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Weekly Newsletter
Rabi I 2, 1446 AH | Thursday, Sep 5,2024
Prayer Timings
MCA
12:15pm - Br. Sami Hamdi
1:30pm - Sh. Alauddin Elbakri
Masjid Al Noor
1:30pm - Mufti Saad Khan
2:30pm - Br. Ihab Badr
Reminder: keep our masjid clean and organized
Dear Community, We are blessed and excited to be able to offer a space that welcomes children and engages children from the heart of our masjid- the prayer halls and mothers lounge- to the playground, turf, courts, youth lounge, and youth programming every day of the week. We are messaging to urge and remind everyone to please ensure your children are supervised within your line of sight at all times at the MCA. They must be visible to either their parent/guardian, or a part of a specific program for youth that has dedicated supervision. This is for their own safety and California state law. Your childs safety is your responsibility. Please be respectful and helpful of any staff or volunteers who are working to keep the premises clean and organized. Going forward, we will work to announce and share with the community the playground and turf operational hours. Please come together as a family for Salah and to enjoy the campus- and be sure your children are supervised and safe. We also need your help to keep our masjid clean and destruction free. Please leave each space cleaner than you found it. JazakumuAllahu khairan
MCA Annual Fundraising Dinner for MCA 3.0 Expansion
Zahra Billoo, Shaun King, Sami Hamdi, Imam Siraj Wahaj, Omar Offendum
When: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
What: The MCA Annual Fundraising Dinner is this September 7th, 2024! Join us for an evening filled with remarkable speakers who will inspire and enlighten. Secure your tickets before the event sells out! For questions, email [email protected]
Where: Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara
Letter From The President of MCA
Beloved MCA Community, Assalamu Alaikum,
With the mercy and blessings of Allah (SWT), it has already been three years since I was entrusted with this responsibility. I can confidently say that this role is not one of prestige, but rather a profound trust and duty. I am deeply humbled and honored to serve each of you. As I've always said, I am a servant of Allah (SWT) and here to serve you for His sake. I will continue to do my best, as a volunteer, to serve our beloved community with sincerity, seeking only the pleasure of Allah (SWT). May He guide and support us all. Read more
Exciting Call to Auction
Calling All Business Owners & Philanthropists!
We are actively seeking donations from businesses to feature in the MCA Annual Fundraising Gala & Dinner Auction on Saturday, September 7th. Items such as artworks, gift baskets, vouchers, event passes, travel packages, spa day vouchers, holiday gift sets, or any unique products from your business are highly appreciated. Monetary donations are also welcome. All contributions will be acknowledged and prominently displayed on our Auction table during the event, reaching an estimated audience of 700-1000 attendees.
To organize the specifics, kindly send an email or text with photo(s) of your donation(s) to [email protected] or 408-314-7291 We look forward to your support, inshaAllah.
Respect Private Property When Parking: Avoid GettingTowed
Dear Community, Please remember to park only in designated areas in and surrounding our center.Expect to betowedif you park in unauthorized spotsin nearby business lots. Your cooperation is necessary to ensurea positive relationship with our neighbors.To facilitate access to prayer, MCA offers 4 different jummahs at our two locations. Please allow extra time to find parking andplease observe the essential Islamic principle of respecting our neighbors.
Ask your fiqh question toAmmarahBholat
Sisters, submit your Fiqh questions online and receive personalized answers fromUstadhaAmmarahBholat. Whether you're curious about daily practices, complex jurisprudence, or seeking guidance,UstadhaAmmarahBholat is here to provide insightful answers based on authenticteachings.
Weekly Events
Upcoming Events
Python Programming Course
By Dr. Mostafa Ibrahim
When: Every Tue & Thursday, Sep 5th 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm
What: Join us to learn Python Programming Every TUE and THURSDAY Starting September 5th From 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall.
Registration Required
SISTER'S POSTPARTUM WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Speakers:
NILO MEABirth/Postpartum Doula
Topic: Reviving the Tradition of Postpartum Care
AMBERENE KHADER /Physical Therapist Topic: How to treat and prevent weak pelvic floor, prolapse, and incontinence ILHAM MALICK /Registered Dietitian
Topic: Postpartum Nutrition
When: Friday September 6th 2024
What: Healing & Resilience:Navigating Mental Health Through The Lens Of Islamic Spirituality
Where: MCA, Khadija Hall
Refreshments & Tea will be provided | Babysitting available
Kids Urdu Classes
When: September 7th to December 14th, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
What: Join us every Saturday for engaging Urdu classes! Students will learn Urdu through fun, interactive activities that make language learning enjoyable. Classes for 3rd to 5th graders are from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and 6th to 8th graders from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Register now to reserve your spot.
Where: MCA, Aisha Hall.
Urdu Lecture Series: Prophetic Medicine
When: Tuesday. September 10th 2024 Wednesday, September 11th 2024 Thursday, September 12th 2024 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
What: Join us for an Enlightening Urdu Lecture Series on Prophetic Medicine! MCA Women's Committee invites you to a three-day lecture series led by Dr. Zakia Hashmi, a Homeopathic Practitioner & Traditional Islamic Healing Expert with over 30 years of Experience. For more details click on the registration link
Where: Women's Prayer Hall, MCA
This sisters only-event will also be live-streamed. The link will be provided to registered participants on the morning of the event.
Registration is required.
Entrepreneurship 101 Series
Clean Energy, EV/Mobility Technologies Trends & Impact
When: Friday, Sep 13, 2024 5:30 pm - 9:30
What: Join us for an insightful evening as we delve into Clean Energy and EV/Mobility Technologies at the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Club's Entrepreneurship 101 Series. Hear from industry leaders Faisal Sultan, Asim Hussain, and Aisha Effendi on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose. Make sure to register and secure your spot for this inspiring and educational event. See you there!
Where: Evergreen Islamic Center EIC
2486 Ruby Ave, San Jose, CA 95148
Sister's Tadabbur Halaqa Open House
When: Friday, September 13th 2024 6:30 pm in person | Zoom will open at 7:30 pm.
What: Join us for a Sister's Social with delicious appetizers, desserts and tea followed by Salatul Maghrib and an Overview of Tadabbur Halaqa, Arabic Immersion Kids Program ( Limited spots ), and the new Bay Area in Person Sisterhood Circles.Overview will be given in conversational Arabic.
Where: MCA & Zoom
Mommy & Me Storytime
When: Second Saturday of Each Month - September 14th 2024, October 12th 2024, November 9th 2024, December 14th 2024, January 11th 2025, February 8th 2025, March 8th 2025, April 12th 2025, May 10th 2025. at 10 am to 11 am
What: Join us for a Mommy & Me Storytime and Finger Play! Enjoy enchanting stories and playful finger activities! Come bond and have fun!
Where: MCA, Babysitting Room
Singles Workshop
With Baba Ali
By Half Our Deen and MCA Singles Committee
When: Saturday, Sep. 21st at 10:30am - 12:30pm
What: Attendees of the this workshop will gain insights into their own personality and explore the strengths and challenges associated with each personality type. This workshop will also offer a deeper understanding of the fundamental differences between genders, and participants will master the skill of asking creative and insightful questions to uncover true compatibility.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Murder Mystery - Baba's Village
When: Saturday, Sep. 21st at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
What: Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of mystery as you join a select group of adventurous Muslim singles in an immersive mystery investigation. The atmosphere will be steeped in suspense and excitement as you uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and work together to solve a perplexing crime.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Start Boot Camp, From Dream to Reality: Launch your Startup
8 Sessions
When: Every Saturday10:00 AMSeptember 21 to November 9 2024
What: Shine Labs and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Club PresentsStart Boot Camp, From Dream to Reality: Launch your Startup
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Instructors:
Naeem Zafar Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, Professor @ UC Berkeley Faraz Hoodbhoy Class Mentor & Advisor, @UC Berkeley Entrepreneurship Center
Samir Qureshi Head of Customer Success, Pay activ
Annam Quraishi Lean Startup Coach NSF I-Corps Instructor Miles Dotson Partner, Devland.
Fee $399 (MATERIALS & MEALS INCLUDED)/APPLY IMMEDIATELY) Deadline : September 6th , 2024
Kids Got Talent 2024
Organized by USATNMA with MCA
When: Sat, Sep 21st 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
What: Kids Got Talent offers an exciting platform for students in grades 1 through 8, as well as Muhsen participants, to showcase their talents in a dynamic competition. This event empowers children to enhance their knowledge, skills, interpersonal abilities, and public speaking prowess through categories like Qirath, public speaking, math, essay writing, art, and home project displays.
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall
Registration closes on Sept 10th.
Community Fall Bazaar
When: September 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm 8:00 pm.
What: Please join us at our Community Fall Bazaar for a day of shopping and to support our local vendors. We will have a variety of vendors to sell hand designed abayas, jewelry, hand crafted items, body care, fragrances, Palestinian vendors, islamic clothing, food and drinks too. Save the date!
Contact at: [email protected]
Where: MCA, Khadija Hall
For Vendors Registrations click below.
MCA Toastmasters Club
Open House
When: September 24, 2024 7.00PM (after Maghrib)
What: MCA Toastmasters Club Open House. Improve your public speaking skills in a non-judgemental peer-to-peer learning environment.
Where: Aisha Hall and online via Zoom.
Happily Ever Akhira
When: Sunday, October 13th 2024 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
What: Attention all sisters looking to get married ( and even those who already tied the knot! ) Listen to this gem-packed talk on how to look for Mr. Right and possible pitfalls you may find yourself in on the path to marital bliss! Follow up this talk with Ustadha Shamira's Passionate Marriage Talk.Ustadha Shamira completed the rigorous alimiyya degree from the UK and holds a Master's Degree in Demographics from UCI. She's a co-founder of the Rahmah foundation and currently teaches for Nur al Iman, a full time girl's shariah program in the Bay Area. Ustadha Shamira is passionate about educating women to reach their highest spiritual potential through acquiring sacred knowledge.
Where: MCA, Maryam Hall
MCAS FIRST ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CONFERENCE
When: Saturday,October 19th, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Healing & Resilience:Navigating Mental Health Through The Lens Of Islamic Spirituality
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Muslimahs' Cooking Club
When: 'November 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What: Join us each month for a themed potluck! Cook a dish at home that reflects the theme, then bring it to the meeting to share recipes, taste everyone's creations and make new friends!!
Where: MCA, Maryam Hall
Noor Hifz Academy is hiring a full-time, on site Male teacher for Boys Hifz Program at MCA
Male teacher for Boys Hifz Program - Hafiz - English fluency - Strong work ethic -Positively engaging with children - Mastery of the basic rules of Tajweed or Ijazah - Experienced with leading Taraweeh (preferred) - Locally - graduated and experienced huffaz prioritized - Reliable and having good time management skills - Availability to teach from August 2024 - May 2025 - School hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8:00am - 12:00pm (Fri).
Qualified candidates:Please email professional resume/CV with cover letter to[email protected]
School Books & Uniform Now Available at MCAs Nonprofit Books & Gifts Store
MCAs Nonprofit Books and Gifts store has books needed for classes at Granada, Al-Arqam, the Weekend Islamic School, Weekly Quran Classes, and more Weve also gathered hijabs in materials and colors for school uniforms. In addition to highly requested books and materials to facilitate practicing our faith with excellence, inshallah. Come by to explore, help support independent businesses, and keep funds within the community!
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Over 4 opportunities below:
Grant Writer
Part-Time Bookstore Clerk
Granada Islamic School Teachers
Quran Teachers Al- Arqam School
Quran Teachersfor the boysNoor Hifz Academy
Part-Time Weekend Islamic School Office Administrator
Over 4 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
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 inshallah.