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SUMMARY:Women’s Seerah Bookclub (in-person & virtual) | Ustadha Leila Fakira
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\nJoin our weekly sisters’ in-person & virtual Seerah book club\, where we have an active discussion\, take away lessons for our daily lives\, and inshaAllah fall in love with the Prophet ﷺ. This year\, we are reading from Our Lady Fatima al-Zahra (R.A.) by Muhammad Abduh Yamani. \n\n  \n\nEvery Monday\, in-person & virtual | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MCC | Women only | RSVP for the live registration link at https://mcceastbay.org/bookclub | RSVP is needed to join us virtually \n\n  \n\nEvent Details: \n\n  \n\nThe in-person & virtual discussion takes place every Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a break in Ramadan ’26. \n\n  \n\nPlease register online to receive the link to the WhatsApp thread where all communication and updates will be made. \n\n  \n\nBook Purchase: \n\n  \n\nIf you wish to follow along with the book\, please purchase the book. The book can be purchased here: \n\n  \n\n\nhttps://www.meccabooks.com/products/our-lady-fatima-al-zahra\nhttps://store.celebratemercy.com/products/our-lady-fatima-al-zahra?srsltid=AfmBOoolySfro5MbF50JY0y6f-0yyRMdaGwsDMa2DqstKJWBykrF1Tpa\nhttps://bookshop.rabata.org/search?q=pur+lady&options%5Bprefix%5D=last\n\n\n\nFor those local in the Bay Area: \n\nRumi Bookstore\nZaytuna Bookstore\n\nQuestions? bookclub@mcceastbay.org \n  \n\n  \n\nAbout the Book \n\n  \n\nThis book is about the life and virtues of the eminent lady Sayyidatunā Fāṭima al-Zahra ﵂. Through her\, with Sayyidunā ‘Alī ﵁\, the blessed lineage of her father\, the Messenger of God ﷺ\, was preserved. She resembled him in every way\, and of all people she was the dearest to his heart. She stood with him ﷺ and strove always to serve and aid him\, taking care of him after the death of her mother\, Sayyidatunā Khadīja ﵂. Fāṭima was brave\, strong\, forbearing\, dutiful\, gracious\, and protective. She was a loving mother and an inspiring example to her sons\, Imams Ḥasan and Ḥusayn ﵁. Fāṭima al-Zahrā ﵂ tells the life story of its subject in a vivid\, straightforward manner\, linking it to the history of Islam from the early times of tribulation to the establishment of the Dīn and the Community based in al-Madīna. Its style and approach are very suitable for children\, as well as for older readers. The author\, Dr Muhammad Abduh Yamani (d.1431/2010)\, who served for several years as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Information\, was a distinguished educationalist\, author and businessman\, notable also for his piety and philanthropy. \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-seerah-bookclub-25/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Mommy & Me Fall–Winter 2025 Session | MCC's Mommy & Me Program
DESCRIPTION:In this five-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: 10/23\, 10/30\, 11/06\, 11/13\, & 11/20 | Saturday: 11/08 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room or Prayer Hall | $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-me-fall-winter-2025/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Young Children
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SUMMARY:Purification of the Heart – Men’s Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekly book club and discussion group as we collectively strive to purify our hearts and grow closer to Allah through understanding and treating the spiritual diseases that afflict us all. We will read and reflect on Hamza Yusuf’s translation and commentary of Imam Mawlud’s classical work\, Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart. \nEach session will cover one chapter\, including group discussions and reflections on heart diseases and their treatments. \nWhile we encourage consistent attendance for shared reflection and continuity\, each session is self-contained\, and participants are welcome to drop in even if they cannot commit to attending every week. Sidi Mohammed Kaddoura facilitates this group. \nStarts October 16 | Thursdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Conference Room | In-person only \nClass Schedule: Tracking Chapters: Purification of the Heart– Men’s Book Club \nDisclaimer: This book club is intended to stimulate thought and reflection\, not to teach deen. It is not a fiqh or aqidah class. \nDiscussion Group Guidelines \n\nEveryone has something to say; everyone has something to learn.\n\nShy participants are encouraged to contribute.\nTalkative participants are encouraged to listen more.\n\n\nConfidentiality is essential.\n\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…”\n\n\nGive 70 excuses.\n\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.\n\n\nMaintain emotional awareness.\n\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\n\n\nBook Purchase \nPlease purchase the book in advance if you want to follow along. Available at: \n\nAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Purification-Heart-Symptoms-Spiritual-Diseases/dp/1929694156\nZaytuna Bookstore: https://bookstore.zaytuna.edu/products/purificationoftheheart\n\nAbout the Book \nThis exploration of Islamic spirituality delves into the psychological diseases and cures of the heart. The causes and practical cures of these diseases are discussed\, offering a penetrating glimpse into how Islam deals with spiritual and psychological problems and demonstrating how all people can benefit from these teachings. \n\nAuthor: Imam Mawlud (translated and with extensive commentary by Hamza Yusuf) \nAbout the Translator \nHamza Yusuf is an American Islamic scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College\, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the United States. He is one of the most influential Islamic educators in the Western world\, known for his ability to bridge traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary issues. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober – 16\nWelcome & Book Overview\n\n\nOctober – 23\nIntroduction to Purification\n\n\nOctober – 30\nMiserliness\n\n\nNovember – 06\nNo Meeting\n\n\nNovember – 13\nWantoness\n\n\nNovember – 20\nHatred\n\n\nNovember – 27\nNo Meeting – Thanksgiving\n\n\nDecember – 04\nIniquity\n\n\nDecember – 11\nLove of the World\n\n\nDecember – 18\nEnvy\n\n\nDecember – 25\nNo Meeting – Christmas\n\n\nJanuary – 01\nNo Meeting – New Year’s Day\n\n\nJanuary – 08\nBlameworthy Modesty\n\n\nJanuary – 15\nFantasizing\n\n\nJanuary – 22\nFear of Poverty\n\n\nJanuary – 29\nOstentation\n\n\nFebruary – 05\nRelying on Other than God\n\n\nFebruary – 12\nDispleasure with Divine Decree\n\n\nFebruary – 19\nNo Meeting – Ramadan\n\n\nFebruary – 26\nNo Meeting – Ramadan\n\n\nMarch – 05\nNo Meeting – Ramadan\n\n\nMarch – 12\nNo Meeting – Ramadan\n\n\nMarch – 19\nNo Meeting – Ramadan
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/purification-of-the-heart-bookclub/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Men's Activities
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Nov. 14\, 2025: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (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 first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 12:40 p.m. to 1:10 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 Ibrahim: https://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim\n– More Ustadh Omar: mcceastbay.org/omar\n– More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal\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/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-13/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Community Health Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Community Health was formed in 2020 on the strength of Southern Alameda County’s Tri-City Health Center and Santa Clara County’s Foothill Community Health Center. Formed during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic\, Bay Area Community Health (BACH) brings more than 70 years of combined service to an area that stretches from Union City to Gilroy. \nThis Friday\, they will be providing information and enrollment on Medi-Cal and other public benefit programs\, and access to primary care service appointments. Visit their table to learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/bay-area-community-health-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
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SUMMARY:Al Medina Education Center Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Al Medina Education Center and Masjid is a Mosque in Newark that was established in 2009. They provide spiritual\, educational\, and social services to residents of the Bay Area and to communities abroad. They are having a fundraising dinner at 5 pm in Sapphire Hall\, Hayward\, this Sunday\, November 16.  Visit their table to learn more and support them.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/al-medina-education-center-tables-mcc-jumuahs-2/
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SUMMARY:The Islamic American Legacy | Sidi Muizz Rafique
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic American legacy explores a rich and complex history woven into the fabric of the United States from its earliest days. It encompasses the contributions of early Muslim explorers\, the presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans\, the experiences of immigrant communities\, and the ongoing impact of Islam on American culture and society. Explore their stories of resilience\, community\, and loss. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, November 14\, 2025 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the Speaker\nA graduate of UCLA and Georgetown University Law Center\, Sidi Muizz Rafique is a native of Southern California who has lived in the Bay Area for almost a decade.  He is the author of  “A Fish in a Basket: The Story of Prophet Musa and Al-Khadir” and has published a series of articles with Al-Madina Institute.  \nDiscover the deep roots of the Islamic American Legacy\, shaped by Muslim immigrants\, converts\, & enslaved African Muslims who have enriched the cultural\, social\, & intellectual fabric of the United States for over a century.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-american-legacy/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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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/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Teen High School Halaqa | Sidi Quran Hodge
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadh Quran Hodge for weekly Friday evening basketball & halaqa sessions for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These halaqas are for high school boys only—no younger boys are allowed. Each session is capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please kindly join the waitlist. \nThe first hour is physical activity in the gym (basketball\, flag football\, or soccer)\, and the latter hour is pizza and a teen halaqa with Sidi Quran.  \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | October 24\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | $400/person | Hart Middle School | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys  \nThe MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any MCC offering. To request a financial waiver\, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nCoach Amir Rashad also leads a Friday Night Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout: \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nLocation of Friday evening sessions for high school boys in ‘25 and ‘26: \n\n\n\n– October 24\, 2025\, at Dublin High School \n– October 31\, 2025\, at Dublin High School \n– November 7\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– November 14\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– November 21\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– November 28\, 2024 (no session)\n– December 5\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– December 12\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– December 19\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– December 26\, 2024 (no session)\n– January 2\, 2025 (no session)\n– January 9\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 16\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 23\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 30\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– February 6\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– February 13\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– February 20\, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)\n– February 27\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6\, 2026 (no session)\n– March 13\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 20\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 27\, 2025 (no session)\n– April 3\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 10\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 17\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 24\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 1\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 8\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 15\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 22\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n\n\n\nAbout Sidi Quran \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.  \nSidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively addressing community issues\, particularly the challenges that Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley. \n\n– More Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-night-teens/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Teen
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Teen High School Halaqa | Sidi Quran Hodge
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadh Quran Hodge for weekly Friday evening basketball & halaqa sessions for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These halaqas are for high school boys only—no younger boys are allowed. Each session is capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full\, please kindly join the waitlist. \nThe first hour is physical activity in the gym (basketball\, flag football\, or soccer)\, and the latter hour is pizza and a teen halaqa with Sidi Quran.  \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | October 24\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | $400/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys  \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 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nLocation of Friday evening sessions for high school boys in ‘25 and ‘26: \n\n\n\n– October 24\, 2025\, at Dublin High School \n– October 31\, 2025\, at Dublin High School \n– November 7\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– November 14\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– November 21\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– November 28\, 2024 (no session)\n– December 5\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– December 12\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– December 19\, 2025\, at Donlon Elementary School\n– December 26\, 2024 (no session)\n– January 2\, 2025 (no session)\n– January 9\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– January 16\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– January 23\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– January 30\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– February 6\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– February 13\, 2026\, at location TBA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– February 20\, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)\n\n\n– February 27\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6\, 2026 (no session)\n– March 13\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 20\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 27\, 2025 (no session) at location TBA\n– April 3\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– April 10\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– April 17\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– April 24\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– May 1\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– May 8\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– May 15\, 2026\, at location TBA\n– May 22\, 2026\, at location TBA\n\nAbout Sidi Quran \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.  \nSidi 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. \n\n– More Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-night-teens-2/2025-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Teen
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SUMMARY:Boundaries and Balance: When to Say “No” Without Guilt | Clinician Wajma Nasir (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us on the third Saturday of each 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. This month’s topic is Boundaries and Balance: When to Say “No” Without Guilt.  \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. \nSaturday\, Nov. 15 | 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 27\nSaturday\, November 15 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWajma Nasir is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Master’s 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 in grades TK to 6th grade. She utilizes modalities such as ACT\, CBT\, and solution-focused approaches in order to serve the needs of her clients. She is a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. \n \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-wellness-circle/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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LOCATION:mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
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SUMMARY:From Palace to Prophecy: The Journey of Musa ﷺ | Mufti Hussain Kamani
DESCRIPTION:Born during the reign of the tyrant Firaun\, Musa was set adrift in the Nile by his mother to save his life\, only to be raised in the very palace of his oppressor. Yet\, destiny called him back as a prophet\, armed with divine purpose. Musa’s story reminds us that no matter our beginnings\, it is our steadfastness in faith that truly defines our path. Join us for our upcoming Miftaah seminar\, From Palace to Prophecy as we explore and extract lessons from the life of Prophet Musa AS. ‍ \n7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday\, November 15 | MCC Prayer Hall | $10/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/musa \n\n\n“From Palace to Prophecy” is an Islamic seminar tour by the Miftaah Institute at MCC East Bay\, focusing on the life of Prophet Musa (Moses). The tour features Mufti Hussain Kamani\, who explores and extracts lessons from Musa’s journey from the tyrannical Pharaoh’s palace to his prophetic calling. The seminar aims to inspire faith and provide moral guidance by highlighting themes like steadfastness in faith\, honesty\, forgiveness\, and trust in divine decree\, drawing from both the Prophet Musa’s story and the Qur’an.\n\n\n\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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Aspects of this program:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus: \n\nThe life of Prophet Musa (Moses) and his transformation from his origins to becoming a prophet.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducational Content:\n\n\nMusa’s Story: The seminar delves into his birth under a tyrant\, being cast adrift\, and growing up in the oppressor’s palace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDivine Purpose: The focus on his destiny to return and be a prophet armed with divine purpose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQur’anic Wisdom: The beauty and literary power of the Qur’an\, particularly Surah Yusuf (the story of Prophet Joseph)\, is showcased for its literary enhancement and moral lessons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThemes:\n\n\nSteadfastness: Defining one’s path through unwavering faith. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEthical Standards: The importance of honesty and integrity\, even in the face of temptation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDivine Decree: Trusting and accepting Allah’s plan and decree with grace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurpose:\nTo uplift hearts and deepen faith by providing insights into spiritual and ethical teachings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nList of Confirmed Vendors:\n– Asiyah’s collection (Modest dresses\, abayas\, and hijabs)\n– The Golden Meem (Handmade ceramics and a few calligraphic paintings)\n– Neat Parent (Handmade hijri calendars\, mugs\, tumblers\, bookmarks\, baby items\, wudu bottles\, and keychains for Muslims)\n– Sittysrecipes (Knafa & date cookies Mamoul)\n– Lahore de Khusbo Food Truck\n– MCC Bake Sale \nMufti Hussain Kamani\nMufti Hussain Kamani is the Director of the Qalam Seminary and a senior faculty member\, where he teaches Hadith\, Fiqh\, and Tazkiyah. With over two decades of experience in teaching and community leadership\, he has mentored and trained over a thousand students\, many of whom now serve as imams\, chaplains\, educators\, and leaders across the United States. \nBorn in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky\, to a Hindu convert to Islam and a Muslim father\, Mufti Kamani began his pursuit of sacred knowledge at a young age\, traveling internationally to memorize the Quran. He later undertook rigorous studies in the United Kingdom\, completing a seven-year Alimiyyah program followed by postgraduate specialization in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts with a focus on the Hanafi Madhab. Since 2015\, he has served as the Imam at Masjid Al-Rahman in Carrollton\, where he leads prayers\, delivers sermons\, and conducts weekly educational programs. \nDedicated to preserving classical scholarship while addressing contemporary challenges\, he has made thousands of hours of lectures freely available through the Qalam Podcast\, ensuring accessible Islamic learning for students worldwide. Beyond his academic work\, he has trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 14 years and runs Kamanionline.com\, a Muslim men’s clothing brand known for its elegant and modest apparel. \nMufti Kamani’s work is driven by a deep commitment to tradition and a dedication to shaping a new generation of leaders who meet the challenges of the modern world.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mufti-hussain-kamani/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Start-Ups\, & Funding | MCC East Bay AI Program Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Mansoor Khan\, Laiq Ahmed\, and Arpit Patel 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).  \nDiscover the real secrets behind building products people love\, with a fast-paced\, founder-friendly session on Product–Market Fit designed for the next generation of entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how top startups identify real customer pain\, validate ideas quickly\, build MVPs that actually matter\, and create a repeatable PMF loop used by companies like Superhuman\, Airbnb\, and Figma. \nWhether you’re launching your first idea or leveling up your startup game\, this session gives you the tools\, worksheets\, and mindset to turn problems into products—and products into movements. \nSunday\, Nov. 16 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/exploring-ai-together/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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