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Safar 11, 1446 AH | Thursday, Aug 15,2024
Prayer Timings
MCA
12:15pm - Sh. Alaeddin El Bakri
1:30pm - Mufti Saad Khan
Masjid Al Noor
1:30pm - Dr. Irfaan Sadat
2:30pm - Hafiz Humayun Soheil
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Respect Private Property When Parking: Avoid GettingTowed
Dear Community, Please remember to park only in designated areas in and surrounding our center.Expect to betowedif you park in unauthorized spotsin nearby business lots. Your cooperation is necessary to ensurea positive relationship with our neighbors.To facilitate access to prayer, MCA offers 4 different jummahs at our two locations. Please allow extra time to find parking andplease observe the essential Islamic principle of respecting our neighbors.
MCA Annual Fundraising Dinner for MCA 3.0 Expansion
Zahra Billoo, Shaun King, Sami Hamdi, Imam Siraj Wahaj, Omar Offendum
When: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
What: Save the Date for a Memorable Night at the MCA Annual Fundraising Dinner on September 7th, 2024! Join us for an evening filled with remarkable speakers who will inspire and enlighten. Secure your tickets before the event sells out! For questions email [email protected]
Where: Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara
Ask your fiqh question toAmmarahBholat
Sisters, submit your Fiqh questions online and receive personalized answers fromUstadhaAmmarahBholat. Whether you're curious about daily practices, complex jurisprudence, or seeking guidance,UstadhaAmmarahBholat is here to provide insightful answers based on authenticteachings.
Weekly Events
Upcoming Events
Entrepreneurship 101 Series
Future Applications and Impact of Generative AI/ML
When: August 16, 2024 6:00 pm 10:00 pm
Speakers: Omar TawakulCEO & Co-Founder Rembrand linkedin.com/in/omartawakolAmr Awadallah CEO & Co-FounderVectara linkedin.com/in/awadallahRazi Mohiuddin Head of Engineering, AWS App Studio Cordoba, Managing Partner linkedin.com/in/razimohiuddin
Where: SBIA (South Bay Islamic Association)2345 Harris Way, San Jose, CA 95131
MCA Senior Storytelling Night
When: Friday August,16,2024, from 6pm to 10pm
What: Join us for MCA Senior Storytelling Night! Enjoy heartwarming tales, complimentary refreshments, and an evening of magic. Register now to secure your spot!
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Soulful Sisters' Hike
When: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 at 6:30 am
What: Join us for Our next hike, we are planning to hike at the Skyline Trail at Sanborn County Park and plan to meet in the trailhead at 6:30am.
Where: Skyline Trail at Sanborn County Park.
Muslimah's Cooking Club
When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 , 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
What: Join us for the first meeting of the Muslimahs Cooking Club! Sign up and let us know what dish you'll be bringing. This meeting's theme is East Asian Cuisine. Remember to bring your own mess kit and reusable water bottle!
Where: MCA, Maryam Hall.
Our Lady Fatima Al - Zahra
Lessons and Inspiration from her Blessed Life
When: Friday, August 23rd 2024 at 7:50 pm after maghrib.
What: Learn about the inspiring life of the Prophet's beloved daughter, Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra. Featuring a new biography translated into English for the first time. Ustadh Tariq Samady will share lessons and inspiration on the Prophet's Seerah from the vantage point of his brilliant, steadfast and powerful Daughter. *Children welcome, Tables with coloring pages available in the back*
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Empower Your Healthy Habits Workshop
individuals aged 10 and up
When: Saturday,August 24th, 2024 at 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
What: Join us for an engaging workshop led by Pakeeza Ali RN, MSN, Board Certified Holistic Nurse Coach.
This session will empower you with practical tools to build and sustain healthy habits while breaking unhealthy ones, drawing on highly researched Atomic Habits methods to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Identify Barriers: Pinpoint whats hindering your healthy habits.Develop Strategies: Learn how to overcome these barriers.
Special Activity: Work through hands-on activities designed to help you plan and implement your habits, using principles from Atomic Habits to promote practical, long-term changes.
Where: MCA, Maryam Hall.
Reverts Potluck Brunch
When: Sunday Aug 25, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
What: This is an opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge, to meet and connect with other reverts, and to know about the Dawah Outreach resources & efforts in the community. Bring your favourite dish to share!This event is open to the community. Those interested in Islam are welcome too!
Where: Pinewood park, Starlite Dr & Lonetree Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035, Picnic area
New Sisters in Islam Social
When: Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 at 11:00AM
What: Find support and sisterhood with new Muslim sisters in a safe and welcoming judgement-free space. Those interested in Islam are also welcome! At this month's meeting, our conversation will focus on dressing modestly as a revert.
Where: MCA , Aisha Hall
SISTER'S POSTPARTUM WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Speakers: NILO MEABirth/Postpartum Doula Topic: Reviving the Tradition of Postpartum Care
AMBERENE KHADER Physical Therapist Topic: How to treat and prevent weak pelvic floor, prolapse, and incontinenceILHAM MALICKRegistered Dietitian Topic: Postpartum Nutrition
When: Friday September 6th 2024
What: Healing & Resilience:Navigating Mental Health Through The Lens Of Islamic Spirituality
Where: MCA, Khadija Hall
Refreshments & Tea will be provided | Babysitting available
Mommy & Me Storytime
When: Second Saturday of Each Month - September 14th 2024, October 12th 2024, November 9th 2024, December 14th 2024, January 11th 2025, February 8th 2025, March 8th 2025, April 12th 2025, May 10th 2025. at 10 am to 11 am
What: Join us for a Mommy & Me Storytime and Finger Play! Enjoy enchanting stories and playful finger activities! Come bond and have fun!
Where: MCA, Babysitting Room
Singles Workshop
With Baba Ali
By Half Our Deen and MCA Singles Committee
When: Saturday, Sep. 21st at 10:30am - 12:30pm
What: Attendees of the this workshop will gain insights into their own personality and explore the strengths and challenges associated with each personality type. This workshop will also offer a deeper understanding of the fundamental differences between genders, and participants will master the skill of asking creative and insightful questions to uncover true compatibility.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Murder Mystery - Baba's Village
When: Saturday, Sep. 21st at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
What: Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of mystery as you join a select group of adventurous Muslim singles in an immersive mystery investigation. The atmosphere will be steeped in suspense and excitement as you uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and work together to solve a perplexing crime.
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Community Fall Bazaar
When: September 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm 8:00 pm.
What: Please join us at our Community Fall Bazaar for a day of shopping and to support our local vendors. We will have a variety of vendors to sell hand designed abayas, jewelry, hand crafted items, body care, fragrances, Palestinian vendors, islamic clothing, food and drinks too. Save the date!
Contact at: [email protected]
Where: MCA, Khadija Hall
For Vendors Registrations click below.
MCAS FIRST ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CONFERENCE
When: Saturday,October 19th, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What: Healing & Resilience:Navigating Mental Health Through The Lens Of Islamic Spirituality
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Noor Hifz Academy is hiring a full-time, on site Male teacher for Boys Hifz Program at MCA
Male teacher for Boys Hifz Program - Hafiz - English fluency - Strong work ethic -Positively engaging with children - Mastery of the basic rules of Tajweed or Ijazah - Experienced with leading Taraweeh (preferred) - Locally - graduated and experienced huffaz prioritized - Reliable and having good time management skills - Availability to teach from August 2024 - May 2025 - School hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm (Mon-Thu) and 8:00am - 12:00pm (Fri).
Qualified candidates:Please email professional resume/CV with cover letter to[email protected]
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Job & Volunteer Opportunities
Over 4 opportunities below:
Grant Writer
Part-Time Bookstore Clerk
Granada Islamic School Teachers
Quran Teachers Al- Arqam School
Quran Teachersfor the boysNoor Hifz Academy
Part-Time Weekend Islamic School Office Administrator
Over 4 opportunities below:
The MCA Campus Expansion project requires enhancement for the MCA landscape and is seeking individuals who would love to devote their time to managing and overseeing the entire landscaping process.
If you are an individual willing to supervise this project through completion, please email
Education, Programs & Services
Al-Arqamcomplementary Islamic education for students 5 to 15 years of age.
Cordoba Academy after school Quran for women and children.
Granada School prek-12 full-time school.
Muhsen Program for Special Needs.
Noor Hifz Academy full-time Quran study.
The Quran Halaqah with Qari Ebrahim.
Over 11 additional services and 7 programs info available by exploring the menu atmcabayarea.org inshallah.