This Week at MCC
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Featured Events
Gentle Ramadan Reminders
- Zakat: Invest in local community. Donate to replenish this critical fund, which has helped more than 500 East Bay families since last Ramadan.
- Operations: Let's revive our Masjid. Donate to support the needs of our growing community by offering more programs, helping maintain and keep our center running, and paying staff salaries.
- Zakat-ul-Fitr: Donate $12/person now so we can distribute this mandatory payment before Eid to each member of your household (regardless of age) given to the needy in our community so they can enjoy Eid.
- Toy Drive: We're collecting about 650 toys for local zakat-eligible families so their parents can give their children a gift on Eid morning. Join us in bringing joy this Eid to them.
- Friday Prayers: Please be mindful of the parking congestion at our weekly Jumu'ah services. Please do not park in any neighboring business or lots, as it negatively impacts the relationship with our neighbors.
Post-Taraweeh Prayer Guidelines
Starting this week, MCC is implementing new guidelines. No youth under the age of twenty-one will be allowed to stay overnight at MCC, except under these circumstances:
- The youth is enrolled in a specific program, such as a Youth Qiyaam or one hosted by MCC for the whole community. If no adults are present during these programs, the youth is not allowed to stay by themselves or with friends past the Taraweeh prayers (11:15 p.m.).
- If a youth wants to worship overnight in the facility, a parent must stay with them all night.
- Parents will be called if MCC staff finds youth at the facility without an adult present or if no MCC events are in progress after the daily Taraweeh prayers.
This Saturday
Kids Ramadan Craft Activities
For Children Aged 4 to 12: This Saturday, after Dhur (1:30 p.m.), Khala Emira Mustafa will lead the second Saturday afternoon crafts session.
These detailed crafts, made of quality supplies, will help you and your kids create lasting bonding memories of Ramadan for years to come, inshaAllah.
Limited spots are open. Register now.
Upcoming Events
Al Ghazali Series for Children
Sr. Aisha Gray Henry
Monday, March 25 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST
For children ages 5 to 12: Childrens Author Aisha Gray Henry, the founder of the Ghazalis Children Project, talks virtually to our children about the timeless teachings of Al-Ghazali in this four-part Ramadan workshop series. Register.
Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
Qari Amar Bellaha
Daily | 9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Taraweeh prayers are held daily at MCC. For the remaining two weeks, Taraweeh will begin at 9:15 p.m.Here is the recitation schedule. Join in person or watch live nightly.
Daily Singles Iftar
MCC East Bay
Daily except for the first three Saturdays | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For our single brothers and sisters, please join us each night in Ramadan 24 for an Iftar dinner to break your fast in the community. On first three Saturdays, singles Iftar joins community-wide Iftar. Register here.
Teen Weekend Halaqa & Iftar
Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf
Friday, March 29 | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, have a halaqa before a yummy Iftar dinner, and games & trivia before Taraweeh. Registration opens at 5 p.m. tonight.
Women's Qiyam and Suhoor
The Rahmah Foundation & MCC East Bay
Friday, March 29 | 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
For Girls & Women Ages 14+: Join our esteemed panel of speakers for a night of prayer, remembrance, and reminders post-Taraweeh prayer. In-person and online options are available. RSVP here.
Weekly Community Iftar
MCC East Bay
Saturday, March 30 | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For the first three Saturdays in Ramadan, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCCs weekly massive community iftar and stay afterward for evening worship. Registration opens at 5 p.m. tonight.
Qur'an/Dhikr Circle for Sisters
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Sunday, March 31 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For Sisters: Join this women's only Qur'an and Dhikr circle over three Sunday afternoons filled with recitation, reflection, and Salawat.
Special Needs Iftar
Muhsen & MCC East Bay
Sunday, March 31 | 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For San Francisco Bay Area families raising a child(ren) with special needs, join us for our fifth annual Muhsen program and dinner. This year's theme is "Creating a Community Friendly for People with Different Types of Disabilities Needs". RSVP here.
Post-Taraweeh Odd Night Programs & Suhoors
Qari Amar & Various Local Scholars
Starts Sunday, March 31 | 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On every odd night in the last ten blessed Ramadan nights, join us after Taraweeh ends for Quran recitation, zikr (devotional acts), advice, nasheed & community Suhoor meal before Fajr.
- Sat., Apr. 6: The 27th night (Qiyam Lalyl)
- Mon., Apr. 8: Qur'an Khatam during Taraweeh
21st Odd Night Suhoor
Sisters and brothers of Arab descent
Monday, April 1 | 4 a.m. to 5:23 a.m.
After the Qiyam night prayer with Qari Amar Bellaha at 3 a.m., join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) at 4 a.m.
Taraweeh Babysitting on Weekends
MCC East Bay
Fri. & Sat. & Odd-Nights | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For parents with children who would like to attend Taraweeh prayers, we provide babysitting on the weekends for ages 2 to 11. The children will create beautiful Ramadan crafts, play games, & listen to stories. RSVP required.
Daily Juz (Chapter) Qur'an Recitation
Qari Amar Bellaha
Daily | 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
As you prepare Iftar each day after Asr, Hafiz Amar recites one Juz daily on Facebook, YouTube & Instagram. Recitation schedule
Eid Toy Drive During Ramadan
MCC Girl Scouts Troops
Daily | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please help us spread cheer to families in need during this blessed time by donating new unwrapped gifts (in person or online) to the MCC Girl Scouts 7th Annual Toy Drive.
Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship 2024
MCC Hosts Daily Iftars Feeding Thousands
He who breaks anothers fast earns the same reward as the one who fasted, without diminishing the latters reward in the slightest - Tirmidhi
MCC is hosting daily iftars along with community iftars on the weekends. You can contribute at any amount. We still need to raise ten thousand to cover this year's Iftaar & Suhoor costs.
Make a General Donation to Iftars & Suhoors
This Week's Featured Video
Last year, during the Annual Women's Qiyam, Sheikha Ieasha Prime gave practical and spiritual insights about sincere and thoughtful Ramadan intentions, carrying us into the other 11 months after each Ramadan.
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.
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