MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
July Summer Camps
Children's Life Skills Camp
For Children Ages 5-12: Starting Monday, July 8, Sr. Emira Mustafa will lead a four-week Life Skills Summer 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. We will have crafts, games, stories, guest speakers, and more!
The camp will be held Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Qur'an, Fitness, & Speech Summer Camp
For Boys Ages 13-18: Starting Monday, July 8, Ustadh Haseeb Sadat and Qari Fardin Osmani lead a four-week summer camp to enrich and engage 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.
The camp will be held Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Arabic Calligraphy Camp
For Children & Adults 13+: Starting Tuesday, July 9, join a six-week calligraphy summer camp with Calligrapher Zubair Simab for beginner and intermediate students to learn to write each Arabic letter in the popular Thuluth writing style and to prep pen, paper, and ink.
A $35 calligraphy kit will be available for purchase during the first class session.
This camp will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Kids & Youth Islamic Camp
For Boys & Girls Ages 5-16: Starting Monday, July 22, join former professional basketball player Indira Kaljo over two weeks this month for a summer camp that will strengthen your childs Deen through play, education, arts, and physical activities.
We will have the Names of Allah series, outdoor games, a nature activity, arts and crafts, sports, snacks, and more!
This camp will be held Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC
SIdi Shahryar Abassi, Ustadh Mohammed Abdul Baseer, & Sidi Quran Hodge
Friday, July 5 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- *First Service @ MCC: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.*
- Second Service @ MCC: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
- Third Service @ MCC: 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*Heavy parking congestion. Please avoid attending this service.
Only this week, worshipers can park in the PUSD parking lot.
No offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood this week due to the July 4th holiday.
We will resume next week.
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.
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.
Men's Monthly Hike in Pleasanton
Mohammed Kadoura
Saturday, July 20 | 7 a.m. to 10:30 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.
Sisters Stretching and Pilates Classes
Pilates Instructor Seema Duhan
Sat. & Sun., July 20 & 21 | 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles, shape your body, and relax your mind. Register here for each session separately.
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 8 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
OR
Tuesdays (virtual only), July 9 | 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 9 | 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 10 | 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.
- Nilofer Qazen (San Ramon): Her mother, Mariyam Bibi Beg, passed away on Saturday.
- Ahmad Sameer (Dublin): His friend, Nolan Siri, is going through a hard time. His best friend passed away recently.
- Samir SAMIR (Dublin): His daughter, Maryam Usebbane, is suffering from Autism and is unable to speak.
- Abdul Popal (Danville): His mother, Fouzia Popal, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
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.
Sign up to volunteer and help raise our future generations.
This Week's Featured Video
Last month, Ustadh Tariq Samady gave practical and spiritual insights on sending Salawat (prayer) upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw). He explained the wisdom behind it and delved into its meanings, virtues, and benefits.
This Week's Featured Photo
In June, Sr. Indira Kaljo organized and supervised a delightful three-week summer camp tailored for children between the ages of 5 and 16. The camp provided engaging opportunities for the children to learn about Deen through playful activities, educational sessions, artistic expression, and physical exercises.
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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