MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Event
This Saturday
Youth's Taco Social
For High Schoolers (Grades 9-12): This Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., join us to savor tasty halal tacos and connect with your fellow peers in a fun, relaxed environment.
Come learn about our new MCC Youth Commitee, take part in some fun activities, and conclude with Dhur prayer in the congregation.
Capped at 50 youth, register today!
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, & Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi
Friday, Sep. 27 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- *1st Service @ MCC: Parking congestion. Kindly avoid this service :) *
- 2nd Service @ Rosewood: 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
- 3rd Service @ MCC: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
- 4th Service @ MCC: 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MCC worshipers may positively not park in any neighbor's businesses or lots.
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
Hafiz Afraz Khan
Friday, Sep. 27 | 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
Our weekly, parallel off-site Jumu'ah is permanently held at Rosewood Conference Center. Attending this service each week eases regular parking congestion at MCC. This location offers ample parking, comfortable prayer space, and boxed lunches for sale. Fulfill your religious obligation and help your local masjid!
Introduction to Surah Fatiha for New Muslims
Sidi Afraz Khan
Friday, Sep. 27 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For our New Muslims! Join us to learn about Surah Al-Fatiha, the seven most recited verses of the Quran. This interactive session will focus on diving deep into the meaning of the surah, with room for flexibility based on each student's needs. RSVP here.
Body Washing & Shrouding Workshop
Sr. Rehana Markar & Br. Abdur Rehman
Saturday, Sep. 28 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
We are encouraged by our faith to wash & shroud the body of our loved one. Get prepared for this challenging, necessary task in this interactive workshop for brothers & sisters ages 18+.
Dua & Art Fall Classes for Children
Artist Tarannum Saeed
Starts Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For Ages 5 to 12: Join us for an eight-week Wednesday evening session to provide children with a fun and relaxing environment where they can create art and learn while having a good time with their Muslim peers. Register here.
Domestic Violence: Love Shouldn't Hurt
Imam Tahir Anwar
Friday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us to learn how we can empower women in our community so they are not forced to stay in marriages in which they are abused. Learn about the resources available and how we can support our local organizations in addressing this issue.
Monthly Qur'an Khatam & Fajr Gathering
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, Oct. 6 | 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
On the first Sunday of each month, read a Juz of the Qur'an before (optional) and then join us for Fajr in the congregation, Zikr, Quran Khatam dua, and collective community dua. Then, have breakfast with the community. 3 Juz remaining. Sign up to read a Juz here.
Monthly Sisterhood Hike
Sr. Sohaila Ahmadyar & Sr. Aparna Khan
Sunday, Oct. 6 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Join us for a Sunday morning hike to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. This month's hike will be at Lafayette Reservoir Recreational Area. RSVP now.
Hidaya Collection Drive @ Jumu'ah
Hidaya Foundation
Friday, Oct. 11 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Help our less fortunate sisters and brothers around the world. Hidaya is accepting jackets, sweaters, towels, linens, bedding, blankets, toys, pots & dishes. $10/bag to help cover the cost of shipping overseas.
Know Your Rights Workshop
Jeffrey Wang & Riyad Sood
Friday, Oct. 11 | 7 p.m to 9 p.m.
For teens & adults: Given the rise in anti-Palestinian hate and Islamophobia we have seen across the country, join this primer to learn practical strategies for handling identity-based harassment and discrimination, followed by a Q&A session.
Women's Mawlid & Naat
Hooria Fahim Qadri
Saturday, Oct. 12 | 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us on Saturday evening for a ladies' Milad Un Nabi celebration with a world-owned Naat Khawan from Pakistan. RSVP now.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Friday, Sep. 27 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sisters: It's finally here! Starting this Friday, we restart our weekly in-person women's gathering about navigating contemporary issues. You can join in person or virtually. In partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.
Sisters Pilates Classes
Pilates Instructor Seema Duhan
Sat., Sep. 28 | 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Sun., Sep. 29 | 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind. Register here.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Mondays (in-person/online) | 11 am to 12:30 pm
Sisters: Join our weekly in-person Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, learn lessons for our daily lives, and, inshaAllah, fall in love with our Prophet .
Purification of Heart: A Call for Inner Healing
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join us virtually every week to dive into the popular text Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. Watch previous sessions here.
Principles of Religion III
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Thursday, Oct. 3 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sisters: We continue the weekly virtual series in which we discuss topics from Imam Al-Ghazali's "The Forty Principles of the Religion." In this series, we focus on praiseworthy characteristics. Past sessions.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Anwar Ahmed Sareshwala (formerly of Pleasanton): He passed away on Saturday.
- Mahboob Khan (Dublin): His grandmother, Amtullah, passed away last Thursday in Hyderabad, India.
- Shafeeq Ur Rahaman (Dublin): His wife, Mahe Jabeen Abdul, is recovering from a recent surgery.
- Tuba Mertayak (San Ramon): Her mother, Hulya Demirhan, is in extreme pain due to a chronic illness.
- Tahira Shaikh (Concord): Her mother, Nasreen Bano, is suffering from diabetes, kidney, and other health issues.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
Earlier this month, during our Annual Mawlid, Dr. Ali Ataie gave detailed proofs of Prophet Muhammad prophecy in the Bible.
This Week's Featured Photo
On Friday, we kicked off the first session of the high school Boys' Halaqa led by Ustadh Quran Hodge. After the Halaqa, the boys enjoyed yummy pizza. There is still space to register your child. Register today!
Quarterly Board Meeting
Open to Community
Join us in person on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss relevant issues with your MCC Board of Directors.
Get updates on renovations, programming, financials, and other important updates.
Community means that YOU are supported and welcomed here!
- Do you have financial limitations that restrict your involvement and attendance?
Please complete our Sadaqa/Zakat application so we can partner with you to get you through this. - Are you struggling emotionally, in your relationship, or while raising your children?
Get professional counseling and holistic psychological help at the Counseling Office at MCC. - Did you recently experience (or are you experiencing) a death or illness in your family?
Believe in the healing balm of community prayer! Send in a dua for tomorrow's Jumu'ah prayers. - Do you or your child have special needs that are limiting your participation?
Email MCC's Special-Needs Coordinator at [email protected] - Do you have personal concerns or reservations that keep you from joining?
We want to know! Let's chat so we can work together to create an inclusive environment.
About Us
Muslim Community Center East Bay (MCC) is a faith-based community hub that promotes the unity of God through service, education, and inspiration.
We are privileged to serve the 90,000+ Muslims in the East Bay community.
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5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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