MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
Tomorrow Evening
Women's Retreat: Finding a Path to God
Indeed, Allah has Ninety-Nine particular Names one hundred minus one whoever encompasses them will enter the Garden. (Bukhari)
For Girls & Women Ages 12+! Tomorrow, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., join us to learn and reflect on the beautiful names of Allah (swt).
We are excited to welcome special guest Dr. Jinan Yousef (author of Reflecting on the Names of Allah), along with our own Dr. Rania Awaad, Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, and Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for this spiritually rejuvenating retreat.
We will have limited Dr. Jinan's books on sale. Pre-purchase your copy today.
This Sunday
Spirituality & Fiqh of Pregnancy for Sisters
For Sisters 16+! This Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., join Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed (a female scholar, certified birth doula, and childbirth educator) for a full-day workshop to learn Islamic insights on the spirituality and fiqh of pregnancy, labor, and after birth.
This course is open to all pregnant women or those who want to learn more about this incredible journey of pregnancy and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi, & Ustadh Quran Hodge
Friday, June 28 | 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. Please avoid attending this service.
MCC worshipers may positively not park in any neighbor's businesses or lots.
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
Hafiz Atef Arabi
Friday, June 28 | 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.
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 complimentary consultation; please sign up here.
Monthly Qur'an Khatam & Fajr Gathering
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, July 7 | 5:15 a.m. to 6 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. 14 Juz remaining. Sign up to read a Juz here.
Qur'an, Fitness, & Speech Summer Camp
Ustadh Haseeb Sadat & Ustadh Fardin Osmani
Starts Monday, July 8 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For Boys Ages 13-18: Join us for a four-week summer camp that enriches and engages adolescent boys while strengthening their Islamic identity. The theme of this camp is to build strong Muslim men who know the Deen and develop leadership skills in them to prepare them for real-world challenges. Register here.
Life Skills Summer Camp
Khala Emira Mustafa
Starts Tuesday, July 9 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For Children Ages 5-12: Join us for a unique camp where children will engage in weekly themes ranging from financial literacy to health and fitness, cooking classes, and overcoming obstacles through art around the world. Your child can expect to have fun while learning these important life skills. Register here.
Summer Arabic Calligraphy Camp
Sidi Zubair Simab
Tuesdays, July 9 | 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For Ages 13+: Join a six-week calligraphy summer camp with a renowned Bay Area calligrapher to learn how to write each Arabic letter in the popular Thuluth writing style and to prep pen, paper, and ink. Register here.
Foundations of Holistic Wellness & Self-Care
Clinical & Holistic Nurse Coach Pakeeza Ali
Friday, July 12 | 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us to gain practical insights on nurturing your spirit, mind, and body while also mapping your own vision board toward success. This two-step workshop is a great opportunity to prioritize your holistic wellness and live a healthier, balanced lifestyle that nourishes all aspects of well-being.
Monthly Sisterhood Hike
Sr. Sohaila Ahmadyar & Sr. Aparna Khan
Saturday, July 13 | 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a Saturday morning hike to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. This month's hike will be at Lake Chabot Regional Park. RSVP now.
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 Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Mondays (in-person & virtual), July 1 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays (virtual only), July 2 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sisters: Join our weekly in-person and virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, learn lessons for our daily lives, and, inshaAllah, fall in love with our Prophet . Please note that both sessions are the same, and you don't have to attend both.
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, July 2 | 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, July 3 | 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.
- Shazia Ashraf (Pleasanton): Her cousin, Tahir Yahya, passed away on Monday in Pakistan.
- Samir Samir (Dublin): His daughter, Maryam Usebbane, is suffering from Autism and is unable to speak.
- Shazia Ashraf (Pleasanton): Her cousin, Hamda Nazeer Ahmed, was blessed with a newborn baby this week who is suffering from breathing complications.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
Before Ramadan this year, MCC co-hosted the Futuwwa Workshop for young men ages 13-19 in which Professor Adisa Banjoko gave a brief talk on prophetic grappling and martial arts being a means to spiritual and physical growth.
This Week's Featured Photo
During the three MCC Jumuah services earlier this month, the Valley Humane Society of Pleasanton brought twelve furry felines that needed a loving home. By the end of the day, six of them had found a loving family in our congregation! Our deepest gratitude to the Valley Humane staff for bringing smiles and joy to our community!
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 until Isha on Sunday, June 30. 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
Volunteers Needed
Young Muslimahs Summer Camp
The Young Muslimahs Summer Camp offered by The Rahmah Foundation is coming up in July, and we are currently looking for female volunteers/teacher assistants to help with the camp.
We are looking for:
One volunteer for the Frogs and Bunnies group. The volunteer can be as young as 13 and have experience with Pre-K/K grade levels.
One volunteer for the 1-5th slot to help fund the Islamic Station. The preference is 16+ years old.
Two assistants for the 6th through 8th grade group. Age preference is 18+
One assistant for the 9th through 12th grade group. Age preference is 20+
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the form here.
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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