For Parents & Teenager Boys & Girls Ages 10 to 18: We are losing our children in a sea of ideologies that encompass them at school, through their phones, on Netflix, and via friends or social media. Our standard, go-to solutions are not working. Join Hafiz Muhammad Elmarouk as he talks to parents and Muslim teens about how to: - Develop a Rational Islamic Worldview - Anchor one's thinking in this rational Islamic worldview - Make their Islam and study of it relevant to the world they live in through this critical rational lens - Critically be able to think and […]
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). Each session will cover one chapter, including group discussions, reflections, and selected exercises from the book. The 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 […]
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! Thursdays: 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 These 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 […]
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live In 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 Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification We discuss spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, and issues related to Muslim women's roles and responsibilities in […]
Friends of Wadi Foquin, a local Bay Area non-profit that supports the village of Wadi Foquin in Palestine, will be hosting the founder of Khayari for a speaking and fundraising tour in the Bay Area. This Friday, they will be raising funds for Khayari Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization - which is based in Bethlehem, Palestine. Please visit their table and learn more about how you can support them. On Friday, September 19, local Bay Area groups supporting Khayari Foundation, which is an organization located in Bethlehem that seeks to empower Palestinian women. We are very blessed to be hosting […]
Gifting Dreams is recruiting tutors to expand tutoring and mentorship programs, supporting Afghan youth served by the MCC-SRVIC Refugee Team. This nonprofit organization also supports individuals seeking help with specific school subjects, general studies, or emotional support. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them.
For MCC's four Jumu'ah services on Friday, Sep. 19, 2025: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Ustadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. Ustadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay 3:40 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay *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, […]
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. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 19, 2025, to May 22, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom The FNH Fall session runs from Friday, September 19, 2025, to May 22, 2026, with no halaqas on the following dates: Friday, November 28, December 19, December 26, January 2, February 20 through March 27, April […]
Our weekly Young Muslimahs Halaqa (grades PK - high school) restarts Friday, Sept. 19, and will continue every Friday until Ramadan '26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For sisters, Dr. Rania Awwad leads a parallel weekly women's Halaqa. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC East Bay | Girls 4 to 18 | Register at http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-halaqa (opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6) Space is limited for our girls' Friday night halaqa and will fill up within days. Girls' Halaqa registration opens to all at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-halaqa If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the form here. See The Rahmah Foundation 2025-26 calendar. Questions? youngmuslimahscamp@gmail.com or events@mcceastbay.org The MCC has […]
For Boys Ages 7-14: Join us for four sessions of flag football, which includes warm-ups, basics, drills, and games. These sessions are organized by peers in our community who love working with youth. Saturdays, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, & 10/4 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Creekside Park | Boys Ages 7-14 | $50 for all 4 sessions or $15/session; register at mcceastbay.org/flag-football Limited to 60 participants. Dads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC […]
For 8th & 9th Graders and Parents: Join us for a seminar to educate and empower Muslim youth attending public schools on California-mandated health topics within a safe, respectful, and Islamically guided environment. The seminar aims to fill a growing gap in values-based health education, addressing key issues such as mental wellness, sexual health, relationships, and personal safety—while preparing students to navigate public school health classes with clarity and confidence. Saturday, Sep. 20 | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | 8th & 9th Graders & Parents | In-person only | $25/student | Register at mcceastbay.org/health-seminar We […]
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. During each gathering, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live Dates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2025 Saturday, January 18, 2025 Saturday, February 15, 2025 No session during Ramadan in March '25 Saturday, […]
In just 90 minutes, we help Muslim couples go from roommates to soulmates. This interactive seminar, led by an Imam and a Licensed Professional Counselor, is designed for Muslim singles, engaged couples, and married couples, offering a blend of Islamic guidance and professional counseling principles. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday, September 21, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live Questions? events@mcceastbay.org In this workshop, you will learn: Islamic principles of marriage and family life Emotional and communication skills for couples Healing from past relationship challenges Practical strategies for nurturing love and mercy. […]
Join Areej Masoud, founder of Khayari Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization in Bethlehem, as we learn about the work she has done to highlight the voices of Palestinians living in Palestine. She will speak about Palestinian women’s empowerment. Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live Sponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church, Friends of Wadi Foquin, Soul of My Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. Reverend Michael Yoshii will be MCing this event. He has been advocating for Palestine from the Bay Area for decades […]
