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Rabi I 16, 1446 AH | Thursday, Sep 19,2024
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Prayer Timings
MCA
12:15pm - Br. Samy Hilali
1:30pm - Dr. Irfaan Sadat
Masjid Al Noor
1:30pm - Br. Kareem Elsayed
2:30pm - Mufti Saad Khan
After School Youth Friendly Khutbah
Alhamdulillah, Exciting News for Our Youth!
Starting this Friday, were re-launching the MCA youth-friendly Khutbah After School every Friday! First Khutbah: This Friday, September 20th Time: 3:30 PM
Location: MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Join us for an engaging, inspiring, and youth-centered khutbah session to strengthen your connection with faith. Come and bring your friends! Lets make Jummah a time to gather, learn, and grow together!
Please Fulfill Your Pledges
40th Anniversary Gala
Assalamu Alaikum MCA Gala Attendees,
Thank you for all those who joined us to commemorate 40 years of service at the Muslim Community Association (MCA) and to support us to work towards the MCA 3.0 expansion.
As a 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.
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 - Treasurer, 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
Weekly Events
Upcoming Events
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.
Dream of becoming a surgeon?
with Dr. Sanaz Hariri
Sisters only ages 10+
When: September 21, 2024 from 7:00pm - 8:00PM
What: MCA Youth is excited to host an interactive talk with Dr. Sanaz Hariri on September 21st from 7-8PM for Sisters and Brothers Ages 12+ in the Youth Lounge.
Pizza will be served!
Where: MCA, Youth lounge
Wellness Hike
Ages 16+
When: Friday September 20, 2024 from 6:00pm -7:00PM
What: MCA Youth is looking forward to hosting a hike for wellness for brothers and sisters ages 16+ We will have an MCA lead for brothers and sisters. Please reserve your spot. Plan for a drop off and pick up at the park!
Where: Alviso Marina County Park, Hope Street, Alviso, CA, USA
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
Build a Terrarium
Ages 6-10
When: Sep 21, 2024 from: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
What: MCA youth is excited to host a sustainability event for kids ages 6-10.
Parents can drop off children and pick up at the end of the event. Please send your child with a glass jar that has a diameter of 6 inches!
Where: MCA, Youth lounge
Startup Boot Camp, From Dream to Reality: Launch your Startup
8 Sessions
When: Every Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Oct 19th to Dec 21 2024
What: Shine Labs and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Club Presents Start 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.
Sisters Halaqa
When: September 22, 2024- November 10th6-7:15
What: MCA Youth is honored to host Sisters Halaqas for ages 14+. The sessions begins September 22, 2024 from 6PM- 7:15PM insha Allah.
Where: Mothers lounge
Please reserve your ticket as spots are limited.
Snacks will be served.
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 google Meet
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.
Ladies Paint & Sip Night
When: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
What: Back by popular demand! Join us with your friends for another evening of colorful creativity!Hurry up and register to reserve your spot!
Where: MCA, Maryam 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.