MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
Tomorrow Evening
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.
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 Saturday
Nisf-e-Shaban & Pathways to Paradise Conference
As Ramadan draws near, we are reminded of Allah's infinite mercy and the numerous ways we can attain it.
This Saturday, Feb. 24, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., join us for a full-day conference with esteemed scholars, including Shaykh Mikaeel Smith, Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri, Imam Khalid Latif and more!
Together, we will explore Allah's boundless mercy reflected through the many opportunities He has given us to attain Paradise.
After Maghrib, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., we will have our annual Nisf-e-Shaban program. Qari Amar Bellaha will start with the recitation of Surah al-Yaseen, followed by a spiritually enriching talk by a guest speaker.
The online option to join this program goes live tomorrow at noon.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC
Shaykh Talal Ahdab, & Sidi Qur'an Hodge
Friday, Feb. 23 | 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
Sidi Quran Hodge
Friday, Feb. 23 | 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.
Family Night: The Story of Boastful Gardener
Sidi Quran Hodge
Friday, Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Using the story in the Quran, lets analyze the story of the boastful gardener and how we can see ourselves within this character to manage how we respond when certain situations and challenges arise.
Bi-Weekly East Bay Tahajjud Tigers
Hafiz Fardin Usmani
Saturday, Feb. 24 | 4:45 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Open to all: girls, boys, teens & adults! Join us on a Saturday morning before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation, followed by a light snack, and then Fajr in the congregation. RSVP required.
CAIR Citizenship Workshop
CAIR San Francisco
Sunday, Feb. 25 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In this Immigration Clinic, attorneys will provide free legal assistance with naturalization and fee waiver applications, including presentations on the citizenship process and eligibility.
Islamic Virtual Cemetery & Shrouding Workshop
UC Berkeley's MSA, Sr. Rehana Markar, & Br. Abdur Rehman
Sunday, Feb. 25 | 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Join us on Sunday afternoon for a presentation by the innovative team responsible for creating a virtual perspective of Muslim cemeteries, followed by a shrouding workshop.
Nisf-e-Shaban Community Iftar
MCC East Bay
Sunday, Feb. 25 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Following the Nisf-e-Shaban eve, one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted. we will hold a community Iftar on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register for the Iftar here.
Quarterly Jumu'ah Blood Drive
American Red Cross
Friday, March 1 | 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As people of faith, it is in our blood to help. Be part of a lifesaving journey & save up to three lives with a 15-minute blood donation. This is our 26th blood drive during Jumuah! Sign up!
Gear Up For Ramadan
Sidi Yousuf Azhar
Friday, March 1 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For young men ages 15-22! Join us for a pre-Ramadan workshop to kickstart the blessed month with pre-Ramadan activities that help you enter the month at full speed. RSVP required.
Practically Preparing for Ramadan
Shaykh Rami Nsour
Saturday, March 2 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open to all: Join us for a pre-Ramadan Saturday morning workshop for practical spiritual tips and insights on what we can do to leverage this upcoming Ramadan for the maximum benefit of our Hereafter.
Pre-Ramadan New Muslims Potluck Gathering
MCC Convert Care Team
Saturday, March 2 | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join our last Convert, friends, and family brunch before Ramadan. Use this opportunity to connect before the blessed month begins. We're hosting a potluck-style "suhoor show and tell." If you have a favorite suhoor dish, bring it to share. You can also share tips for maximizing the benefits of Ramadan. RSVP here.
The Purpose of Fasting
Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi
Saturday, March 2 | 12:35 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Throughout the year, we drift apart and away like beads on a slippery surface, a broken tasbih, waiting to be linked again. With Ramadan approaching, how do we reconnect ourselves? Join us to spiritually re-engage ourselves to get ready for Ramadan.
A Caregivers Ramadan
Shaykh Rami Nsour
Saturday, March 2 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
For special needs families! This ones just for you! We see how hard you work year-round. Join us in person or on all MCC streaming platforms to learn ways to have a balanced Ramadan, one that includes ibadah and activities of Ramadan!
Virtual Youth Mental Health Training
San Ramon Valley Islamic Center
Saturday, March 2 | 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Our community partner, SRVIC, is holding a free virtual training for Islamic school staff and youth/community leaders to openly discuss mental health challenges that our Muslim youth are facing. Register here.
Monthly Qur'an Khatam & Fajr Gathering
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, March 3 | 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.
Thrive (Not Just Survive) This Ramadan
Imam Tahir Anwar
Sunday, March 3 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join this pre-Ramadan workshop for practical spiritual tips and insights on leveraging this upcoming Ramadan for the maximum benefit of our Hereafter.
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.
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. Register now.
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. Interested in being a vendor? Fill out this form.
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.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Friday, Feb. 23 | 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
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Mondays (in-person & virtual), Feb. 26 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays (virtual only), Feb. 27 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sisters: Join our weekly in-person & virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, take lessons for our daily lives, and inshaAllah fall in love with our Prophet .
The Soul's Journey: Understanding Life's Purpose
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Online Only: Join us every Wednesday evening until Ramadan '24 virtually to dive into the text, The Lives of Man, by Imam Abdallah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad where we understand life's purpose, through our five stages of our journey to God.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Faizah Taher (Dublin): Her mother, Rana Khan, passed away yesterday in Dublin.
- Soleiman Osman (Pleasanton): His father, Ali Osman, passed away on Sunday in Pleasanton.
- Arya Ghaus (Antioch): Her grandfather, Mohammad Qaseem Panjsheri, passed away last Thursday in Oakley.
- Faisal Ahmed (Dublin): His father-in-law, Qazi Azharul Haque, passed away earlier this month in Bowie, Maryland.
- Nazia Hasan (Pleasanton): Her brother, Zoheb Hasan, suffered a heart attack in India.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
Last Friday, Imam Sundiata Rashid shared his insights on the foundational Black Islamic movements in the U.S. These movements continue to shape our present, forming the groundwork for our current narrative.
This Week's Featured Photo
On Friday, Br. Muhammad Constantino led the first Friday Night Boys Halaqa. Around twenty high school boys attended the Halaqa aimed at developing Prophetic character and fostering open discussions about the challenges they currently face.
MCC is Hiring!
MCC East Bay invites resumes from qualified candidates for its Youth Director.
The person is responsible for ensuring that organizational integrity is maintained through implemented processes and projects while also providing spiritual and organizational leadership to our youth.
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.
Cars Needed for East Bay Muslim Families
The MCC Car Program has now donated over 275 vehicles donated to needy Muslim families in the Bay Area.
We currently have 75 families on our waitlist.
Families needing a vehicle include single mothers with young children, newly arrived refugee families, families with special needs children in wheelchairs, and victims of domestic violence.
We take working vehicles in any condition, and with a little TLC from our awesome volunteer mechanic team, gift your vehicle to a deserving family.
Let us know if you have a car in good condition or needing minor repairs.
Start the Vehicle Donation Process
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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5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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