MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
Tomorrow Evening
Last Session of High School Boys Halaqa
For Boys Ages 14-18 Only! Tomorrow, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., join Br. Muhammad Constantino for Friday Night High School Boys Halaqa. This will be our last session.
Capped at 50. These nightly sessions will delve into beginner-level deen topics and develop prophetic character, followed by an open discussion on topics/issues that teenage boys currently face.
This Sunday Evening
Skygazing for Ramadan Moon
This Sunday, after Maghrib (7:14 p.m.), revive the Sunnah and join us in the MCC parking lot to look for the new crescent moon in the evening sky that will mark the beginning of Ramadan.
We will have high-powered telescopes and food trucks starting at 6 p.m.
We will send you an email announcement at about 8:15 p.m. on Sunday announcing the start of Ramadan:
- If the moon is sighted, the first night of Taraweeh is after Isha (9 p.m.) on Sunday, March 10. The first day of fasting is Monday, March 11.
- If the moon is not sighted, the first night of Taraweeh is Monday, March 11. The first day of fasting is Tuesday, March 12.
This year, we aim to make Ramadan a better experience for our community members. Please stay tuned for more information about our programs through our Ramadan Special Newsletter, and feel free to visit Ramadan page.
This Ramadan, we are bursting with activities - Iftars. workshops, fun crafts, spiritual talks & more!
Watch for a special MCC Ramadan preview message this weekend.
Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship 2024
MCC Hosts Daily Iftars Feeding Thousands
With this month of generosity, we are given many opportunities to unite the community and perform good deeds for the sake of Allah. One easy way to do that is to provide food for those who fast.
The Prophet () said: "Whoever gives someone something to break the fast with, he would have the same blessings as the fasting person, and this would not reduce the blessings of the fasting person in any way." [Ahmad and Tirmidhi]
This year, during Ramadan, MCC will host more than 65 Iftars & Suhoors (parallel community dinners daily) and provide Iftar every night after Maghrib and suhoor at least 1-2 times a week and in the last ten nights. Iftars range from $600 to $6,000 covering food, water, supplies, security, cleaning, and suhoor.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC
Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Hafiz Yaseen Mahmood
Friday, March 8 | 12:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
- First Service: 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
- Second Service: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
- Third Service @ Dublin Library: 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
- Fourth Service: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
MCC worshipers may not park in any neighboring business or lots.
Weekly Offsite Jumu'ah @ Dublin Library
Hafiz Yaseen Mahmood
Friday, March 8 | 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
Help ease parking congestion at MCC by attending our weekly parallel off-site Jumu'ah at Dublin Library. There is ample parking at the Library, comfortable prayer space, and boxed lunches for sale. Fulfill your religious obligation while helping your local masjid.
Pre-Ramadan Eid Bazar
MCC East Bay
Saturday, March 9 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Start your Eid ul-Fitr shopping before Ramadan begins! Visit MCC and support local community vendors at our Eighth Annual Eid ul-Fitr Bazaar.
Futuwwa: The Art of Manliness
Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf, Imam Hassan, Adisa Banjoki, Uthman Ames, and more!
Saturday, March 9 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Full, please join the waitlist.
For young men ages 13-19! Join your fellow brothers for an inaugural conference to kick start the first of many regular programs on the art of manliness in the Islamic tradition. Well discuss chivalry, cars, Ramadan, and practice prophetic grappling.
Pre-Ramadan Children Storytime
Author Eman Kourtam
Sunday, March 10 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For Children Ages 5 to 10: Join us for a read-aloud for children to learn the significance of Ramadan and how to make it the best Ramadan ever insha'Allah!
*Potential start* Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, March 10 | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Based on moonsighting Sunday evening, the first night of indoor MCC Tarawih prayers begins at 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. Watch for the announcement on Sunday evening.
New MCC Jumu'ah Timings
MCC East Bay
Starts Friday, March 15 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
With the Daylight Savings switch on Sunday, please note the new times for the weekly Jumu'ah services:
-First Service @ MCC: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
-Second Service @ Off-site: 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
-Third Service @ MCC: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
-Fourth Service @ Off-site: 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. (only during Ramadan)
-Fifth Service @ MCC: 3:40 pm to 4 p.m.
Kids Ramadan Craft Activities
Emira Mustafa
Starts Saturday, March 23 | 1:30 p.m.
For ages 4 to 12: Join us with your children for craft-filled Saturday afternoons this Ramadan. These crafts are detailed and made of quality supplies that help achieve lasting bonding memories of Ramadan with your kids for years to come, inshaAllah. Register here.
Seventh Annual Eid Toy Drive During Ramadan
MCC Girl Scouts Troops
Daily | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please help us spread cheer to families in need during this blessed time by donating new unwrapped gifts (in person or online) to the MCC Girl Scouts 7th Annual Toy Drive.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Friday, March 8 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sisters: Join this weekly women's gathering about navigating contemporary issues. You can join in person or virtually. In partnership with Rahmah Foundation.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub with Ustadha Leila Fakira will resume after Ramadan.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Amir Mustafa (Dublin): His friend, Jamal Iqbal, passed away on Monday in Los Angeles.
- Shireen Akhtar (Walnut Creek): Her father, Akhtar Hussain Ansari, is suffering from Tuberculosis in India.
- Ali Ahmed (San Ramon): His nephew, Rizwan Ahmed, is in ICU on a respirator due to a lung infection.
- Mohammad Murshed (Pleasanton): His friend's one-year-old son, Muhammad Umayr Khan Reza, is undergoing heart surgery.
- Uzma Kauser (Pleasanton): She suffered from a head injury on Sunday.
- Abu Chowdhury (Dublin): His friend's son, Zahin Ali, is suffering from stage 4 liver cancer and needs a liver donor.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
A Chance to Save a Person's Life
Zahin Ali is a regular MCC congregant, and he is suffering from Stage 4 liver cancer.
To survive at this stage, he needs a piece from a living donor's liver.
This person must be blood type O+ or O- between the ages of 18-62, and have a BMI of less than 32.
This Week's Featured Video
On Saturday, Shaykh Rami Nsour gave practical spiritual tips and insights on leveraging this upcoming Ramadan for the maximum benefit of our Hereafter. Attendees went through an exercise to list the goals they would like to accomplish in Ramadan and how to overcome barriers preventing them from achieving them.
This Week's Featured Photo
On Tuesday, forty-five students from Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont rolled up their sleeves to clean and prepare the 31,5000 sq. foot facility for Ramadan '24.
Employment Enablement and Support Services
Hiring?If you own a business or work for a recruitment company that is currently hiring, we would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch with Sr. Nadia at [email protected] to explore how we can support your resourcing needs.
Enrollment for Qur'an classes is Open
MCC Qur'an classes have spaces available for new students.
In-person classes are Mondays and Wednesdays for beginners and advanced students. Register here.
Online classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Fridays. Register here.
Questions? Please email [email protected]
Enroll Your Child in MCC Sunday School
More than 425 children attend our popular Sunday School. The 2024-25 year begins this August:
- New Families: Join our waitlist now by Sunday, March 10
- Current Families: For families enrolled last year
- Legacy Families: For families enrolled at Sunday School in prior years.
- Volunteer: Instruct our youth & your actions will echo into the future.
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 [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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