley tech company. He’s currently in the Stanford Memoir Writing Certificate Program and resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children.  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/lifelong-student-of-knowledge/
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\, April 12\, 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 \nThis month\, we will have an EID potluck after the hike. Please bring a dish to share. \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Saturday\, April 12\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 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: Del Valle Arroyo Road Staging Area (EBRPD)\, Arroyo Rd\, Livermore\, CA 94550\n– Location: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-and-heron-bay-trail-loop\n– Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/east-shore-and-heron-bay-trail-loop\n– Distance: 4.5 miles\n– Difficulty: Hard\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\, April 11\, 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: \nEnjoy this 4.5-mile loop trail near Livermore\, California. Generally considered a challenging route\, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and horseback riding\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. \nTrail Highlights:\nEmbark on a scenic journey along the East Shore Trail\, Heron Bay Trail\, and East Shore Trail at Del Valle Regional Park. Meandering alongside the tranquil waters of Del Valle Reservoir\, these trails offer captivating views of rolling hills and lush shoreline vegetation. \nKeep an eye out for great blue herons and other waterfowl that frequent the lake\, while the gentle rustle of wind through the trees provides a soothing soundtrack to the hike. With opportunities for birdwatching\, picnicking\, and peaceful reflection\, these trails invite visitors to immerse themselves in the diverse East Bay landscape. \nTrail Directions:\nFrom the parking lot\, follow the signs to the East Shore Trail. Ascend to the peak and you’ll see a tree surrounded by benches. From there\, follow the signs downhill leading to the Heron Bay Trail\, which traces the scenic shoreline. After a picturesque journey\, the trail reconnects with the East Shore Trail briefly before veering back onto the Heron Bay Trail. Turn left on East Shore Trail\, which leads back to the parking lot.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-8/
LOCATION:Del Valle Regional Park\, 7000 Del Valle Rd\, Livermore\, CA\, 94550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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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-4/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Thriving in the Workplace While Staying True to Your Values | Fakeha Rashid
DESCRIPTION:Join Women Empowerment Coach Fakeha Rashid in this 90-minute interactive coaching workshop designed for women who aspire to advance in their careers and personal lives while staying true to their Muslim values. Through guided discussions\, reflective exercises\, and actionable strategies\, participants will learn how to align their ambitions with their faith and identity. The session will foster confidence\, clarity\, and empowerment\, enabling women to pursue success on their terms without compromising their beliefs. \n1:30 p.m. (Zuhr) to 3:30 p.m. | Saturday\, April 12 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person (event not live-streamed) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/thrive \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nSome key takeaways you will walk away with: \n\n\n– Confidence in Owning Your Story: Learn to reframe challenges as strengths and articulate your unique value in professional spaces. \n\n\n– Clarity on Personal and Professional Goals: Identify what success looks like for you and align your ambitions with your values and faith \n\n\n– Understand how to advocate for yourself in the workplace while staying true to your values. \n\n\n– Learn to make intentional choices that serve your goal and purpose. \n\n\n– Build a support system: Connect with like-minded women with similar values and aspirations. \n\n\nAbout the facilitator:\nFakeha Rashid is a certified professional coach passionate about empowering individuals to achieve personal and professional goals. Since 2021\, she has specialized in career coaching and helping clients navigate life transitions. With extensive experience in human resources\, my perspective on coaching blends practical career insights with empathetic guidance. Her goal as a coach is to create a safe and inclusive space for clients from diverse backgrounds to explore their potential and achieve meaningful growth. \nFakeha Rashid is a women empowerment coach dedicated to supporting women of color in navigating their careers with confidence and purpose. Reach her at coachwithfakeha@gmail.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/thriving-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brothers Fajr & Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Our Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start\, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery. \nFor this Fajr Hike\, brothers are welcome to join us at MCC for Fajr prayer\, followed by dhikr until sunrise\, then Ishraq (Duha) prayer before heading to the trailhead. If preferred\, you may meet us directly at the trailhead. Light refreshments will be available after Fajr for those who come early.\n\nSunday\, April 13 | 5:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. | Pleasanton Ridge | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\nTime:  \n\n5:45 a.m. Fajr at MCC (optional)\n7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Hike\n\n\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.\nParking: Free\nMeeting Point: Foothill Staging Area\nTrail: Oak Tree – Woodland Loop\nDistance: Around 1.8 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.\nRSVP: By Saturday\, April 12\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nMohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold all of the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \n  \nVirtue of Dhikr after Fajr until Sunrise\n\nThe Prophet ﷺ said:\n“Whoever prays Fajr in congregation\, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises\, then prays two rak‘ahs\, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah\, complete\, complete\, complete.”\n— (Tirmidhi 586\, graded Hasan by Al-Albani) \nReward for Praying Fajr and ‘Isha in Congregation\nThe Prophet ﷺ said:\n“Whoever prays ‘Isha in congregation\, it is as if he has stood in prayer for half the night. And whoever prays Fajr in congregation\, it is as if he has stood in prayer the entire night.”\n— (Muslim 656) \nBlessings in the Early Morning\nThe Prophet ﷺ said:\n“O Allah\, bless my Ummah in the early morning.”\n— (Abu Dawood 2606\, Ibn Majah 2236\, graded Sahih) \nThe Prophet’s Love for Duha Prayer\nAbu Huraira (RA) reported:\n“My beloved (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to do three things: to fast three days of every month\, to pray two rak‘ahs of Duha\, and to pray Witr before sleeping.”\n— (Bukhari 1981\, Muslim 721) \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \n\nAbout this trail: \n\nThis beautiful trail leads visitors through the majestic oak trees of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and offers some lovely views of Sunol and the surrounding hills. The best time to visit is early in the morning or later on in the day to escape the sun. \nThe trail features brief climbs\, flat stretches and lovely views from the summit. Plenty of parking is at the Foothill Staging Area trailhead on Foothill Road.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/brothers-fajr-hike/
LOCATION:Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park\, Pleasanton\, CA\, Foothill Rd.\, Pleasanton\, 94588\, United States
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