In honor of this blessed month of Dhul Hijjah (the month of the Pilgrimage) and the 100th birthday of our brother and mentor Malcolm X RA, we are hosting a special class reflecting upon Malcolm’s Hajj and broader legacy. We will discuss his life journey and how he served as a champion of self-determination, as well as a leader in elevating the human rights struggles of Black America and oppressed populations worldwide against white supremacy and Western imperialism.
Furthermore, we will identify key attributes of Malcolm that reflect the Prophetic Tradition, including sincerity, redemption, a desire to seek knowledge, and a deep commitment to liberation driven by a love for his people.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, June 20 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Speaker:
Hafiz Afraz Khan is an organizer and faith worker. Upon completing his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, he transitioned into social impact consulting, supporting nonprofits and philanthropic organizations. He now works at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), leading legislative advocacy campaigns across states to help build legal protections in areas such as immigration and free speech.
Afraz memorized the Qur’an after 8 years of study and conducts tajweed classes for the local community. Afraz expanded on his studies by attending Zaytuna College’s Summer Quranic Arabic Intensive, completing a classical Arabic course through Studio Arabiya, and studying under Imam Khalid Latif for several years. He is currently a seminary student at The Majlis in their Community Servants Program.
As part of his community work, Afraz serves as a teacher at Lighthouse Mosque in Oakland, where he conducts weekly classes on Qur’anic engagement and spiritual development. He volunteers as a chaplain for jail populations and supports student programming at colleges like Los Medanos and Stanford. Afraz delivers khutbahs across the Bay Area and has led taraweeh at Berkeley Masjid and Lighthouse Mosque, while also conducting nightly talks on the lessons found in each section of the Qur’an.