MCC Weekly Newsletter
MCC events that matter to you and your family, straight to your inbox.
Featured Event
This Saturday
What is Religious Zionism?
This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., join Dr. Ali Ataie for a topical discussion about the phenomenon of religious Zionism and the philosophical underpinnings of this movement.
Upcoming Events
Monthly Sisterhood Halaqa
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Thursday, Dec. 14 | 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.
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC
Dr. Abdullah Ali, Shaykh Talal Ahdab, & Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf
Friday, Dec. 15 | 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
Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf
Friday, Dec. 15 | 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.
**No Dublin Library service on Dec. 22 & 29.**
Post-Maghrib Dua for Palestine
Qari Amar Bellaha
Friday, Dec. 15 | 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
After the congregational Maghrib prayer at 5 p.m., we raise our hands as one community to supplicate for our brothers & sisters in Gaza.
Thalassemia Information Night
UCSF Dr. Ashutosh Lal
Friday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Learn about the genetic traits that can cause anemia, how to get tested, and why donating blood is important. This treatable disorder is common among people of Mediterranean descent and those from the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Africa, South Asia & Southeast Asia.
Monthly Dhikr & Support Circle
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 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.
Saturday Morning Flag Football
Sidi Zeeshan Mukhtar & Youth Counselors
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For Boys Ages 7-13: Join us for the remaining two sessions of flag football, which includes warm-ups, basics, drills, and games at Creekside Park in Pleasanton. $10/session. Register here.
Monthly Islamic Storytime for Children
Khala Sahar
Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For children ages 2 to 10, this animated storyteller reads & entertains our young children for an engaging hour. Past sessions
Free Bicycle Repair Clinic
BikeMobile
Saturday, Dec. 23 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
We want to see more families riding their bikes to MCC, especially to Jumu'ah! If you have a bike that needs minor repairs, such as flat tires, brake adjustments, gears, or replace broken or worn-out parts like chains, seats, and tires, our friends at BikeMobile will do it for you at no cost.
Bay Area Muslim Singles Event
Half Our Deen Offline (Baba Ali)
Saturday, Jan. 27 | 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, Dec. 15 | 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.
Sister's Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Mondays (in-person & virtual), Dec. 18 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays (virtual only), Dec. 19 | 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, Dec. 19 | 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.
Bi-Weekly East Bay Tahajjud Tigers
MCC East Bay
Saturday, Dec. 23 | 5:10 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.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Zia Choudhury (Pleasanton): His mother, Sakiya Choudhury, passed away on Sunday in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Saadia Rauf (Dublin): Her father, Sajjad Toor, is in ICU with a severe lung infection in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Heather Watkins (San Ramon): Her brother-in-law, Joe Dowell, is in the ICU with Respiratory Syncytial Virus and a blood clot in his lung.
- Saber Frikha (Oakland): He is suffering from pancreatitis.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
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.
This Week's Featured Video
Last Friday night, Shaykh Mustafa Umar shared his fascinating journey from growing up in a Muslim household to Atheism and then finding Islam on his own terms.
This Week's Featured Photo
On Saturday, MCC partnered with Wasilah Connections to host a full-day seminar on the struggles of marriage during the divorce crisis amongst Muslim couples in California and the tools that we need to develop healthier relationships.
Job Search Mentors Needed
We are looking for English, Urdu, and Dari-speaking volunteers who can mentor individuals with resum building and job searches.
Our bike waiting list continues to grow. If you have an unused bicycle, please let us know!
Sign up to Help Refugees with Employment
Cars Needed for East Bay Muslim Families
The MCC Car Program has now donated over 250 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
We're Here to Help the Community!
- Do you need help with rent or bills? Let us help you by applying for Zakat.
- In need of food or diapers? Allow us to deliver a care package to you.
- Let us know if you need help paying for a loved one's burial or know about a recently-arrived refugee.
- Need mental health or marriage counseling? Make an appointment
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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