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SUMMARY:Secrets of Divine Love – Men’s Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly book club and discussion group as we collectively strive to mindfully open our hearts to Allah’s love for us and our love for Allah. We will read and reflect on A. Helwa’s internationally acclaimed book\, Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Studying Qur’an & Hadith). \nEach session will cover one chapter\, including group discussions\, reflections\, and selected exercises from the book. \nThe first session will be abridged\, focusing on the Introduction and the “Reading with an Open Heart” preface. It will also set the stage for the remainder of the series for those planning to attend most or all sessions. \nWhile we encourage consistent attendance for the benefit of shared reflection and continuity\, each session is self-contained\, and participants are welcome to drop in even if they cannot commit to every week. Sidi Mohammed Kaddoura facilitates this group. \nStarts May 14 | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only \nClass Schedule (Download discussion guide)\n\nIntroduction & Reading with an Open Heart\n    May 14\, 2025\nChapter 1 – Allah\n    May 21\, 2025\nChapter 2 – Humanity\n    May 28\, 2025\nChapter 3 – Qur’an\n    June 4\, 2025\nChapter 4 – Islam / Iman / Ihsan\n    June 11\, 2025\nChapter 5 – Tawba\n    June 18\, 2025\nChapter 6 – Shahadah\n    June 25\, 2025\nChapter 7 – Salat\n    July 2\, 2025\nChapter 8 – Zakat\n    July 9\, 2025\nChapter 9 – Ramadan\n    July 16\, 2025\nChapter 10 – Hajj\n    July 23\, 2025\nChapter 11 – Death\n    July 30\, 2025\nChapter 12 – Heaven and Hell\n    August 6\, 2025\nConclusion\n    August 13\, 2025\n\nDisclaimer\nThis book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not to teach deen. It is not a fiqh or aqidah class. The book contains various concepts and references that may not align with traditional Islamic scholarship. \nIf you have any questions about what scholars say regarding a topic discussed in the book or during the sessions\, we strongly recommend consulting a scholar you know and trust. You may also forward your question to the organizers so we can seek guidance from a qualified scholar and share it with the group. \nWe approach the book’s abstract ideas as thought experiments and the exercises as opportunities for spiritual reflection\, not as a substitute for traditional Islamic scholarship. \nDiscussion Group Guidelines\n\nEveryone has something to say; everyone has something to learn.\nShy participants are encouraged to contribute.\nTalkative participants are encouraged to listen more.\nConfidentiality is essential.\nDo not share other participants’ reflections outside the group. It’s okay to say\, “someone in my book club made me think about…” but not “so-and-so said…”\nGive 70 excuses.\nAssume good intentions. If disagreements arise\, remember our shared goal is growth. We leave differences in the room and continue with brotherhood outside of it.\nMaintain emotional awareness.\nThe topics we discuss may evoke strong emotions. All participants are expected to remain calm\, respectful\, and emotionally intelligent. Please avoid getting carried away in conversation. Proper etiquette is required at all times.\n\nBook Purchase\nPlease purchase the book in advance if you want to follow along. Available at:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Divine-Love-Spiritual-Journey/dp/1734231203\nAudiobook voiced by the author also available. \nAbout the Book\nSecrets of Divine Love was written for the longing heart\, searching for meaning\, hope\, or healing. It is for anyone who has felt distant from God or overwhelmed by their imperfections. \nThis book serves as a guide back to divine peace and surrender. Through the practices and pillars of Islam\, A. Helwa invites readers to unlock their spiritual potential and deepen their relationship with Allah. Blending Qur’an verses\, Hadith\, poetry\, psychology\, science\, and mystical stories\, the book offers a heart-based yet intellectually grounded approach to spiritual growth. \n\nAuthor: A. Helwa\nPaperback: 385 pages\nBinding: Softcover\nPublisher: Naulit Publishing House\n\nAbout the Author\nHelwa believes the Divine deeply loves every person. Her popular blog\, @quranquotesdaily\, began as a personal effort during her Master of Divinity studies and has grown to inspire hundreds of thousands. With over 15 years of experience in Islamic spirituality and writing\, she combines traditional sources and personal insight to help readers connect to Divine love in everyday life.\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mens-book-club/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mommy and Me Fall '25 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-week 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: 08/14\, 08/21\, 08/28\, 09/04\, 09/11\, 09/18\, 09/25\, 10/02\, and Saturday\, 09/06 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room | $120 for all 8 sessions\, or $75 for 5 sessions\, or $20 per session | Register at mcceastbay.org/happyhearts \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-fall-25/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Hearts (Virtual) | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi this Thursday virtually for a gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Thursday\, Aug. 14 | Virtual | Free; no registration required | Watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nIn this class\, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq\, translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations \nWatch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe discuss spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com\, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics\, including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/virtual-gathering-of-the-hearts-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Muslimah Girls Flag Football Team
DESCRIPTION:For Girls Ages 12-18: Join us twice a month for girls-only flag football sessions. We will start with a short dua\, followed by warm-ups\, drills\, and games. \nThese sessions are led by dedicated volunteers in our community. Moms are also welcome to join. \nThursday\, Aug. 7 & 14 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Amador Valley High School | Girls Ages 12-18 | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/girls-flag-football \nCapped at 30 participants. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the facilitator: \nBelqees Barethz is an active member of the East Bay community who grew up in the Tri-Valley Area and has enjoyed playing sports from a young age. While most of the other females in the family would be enjoying their time sitting and talking at park gatherings\, Belqees would be out on the field playing volleyball\, football\, or any other sport. Her passion for sports\, particularly flag football\, has led her to initiate these sessions specifically for young Muslimahs\, and she is excited to offer them to the community for the first time. Belqees is passionate about giving back to the community in one way or another and believes this will be a fun way to bring the youth together insha’Allah.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/girls-flag-football/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Amador Valley High School\, 1155 Santa Rita Rd\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94566\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T133000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Aug. 15\, 2025: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nHafiz Atef Arabi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nUstadh Mahdy Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 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 (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the third or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Sidi Atef: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan\n– More Hafiz Atef: http://mcceastbay.org/atef\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\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. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-4/
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\, Aug. 16\, for a hike at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in Oakland 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 canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Saturday\, Aug. 16\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 10 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. Please note that there is no cell phone service available at the parking lot\, so we kindly request that you arrive on time.\n– Parking: We will meet in the parking lot outside the gate. Please do not go inside the park even if the gate is open. We like to emphasize that there is no cell reception in the parking lot\, so please be there on time\, as we will not break the group to come back to get someone from the parking lot if they are running late.\n– Location: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park\n– Trail:  Stream\, Tres Sendas\, French\, Orchard\, and Bridle LoopLake Chabot Loop\n– Distance: 6.6 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\, Aug. 15\, 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: \nRedwood Regional Park and the adjacent Roberts Regional Recreation Area feature diverse recreational opportunities including multi-use trails\, a lifeguarded pool\, an archery range\, picnic sites\, and overnight campgrounds only a minute’s drive from Oakland. The park contains the largest natural stand of coast redwood in the East Bay; the serenity and beautifully lighted landscapes of these forests are unmatched in the region. Most of this loop is a narrow gauge trail for hikers and equestrians only and features several hundred feet of elevation change\, making it a uniquely challenging trek through the redwoods. The early portion of the hike features many amenities including picnic sites\, water\, and restrooms to prepare for the difficult French Trail climbs. From the Canyon Meadow Staging Area\, head northwest on the Stream Trail along Redwood Creek and then turn left onto Tres Sendas Trail. Stay on Tres Sendas and go straight at the first turn-off for French Trail; then\, go left at the second fork for French. Follow French back across the park and turn left downhill onto Orchard Trail toward Redwood Creek. Go left at the connection with Bridle Trail and then take a right at Fern Dell Meadow to take Stream Trail back to the staging area.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-11/
LOCATION:Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men's 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.\n\nSaturday\, August 16 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Las Trampas Wilderness | 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: Saturday\, August 16\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:10 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: Free\nMeeting Point: Las Trampas Public Parking\nTrail: Las Trampas\nDistance: Around 6.2 miles.\nDifficulty: Hard.\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 Friday\, August 15\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\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. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nWith a variety of shaded forests\, open grassland\, rock formations\, and a wind cave\, this route contains very steep grades throughout and can be very muddy in the rainy season. Be sure to bring the essentials to beat the heat in summer. Equestrians are not permitted on the Sycamore Trail and should not go on Devil’s Hole Trail; try a detour on Cuesta or Rocky Ridge View Trails back to the staging area when you reach this point of the route. \nFrom the staging area on Bollinger Canyon Rd.\, begin the Elderberry Trail by going through the nearby gate; follow Elderberry Trail and turn right\, following uphill at Corral Camp for a steep but pleasant climb through woodland to ridge. Make a sharp right onto Rocky Ridge View Trail and climb about 1/3 mile more to an elevation of 1\,893 feet; pay attention to rock formations on the ridge\, which contain remnants of prehistoric sea life; look for markers here as you hike along the Alameda and Contra Costa county line. Veer left onto Devil’s Hole Trail and descend 700 feet; look for the wind cave to the left off the trail and enjoy wildflowers in the spring. After the descent but before the creek crossing\, look for Sycamore Trail on your right\, though the signpost is easy to miss; make the beautiful-yet-strenuous climb on this rocky trail through chaparral and unique rock formations. Make a left on Rocky Ridge View Trail and continue for 0.75 miles; then make a sharp right and continue about 0.8 miles back to the parking lot.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-12/
LOCATION:Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve\, 18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd\, San Ramon\, 94583
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T113000
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SUMMARY:Building Muslim Political Power | Linda Sarsour (Starting Now @ 11:30 a.m.)
DESCRIPTION:From voter registration and mobilization\, policy advocacy\, and supporting candidates who champion Muslim interests\, be part of the national effort to educate and mobilize Muslim American voters with National Activist\, Linda Sarsour\, who was co-chair of the 2017 Women’s March. \n11:30 a.m.** to 12:30 p.m. | Saturday\, August 16 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \n**Updated time due to a delay in the speaker’s flight to the Bay Area.\nSponsored by CAIR Action & MCC East Bay. \n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org   \n\nLinda Sarsour is an author\, award-winning racial justice and civil rights activist\, seasoned community organizer\, and mother of three.  Ambitious\, outspoken\, and independent\, Linda shatters stereotypes of Muslim women while also treasuring her religious and ethnic heritage. She is a Palestinian Muslim American and a self-proclaimed “pure New Yorker\, born and raised in Brooklyn!”  \nShe is the former Executive Director of the Arab American Association of New York and co-founder of the first Muslim online organizing platform\, MPOWER Change. Linda has been at the forefront of major civil rights campaigns\, including calling for an end to unwarranted surveillance of New York’s Muslim communities and ending police policies like stop and frisk. In the wake of the police murder of Mike Brown\, she co-founded Muslims for Ferguson to build solidarity amongst American Muslim communities and encourage work against police brutality. She is a member of the Justice League NYC\, a leading NYC force of activists\, formerly incarcerated individuals\, and artists working to reform the New York Police Department and the criminal justice system. Linda was the National Co-Chair of the 2017 Women’s March on Washington\, dubbed the largest single-day protest in US history. She served on the executive board of Women’s March\, Inc.\, where she focused on fundraising and direct action planning. \nLinda Sarsour \n\n– Muslim-American political strategist\, author\, and prominent voice for social justice and human rights.\n– Of Palestinian descent\, she was born and raised in New York City.\n– She is a nationally recognized leader in grassroots organizing and advocacy.\n– Author of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders: A Memoir of Love & Resistance (Simon & Schuster).\n– Executive Director of MPower Change\, a digital advocacy organization mobilizing Muslim communities for political and social impact.\n– Known for her powerful voice on issues including racial justice and civil rights.\n– Recipient of multiple awards\, including:\n– Daughter of Greatness Award – Muhammad Ali Center\n– Vanguard Award – Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz Center\n– Continues to be a transformative figure\, challenging systemic oppression and amplifying marginalized voices\n– Recognized as a leading advocate in the American social justice landscape.\n\n  \nBasim Elkarra \n\n– Served 20 years as CAIR Sacramento Valley / Central CA (501 C3) Executive Director\n– Built the 2nd largest CAIR office in the nation with 30 full-time staff\n– Established endowment that generates $200\,000/year\n– Founded the CAIR CA Muslim Youth Leadership Program\n– 1st Muslim to win political office\, serving as the President of the School Board in Sacramento\, 2016-present\n– 20+ years of involvement in PACs\n– Founded CAIR CA Action (501 C 4) in 2019\n– CA Democratic Party Executive Board 2009-2021\n– DNC Delegate\, 2016\n\nAbraham Aiyash \n\n– The former Majority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives.\n– Made history as the first Muslim to hold the position and the highest-ranking Muslim legislator in the United States.\n– In office\, he advanced policies to:\n– Expand healthcare\n– Protect workers\n– Strengthen schools\n– Author of the most significant climate legislation in the country\n– Beyond elected office\, he has served as a nonprofit leader dedicated to: Civic engagement & Immigrant rights\n– Youth leadership development\n– His career reflects a lifelong commitment to equity\, service\, and building stronger and more engaged communities.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-muslim-political-power/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marky The Sharky with Children’s Book Author Rukaya Baaghil
DESCRIPTION:Meet Marky\, the adorable shark who shows us that it’s what’s inside that counts. This heartwarming tale teaches children about the importance of true friendship and self-acceptance.  \n12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday\, August 16\, 2025 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nPurchase the book and have it signed by the author after the event. The book will be sold for a total of $37\, which includes a hardcover book and a shark plushie. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the Book: \nMarky the Sharky is a heartwarming story about kindness and the true meaning of friendship. It revolves around a question that we all need to consider: What happens if we don’t look like our friends? Will they still want to be around us? Through Marky’s journey\, young readers will discover that real friendship goes far beyond appearances; it’s about accepting and appreciating each other just the way we are.  \nAbout the Author\nRukaya Baaghil has had a lifelong passion for storytelling. After seven years of holding onto the idea of a cheerful shark named Marky\, she finally brought him to life in her debut children’s book. When she’s not writing\, Rukaya is an avid reader\, baker\, and nature lover who enjoys national parks and time in her garden. She’s already working on her next story! Learn more about her at https://rukayabaaghil.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/marky-the-sharky/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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SUMMARY:Monthly Special Needs Support Circle | Clinician Wajma Nasir (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle with a trained Maristan clinician. We will discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves. \nThese wellness circles provide a safe space for caregivers with special needs to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \n3rd Saturdays of Each Month (except for July) | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only\, session will not be recorded | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nThese special needs wellness circles are held every second Saturday of the month (dates might change depending on the clinician’s availability): \nSaturday\, June 14\nSaturday\, July 26\nSaturday\, August 16\nSaturday\, September 20 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n  \nWajma Nasir is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from University of San Francisco with a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently employed at Wellness Together\, a non-profit organization that provides school – based therapy services. She specializes in serving children grades TK to 6th grade. She utilizes modalities such as ACT\, CBT and solution focused in order to serve the needs of her clients. She is a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/virtual-wellness-circle-2/2025-08-16/
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LOCATION:mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Prayer Hall & Banquet Hall
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-wahab/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ
DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers. \nDuring each gathering\, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025\n \n\nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, February 15\, 2025\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’25\nSaturday\, April 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025\nSaturday\, June 21\, 2025\nSaturday\, July 19\, 2025\nSaturday\, August 16\, 2025\nSaturday\, September 20\, 2025\nSaturday\, October 18\, 2025\nSaturday\, November 22\, 2025\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025\n\n \n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \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 truly recognizing the first\, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid 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– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-2-2-3/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Ice Cream Social | MCC Youth Committee
DESCRIPTION:For Middle & High Schoolers: School’s back\, but summer fun’s not over yet! Join us this Sunday afternoon in the MCC parking lot for the coolest event of the summer. Meet new friends\, enjoy delicious ice cream flavors\, and make it a Sunday to remember! \nSunday\, Aug. 17 | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | MCC Parking Lot (outside sisters entrance) | Middle & High School Girls & Boys | $2/person | Register mcceastbay.org/social \nCapped at 50 youth. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/back-to-school-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI Together: Insights\, Stories\, and Live Experiences | MCC East Bay AI Program Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening that combines expert insights\, student stories\, live demos\, and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re a beginner curious about AI\, a developer\, or serious about immersing yourself in the topic\, this talk welcomes everyone. \nSunday\, Aug. 17 | 8 p.m. to 9:30 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will learn: \n\n Decode the Transformer: \n\n        Watch a clear\, engaging walkthrough of the Transformer architecture\, the powerhouse behind modern AI models\, explained by experts in accessible\, real-world terms. \n\n Community Success Stories: \n\n       Hear firsthand how two of your peers leveraged AI in their personal and professional journeys\, showcasing real-world impact from our own community. \n\n Try Cutting-Edge AI Demos: \n\n      Interact with state-of-the-art models and agents in action. Test their abilities on meaningful tasks and see AI’s possibilities in real time. \n\n Interactive Q&A + Strategy\n\n      Ask your burning questions\, share your perspective\, and take away tangible guidance for how to “ride the AI wave” while grounding yourself in AI fundamentals. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-east-bay-ai-program/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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