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Dhul-Qidah 15, 1445 AH | Thursday, May 23,2024
Update from The Board of Trustees
Update from EB: Eid Date & Election Date
Please checkout the program below for preparing for Hajj. Regarding Eid Al-Adha, we anticipate it will be close to June 16, but are awaiting for the official announcement of the start of Dhul-Hiliah before announcing the final date. We will announce as soon as we have the information, in accordance with the Fiqh Council of North America inshallah
Prayer Timings
MCA
12:15pm - Sh. Mustafa El Turk
1:30pm - Sh. Mustafa El Turk
Masjid Al Noor
1:30pm - Sh. Kawsar Hossain
2:30pm - Imam Tahir Anwar
Weekly Events
Upcoming Events
REFUGEE FOSTER CARE INFORMATION SESSION
When: May 23, 6:30 PM.
What: Join us to learn about how you can help supports unaccompanied Muslim refugee minors.
Where: Online Zoom Session.
Our Ummah: What Went Wrong?
A Critical Look at the State of the Ummah and Finding Solutions
With Sh. Mustapha Elturk and Imam Amir Abdel Malik Ali
When: May 24th, 7:30 PM
What: Join us for a special Community Night as we examine our current and future state of affairs relative to Palestine and our Ummah at large.
Where: MCA, Khadijah Banquet Hall
The 5th Pillar: Hajj | A Step-by-Step Workshop on How to Perform Hajj
With Imam Tahir Anwar
When: May 25th, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
What: A special half day intensive Hajj workshop with Imam Tahir Anwar on how to fulfill the 5th pillar of Islam.
Where: MCA, Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Fiqh Weekly Halaqah (in Somali)
By: Sh. Abdulrahman Dirir
When: Every Saturday, between Maghrib and Isha, starting May 25th
What: Join Sh. Abdulrahman Dirir as he continues the series of Fiqh from the book 'Umdatul Ahkam' in Somali. Assalam Alikum, May 25, 2024 Waxaan MCA ka bilaabaynaa xalqad maalin kasta oo Sabti ah salaada makhrib kadib. Casha Hall xalqadani waxay ku baxaysaa afsomali, Waxaan akhrin doonaa kitaabka Cumdatul Axkam Waxaa qoray Shiikh Abdil Qani Al Maqdisi. Waxaa akhrinaya Shiikh Abdirahman Dirir. Abdulrahman.
Where: MCA, Aisha Hall.
Sisters Quranic Spring Gathering
Nurturing Mind, Body, Heart, & Soul With Ustadha Maryam Amir and Sr. Ilham Malick
When: Saturday, May 25th, 7:15 p.m.9:50 p.m.
What: Join us at this event to be inspired by this social gathering as we strive to better ourselves and our communities.
Where: MCA, Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Being Muslim: A Practical Guide
When: May 26, 2024, 9:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
What: This workshop provides attendees with practical knowledge that can be applied and incorporated into our daily lives. It will focus on foundational beliefs, worship, spiritual refinement, lifestyle, and more. This workshop is highly recommended for those new to their journey in Islam, those returning to faith, and those who seek a deeper meaning in their faith. Attendees can purchase Being Muslim: A Practical Guide book at the event.
Where: Khadijah Banquet Hall, MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054
Cost: Cost: $0, free and open to the community. Please Register by clicking the link below.
Lunch and refreshments will be served. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 310 (potty-trained only).
The Sacred Month of Dhul Hijjah
A Weekend Program to Experience and Learn the Virtues of This Significant Holy Month
With Sh. Alauddin Elbakri
When: May 31, 8:30 PM (after Maghrib) & June 1, 10:00 AM1:30 PM.
What: Join us for a Friday community night and a special Saturday workshop as we explore and understand the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah together. This month includes significant events such as the Blessed 10 Days, Youm Arafah, Hajj, Eid Al Adha, the Days of Eid, and more.
Where: MCA Prayer Hall
Sustainability, How?
When: Friday, May 31, 2024 7-9:30
What: Sustainability and Youth Committee are excited to host "Sustainability, How?" Come join us for a fun night of knowledge and activities in sha Allah! Ice cream, tea, and snacks will be served!
Where: MCA, Khadijah Banquet Hall
Registration Free
SILICON VALLEY ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB Entrepreneurship 101 Series
When: Friday, June 7, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
What: Recent Trends of Start-ups and Venture Capital Investments.
Where: MCA, Khadija, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Eid Ul Adha Bazaar
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 11:00 AM - 8 PM.
What: Come join us at MCA for a day filled with shopping, munching, and activities for the entire community!
Where: MCA, Khadija Hall & Maryam Hall.
Noor Hifz Academy is hiring a teacher for their full-time, on site boys hifz program at MCA
Application Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2024
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]
Hajj Essentials Accessible at MCAs Nonprofit Store for Books & Gifts
MCAs Nonprofit Books & Gifts store is dedicated to making it easy to access what the community needs to practice their Islam with sound knowledge and excellence. We have created access to small bags of essentials needed for hajj including scent free soap from Palestine, Q&A Books on Hajj, ihram, and more. Stop by to check it out inshallah or pre-order online.
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Over 4 opportunities below:
Grant Writer
Part-Time Bookstore Clerk
Part-Time Youth Coordinator
Granada Islamic School Teachers
Quran TeachersforNoor Hifz Academy
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.