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SUMMARY:Brothers Fajr & Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join us for Fajr prayer in congregation\, followed by Dhikr until sunrise\, then Ishraq (Duha) prayer\, and afterwards head to Pleasanton Ridge for a hike. \nFor this Fajr Hike\, brothers are welcome to join us at MCC for Fajr prayer before heading to the trailhead. If preferred\, you may meet us directly at the trailhead. Light refreshments (coffee) will be available after Fajr for those who come early.\n\nSunday\, May 11 | 5:20 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. | Pleasanton Ridge | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled with insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: Sunday\, May 11\, 2025\nTime:  \n\n5:10 a.m. Fajr at MCC (optional)\n7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Hike\n\n\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike.\nParking: Free\nMeeting Point: Foothill Staging Area\nTrail: Oak Tree – Woodland Loop\nDistance: Around 1.8 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.\nRSVP: By Saturday\, May 10\, 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. \n  \nVirtue of Dhikr after Fajr until Sunrise\nThe Prophet ﷺ said:\n“Whoever prays Fajr in congregation\, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises\, then prays two rak‘ahs\, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah\, complete\, complete\, complete.”\n— (Tirmidhi 586\, graded Hasan by Al-Albani) \n  \nReward for Praying Fajr and ‘Isha in Congregation\nThe Prophet ﷺ said:\n“Whoever prays ‘Isha in congregation\, it is as if he has stood in prayer for half the night. And whoever prays Fajr in congregation\, it is as if he has stood in prayer the entire night.”\n— (Muslim 656) \n  \nBlessings in the Early Morning\nThe Prophet ﷺ said:\n“O Allah\, bless my Ummah in the early morning.”\n— (Abu Dawood 2606\, Ibn Majah 2236\, graded Sahih) \n  \nThe Prophet’s Love for Duha Prayer\nAbu Huraira (RA) reported:\n“My beloved (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to do three things: to fast three days of every month\, to pray two rak‘ahs of Duha\, and to pray Witr before sleeping.”\n— (Bukhari 1981\, Muslim 721) \n  \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  \n\nAbout this trail: \nEnjoy this 1.8-mile loop trail near Sunol\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This area is very popular for hiking\, running\, and walking\, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are September through July. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. \nThis beautiful trail leads visitors through the majestic oak trees of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park and offers some lovely views of Sunol and the surrounding hills. The best time to visit is early in the morning or later in the day to escape the sun. \nThe trail features brief climbs\, flat stretches\, and lovely views from the summit. Plenty of parking is at the Foothill Staging Area trailhead on Foothill Road.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/brothers-fajr-hike-2/
LOCATION:Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park\, Pleasanton\, CA\, Foothill Rd.\, Pleasanton\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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