MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Event
Tomorrow Evening
Seerah Immersion Retreat
How can we love the Prophet if we do not know him? And how can we know him without studying his life?
This Fri. ( 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) & Sat. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), join us for an enlightening Seerah immersion with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Imam Mikaeel Smith as we uncover the timeless wisdom and inspiration found in the life of the Prophet Muhammad together.
Prepare to embark on a spiritual and intellectual journey that will deepen your love for the Prophet Muhammad and strengthen your connection to the teachings of Islam.
Special Needs Families and converts in the Bay Area: There is no charge to attend this retreat. Please message us for the promo code.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Sidi Afraz Khan & Ustadh Omar Naisan
Friday, Aug. 9 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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*First Service @ MCC: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.*
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Second Service @ Rosewood: 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
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Third Service @ MCC: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
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Fourth 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.
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
Ustadh Omar Naisan
Friday, Aug. 9 | 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 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.
American Muslim Appreciation Month
San Ramon City Council
Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Each year, our Tri-Valley citiesLivermore, Dublin, Pleasanton & San Ramonrecognize August as Muslim Awareness Month. We encourage all congregation members to attend & express gratitude to our elected officials.
Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
MCC Social Committee
Friday, Aug. 16 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For Youth Ages 5-17: To kick the start of school, join us on a Friday evening after Asr in the MCC parking lot for the coolest event of the summer! Bring along a friend or two and enjoy delicious ice cream flavors. RSVP required.
Empower & Inspire: Mentorship for Success
Ust. Hosai Mojaddidi & Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed
Friday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In light of the failure of the public school system and the recent influx of refugees, mentorship has become a necessity in any Muslim community. Join us to learn the tools you need to find and prepare qualified mentors in the community.
Men's Monthly Hike in Dublin
Mohammed Kadoura
Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7 a.m. to 9:30 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
Zainab Khan
Starts Saturday, Aug. 17 | 2 p.m. to 4 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.
Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
Erum Choudhry, Esq.
Friday, Aug. 23 | 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
During the three Jumuah services at MCC, a legal attorney will provide a free fifteen-minute consultation on Islamic and conventional estate planning, immigration, or bankruptcy (chapters 7 and 13). RSVP required, no walk-ins.
Breaking Down the UC Application
Muslim Tech Collaborative at Berkeley
Friday, Aug. 23 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
After the Friday teen Jumuah, join us for a college admission workshop for high school students led by a panel of UC Berkeley students across all disciplines of study. Learn about their experiences and challenges as they navigate their fields. RSVP
Locked Up: Power of Islam in U.S. Prisons
Ustadh Jesse Maroney
Friday, Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Did you know that Islam is the fastest-growing faith in U.S. prisons? Listen to an inspirational talk about Muslims' struggles behind bars to keep their faith & how you can help by donating items, time & comfort to sisters & brothers in self-described "Forgotten Ummah."
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Dr. Rania's weekly Friday evening women's halaqa will resume in-person in this Fall. Over the summer, our sessions are online only.
Sisters Stretching and Pilates Classes
Pilates Instructor Seema Duhan
Sat. & Sun., Aug. 10 & 11 | 8 a.m. to 10 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 for Pilates & Stretching classes separately.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Monday (in-person & virtual), Aug. 12 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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 .
Weekly Family Addiction Support Class
Dr. Carmen Gomez
Mondays | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
In providing hope & help for Muslim families around the country with a loved one struggling with an addiction, MCC & Madina House co-hosts a weekly family-and-friends virtual meeting for Muslims fighting an addiction (of any kind). Register here anonymously.
Purification of Heart: A Call for Inner Healing
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 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 Fall Session
Khadija Sayeed
Thursday, Aug. 15 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For boys & girls ages 5 and under, this five-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
Starts Thursday, Aug. 15 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sisters: We continue the weekly virtual series where we discuss topics from "The Forty Principles of the Religion" by Imam Al-Ghazali. 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.
- Navaid Nomani (Dublin): His father, Iqbal Azim Nomani, passed away on Saturday in Pakistan.
- Zabed Ahammad & Asir Sikdar (Pleasanton): Their friend, Mohammad Latif, passed away last Friday in Mountain House.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
Community Wellness Check-In
Due to the ongoing heatwave in California, a group of dedicated volunteers in our community teamed up to take on an initiative to regularly check on our community members needing extra help.
With love and care, we extend an invitation to those of you who may be homebound, live alone, have a disability, or have a health issue to have one of our trained volunteers call you for routine check-ins.
Sign up yourself here or a loved one needing a check in
Bi-weekly Homeless Food Distribution
Prophet Muhammad (saw) said, The best of you are those who feed others. [Ahmad]
Every month, volunteers from the MCC community get together to sponsor, cook, and pack food boxes for the homeless in Oakland.
Alhamdulillah, their efforts are now expanding to include a second food distribution each month. This week's food distribution was in partnership with Mirchi Cafe in Pleasanton.
We invite halal restaurants in the Bay Area to partner with us on this beautiful initiative. If you are interested in sponsoring the expenses each month, please contact us.
This Week's Featured Video
Last month, Sidi Muhammad Elmarouk conducted a grappling workshop for our youth centered on Seerah. He emphasized the importance of this often-overlooked Sunnah and discussed ways to apply it and gain benefits from it today.
This Week's Featured Photo
Last Friday at Jumu'ah prayers, our congregation of all ages hopped over to meet the irresistibly cute & charming bunnies the House Rabbit Society brought for adoption.
Sunday School Needs Volunteers
Starting later this month, the MCC Sunday School needs more Quranic teachers.
Sign up to volunteer and help raise our future generations.
After-School Qur'an Classes
Registration is now open
MCC's Qur'an program accommodates learners from beginner to Hifz and restarts this Fall, both in-person and online. Classes start Sept. 3, 2024.
The MCC Quran program team works hard each day to bring you Quran classes taught by professional educators in order to bring the Book of Allah into your life, as well as into the lives of your children.
Ustadha Muna Shwan and Qari Amar Bellaha teach these classes.
Pre-register here for Ustadha Muna's classes
Pre-register here for Qari Amar's classes
After-School Arabic Classes
Registration is now open
For Children Ages 5 to 12: Enrollment for our after-school Arabic classes is now open for Fall '24 beginning this September.
This after-school program teaches kids to use Arabic effectively for reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation.
Registration is first come, first served. Returning parents receive priority for this popular program.
Learn more about the program and levels currently offered.
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 children?
Get professional counseling and holistic psychological help at the Counseling Office at MCC. - Do you or your child have special needs that are limiting your participation?
Email MCC's Special-Needs Coordinator at [email protected] - Did you recently experience or currently experience a death or illness in your family?
Believe in the healing balm of prayer. Submit a community dua for this Friday's Jumu'ah services. - 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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