MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
After-School Arabic Classes
Classes Begin Next Month
For Children Ages 5 to 12: We are currently accepting students for our Fall '24 after-school Arabic classes, both in-person and online, which start next month on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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.
After-School Qur'an Classes
Classes Begin Next Month
Enrollment is currently open for MCC's Qur'an program, which accommodates learners from beginner to Hifz.
In-person and online classes restart next month on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The MCC Quran program team works hard each day to bring you Quran classes taught by professional educators 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
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi, & Sidi Shaan Mukhtar
Friday, Aug. 30 | 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.
_We request our congregation to respect and follow the instructions from our volunteers, staff, and security guards during the three Jumu'ah services at MCC. They are working hard to ensure a positive relationship with our neighbors.
Please do not park in the neighboring businesses or lots._
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
TBA
Friday, Aug. 30 | 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.
Monthly Qur'an Khatam & Fajr Gathering
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, Sept. 1 | 6 a.m. to 7 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. Sign up to read a Juz here for next month's Khatam.
Mommy and Me September Session
Khadija Sayeed
Starts Thursday, Sep. 5 | 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
Quarterly Jumu'ah Blood Drive
American Red Cross
Friday, Sept. 6 | 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As people of faith, it is in our blood to help. Roll up your sleeve and join us for a lifesaving journey to save up to three lives with a 15-minute donation. This is our 28th blood drive! Sign up! *19 slots remaining*
Mending Hearts: The Prophetic Model
Shaykha Iesha Prime
Friday, Sep. 6 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For Sisters & Brothers: Join us to uncover the profound wisdom of healing hearts amidst adversity, conflict, and interpersonal connections, emulating the Prophetic example. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion. RSVP here.
Our Intercessor: East Bay Annual Mawlid
SRVIC, ICL, Taleef, & MCC
Friday, Sept. 13 | 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Celebrate our Prophet, our guiding light, at this annual celebration this year featuring talks & recitations. Our special guests this year are Dr. Ali Ataie and Shaykh Faraz Khan.
Bay Area Muslim Singles Event
Half Our Deen Offline (Baba Ali)
Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our quarterly event is for single Muslims looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage and who desire a welcome departure from ineffective, speed-dating matrimonial eventslimited space.
This single event is not just a social gathering; it's a proven pathway to meaningful connections.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Dr. Rania's weekly Friday evening women's halaqa will resume in person on Friday, Sept. 20. Until then, in the summer, our sessions are only online.
Sisters Pilates Classes
Pilates Instructor Seema Duhan
Sat., Aug. 31 | 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Sun., Sep. 1 | 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.
No Sisters Weekly Bookclub on Monday, Sep. 2, due to Labor Day Weekend.
Bookclub resumes on Monday, Sep. 9.
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, Sep. 4 | 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.
Principles of Religion III
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Starts Thursday, Sep. 5 | 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.
Happening at SRVIC
Gaza in Hearts: Strategizing Our Efforts
Talk Show Host Sami Hamdi
Sunday, Sep. 1 | 6:30 p.m.
Hosted at our partner organization, SRVIC: Join a renowned policy analyst as he shares his insights on the ongoing genocide in Gaza and learn effective ways of supporting Palestine.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Zaheer Khan Mohammed (Dublin): His friend, Mohammed Aslam, passed away last Friday in Hyderabad, India.
- Asma Nemati (Brentwood): Her aunt, Shah Jahan Azemi, passed away last Friday in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Warda Javed (Danville): Her father, Javed Aziz, passed away last Thursday in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Heather Watkins (San Ramon): She has been diagnosed with a tear in her spinal disc.
- Sabeen Asifali (Dublin): Her nephew is hospitalized in Dallas, Texas.
- Sadique Ali Koothumadan (Livermore): Last Tuesday, he and his wife were blessed with a newborn girl.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
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
On Friday evening, we heard inspiring stories about incarcerated Muslims and their struggles to maintain their faith. We also learned about various ways to support them.
This Week's Featured Photo
After the Friday teen Jumuah last week, a group of UC Berkeley students held a workshop to prepare high school students for the UC admission process. The workshop offered strategies for writing an effective application essay and provided resources on how students can succeed in their career paths.
Drivers Needed for the Bike Program
Want to give back to your community?
Sign up to help deliver bikes to our refugee community!
Bicycles can be a primary mode of transportation for people who are new to the country and don't have a driver's license or a car.
We are looking for volunteers who can help deliver bikes to our refugee community. If you can help us out, please sign up below.
Delivery vehicle and gas may be provided
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
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.
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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