MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
This Friday Evening
The Lost Shepherd: Parent & Child Workshop
For Parents & Children (Ages 7-16): This Friday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., join parenting coach Fouzia Usman (founder of Muslim Nation Builders) to learn how to work together to create a nurturing, balanced environment that bridges the gap between Deen and Dunya in everyday life
Please note that this is a parent-and-me workshop. Parents are required to attend with their children.
This workshop will be live-streamed and not recorded. We highly recommend that you attend in person. Dinner boxes for sale starting at 6 p.m.
Eid-ul-Adha Prayer Services
Please join us this Monday Morning
Join us for one of three prayer services on Monday, June 17:
First Eid Prayer Service
Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall, 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd.
7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall by 7:15 a.m.*
Khateeb: Sidi Mahdy Amine
Second Eid Prayer Service
Location: Rancho San Ramon Community Park, 1998 Rancho Park Loop
9 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the prayer site by 8:45 a.m.*
Khateeb: Shaykh Faraz Khan
Third Eid Prayer Service
Location: Rancho San Ramon Community Park, 1998 Rancho Park Loop
11 a.m.: Eid prayer
*Please arrive at the prayer site by 10:45 a.m.*
Khateeb: TBA
We have limited parking at Rancho San Ramon. MCC will provide complimentary shuttle services to the prayer site from Doughtery Station, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd. Come early and please go directly there to grab the shuttle to the prayer site.
Volunteer to Help Your Community This Monday Morning
Upcoming Events
Cats @ Jumu'ah: Save Life & Adopt a Friend
Valley Humane Society of Pleasanton
Friday, June 14 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
After the three Jumu'ahs, meet some furry felines who are ready to be part of your family. Humane Society staff will walk you through the adoption process so you can leave the masjid with a cat.
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Shaykh Rami Nsour, & Hafiz Zaid Khanani
Friday, June 14 | 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. Avoid this service.
MCC worshipers may positively not park in any neighbor's businesses or lots.
Offsite Jumu'ah Location Change
Alhamdulliah, our community has outgrown the Dublin Library space! Our weekly offsite service (1:40 p.m.) has moved permanently to Rosewood Center in Pleasanton (a 5-minute drive from our main location).
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
TBA
Friday, June 14 | 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
Our weekly parallel off-site Jumu'ah is now permanently held at Rosewood Conference Center. Attending this service will help ease parking congestion at MCC. The off-site location offers ample parking, comfortable prayer space, and boxed lunches for sale. Fulfill your religious obligation while helping your local masjid.
Book Launch: Our Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (ra)
Ustadh Tariq Samady
Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an enriching session on the life and times of the Prophet's beloved daughter, Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra ( ). Using a new biography translated into English for the first time, we'll extract lessons and inspirations on the Prophet's Seerah from vantage point of his brilliant, steadfast, and powerful daughter. RSVP
Al Ta'reef: Gathering & Making Supplications
Ustadh Tariq Samady
Saturday, June 15 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join us to gather and make supplications as a community. We will begin with the Khatam of the Holy Quran, followed by the Khatam of the Burdah, prayers for forgiveness (using the book Prayers for Forgiveness by Imam Hasan al-Basri), and supplications.
Annual Arafat Iftar Dinner
Hafiz Zaid Khanani
Sunday, June 16 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year " [Muslim]
Fast on this significant day & break bread in the community. Before the Iftar, join us for a spiritually uplifting talk on the virtues of the day of Arafat. Please RSVP here for Iftar.
Men's Monthly Hike in Hayward
Mohammed Kadoura
Saturday, June 22 | 7:30 a.m. to 11 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.
Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters
MMA Fighter Amber Leibrock
Sunday, June 23 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sisters 14+: Join us for another session of self-defense classes. These classes are delivered by a seasoned mixed martial arts professional and aim to equip you with the skills to fend off unwanted physical contact effectively. Register here.
Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
Erum Choudhry, Esq.
Friday, June 28 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 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). Appointments are required to receive a consultation; please sign up here.
Blessed Birth: Spirituality & Fiqh of Pregnancy
Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, CLEC, CBD
Sunday, June 30 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join a female scholar, certified birth doula, and childbirth educator for this full-day workshop to learn Islamic insights on the spirituality and fiqh of pregnancy, labor, and after birth. For all women ages 16+ only. Register here.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa will resume in-person in Fall 2024. Summer sessions are online.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub with Ustadha Leila Fakira will be on break next week and will resume the following Monday & Tuesday.
Start of 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.
Principles of Religion (Part 2)
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Tuesday, June 18 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sisters: In this virtual series, we discuss topics from "The Forty Principles of the Religion" by Imam Al-Ghazali that cover essential topics in Islam, such as acts of worshiping Allah (swt) & the good character of a Muslim. Past sessions.
Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, June 19 | 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.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Shamail Fatima (Dublin): Her mother, Yasmeen Nighat, passed away on Wednesday in Pakistan.
- Ameenah Rasul (Oakland): She undergoing heart surgery in Hayward on Wednesday.
- Ahmed Umair (San Ramon): His uncle, Sardar Hassan Kamran Asif, suffered from a stroke last week in Pakistan.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
Ahead of the Summer break when screen time increases, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi imparted insightful advice on implementing rules as adults that will empower our children to navigate the digital world in the best way with balance.
This Week's Featured Photo
On Sunday, MCC hosted its Seventh Annual Eid al-Adha Bazaar. The Bazaar offered a delightful array of modest clothing, exotic fragrances, intricate Islamic art, stunning Henna designs, delicious food, and much more.
Qurbani/Udhiya for East Bay Needy Families
During the Eid al-Adha holiday, MCC East Bay accepts Qurbani meat cut in stew size and placed in clear plastic bags. MCC will distribute amongst the 250+ Zakat-eligible families that our Food Pantry serves.
Please drop it off anytime on until Friday, June 28. No staff person needs to be on-site to accept the meat.
Drop-off Days & Times:
Wednesdays & Thursdays - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fridays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During these hours, please come directly to the MCC kitchen and leave the bagged meat in the MCC kitchen freezer (glass refrigerator/metal freezer). If you are not familiar with the facility, here is the facility map: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/facility-map
June Summer Camp
Kids & Youth Islamic Summer Camp
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-16: Join former professional basketball player Indira Kaljo over three weeks this month for a kid's camp that will strengthen your childs Deen through play, education, arts, and physical activities.
We will have the Names of Allah series, outdoor games, a nature activity, arts and crafts, sports, snacks, and more!
Learn more about our upcoming summer camps
Survey for Support Group for Family Caregivers @ MCC
To increase awareness and programming for aging Muslims, the Caregiver Support team plans to start a monthly support group for family caregivers of older adults at MCC East Bay in the Fall of '24.
The team would like to gauge interest before they can plan these meetings. Please fill out the survey here.
Anyone who is a caretaker for an aging family member (60+) is welcome to fill out the survey.
Learn more about this initative
Sunday School Needs Volunteers
In Fall '24, the MCC Sunday School needs more Quranic teachers & Substitute 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 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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5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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