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Rajab 6, 1445 AH | Thursday, January 18, 2024
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12:15pm Sh. Alaeddin El Bakri
1:30pm Mufti Saad Khan
Masjid Al Noor
12:30pm Br. Samy Hilali
1:30pm Dr. Khaled Labib
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Community Members in Need of Your Support
Brother H, a regular attendee of our community, is a taxi and uber driver supporting a family of 7 people. His income has not been enough with the holiday slow down. The family has fallen behind in rent owed and cannot pay this month. Community support is urgently needed to support this family and many others in similar situations. Please donate to make a difference.
Help a Family in Need Now (Zakat Eligible)
CHILDREN STORY TIME
With Sheikh Fuad
When: January 19, 6:008:00 PM (after Maghrib)
What: Join a Story Time with Sheikh Fuad
How to participate:
(Stories should be prophetic or from Hadith or Quran.)
1. Register online.
2. Prepare your captivating story.
3. Showcase your talent at the event.
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall
Sat | 2024 Goal setting and visual board workshop
Wellness Committee
When: January 20, 2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
What: With Sr. Pakeeza Ali, MSN, RN, HNB-BC Clinical Nurse & Holistic Nurse Coach, Please join us for an inspiring 2024 goal-setting and vision board workshop! Discover how to map out your dreams, set intentions, and embark on a journey to live your best life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to manifest your goals! LIMITED SLOTS
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Pre-register for this event | $5.00 / person; All materials included; refreshments will be provided; | Free babysitting will be available for children ages 3-5 (potty-trained only).
Saturday | Family & Friends Art Event
When: January 20th, 11 a.m.1:30 p.m.
What: Please join us for our geometric art-themed Family and Friends Art event! Custom canvases, stickers, and intro to character animation!
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall
Sat/Sun | Mental Health First Aid
From NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR MENTAL WELLBEING
When: Saturday and Sunday, January 20th & 21st, 10:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
What: A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor in need. Anyone 18 and older can take mental health first aid. This free training is for individuals who live or work in the County of Santa Clara. To register, contact Mohamed Ali at 669-309-3325 or [email protected] (email preferred). Please register at least one week before the training. We reserve the right to reschedule if there are less than 5 registrants.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA, 95054
Sunday | MCA Mina Bazaar
When: January 21st, 11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
What: Join us for our monthly Mina Bazar at MCA. Bring your friends and family along for a fun-filled day of shopping, munching, and supporting our local businesses.
Where: MCA Parking Lot
Mon | Registration Form to Be an Eid Bazaar Vendor Opens Jan 22
Women's Committee
When: Monday, January 22, 1 p.m.
What: Come to explore and celebrate the MCA Eid Bazaar featuring clothes, jewelry, gifts, kids activities, and more! Vendor registration begins at 1:00 p.m. on January 22.
Where: MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA, 95054
**Financial Literacy Workshop
When:** January 26, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
What: A beginner financial literacy workshop to empower sisters to make and understand key financial decisions. Will cover essential topics like setting financial goals, creating a budget, and understanding credit.
Where: Aisha Hall, MCA
Gaza, Yemen, and the Bay
Sami Hamid, Zahra Billoo
When: January 28, 2024, from 7:00 p.m.
What: Owning our Voice, Shaping our Destiny
Where: MCA Khadjiah Banquet Hall
Sunday I Seniors Dinner Party
When: January 28, 6:30 PM (after Maghrib)
What: MCA Seniors Committee invites all our community senior members for a Seniors dinner party.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Registration is required.
Meet your Muslim Neighbor
Free Admission & Free Food!
When: February 3rd, 11:30AM - 2:00PM
What: Join us for Meet your Muslim Neighbor, enjoy Mosque Tour | Islam 101 + Q&A | Free Literature | Delicious Lunch
Contact us at [email protected]
Where: MCA, Maryam Hall
Soul Food & Game Night
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
What: Join us for a night of delicious halal soul food and educational games. RSVP by January 28 to guarantee tickets. Soul food includes foods such as bbq, pies, fried fish, and more. This night honors the contributions and culture of the first to practice Islam in America; over 30% of Africans who survived slavery in the Americas were Muslim.
RSVP REQUIRED
Contact us with questions or if your business fits the night's theme and you would like to be a vendor.
Masjid Etiquette
Free and open to all sisters in the masjid!
Speakers: Feb 2: Sr. Shaista Hassan (Urdu); Feb 9: Sr. Ayesha Feroze (English) , Feb 23: Ustadha Dana Jarrar (Arabic)
When: Fridays in February from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
What: Learn how to get the most out of your masjid visit by following the sunnah and understanding the fiqh of praying in congregation.
Where: Women's Prayer Hall
Please join each weekly for a special prayer for peace and justice in Palestine and around the world.
Weekdays | Refreshments to Welcome New Visitors to the MCA
Dawah Committee
When: Weekdays | RSVP Required for Specific Time Slot
What: Join a special tour of MCA, open to people of all faiths. A great chance to learn about the Muslim community and culture in a welcoming environment Participants are welcome to ask questions.
Where: MCA Bay Area, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Are You Job Searching?
Take Survey so MCA Can Learn how to Support Your Journey
Are you interested in shaping the future of job search and networking events for professionals at MCA? Unlock your career potential! Take our job search and networking survey for a chance to win 1 of 5 prizes, including $50 Amazon and $30 MCA bookstore gift cards.
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Support MCA's Relief Campaigns for Palestine & Afghanistan
Help send life-saving aid to people in need this week in Palestine and following the earthquake in Afghanistan.
- CLICK HERE to donate for relief efforts in Palestine.
- CLICK HERE to donate to relief efforts in Afghanistan.
Over 5 opportunities below:
- Facilities Manager
- MCA Maintenance Technician
- Programs and Events Manager
- Bookstore Clerk
- Granada Islamic School Teachers
- Quran Teachers
- Quran Teachers for Noor Hifz Academy
Visit the Careers and Vendor Opportunities page to learn more.
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Education, Programs & Services
Educational Programs Include:
- Al-Arqam - complementary Islamic education for students 5 to 15 year 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.
- Weekend Islamic School.
- The Quran Halaqah with Qari Ebrahim.
Over 11 additional services and 7 programs info available by exploring the menu at mcabayarea.org inshallah.
Volunteer for an Ongoing Reward
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]
Contact Us:
(408) 727-7277
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3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054