Your safety is our greatest concern.
Asalamualaikum Beloved Community Members,
In light of recent events of spiritual abuse in the Muslim community, MCC is organizing a town hall meeting to discuss additional measures we are taking to ensure our community center remains a safe space for everyone, especially children.
Join us on Friday, Dec. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to discuss the additional steps we are implementing and address questions and concerns. More details to come!
We welcome you to make suggestions and volunteer to ensure the safety of children. Together, we can foster a compassionate, accountable space for all.
In addition to the town hall, here are the steps that MCC is taking to ensure that our center provides a safe environment for every member of our community:
Please do not leave children unattended at the facility. Please pick up your child on time after their class, halaqa, or activity is over, and do not drop them off early.
If you see any misconduct, please don't hesitate to reach us at
[email protected]
Resources For Healing, Support & Recovery
Spiritual Abuse Resources
Even though MCC aims to implement policies to safeguard those attending classes and programs at the facility, we can only do this with your help.
Please help us ensure that our children remain safe by reporting any concerns about misconduct, volunteering, and talking to your children at home about proper personal boundaries.
From our friends at Maristan:
Assalamu Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
In light of recent events, we at Maristan feel it is crucial to address the importance of creating safe, respectful spaces for spiritual and personal growth. Spiritual abusewhen individuals misuse their position of authority within religious settings to manipulate, control, or harm othershas deep and lasting impacts. This form of abuse not only damages individuals but can also shake the foundation of their faith, leading some to feel disconnected from the very beliefs meant to bring peace and healing.
We believe that accountability is essential in addressing these harms. Those who inflict such abuse must be held responsible, not only to support victims but also to protect the integrity of our communities. Its important to remember that no single person defines our faith. Faith is rooted in compassion, justice, and kindness, and these values should guide how we respond to spiritual abuse and the structures we build to prevent it.
Spiritual abuse can leave lasting psychological impacts, including:
If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of spiritual abuse, please know that you are not alone. There are resources, safe spaces, and support systems to help you heal, reclaim your well-being, and find safety. At Maristan, we are committed to fostering environments where trust and compassion form the foundation, and where every individual can feel secure in their faith journey and personal well-being.
Resources for Healing and Support:
If you have any questions or need additional support, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at Maristan. Lets work together to foster compassionate, accountable spaces for all.
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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