MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
Tomorrow: East Bay Annual Mawlid
Nabi-ur-Rahma: The Prophet of Mercy ()
Join us tomorrow evening for our annual Mawlid, featuring talks and recitations (Nasheeds).
This year's special guests are Dr. Ali Ataie and Shaykh Faraz Khan.
We will have talks, counsels, and recitations (Nasheeds) about "The Prophet of Mercy: Muhammad " with Qari Amar Bellaha, Ustadh Tarif Arabi, and Bay Area Munshids.
The main program begins after Maghrib at 8 p.m. Optional dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.
We also provide complimentary babysitting that begins at 8 p.m. No RSVP is required to attend the main program. RSVP only for dinner. Babysitting is full.
This is a family-friendly event. Bring the entire family. We will give all kids goodie bags at the event's end.
This Saturday: Complete Half Your Deen
Singles Matrimonial Event & Workshop
We're soon closing out registration for our *popular* singles events this Saturday. Once closed and complete, we'll have you at our next in the Winter 2025 insha'Allah.
But don't wait! Marriage is half our deen, and this is a beautiful opportunity for you to find your better half. Registration closes at midnight tonight, so register now!
This Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., please also join us for a free marriage workshop with Baba Ali on what to look for in a partner and practical tips and insights to improve your marriage. This workshop is open to all! Join us in person or watch live.
Learn more about the free workshop
Register here for the Singles Event
Upcoming Events
Refugee Foster Care Information Session
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
Thursday, Sep. 12 | 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Catholic Charities continues to receive youth from Muslim-majority countries, and they are asking Bay Area Muslim families to host these youth. Join this virtual information session on how to adopt/foster a refugee youth. RSVP here.
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Ustadh Omar Naisan
Friday, Sep. 13 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- *1st Service @ MCC: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
- 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.
*Heavy parking congestion. Kindly avoid attending this service :)*
MCC worshipers may positively not park in any neighbor's businesses or lots.
We request our congregation to respect & follow the instructions from our volunteers, staff, and security guards during the Jumu'ah services at MCC. They are working hard to ensure a positive relationship with our neighbors.
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
Ustadh Omar Naisan
Friday, Sep. 13 | 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!
Monthly Sisterhood Hike
Sr. Sohaila Ahmadyar & Sr. Aparna Khan
Saturday, Sep. 14 | 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Join us for a Saturday morning hike to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. This month's hike will be at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. RSVP
Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
Erum Choudhry, Esq.
Friday, Sep. 20 | 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
During the three MCC Jumuahs, make an appointment for a free fifteen-minute legal consultation on Islamic & conventional estate planning, immigration, or bankruptcy (chapters 7 and 13). An RSVP is required; no walk-ins.
The Splendor of Islamic Calligraphy
Master Calligrapher Haji Noor Deen
Friday, Sep. 20 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join this unique opportunity to learn from a world-renowned practitioner of Arabic calligraphy for anyone who wants to learn how to transform the written word into a beautiful artistic piece. RSVP
Skills, Drills & Faith: Friday Night Boys Halaqa
Ustadh Quran Hodge
Starts Friday, Sep. 20 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For High School Boys Ages 14-18: In parallel with the weekly girl's Rahmah program, join us each Friday evening until next May for weekly sessions to foster brotherhood and faith for teens in grades 9th through 12th. Pizza is included. Space is limited to 30 boys. Register now.
Men's Monthly Hike in Alamo
Mohammed Kadoura
Saturday, Sep. 21 | 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life's ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery. RSVP here.
Caregivers Wellness Circles
Clinician Zainab Khan
Saturday, Sep. 21 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For parents, families, and caregivers of individuals with special needs, join us every third Saturday of the month for a wellness circle. We will discuss challenges, resources, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves. 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+.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Friday, Sep. 20 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sisters: It's finally here! Starting next 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.
Please note that our weekly Sisters Pilates Classes will not be held this weekend. They will resume the following week.
No Sisters Weekly Bookclub on Monday, Sep. 16. The Bookclub resumes on Monday, Sep. 23.
Purification of Heart: A Call for Inner Healing
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, Sep. 18 | 7 p.m. to 8 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.
Mommy and Me September Session
Khadija Sayeed
Thursday, Sep. 19 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For boys & girls ages 5 and under, this ten-week Fall Mommy & Me program will cultivate a love of Islam through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more! Register
Principles of Religion III
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Thursday, Sep. 19 | 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.
- Ahmed Umair (San Ramon): His uncle, Sardar Hassan Kamran Asif, passed away on Monday in Pakistan.
- Junaid & Sabeen Asifali (Pleasanton): Their nephew, Aliuddin Zohair Shah Mohammed, passed away on Saturday in Texas.
- Amreen Siddiqi (Pleasanton): Her mother-in-law, Amtul Aleem, passed away last Thursday in Texas. (add link).
- Mohammed Ameen (San Ramon): He is undergoing angioplasty procedure this Friday.
- Aejaz Sareshwala (Pleasanton): His father, Anwar Ahmed Sareshwala, is severely ill and in hospice care.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
Last Friday, we had the honor of listening to Shaykha Ieasha Prime uncover the profound wisdom of healing hearts amidst adversity, conflict, and interpersonal connections, emulating the Prophetic example.
The Muslim Community Center in the News
Community partner Alameda County Food Bank recognized MCC's profound commitment to aiding our needy neighbors, including food security. Read article
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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