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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/2025-09-17/
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-25/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION: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. \n7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \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/gathering-of-the-hearts-5/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Friends of Wadi Foquin Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOn 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 the founder of Khayari on Sunday inshallah from 6-7 pm \nCcommunity members will be tabling today on behalf of Khayari Foundation. Khayari is an organization located in Bethlehem that seeks to empower Palestinian women. We are very blessed to be hosting the founder of Khayari on Sunday from 6-7 pm. Learn more here. \nWadi Foquin is the site of a community development project supported through the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Global Ministries (Advance project #3021565). A resolution supporting Wadi Foquin was passed at the church’s May 2016 General Conference acknowledging the challenges of settlement expansion and recent land confiscation orders. The resolution calls for accountability from the Israeli government for the destruction of land and life in Wadi Foquin. It also calls on U.S. officials to contact the Israeli government to immediately halt the illegal Israeli settlements and confiscation of Palestinian land. \nWays to Support Wadi Foquin\n\n\nPrayer  – commit to praying for Wadi Foquin\, its concerns and needs. Contact Rev. Michael Yoshii  at michaelyoshii1@gmail.com.\nEngagement  – organize and promote community events that highlight Wadi Foquin and Israel/Palestine issues. Contact Rev. Emily Lin at Emily.Lin@cnumc.org or Rev. Mike Friedrich at deaconmike99@gmail.com.\nAdvocacy – participate in campaigns prompted by Wadi Foquin. Contact Rev. Michael Yoshii at michaelyoshii1@gmail.com.\nStudy  – organize opportunities for study on Palestine/Israel. Contact Rev. Naomi Southard at  Nosouth@aol.com or Linda Weingarten at weingarten.linda@gmail.com.\nGiving  – fundraise for Wadi Foquin projects\, campaigns\, and needs. Contact Jean Hart at jeanhart65@gmail.com.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friends-of-wadi-foquin-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gifting Dreams Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVisit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause and how you can support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/gifting-dreams-tables-mcc-jumuahs-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Sep. 26\, 2025: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Munes Tomeh delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m.\n\nSidi Shaan Mukhtar 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 only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n\n\nPlease note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. 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 Ustadh Munes: https://mcceastbay.org/munes\n– More Ustadh Quran: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n– More Sidi Shaan: https://mcceastbay.org/shaan\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-6/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa | The Rahmah Foundation
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 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Night Halaqa (FNH) 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 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 3\, and April 10. 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\n\n\nThis women’s halaqa is hosted at MCC and runs parallel to the girls & teens 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. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-halaqa/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Start of the Young Muslimahs Weekly Friday Night Halaqa | The Rahmah Foundation
DESCRIPTION: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. \n7 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) \nSpace is limited for our girls’ Friday night halaqa and will fill up within days. \n\nGirls’ Halaqa registration opens to all at 9 a.m. on Saturday\, Sept. 6\, 2025\, at http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-halaqa\nIf you would like to volunteer\, please fill out the form here.\nSee The Rahmah Foundation 2025-26 calendar.\n\nQuestions? youngmuslimahscamp@gmail.com or events@mcceastbay.org \nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nThe 2025-26 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 3\, and April 10. See The Rahmah Foundation 2025-26 calendar. \nFirst-come\, first-served. No waitlist once full. For Dr. Rania’s gathering\, no RSVP is needed. \nThis women’s halaqa is hosted at MCC East Bay and runs parallel to the girls & teens program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \nThis halaqa is for girls ages 4 – 18 (PK-12th grade). Our purpose is to build strong bonds of sisterhood\, the love of Allah and His Prophet\, and establish salat. This halaqa meets on Friday nights at MCC East Bay from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. \nLocation: Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay)\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd\, 300\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588 \nDate and time: Fri\, Sep 19\, 2025 7:00 PM – Fri\, Dec 19\, 2025 9:00 PM \nSponsored by The Rahmah Foundation & MCC East Bay.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/young-muslimahs-halaqa/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Flag Football Sessions for Boys
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSaturdays\, 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\n\nLimited to 60 participants. \nDads are encouraged to come and stay and participate as well. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC the facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nCamp facilitators\nAzmat Zeeshan Mukhtar is a local father and mentor from our community who enjoys sports and spending time with kids. He will organize the activities and recruit other dads to help volunteer\, making this a rewarding experience for our young Muslim boys.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/boys-flag-football/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Creekside Park\, 5601 W Las Positas Blvd\, Pleasanton\, California\, 94588
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Public School Health Seminar For 8th & 9th Grade Muslim Students in Public High Schools
DESCRIPTION:For 8th-10th Graders and Parents: Join us for a seminar to educate and empower Muslim youth on California-mandated health topics within a safe\, respectful\, and Islamically guided environment. \nThe 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. \nSaturday\, Sep. 20 | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | 8th-10th Graders & Parents | In-person only | $25/student | Register at mcceastbay.org/health-seminar | This event will not be recorded or livestreamed. \nWe will have breakfast from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come early! This talk is open to those attending public or private schools. \nBoys & Girls will have separate parallel sessions led by local doctors and teachers. Parallel sessions for parents on navigating the high school journey. \nCo-sponsored by MCC East Bay & Averroes High School. \nThis seminar educates and empowers Muslim youth on California-mandated health topics in a safe\, respectful\, Islamically-guided setting to help navigate public school health classes confidently. \nThe topics we will cover inshaAllah are: heath\, sexual education\, relationships\, and safety and wellness. \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. \nKey takeaways you will gain from this session: \n\nYouth will gain knowledge of key health topics through a faith-based framework.\nThey will be better prepared for the state health curriculum with values-aligned clarity.\nThey will feel supported by trusted adults in their physical\, mental\, and spiritual development.\nThe seminar will foster confidence\, identity\, and decision-making grounded in Islamic teachings.\n\nWhat is being taught in public schools? \n\nSexual Health Education for California’s Youth (For High School & Community Settings) by Office of Adoscent Health (OAH) Evidence-Based Cirriculum\nSexual Health Education for America’s Youth for High School & Community Settings by Positive Prevention PLUS\nCA He​althy Kids Resources Center​\n\nAbout the Speakers \nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com)\, established in 2010. For nearly 20 years\, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community\, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com \n– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019\, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa\, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim\, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz\, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya\, Hadith\, Aqida\, Seerah\, Nahw\, Quran Hifzdh\, Kitaba\, and Tafseer in classical Arabic. Sidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues\, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley. \nDr. Sana Ali is a Family Medicine physician practicing in Dublin and San Ramon since 2019. She grew up in the East Bay. Went to UC Davis and then Western U for medical school and residency at a UC Davis-affiliated community hospital in Modesto. She practices pediatrics\, family medicine\, women’s health. Parents panel speakers: \nBr. Karim Bayanzay is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California\, San Francisco\, in the Department of Hospital Medicine\, with a research focus on improving cancer care delivery in Afghanistan. Co-founder of Neurospinal Innovations\, a medical device company focused on improving pain using wave therapy. I am also President of Averroes High School. I also founded “the study spot” tutoring and mentoring center for teens. \nDr. Gul Zahid is a board-certified pediatrician based in the Bay Area. She has trained and practiced in a variety of clinical settings\, including academic centers and community clinics\, with a focus on preventive medicine. She has a special interest in mental health\, having completed additional training in the identification and management of mood and behavioral disorders in children and teens. Dr. Zahid is passionate about empowering families with knowledge and tools to support their children’s growth\, both physically and emotionally. \nCoach Faheem Rivers has over 25 years of experience working with youth. He is currently the principal at Averroes High School. He holds a degree in psychology\, served as a Dean of Discipline\, and is a passionate basketball coach. He has used sports to build resilience\, teamwork\, and discipline among young people. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nObjective: To educate and empower Muslim youth 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.\n\nConcerns that may come up: We understand that there may be concerns about the explicit nature of some topics included in the California-mandated health curriculum. To address this in a thoughtful and responsible way\, our proposed seminar will include a pediatrician who will verbally explain what students can expect to be taught in school\, helping to prepare them for the material in an age-appropriate and respectful manner. Alongside this\, our religious speaker will offer guidance on how students can navigate these topics at school while staying true to their Islamic values.\n\nExpected Outcomes:\n\n● Youth will gain knowledge of key health topics through a faith-based framework.\n● They will be better prepared for state health curriculum with values-aligned clarity.\n● They will feel supported by trusted adults in their physical\, mental\, and spiritual development.\n● The seminar will foster confidence\, identity\, and decision-making grounded in Islamic teachings.\n\nWhy This Seminar Matters:\nThis seminar is designed to fill a gap in the community and offer our youth a faith-based foundation in understanding critical health topics that are often presented through a secular lens in public schools. Many of today’s societal challenges—ranging from emotional distress and substance abuse to broken relationships and identity confusion—are deeply rooted in issues related to sexual\nhealth\, gender relations\, and the absence of values-based education. \nBy integrating California’s mandated health curriculum with Islamic teachings\, this seminar aims to: \n\n● Educate students on essential health topics in a way that honors their faith\, identity\, and values\n● Mentor them through the complex issues of adolescence\, equipping them with the tools to navigate peer pressure\, social media\, and conflicting societal norms\n● Support their emotional\, physical\, and spiritual development with guidance from trusted professionals and scholars\n● Prepare them for adulthood by instilling confidence\, clarity\, and a deep sense of responsibility grounded in Islamic principles\n\nUltimately\, this seminar serves as a healthier\, values-driven alternative to the often distorted version of health education they encounter in secular classrooms. It empowers our youth to make informed\, faith-aligned decisions that protect their well-being and uphold their Islamic identity as they grow into responsible\, God-conscious adults. \n     \nEvent Schedule \n\n10:30 – 10:50(20 min) Sr. Hosai\n10:50– 11:20 (30 min) Breakout Girls – Sr. Sana & Boys only session – Ustadha Hosai\n11:20 – 12:00p.m (40 min) Girls rejoin\n\nBoys session- Br. Karim\nGirls session – Sr. Hosai\n\n\n12:00 – 12:15 (15 min) Stretch break and settle in\n12:15- 1:15 (1 hr) Ustadh Quran\n1:15- 1:30 (15 min) Q&A with Ustadh Quran with closing dua\n\nTitle: High school Health Class \n\nDate: August 30th ( Tentative ) \nAudience: 8 & 9th Grade Students\n\nNote: While the seminar is designed as a pre-requsite for 9th grade public school class\, we believe that all high schoolers can benefit from its content as it’ll provide a safe space for our youth to ask questions and gain clarity. \n\n\nSeminar Objective: \nTo educate and empower Muslim youth on California-mandated health topics taught in 9th grade within a safe\, respectful\, and Islamically-guided environment. This seminar is designed to fill a gap in the community and offer our youth a faith-based foundation in understanding critical health topics that are often presented through a secular lens in public schools. We will address key issues such as mental wellness\, sexual health\, relationships\, and personal safety. \nThis seminar prepares youth to navigate public school health class with clarity and confidence while empowering them to make informed\, faith-aligned decisions as they grow into responsible\, God-conscious adults. \nNOTE: Separate seminar for boys and girls.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/public-school-health-seminar/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen
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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-2-2-3/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Muslim Marriages | Imam Faraz Malik
DESCRIPTION: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. \n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIn this workshop\, you will learn: \n\nIslamic principles of marriage and family life\nEmotional and communication skills for couples\nHealing from past relationship challenges\nPractical strategies for nurturing love and mercy.\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nFaraz Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\, educator\, and religious scholar with a unique combination of expertise in mental health\, Islamic studies\, and classical Arabic education. He holds a BA in Mathematics\, a Master’s in Islamic Studies\, and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. Faraz also spent four years in Amman\, Jordan\, where he deepened his mastery of classical Arabic\, teaching at the esteemed Qasid Arabic Institute. He furthered his traditional Islamic education by completing the demanding five-year Alimiyyah program at Qalam Seminary. \nDriven by a passion for solving communal problems\, Faraz founded Arabic Daily\, the first Arabic language institute in the U.S. to offer high school credit courses nationwide\, accredited by Cognia and WASC. His deep involvement in education has given him a profound understanding of the unique challenges students and families face\, especially when it comes to academic support and curriculum development. \nThroughout his journey\, Faraz gained valuable skills and connections in digital marketing\, strategic planning\, and organizational growth\, making him a trusted advisor to non-profits and community organizations. His broad experience in launching and running companies has allowed him to assist organizations with their marketing\, development\, and operational strategies. \nThrough Malik Consulting\, Faraz brings together his counseling and business expertise to serve both individuals and organizations. Whether you are seeking personal guidance or a leader in need of organizational support\, Malik Consulting is equipped to help you navigate challenges and achieve your goals.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-stronger-muslim-marriages/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Practicing Hope: Be a Lifeline for Young Women Experience Challenges of Life in Palestine | Areej Masoud
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday\, Sep. 21\, 2025 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church\, Friends of Wadi Foquin\, Soul of My Soul Exhibit & MCC East Bay. \nReverend Michael Yoshii will be MCing this event. He has been advocating for Palestine from the Bay Area for decades \nOn Friday\, September 19\, local Bay Area groups supporting Khayari Foundation\, which is an organization located in Bethlehem that seeks to empower Palestinian women will also table at MCC during the three Jumu’ah prayer services: https://mcceastbay.org/event/friends-of-wadi-foquin-tables-mcc-jumuahs \nAreej will share her personal journey\, the mission of Khayari\, and how Palestinian women are shaping hope and resilience in the face of war and occupation. The ongoing conflict has created severe hardships for Palestinians. This event offers a chance to hear directly from someone working on the ground to empower women and build hope amid these challenges. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n– More talks & sermons about Palestine at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/palestinian\n\nAreej Masoud is a Palestinian Christian woman from Bethlehem and the founder of Khayari Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization. Born and raised under occupation\, she speaks from a place of urgency.  Now witnessing a genocide unfold in Gaza\, Palestinians struggle to keep hope alive in the West Bank. \nKhayari provides leadership training\, economic opportunities\, and spaces for women to heal and build supportive communities. The organization supports young Palestinian women by providing leadership opportunities\, economic empowerment\, and a platform for their voic \nJust months before the war began\, Christian Palestinian Activist Areej Masoud launched Khayari to create a space for young Palestinian women to lead\, heal\, and find direction in a world that often denies them the right to exist. The organization is Palestinian-led\, woman-founded\, and deeply rooted in lived reality. Areej’s work and ministry centers on women’s voices\, economic empowerment\, and reclaiming space amid destruction.  Her presence is not to dwell in the evil in the world\, but to engender courage and find hope for the future. \nPalestinian Christian Areej Masoud\, works in communications at Bethlehem Bible College. She will outline the everyday difficulties of life in the occupied West Bank. \nAreej is impassioned to speak up on behalf of her people and introduce the world to her reality\, often hidden from mainstream media! A reality where access to basic necessities such as healthcare\, education\, water\, shelter\, freedom of movement and economic security is greatly restricted. \n \n \n \n \nFriends of Wadi Foquin Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs \n \n\n \nAreej Masoud is a Palestinian Christian woman from Bethlehem and the founder of Khayari Women’s Leadership and Economic Empowerment Organization. Born and raised under occupation\, she speaks from a place of urgency. Now witnessing a genocide unfold in Gaza\, Palestinians struggle to keep hope alive in the West Bank.Just months before the war began\, Areej launched Khayari to create a space for young Palestinian women to lead\, heal\, and find direction in a world that often denies them the right to exist. The organization is Palestinian-led\, woman-founded\, and deeply rooted in lived reality. Areej’s work centers on women’s voices\, economic empowerment\, and reclaiming space amid destruction. Her presence is not to dwell in the evil in the world\, but to engender courage and find hope for the future.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/practicing-hope/
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