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 us for our first of the three Friday Night High School Boys Halaqa sessions led by Br. Muhammed Constantino.
These nightly sessions will delve into beginner-level deen topics and develop prophetic character, followed by open discussion on topics/issues that teenage boys currently face.
This Sunday
Sisters Conference: Ramadan Ready
Sisters! This Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., join Ustadha Mona Elzankaly, Ustadha Leila Fakira, Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed, and Dr. Rania Awaad to learn the Fiqh of Fasting in the Hanafi, Shafi'i, and Maliki schools of thought.
Gain practical insights on how to spiritually prepare & equip ourselves for Ramadan and how to maximize the most out of this blessed month.
Register for in-person or online option
Next Saturday
Pathways to Paradise
As Ramadan draws near, we are reminded of Allah's infinite mercy and the numerous ways we can attain it.
Next 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, and more!
Together, we will explore Allah's boundless mercy reflected through the many opportunities He has given us to attain Paradise.
Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Thursday, Feb. 15 | 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.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC
Sidi Shahryar Abbasi, Shaykh Rami Nsour, & Sidi Shaan Mukhtar
Friday, Feb. 16 | 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
TBA
Friday, Feb. 16 | 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.
American Islam in the 20th Century
Imam Sundiata Rashid
Friday, Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
February is Black History Month! Join us as we discuss early traditional Islamic movements in the U.S. that have provided the shoulders we stand on today.
Monthly Dhikr & Support Circle
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Saturday, Feb. 17 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sisters: Join us monthly to find comfort and sisterhood for sisters experiencing grief, loss or isolation or marital, parenting & health challenges, or caring for elderly loved ones.
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.
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.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Friday, Feb. 16 | 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. 19 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays (virtual only), Feb. 20 | 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. 21 | 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.
Bi-Weekly East Bay Tahajjud Tigers
TBA
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.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Durre Dogar (Livermore): Her mother, Durre Shahwar Raina, passed away last month in Tucson, Arizona.
- Bilal Yusuf (Walnut Creek): His grandfather, Yusuf Ibrahim, passed away last month in Indiana.
- Amnah Ibrahim (Fremont): Her father-in-law, Saber Jafar, is suffering from leukemia.
- Arya Ghaus (Antioch): Her grandfather, Mohammad Qaseem Panjsheri, is on life support from pneumonia.
- Afnan Zarief (Dublin): Her mother, Moinara Azmeri, is suffering from cancer.
- Nagela Halimi (Hayward): Her friend, Abbas Alidina, shattered his femur bone.
- Tariq Sekander (San Ramon): His mother, Zafriyah Etamadi, is unable to walk.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
Pro-MMA fighter Amber Leibrock, who has drawn strength from her newly-found Islamic faith since her conversion last year, shares her unique story as a MMA fighter. Brother Asaad Traina interviews Sr. Amber and her coach, Mujeeb "M.J." Hamid.
This Week's Featured Photo
Last Friday, MCC had the honor of hosting Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang for an evening workshop on the demonstration of Islamic calligraphy. Twenty-seven folks from all over the state attended the workshop.
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.
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.
The Muslim Vote '24
There are about 250,000 Muslims in the Bay Area. This years elections are a critical opportunity to push for justice. Masjids & Muslim organizations across the Bay Area have united to urge our members & congregation to vote.
The registration deadline for the '24 primary elections is Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Check Your Voter Registration Status
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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