MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
This Weekend
Knowledge Retreat with Shaykh Samer Al-Nass
This weekend, we are honored to host Shaykh Samer Al-Nass and have the opportunity to learn the Forty Hadith on the Virtues of Dhikr of Allah (swt) & the Forty Hadith on Prophet Muhammad's (saw) intercession (Shifa' al-Kubra) by Sheikh Yusuf al-Nabhani (ra).
Ijaza certificate presented to all those who attend the retreat.
Bay Area Singles Event This Month!
For Single Muslims or Muslimahs
*90% sold out. Sisters' tickets sold out. Brothers' tickets, only a few left!*
If you are looking for a sign that 2024 is the year you will meet your new spouse, then this is your sign!
Our quarterly matrimonial event on Saturday, Jan. 27, is for single Muslims looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage and wanting a welcome departure from ineffective, speed-dating Muslim events. Limited space.
_This single event is not just a social gathering; it's a proven pathway to meaningful connections.
Don't delay! Only few spots left for brothers. Apply today!
Our next event will be in the summer. Take advantage of this opportunity!_
Limited Registration Available for Brothers
MCC is Hiring!
Youth Director Position
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.
Non-Clinical Case Manager
MCC East Bay invites resumes from qualified candidates for its Non-Clinical Case Manager position.
This Case Manager will provide housing navigation, benefits enrollment, and non-clinical case management services to sheltered individuals and those at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness in and around the East Bay Area.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC
Sidi Mahdy Amine, & Hafiz Abdullah Ayyaz
Friday, Jan. 12 | 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 Shaan Mukhtar
Friday, Jan. 12 | 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.
Weekend Retreat: Friday Night Primer
Shaykh Samer Al-Nass
Friday, Jan. 12 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Get introduced to the weekend retreat on the Forty Hadith on the Virtues of Dhikr of Allah (swt) & the Forty Hadith on Prophet Muhammad's (saw) intercession (Shifa' al-Kubra) by Sheikh Yusuf al-Nabhani (ra). Register for the retreat here.
Remosqued: Cultivating Intentional Community
Shaykh Abdallah Deeb, Imam Ahmed Deeb, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, & Sidi Munir Safi
Sunday, Jan. 14 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What's community? How should it feel & look like? How did the Prophet (PBUH) develop communal culture in the model Madina community? Let's discuss this, in community!
Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sisters: Join our gathering for women to commune, reflect, discuss, & gain strength & support from each other. In person or virtually.
Story of Revelation: Introduction to the Quran
Ustadh Basil Farooq
Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get inspired and develop a yearning for the book of Allah (swt) by delving into major topics about the Qur'an, including its definition, names and meanings, nature of revelation, and modes of revelation.
Mommy and Me Fall Session
Khadija Sayeed
Starts Thursday, Jan. 25 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For boys & girls ages 5 and under, this five-week Fall Mommy & Me program will cultivate a love of Islam through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more! Register
Fortifying the Self Workshop
Sidi Mohammed Isaaq
Sunday, Jan. 28 | 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind journey through the Wird al Latif and witness the transformative effects of prophetic statements, supplications, and affirmations to live a life with an empowered mental and spiritual state. Register here.
World Hijab Day Celebration
Ustadha Maryam Amir
Saturday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For sisters & girls ages 8+: We mark this global campaign with modest clothing vendors, women-owned food vendors, an inspiring and uplifting talk, and a modest fashion show! Limited spots. Register here.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
*Dr. Rania's Womens Night & Rahmah Girls halaqas resume January 26th.*
Bi-Weekly East Bay Tahajjud Tigers
Hafiz Rehan Chishty
Saturday, Jan. 13 | 5:20 a.m. to 6:30 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 congregation. RSVP required.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Mondays (in-person & virtual), Jan. 15 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays (virtual only), Jan. 16 | 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 .
Principles of Religion
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sisters: Join our weekly virtual series where we learn the principles of religion, such as acts of worshipping Allah (swt), the good character of a Muslim, and more. Past sessions.
The Soul's Journey: Understanding Life's Purpose
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 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.
- Hasan Shaikh (Dublin): His first cousin, Kashef Saeed, passed away on Wednesday in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Mahparwar Olomi (San Ramon): She passed away this week in San Ramon.
- Uthman Ames (Fremont): His grandmother, Ayeshabi Survy, passed away on Saturday in San Ramon.
- Gulrukh Riazi (Pleasanton): His father, Marghoob Siddiqui, passed away in Pakistan last Wednesday.
- Abed Sulaiman (Pleasanton): His uncle, Malek Sulaiman, passed away last Thursday in Colorado.
- Saniya Mirza (San Ramon): Her aunt, Dr. Ismat Ebad, passed away last Sunday in Lucknow, India.
- Salim Ali Siddiq (San Ramon): His grandfather, Dr. Ebrahim Ali Abubacker Siddiq, is suffering from Parkinsons disease. Also, last Sunday, he and his wife were blessed with a baby girl, Sarah Salim.
- Dunya Hamidi (Dublin): Her grandmother, Bebe Aziza Hamidi, is ill in the hospital.
- Muhammad Abrar Farooqui (Pleasanton): His son, Muhammad Ismaeel, is sick from a viral cold infection.
- Sana Khatib (Pleasanton): Last year, she and her husband were blessed with a baby daughter, Rumaan Siddiqui. Also, her son, Idris Siddiqui, is suffering from RSV.
- Sajjad Alikhan (Dublin): Her mother, Kauser Rahman, has an advanced stage of pulmonary fibrosis.
- Sara Arabzai (San Ramon): Her nephew, Wahed Qudosi, is in a coma from a car accident and is in the ICU.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
In his new weekly series, Sidi Shahryar Abbasi dives into the text, The Lives of Man, by Imam Abdallah Ibn Alawi Al-Haddad, where we understand lifes purpose through the five stages of our journey to Allah (swt).
This Week's Featured Photo
Last month, Dr. Ali Ataie gave topical insights into the phenomenon of religious Zionism and the philosophical underpinnings of this movement.
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 50 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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