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Jumada Al-Awwal 20, 1446 AH | Friday, November 22nd2024
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Friday Prayer Timings
MCA
12:15pm - Dr. Irfan Saadat
1:30pm - Mufti Saad Khan
Masjid Al-Noor
12:30pm - TBA
1:30pm - Sh. Kawsar Hossain
Updates from the Boards
Board Position Openings and Job Opportunities
OPENINGS ON GRANADA ISLAMIC SCHOOL BOARD
The Granada Islamic School Board has three open positions and we invite community members interested in these roles to apply. The MCA will appoint these positions and they will serve until the next election in March 2025.
If you are interested in this volunteer leadership opportunity, please send your resume and a note about your interest and relevant experience to[email protected].
The GIS Board will host a community forum with the date to be announced soon, inshallah.
Feedback is always welcome atGIS Board [email protected] and the joint boards[email protected]and[email protected].
We look forward to your participation and contributions!
MCA has several open job positions, notably a new role for Security and Safety. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for this position. We have received a few applicants so far and welcome further applications before interviews begin shortly. The selection panel will consist of members from both the Executive Board and the Board of Trustees, along with external expert(s) in security and safety.
MCA Bookstore Launch & Community Potluck
Calling all MCA families! We are excited to host a cultural community potluck and a fun-filled evening with games, free giveaways, dinner, and dessert to celebrate the relaunch of the newly renovated MCA Bookstore!
We would love to have you and your family join us on November 22, 2024, from 6:30 to 9:30PM. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm and desserts for sharing at 8pm. Support Palestine and Muslim businesses with our halal chocolate spread!
Free giveaways for all
Beautiful henna designs for sisters for free
Fun games for the whole family
Please sign up below and let us know what food item you will bring! The item can be homemade or ordered. Also, please make a sign that will be placed next to your food with the name of the meal and its ingredients.
We will have a separate table for vegetarian and nut-free items as well!
Don't forget to check out all the books for sale, with local authors available for signing.
We hope to see you there inshaAllah!
MCA Bookstore and MCA Youth Team
Finding Strength & Resiliency:
An Approach to End-of-Life and Processing Grief.
Join us for a supportive session focused on navigating end-of-life transitions and grief featuring Sheikh Alauddin, Founder and President of Tawasaw Institute, and Taqwa Surapati, Cancer Care Chaplain at Stanford Healthcare. This community session will help embrace healing and foster resilience and hope!
Open to the whole community.
Saturday, November 23rd @ 7 pm. MCA Khadijah Hall
Resources for Reporting and Standing Up Against Misconduct
The Muslim Community Association is committed to ensuring that our campus is a peaceful and safe environment for our families, for every member of our community young and old, and for every visiting guest.
We want to take a moment to share measures we'd like everyone tobe aware of in order toensure safety. Please read the full statement below.
Weekly Events
Upcoming Events
Mommy & Me Story Time
Body Safety
Join Khala Reem for a special story time at MCA about body safety. Let's learn about body safety together! Children and parents will learn through interactive songs and stories. Special topics for this season will include being able to name and process types of feelings, good touch (hugging your parent) vs bad touch (pushing/snatching), and keeping private parts private via an age appropriate book for children under 5.
For Ages 0-5
No rsvp or registration required
Contact Womens Committee for Questions
Halal Treats at Bookstore Launch!
Support Palestinian and Muslim businesses with our halal chocolate spread! Join us for a tasting at our bookstore launch event on Friday, the 22nd, from 6 to 8 pm. Taste the change and make a difference!
Healing with Aromatherapy
Explore the integration of aromatherapy with complimentary medicine practice and learn the historical and holistic benefits of essential oils in Islamic Medical tradition.
When: Nov, 23rd 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for babysitting
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Path to Connection:
A Hike for Professionals & Muslims Converts
What: Join us for a relaxing and reflective hike designed for professionals and Muslim converts to reset, connect, and reflect. Led by Shaykh Alauddin ElBakri from Tawasaw Institute, this event will be followed by a breakfast gathering at MCA, providing an opportunity for meaningful conversation and community building. Please bring comfortable shoes and a jacket.
When: Sun, Nov 24 @ 8:30 am
Where: Baylands Park: 999 E Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale
Islam 101: A New Muslims Guide
MCA Outreach invites you to join us for our free ongoing classes for new Muslim brothers and sisters and for people who are curious to learn more about Islam. Get answers to your questions, learn the basics about Islam, find a mentor, meet the Muslim community and more
When: Every Thursday 6:30pm-8pm
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Youth 2025 Program Launch
Girls Rising Strong & Boys Breaking Through
What: MCA Youth and WVMA Youth are honored to announce that we are launching two programs for boys and girls ages 7-14 in 2025! The curriculum for the programs has been developed by Sr. Sana Imad and her team of specialists working with kids.
This curriculum will support the character, spiritual, and social development of the kids and youth in our communities in sha Allah.
We want to gauge the interests of the parents in our communities, so please join this information meeting.
When: Saturday, Nov 23rd 11AM-12PM
Crochet Night
Mother-Daughter Night with Snacks
What: Come join us for a fun and cozy evening where you can learn to make adorable crochet purses! Its a great way to relax and create some beautiful memories while bonding with your daughter. We cant wait to see you there!
Ages 9+ ; All Supplies Provided
When: Sat. November 23, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $30/person
Where: Maryam Hall
Cupcake Decorating Workshop
Join us for this fun-filled Cupcake Decorating Workshop and learn how to pipe buttercream! Supplies provided.
When: Nov, 22nd 4:30pm-5:30pm
Cost: $40 per person
Where: MCA Aisha Hall
Sisters Flag Football
What: Get ready for an exciting day of competition and camaraderie at our Sisters Flag Football Event! Were playing 3x3, so grab two friends, form your team, and join us for some fun on the field! Dont miss out on the chance to show off your skills and bond with your sisters!
Pizza will be served and gift cards for the winning team! Come with your friends to make some unforgettable memories together!
(Must register to play)
When: Friday, Nov 29 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Where: MCA Basketball Court
GREEN DEEN:
End Plastic Pollution < Gain Health Benefits
What: Come and learn tips to start your plastic purge, unplug from single-use plastic in foods, teas, and essentials, and gain an understanding of health benefits, mental health benefits, and much more.
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Screening: The Story Of Plastic documentary with Q&A after
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Family activities! Kids activities! Make Your Own Reusable bag! (Bring an old t-shirt) Win prizes!
When: Fri, Nov 29th 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall
Adult Mental Health
First Aid Training
What: You are more likely to encounter someone with a mental health or substance abuse problem than someone experiencing a heart attack. Learn how you can help.
When:
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Saturday, Nov 30th 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
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Sunday, Dec 1st 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Proofs of Prophethood
Belief In the Messengers:
What: What timeless wisdom do the stories of prophethood in the Quran offer us? And how do their teachings continue to guide and inspire us today?Join us for a special program with AlMaghrib Institute as we delve into these questions, uncover the unparalleled character of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), explore prophecies that have already come to pass, and much more.
When:
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Day 1: Friday, Dec 6th After Isha (Free)
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Day 2: Saturday, Dec 7th, 10AM-7PM
Full Day Seminar
(Registration Required)
Registering for the Full Day Seminar will also give you the opportunity to take an online exam that counts as credit towards an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Islamic Studies from Al Maghrib
Register for Saturday Seminar Here
Muslim Women STEM Conference
Navigating the Future: Resilience and Growth in STEM
What: Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate! Muslim Women In STEM Conference brings together talented minds to share experiences, knowledge, and opportunities. Hurry and register!
When: Sunday, Dec 8th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall
Womens Pilates, Cardio & Strength Training Classes
What: For Females Only. Join us for our very popular females-only fitness classes organized by the MCA Wellness Committee.
When: Nov. 4th to Dec. 11th 2024: Every Monday & Wednesday
Where: Maryam Hall
Weekly Book Study:
The Life of the Prophet Muhammad
When: Every Saturday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
What: Embark on a weekly book study of The Life of the Prophet Muhammad by Leila Azzam & Aisha Gouverneur to learn the chronology of the life of the Prophet . This useful introduction to the Seerah draws on traditional Islamic biographical literature, including Hadith, and uses passages from the Qur'an throughout to reinforce the stories.
Where: MCA, Qasim Room
Youth Tarbiyah Sessions
Homeschooling youth ages 10-18, youth with special needs mild/moderate are welcome!
Where: MCA offers weekly Tarbiyah classes for Muslim youth on Fridays after the first Jummah prayer. This class is geared towards homeschooling youth ages 10-18 including those with special needs mild-moderate.
When: Oct 11- Dec 27, 1pm-2.30pm after first jummah
Where: MCA Youth Lounge
Weekly Sisters Halaqa
When: Sundays 6pm-7:15pm
What: MCA Youth is honored to host Sisters Halaqas for ages 14+
Where: Mothers Lounge
Please reserve your ticket as spots are limited.
Snacks will be served.
Connecting to Your True Self
What: We will be addressing common issues like identity, self-worth, "Who am I? questions, purpose of being Muslim and how to balance your true self while living in America. Topics that will be discussed include parents, family, friends. Parents are welcome to join their children as well.
When: Every Sunday Oct 13-Dec 22
Where: MCA Youth Lounge
New Book Collection at the MCA Bookstore!
Check out our new book collection about the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh):
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Al-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya: Also known as The Shama'il, this book is a collection of hadiths that describe the Prophet Muhammad's life, including his physical appearance, manners, and belongings. The book was compiled by the 9th-century scholar Imam al-Tirmidhi. Some say that understanding the Shama'il is a prerequisite to understanding Islam and the Prophet's life.
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Al-Khasa'is al-Muhammadiyya: This book is about the Prophet Muhammad's beauty and perfection.
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Al-Maghazi al-Muhammadiyya: Another book about the Prophet Muhammad.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Job Opportunities below:
Grant Writer
Project Manager
Bookstore Clerk (Part-time)
Safety Manager
Granada Islamic School Teachers
Quran Teachers: Al Arqam School
Quran Teachers for Boys: Noor Hifz Academy
Volunteer Opportunities below:
The MCA Campus Expansion project requires enhancement for the MCA landscape and is seeking individuals who would love to devote their time to managing and overseeing the entire landscaping process.
If you are an individual willing to supervise this project through completion, please email [email protected]
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Youth Coordinator
MCA is looking to hire a part-time Youth Coordinator.
The Youth Coordinator will work closely with the Youth Director on coordinating and executing programs for Youth Programs. This position entails: development and implementation of initiatives, activities, and events that are designed to improve the quality of life for young people in our MCA community. This is aPart-Time, Hybrid Position.
MCA Frequently Asked Questions
Education, Programs & Services
Al-Arqamcomplementary Islamic education for students 5 to 15 years of age.
Cordoba Academy after school Quran for women and children.
Granada School prek-12 full-time school.
Muhsen Program for Special Needs.
Noor Hifz Academy full-time Quran study.
The Quran Halaqah with Qari Ebrahim.
Over 11 additional services and 7 programs info available by exploring the menu atmcabayarea.org/education inshallah.