MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
Tomorrow Evening
Friday Night Basketball for Boys
For Teen Boys Ages 14+! As the spring season unfolds, join us weekly on Friday nights for pick-up basketball. Tomorrow's session is at Foothill High School gym in Pleasanton.
This is a beautiful opportunity to engage in friendly competition, improve your basketball skills, and connect with your community peers.
12 spots remain for tomorrow's session. Sign up today!
Muslim Reflection at National Day of Prayer
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
Thursday, May 2 | 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join us at the National Day of Prayer with East Bay faith leaders to pray for our nation, our leaders, and peace and prosperity. This is the fourth year Sidi Feraidoon represents the Tri-Valley Muslim community. Free halal dinner precedes program.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Dublin Library
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi, Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer, & Hafiz Abdullah Ayyaz
Friday, May 3 | 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 @ Dublin Library: 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 not park in any neighboring business or lots.
Weekly Offsite Jumu'ah @ Dublin Library
Ustadh Quran Hodge
Friday, May 3 | 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.
*How the Arabs Transformed the Western Civilization* (canceled)
Jonathan Lynos
Friday, May 3 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join a sociologist and intellectual historian at this author's event as he challenges the selective narrative that has led many to believe that Islam and the West have nothing in common and provides a deeper understanding of the similarities and connections between these two worlds.
Monthly Qur'an Khatam & Fajr Gathering
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, May 5 | 5:20 a.m. to 6:30 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.
Monthly Sisterhood Hike
Sr. Sohaila Ahmadyar & Sr. Aparna Khan
Saturday, May 11 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
*Rescheduled due to rain* Join us for a Saturday morning hike to ger to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors at Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve. RSVP now.
Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters
MMA Fighter Amber Leibrock
Sunday, May 12 | 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 required to effectively fend off unwanted physical contact. Register here.
Interfaith Book Study: The Hundred Years' War in Palestine
LUMC & MCC East Bay
Starts Tuesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us at Lynnewood United Methodist Church over four Tuesdays to discuss Rashid Khalidi's The Hundred Years' War on Palestine led by Corey Dao-Forrester.
Men's Monthly Hike
Mohammed Kadoura
Saturday, May 18 | 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 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.
Ladies Flower Pounding Workshop
Emira Mustafa
Saturday, May 25 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Sisters Ages 16+: Learn how to create DIY art by pounding flowers to release natural dyes. Get tips for achieving the best results on paper and fabric when flower-pounding. You'll also learn how to embellish your flower-pounded art to make it look more finished and professional. Register here.
Bay Area Muslim Singles Event
Half Our Deen Offline (Baba Ali)
Saturday, June 8 | 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Our quarterly event is for single Muslims looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage and who desire a welcome departure from ineffective, speed-dating matrimonial events. Limited space.
This single event is not just a social gathering; it's a proven pathway to meaningful connections.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Friday, May 3 | 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 The Rahmah Foundation.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Mondays (in-person & virtual), May 6 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays (virtual only), May 7 | 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.
Principles of Religion (Part 2)
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Starts Tuesday, May 7 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sisters: Join us for the continuation of the previous series on the Principles of Religion. This new weekly virtual series will focus on the Adab (manners) of a Muslim at various levels. Past sessions.
Purification of the Heart: A Call for Inner Healing
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At the core of every challenge we face and every problem in the world lies a spiritual maladya profound disquiet within, waiting to be healed. Islamic teachings emphasize the purification of the heart as critical to our spiritual and emotional health. Join us virtually every week to dive into the popular text Purification of the Heart by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. Previous sessions here.
Mommy and Me Spring Session
Khadija Sayeed
Thursday, May 7 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For boys & girls ages 5 and under, this five-week Mommy & Me program will cultivate a love of Islam through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more! Register
Bi-weekly Tahajjud Prayers in Congregation
TBA
Saturday, May 11 | 3:50 a.m. to 5:30 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 the congregation.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Muhaiyadeen Ansarullah Habibullah (Pleasanton): His grandmother, Saharban Beevi, passed away on Monday in India.
- Hamza Jan (Pleasanton): His uncle, Riyaz Ahmad Jan, passed away from a heart attack last month in Kashmir.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
In this heartfelt sermon, Sidi Shaan Mukhtar recounts the profound and touching interaction between Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani and a drunkard.
This Week's Featured Photo
Last Friday, MCC hosted a career panel for youths to learn about different careers and receive advice, tips, and resources to help them plan their future.
Make a Difference, Donate a Bike
Bicycles can be a primary mode of transportation for people who are new to the country and don't have a driver's license or a car.
We have more than a dozen male refugee breadwinners for their families on the waitlist now.
As part of MCC's refugee assistance program, we are collecting bicycles for refugee families in need, especially bikes for adults & teens.
We are currently in need of more volunteer mechanics and drivers.
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.
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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