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Rabi I 9, 1446 AH | Thursday, Sep 12,2024
Prayer Timings
MCA
12:15pm - Br. Ihab Badr
1:30pm - Sh. Kawsar Hossain
Masjid Al Noor
1:30pm - Dr. Irfaan Sadat
2:30pm - Imam Tahir Anwar
Thank you to MCA Gala Attendees
Assalamu Alaikum MCA Gala Attendees,
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended MCAs 40th Anniversary Fundraising Gala on September 7, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency. Your participation, along with a thousand attendees, made the evening truly special as we celebrated 40 years of service at the Muslim Community Association (MCA) and focused on the exciting future of our MCA 3.0 expansion.
The MCA 3.0 project is well underway, and we are thrilled to share how it will serve your family and our entire community with facilities such as the only womens gym in the Bay Area, a 30-foot-high sports arena, separate boys' and girls' lounges, a medical clinic, a GIS middle and high school, and more. Your continued support is crucial as we work toward completing this transformative project by the first half of 2026, InshaAllah.
We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we enjoyed planning it. The performances by our GIS
students and the martial arts demonstration, along with the powerful speeches by Sami Hamdi, Shaun King, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Zahra Billoo, Malik Mustapha, Imam Tahir Anwar, and the inspiring poetry of Omar Offendum, created a dynamic atmosphere of unity and purpose.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors who played a key role in
making this event possible. Please visit this link to see the full list of sponsors and their information.
As a final reminder, if you would like to donate or fulfill your pledge, please visit launchgood.com/mcaexpansion. Your generosity will help ensure the successful completion of MCA 3.0 and strengthen our community for generations to come.
Warm regards,
Mesbah Karim, MCA President
Mohammad Islam, Chairperson, BOT
Calling all Volunteers and Members!
Open Service Positions at MCA
Asalaamu Alaikum,
With the new term starting, we are seeking chairs for committees and to fill open positions on the boards that did not get filled with the election. Alhamdullilah we have such beautiful diversity and talent in the community - we would love to openly invite anyone who is able to serve in these roles. If you know anyone who could be a great team leader and is passionate about the masjid - please apply or send a recommendation to [email protected] and [email protected]
BOARD ROLES (one year appointment)
Board of Trustees - Endowment Chair
Executive Board - Three Open Roles - Treasure, Dawah Secretary, and Social Secretary
COMMITTEES (one year appointment)
Civic Engagement, Constitution, Financial Development (via board of trustees), Legal Clinic, Membership, Safety & Security, Strategic Planning, Youth, and Women
PostpartumWellness
Workshop Recap
The sisterspostpartumworkshopon Friday, September 6, was a great success.
Three speakers have contributed to the panel. Sister Nilo Mea, birth andpostpartumdoula, Sister Ilham Malick, registered dietitian and Sister Amberene Khader, physical therapist.
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
Clean Energy, EV/Mobility Technologies Trends & Impact
When: Friday, Sep 13, 2024 5:30 pm - 9:30
What: Join us for an insightful evening as we delve into Clean Energy and EV/Mobility Technologies at the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Club's Entrepreneurship 101 Series. Hear from industry leaders Faisal Sultan, Asim Hussain, and Aisha Effendi on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Evergreen Islamic Center in San Jose. Make sure to register and secure your spot for this inspiring and educational event. See you there!
Where: Evergreen Islamic Center EIC
2486 Ruby Ave, San Jose, CA 95148
Sister's Tadabbur Halaqa Open House
When: Friday, September 13th 2024 6:30 pm in person | Zoom will open at 7:30 pm.
What: Join us for a Sister's Social with delicious appetizers, desserts and tea followed by Salatul Maghrib and an Overview of Tadabbur Halaqa, Arabic Immersion Kids Program ( Limited spots ), and the new Bay Area in Person Sisterhood Circles.Overview will be given in conversational Arabic.
Where: MCA & Zoom
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
Calligraphy Workshop With Haji Noor Deen
When: Thursday, September 19th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
What: Join us in special night with Haji Noor Deen, a renowned master of Arabic Calligraphy. Master Deen brings an immense learning in traditional thought and Islamic art to a modern audience.
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall.
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
Start Boot Camp, From Dream to Reality: Launch your Startup
8 Sessions
When: Every Saturday 10:00 AM September 21 to November 9 2024
What: Shine Labs and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Club PresentsStart Boot Camp, From Dream to Reality: Launch your Startup
Where: MCA Maryam Hall
Instructors:
Naeem Zafar Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, Professor @ UC Berkeley Faraz Hoodbhoy Class Mentor & Advisor, @UC Berkeley Entrepreneurship Center
Samir Qureshi Head of Customer Success, Pay activ
Annam Quraishi Lean Startup Coach NSF I-Corps Instructor Miles Dotson Partner, Devland.
Fee $399 (MATERIALS & MEALS INCLUDED)/APPLY IMMEDIATELY) Deadline : September 6th , 2024
Kids Got Talent 2024
Organized by USATNMA with MCA
When: Sat, Sep 21st 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
What: Kids Got Talent offers an exciting platform for students in grades 1 through 8, as well as Muhsen participants, to showcase their talents in a dynamic competition. This event empowers children to enhance their knowledge, skills, interpersonal abilities, and public speaking prowess through categories like Qirath, public speaking, math, essay writing, art, and home project displays.
Where: MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall
Registration closes on Sept 10th.
Book Study: Being Muslim
When: Weekly on Saturdays starting Sep 21, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
What: Embark on a weekly book study of Asad Tarsins Being Muslim for a chapter-by-chapter analysis with a focus on building foundational knowledge of our religion and applying its lessons to our daily lives.
Where: MCA Bookstore
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.
Deen Charger
Program for Kids
When: Monday, September 23 at 7:15 PM (After Maghrib)
What: Join Sr. Lena Jamali for an exciting program where kids ages 7-12 can strengthen their Deen while having fun.
Where: Online Via Zoom
Registration required.
MCA Toastmasters Club
Open House
When: September 24, 2024 7.00PM (after Maghrib)
What: MCA Toastmasters Club Open House. Improve your public speaking skills in a non-judgemental peer-to-peer learning environment.
Where: Aisha Hall and online via Zoom.
The Art of Invitation:
Dawah in practice
When: Friday, Sep 27, 2024 at 2.00PM
What: Learn the fundamentals of dawah and how to invite anyone to Islam.
Where: MCA, Khadijah Banquet Hall
Happily Ever Akhira
When: Sunday, October 13th 2024 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
What: Attention all sisters looking to get married ( and even those who already tied the knot! ) Listen to this gem-packed talk on how to look for Mr. Right and possible pitfalls you may find yourself in on the path to marital bliss! Follow up this talk with Ustadha Shamira's Passionate Marriage Talk.Ustadha Shamira completed the rigorous alimiyya degree from the UK and holds a Master's Degree in Demographics from UCI. She's a co-founder of the Rahmah foundation and currently teaches for Nur al Iman, a full time girl's shariah program in the Bay Area. Ustadha Shamira is passionate about educating women to reach their highest spiritual potential through acquiring sacred knowledge.
Where: MCA, Maryam Hall
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.
Muslimahs' Cooking Club
When: 'November 9, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
What: Join us each month for a themed potluck! Cook a dish at home that reflects the theme, then bring it to the meeting to share recipes, taste everyone's creations and make new friends!!
Where: MCA, Maryam 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]
School Books & Uniform Now Available at MCAs Nonprofit Books & Gifts Store
MCAs Nonprofit Books and Gifts store has books needed for classes at Granada, Al-Arqam, the Weekend Islamic School, Weekly Quran Classes, and more Weve also gathered hijabs in materials and colors for school uniforms. In addition to highly requested books and materials to facilitate practicing our faith with excellence, inshallah. Come by to explore, help support independent businesses, and keep funds within the community!
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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.