The Quran is Critical of Jewish & Christian Theology (Convert Bookclub Guest Speaker Dr. Ali Ataie) MCC East Bay (Muslim Community Center) 2026-09-21 | The Quran is Critical of Jewish & Christian Theology (Convert Bookclub Guest Speaker Dr. Ali Ataie)
Fatima bint al-Khattab (ra) | Women Around the Prophet | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh | Session 12 Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-13 | In this series, Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh sheds light on the women around the time of our beloved Messenger (saw), the critical role they played in the overall development of their society, right from the beginning. In this session, we learn about Fatima bint al-Khattab (ra), beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (saw).- Ustadha Nihad's "Women Around the Messenger" series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: mcceastbay.org/qudsi– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: mcceastbay.org/pearls-series– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: mcceastbay.org/kahf– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: mcceastbay.org/companions-series– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: mcceastbay.org/nawawi– More Ustadha Nihad: mcceastbay.org/nihadThis virtual talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Ignore the YouTube Algorithm & Clickbait: Dont Watch Anti-Muslim Videos | Dr. Ali Ataie Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-12 | - Complete video: youtu.be/zbM7qpBe5DM- More from MCC gems series: http://mcceastbay.org/gems- More from Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieDr. Ali Ataie speaks about avoiding the YouTube algorithm and giving undue attention to click-bait mockers of Islam on the internet. These Islamophobes purposely put out divisive content in hopes of capturing young minds to go down their rabbit hole of hyperbole and red herrings.The Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsMore Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieAbout Ustadh Ataie:Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of Biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA with his wife Roya and three daughters. - More Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Dont Follow an Accepted Dua with a Disobedient Action | Dr. Haifaa Younis Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-11 | - Full video: youtu.be/bVpWNDJpBng- More from Gems Series: mcceastbay.org/gems- More Ustadha Haifaa: http://mcceastbay.org/haifaa- More talks for women: http://mcceastbay.org/women- More Ustadha Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai- More talks in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation: http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundationShaykha Dr. Haifaa Younis gives comforting spiritual insights about being careful not to ruin a blessing from Allah by committing an act of disobedience. The MCC Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, workshops, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 10, 2022. Watch the entire talk at youtu.be/bVpWNDJpBngUstadha Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). From the United States, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) and Al-Huda Qur’an Memorization School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) where she completed the memorization of the Qur’an. She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute and currently teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Qur’an and their practical relevance in our day-to-day living. Additionally, she offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with an outward expression of practice. Dr. Haifaa is passionate about spreading the word of Allah (SBW) and igniting the love of Islam and the Qur’an through her teachings. Learn more about her at jannahinstitute.comMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Islamic Inheritance Law & Estate Planning: A Forgotten Science | Hafiz Yaser Ali, Esq. Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-11 | - For a talk about advance care planning: youtu.be/hSVVdlQ_ocI- More Islamic perspectives on end-of-life matters: mcceastbay.org/end-of-life- Funeral & burial options in the San Francisco Bay Area: mcceastbay.org/funeral- More Hafiz Yaser: mcceastbay.org/yaser- Wills & Trusts attorneys in the community: mcceastbay.org/will- Zaytuna College's Islamic Estate Planning: Prepare Now for the Next Life: youtube.com/watch?v=D6rzC7EZf9UDiscover strategies to protect your family, fulfill your religious obligations, and create a lasting legacy after death.- More Islamic perspectives on end-of-life matters: mcceastbay.org/end-of-life- Speaker's deck: drive.google.com/file/d/1wmdjU_eajyRFf_oz1VWQKwO1mMoln93-/view?usp=drive_link- More Hafiz Yaser: mcceastbay.org/yaser- Wills & Trusts attorneys in the community: mcceastbay.org/willHafiz Yaser Ali is an imam and attorney licensed in the states of Arizona and California, who has expertise in sharia-compliant estate planning.In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of Islamic Inheritance law, be introduced to various traditional estate planning tools, and learn how to navigate two distinct legal systems and balance tax and other pragmatic considerations with religious obligations.Imam Yaser also delves briefly into critical topics ranging from inheritance in Muslim jurisprudence to understanding the American legal system to bioethics and end-of-life concerns in Islam.Shaykh Hafiz Yaser Ali, J.D. is a trusts & estates attorney specializing in helping American Muslims create tax-efficient, Sharia-compliant estate plans. Yaser is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley School of Law and is trained in classical Islamic Inheritance Law.Our contemporary environment requires that we navigate many challenges, including finding the proper way to discharge our religious duties, especially matters of muamalat (transactions). This Friday night family talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 8, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Dont Fall For Satan & Cultural Guilt: Your Sin is Not Larger Than Gods Mercy | Sh Alaeddin Elbakri Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-10 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/vda539LHcmg- More from Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri: http://mcceastbay.org/alaeddin- More from the Gems Series: mcceastbay.org/gems- More Getting Ramadan for Ramadan reminders: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-readySheikh Alaeddin Elbakri gives spiritual insights about the remorseless cycle that Shaitan tricks the penitent sinner into by paralyzing him or her into guilt even after receiving Divine certainty of pardon from his or her Creator for committing that sin. This is clip in the MCC Gems Series from a talk by Shaykh Alaeddin about developing sparking ourselves to do better this Islamic new year: youtu.be/vda539LHcmgThe Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on September 22, 2017. Watch the entire lecture at youtu.be/vda539LHcmgShaykh Alauddin Elbakri began his study of Islam at a young age in North Africa and continued his education in the Islamic sciences in Jordan, learning from predominant scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities, serving as Imam at several Islamic centers and establishing full-time and weekend Islamic schools. Having been trained in both the Islamic sciences and secular education, Shaykh Alauddin has the ability to appeal to various audiences and his main focus is in helping Muslims develop a deep understanding of the self, life and faith.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
No Sin That We Do is Bigger Than Losing Hope in Mercy of God | Sidi Sarim Mundres Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-09 | Sidi Sarim Mundres gives a Khutbah on comforting spiritual insights. - More Sidi Sarim: http://mcceastbay.org/sarim Sarim Mundres has been an active part of the East Bay Muslim community for the previous decade. He was born and raised in the Bay Area, and went to middle and high school in San Ramon. Previously, he has worked alongside Sheikh Rami Nsour at MCC as a youth teacher, while additionally tutoring several students ranging in subjects from Arabic to Mathematics. He dedicated the previous three years learning classical Arabic and studying various Islamic sciences at Qalam Institute in Dallas, Texas. Since then, he has served as an Islamic Studies teacher at Tanzil Academy, leads weekly halaqas for high schoolers, and is a high school teacher at the MCC sunday school. He is currently pursuing a Computer Science bachelors degree, and is enrolled in higher level Islamic classes in the Qalam Alamiyyah program. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 8, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Jumuah Khutbah | Hafiz Zaid Khanani Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-09 | Hafiz Zaid Khanani gives a Khutbah on comforting spiritual insights. - More Sidi Zaid: http://mcceastbay.org/zaid-khanani This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 8, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Jumuah Khutbah | Shaykh Abdullah Ali Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-09 | Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali delivers a Khutbah giving comforting spiritual insights. - More Sheikh Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali is a full-time faculty member specializing in Islamic Law, Theology, and Hadith Science at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, CA. He is a lifelong student of the Islamic tradition. He attended Temple University for two years (1995-1997) prior to pursuing studies that culminated in a four-year collegiate license (ijaza ‘ulya) from the prestigious Al-Qarawiyin University of Fes, Morocco (1997-2001). He holds a BA from the Al-Karaouine/Al-Qarawiyin University’s Faculty of Islamic Law (Shariah) and an MA in Ethics & Social Theory from The Graduate Theological Union (2009-2012) of Berkeley, CA. He is also pursuing his PhD in Cultural & Historical Studies at GTU, as one of the institution’s Presidential Scholars. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 8, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Muslim Appreciation Proclamation at the Pleasanton City Council | Atif Qureshi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-09 | The Pleasanton City Council joins communities throughout California in recognizing August 2023 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. - More Proclamation recordings: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamationBrother Atif Qureshi speaks on behalf of the Pleasanton-area Muslim community. He was joined by along with MCC Girls Scouts, MCC Cub Scout Pack 981 and community members.Mayor Karla Brown introduces this Proclamation at the Pleasanton City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.The Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made, and continue to make, toward the advancement of the state and the nation.The Proclamation recognizes the MCC East Bay as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Pleasanton residents and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education, and fellowship. The full text of the proclamation is below.The Pleasanton City Council follows in the steps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Dublin, San Ramon, Santa Clara, Union City, Oakland, Livermore, San Jose, and Redwood City.A special thanks to Zahro Billoo and Musa Tariq from CAIR San Francisco for facilitating this and other Proclamations in the Bay Area. - More Proclamation recordings: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation- More community & social justice issues in the American-Muslim community: http://mcceastbay.org/community - More CAIR-MCC co-sponsored talks: http://mcceastbay.org/cair- More MCC interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaithMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Connection Between Nutritional Deficiencies & Eating Disorders | Nutritionist Ilham Malick Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-08 | - Watch complete talk "Prophetic Medicine, Sunnah Foods, and Eating for your Body Type": youtu.be/4bC-AVA67Nw- Learn your body type: propheticmedicine.com/masterclassCertified Health Coach Ilham Malick shares practical insights on eating a healthy holistic diet in light of Sunnah (prophetic way of living), and how to maintain a healthy weight and practice preventative healthcare.– Speaker's Deck: mcceastbay.org/nutrition-presentation– More talks on nutrition: mcceastbay.org/nutritionWe all know the Hadith about balancing the dates’ heat with the cucumber’s coolness. Let us learn more about food temperaments, Prophetic Nutrition. Sunnah foods, and how to eat according to different body types.About the SpeakerIlham Malick has two Masters’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and she is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on Instagram @inspired_by_ilhamThis workshop was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Saturday, June 10, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Keeping Close Guard On Your Tongue | Mohammed Abdul Baseer Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-05 | Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer gives a Khutbah about words as powerful weapons that can inspire or destroy someone and taming the tongue. More Imam Br. Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammedShaykh Baser encourages us to carefully choose our words; practice speaking words that will encourage, comfort, edify, and inspire; refrain from gossip; and pray that God would give you an awareness/consciousness of your words.Before speaking, ask these questions to THINK:T - is it true?H - is it helpful?I - is it inspiring?N - is it necessary?K - is it kind?This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on June 14, 2019.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
MCC Townhall: Update on Livermore Land Purchase & Facility Construction Plans | Pervez Qureshi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-05 | Join us for a Community Townhall Meeting with Pervez Qureshi and Zaheer Siddiqui from the MCC Board of Trustees to get an update on the Livermore Land Purchase opportunity as well as to discuss construction that's planned for both inside and outside the Pleasanton community center. This includes the construction of the basketball court that our community voted for last year. - Townhall deck: drive.google.com/file/d/1-Idbed-10wq0_E8GOHSwkSrflNLa1c7c/view?usp=drive_link - More Muslim Community Center East Bay campaigns and updates: http://mcceastbay.org/appeals- Support MCC East Bay: http://mcceastbay.org/operations- Support MCC charity outreach: http://mcceastbay.org/zakat-fund For return of your Karze-e-Hasana (goodly community loan), please email finance@mcceastbay.org This town hall meeting is your opportunity to review the vision of MCC and gain an understanding of our short-term and long-term plans. This event was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
You Are Not Allowed to Despair in the Mercy of Your Creator | Dr. Ali Ataie Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-05 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/SP-Ai-elnX0- More from MCC gems series: http://mcceastbay.org/gems- More from Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie- More Islamic visualization content: http://mcceastbay.org/visualizationsUstadh Dr. Ali Ataie speaks about the contrite sinner who is obligated to believe his or her sin is not greater than the Majestic Mercy of God. The Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsDr. Ali spoke as part of an interfaith panel titled "Children of Abraham" at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on December 16, 2012.More Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieUstadh Dr. Ali AtaieAli Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of Biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA with his wife Roya and three daughters. More Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Website: http://www.mcceastbay.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
#TeamFajr September Sunday Breakfast & Qur’an Khatam Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-04 | "The most beloved deeds to Allah (SWT) are those which are done consistently, even if they are little." - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Qari Amar Bellaha leads the community in a monthly communal completion of the book of Allah. Each month, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur'an. On the first Sunday of each month, we meet at Fajr for a Zikr, Qur'an Khatam dua, and collective community dua, followed by a community potluck (bring a dish to share!). Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for a Juz at http://mcceastbay.org/juz Encourage your family members and friends from across the globe to participate in this noble endeavor. - More Qari Amar: http://mcceastbay.org/amar This event was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Fall & Winter '23 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar: - June 4, 2023 - July 2, 2023 - August 6, 2023 - September 3, 2023 - October 1, 2023 -November 5, 2023 -December 3, 2023 More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay The benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur'an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S) are numerous. Along with bringing great barakah into our lives, these two acts of 'ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah and Salawat individually, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a completing Qur'an khatam.
Not Happy in Life?: How Are You With Your Salah (Daily Prayers)? | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-04 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/qHvoqKXs1iE- More from Gems series: mcceastbay.org/gems - More from Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai - More talks for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/womenUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi gives spiritual insights about evaluating the quality of our Salah (daily prayer) when we are going through challenges in life.This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on January 10, 2020.The Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, workshops, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gems More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Feminist to Hafizah: My Quran Teacher Was Wearing a Miniskirt When Faith Blossomed | Dr. Rania Awaad Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-03 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/BD5LDIkaaVE- More from Dr. Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More Islamic visualization content: http://mcceastbay.org/visualizations- More from MCC Gems Series: http://mcceastbay.org/gemsUstadha @dr.raniaawaad578 relates a powerful story from her teen years while studying Islamic sciences in Syria when she had a poignant moment when her teacher shared her amazing spiritual journey to Islam.This is clip in the MCC Gems Series from a talk Dr. Rania gave at MCC in honor of teachers: youtu.be/BD5LDIkaaVE- More from MCC gems series: http://mcceastbay.org/gems- More from Dr. Rania Awaad: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More special guests hosted at the MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/guestsDr. Rania Awaad is a practicing Psychiatrist based at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and pursues her clinical practice through the department’s community psychiatric track. She is passionate about mental health and works he is passionate about mental health and works extensively, locally, nationally, and inter-nationally creating a spiritual wellness with the application of traditional Islamic spiritual healing methods to modern clinical psychology. Prior to studying medicine, Dr. Awaad pursued classical Islamic Studies in Damascus, Syria and holds certification (Ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. She is a Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College, an American Muslim Liberal Art College in Berkeley, CA. In addition, she serves as the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. You can read more at https://profiles.standford.edu/Rania_Awaad and http://blog.zaytuna.edu/author/dr-rania-awaadThe Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Correcting Societal Misconceptions: Reward for a Pious Child & the Eid Qurbani | Dr. Haifaa Younis Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-03 | - Complete Q&A: youtu.be/iA8CnJ_2T5Q- More from Gems Series: mcceastbay.org/gems- More from our Friday Night Series: http://mcceastbay.org/friday-night- More Ustadha Haifaa: http://mcceastbay.org/haifaa- More Ustadha Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai- More talks in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation: http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundationDr. Haifaa Younis speaks during Q&A during a women’s retreat clarifies misconceptions about the reward for and assigning a name to the Qurbani (sacrifice) of Eid al-Adha. Ustadha Dr. Haifaa Younis is a national speaker known for igniting the love of Islam and Qur’an through her teachings. She spoke during a questions and answers during a program about the perfect archetypes for woman at from early Islamic history: youtu.be/iA8CnJ_2T5Q- Complete Q&A: youtu.be/iA8CnJ_2T5Q- More from Gems Series: mcceastbay.org/gems- More from our Friday Night Series: http://mcceastbay.org/friday-night- More Ustadha Haifaa: http://mcceastbay.org/haifaa- More Ustadha Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai- More talks in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation: http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundationThe Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, workshops, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on November 30, 2021. Watch the entire talk at youtu.be/NAZKwioIC-QUstadha Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). From the United States, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) and Al-Huda Qur’an Memorization School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) where she completed the memorization of the Qur’an. She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute and currently teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Qur’an and their practical relevance in our day-to-day living. Additionally, she offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with an outward expression of practice. Dr. Haifaa is passionate about spreading the word of Allah (SBW) and igniting the love of Islam and the Qur’an through her teachings. Learn more about her at jannahinstitute.comMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Crazy Rich Muslims: Can an Observant Muslim be Wealthy? | Shaykh Amin Kholwadia Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-02 | - More Sidi Ameen: http://mcceastbay.org/amin- More special guests hosted at the MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/guests"Every society had a trial and the trial of my Ummah (community) is wealth." - Prophet (PBUH), Hakkim: 4:318Sheikh Amin Kholwadia gives spiritual and practical insights about the Islamic view on prosperity, wealth building, and life-spiritual balance. Just as poverty is a trial so is wealth and affluence. But are you evil for having money? How much is too much? And how do you prevent it reaching your heart? This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, February 24, 2017.About the Speaker: Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia has been called Muslim America’s greatest hidden jewel primarily owing to his deep knowledge in the Islamic tradition and aggressive engagement of and preoccupation with contemporary issues facing everyday Muslims in the West. Shaykh Amin, as he is fondly called by his students, reflects the full breadth and depth of traditional Islamic knowledge. His is a level of academic accomplishment that traces its roots to the rigor of a classical instruction in the traditional Deobandi schools of Northern India. There, he exhausted himself under the tutelage of some of the brightest minds in Muslim academia. He received his theosophical initiation and instruction from the venerated Mine of Divine Knowledge, Shaykh Mohammed Meeran, at the Sabil al-Rashad Institute in the Southern Indian city of Bangalore.After completing his studies in the subcontinent in line with the methodologies and curricula of some of the greatest luminaries of our scholarly tradition, Shaykh Amin returned to his home in England and worked as a professional translator and book reviewer. He relocated to Chicago in 1984 and since his arrival, he has served as a Muslim scholar in various capacities and as an advisor for Muslim schools, Muslim organizations, and the Council of Religious Leaders of Greater Chicagoland. Among his well-known published works are Islamic Finance: What it is and what it could be, co-authored and published in England, and a book on Qur’anic exegesis entitled A Spark From the Dynamo of Prophethood. He is currently working on a book on Ghazalian eschatology.Shaykh Amin’s methodical treatment of contemporary issues is unique – in-depth and comprehensive in analysis, yet concise and simple in explication and prescription. It is an approach that marks all of his discourse and exegeses. It is a process that compels professionals from various disciplines and walks of life to reassess their perception of traditional Islamic knowledge and refocus their objectives through the lens of the Sunnah. Such professionals are drawn to the person of Shaykh Amin and many among them make their way into the halls of Darul Qasim, an Islamic Institution of higher academic studies founded by the Shaykh in 2000. At Darul Qasim, Shaykh Amin presently serves as Director with a trained faculty studying under him and serving alongside him. Students of Darul Qasim come away with a first-hand understanding of what true and vetted knowledge is about. They are exposed to a sound and fresh perspective of and respect for the oral tradition, all subject to moderated debate and healthy discourse. Graduates of Darul Qasim learn early on that theirs is a never-ending journey, a realization that is counted among the provisions of one embarking on a quest for more knowledge.
Muhammad: Man and Prophet | Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-02 | Ustadh Abdullah Misra delivers a Khutbah giving comforting spiritual insights.- More Sheikh Abdullah Misra: http://mcceastbay.org/misraThis sermon was delivered at the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center in San Ramon, California on Friday, August 18, 2023. It was delivered via Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay).Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra was born in Toronto, Canada. Raised in the Hindu tradition, he embraced Islam in 2001 while studying at the University of Toronto, where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration. He then traveled overseas in 2005 to study the Arabic language and Islamic sciences in Tarim, Yemen, for some time, as well as Darul Uloom in Trinidad, West Indies.He spent 12 years in Amman, Jordan, where he focused on Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith Sciences, Prophetic Biography, and Islamic Spirituality while also serving as Director of Programs at the Qasid Arabic Institute. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies (Alimiyya), authorization in the six authentic books of Hadith, and has studied one year of specialized training in issuing Islamic legal verdicts (Ifta’).He also holds a certificate in Islamic Counselling and often works with those with religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD/waswasa). He is an instructor and researcher in the Islamic Sciences and has taught online and in person for several learning institutes and organizations.He is the author of the Seerah Song, the first complete Seerah poem written in rhyming English verse to be used as a teaching tool, performed by Zain Bhikha. He currently resides near Toronto, Canada, with his family.- More Sheikh Abdullah Misra: http://mcceastbay.org/misra- Support the Seerah Song Project: launchgood.com/campaign/seerah_song_project#!- Zain Bhikha (Vocal version of (Seerah Song"): youtu.be/03qWfCMQNwsMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasantonInstagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Beauty of Salam | Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-02 | Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers a Khutbah giving comforting spiritual insights. - More Br. Abdul Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/baseer This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 1, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Navigating the Sickness of Jealousy | Hafiz Ameen Ahmed Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-02 | Hafiz Ameen Ahmed delivers a Khutbah giving comforting spiritual insights. - More Sidi Ameen : http://mcceastbay.org/ameen-ahmedHafidh Ameen Ahmed completed his Hifdh under Hafidh Saad. He is pursuing a Bachelors degree at the University of California, Riverside. Hafidh Ameen lives in the Tri-Valley area. He has been giving Khutbahs at his University and mosques in Southern California. He is also a dedicated member of the community, teaching at San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC)'s Sunday school throughout his high school years.This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 1, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Jumuah Khutbah | Sidi Abdullah Qureshi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-01 | Sidi Abdullah Qureshi delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Abdullah: mcceastbay.org/abdullah-qureshiThis sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on September 1, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Cost of Not Knowing Where Our Meat Comes: Invest in Halal & Tayyab Meat | Ilham Malick Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-01 | – Complete talk: youtu.be/4bC-AVA67Nw– More talks on nutrition: mcceastbay.org/nutritionCertified Health Coach Ilham Malick shares practical insights on eating a healthy holistic diet in light of Sunnah (prophetic way of living), and how to maintain a healthy weight and practice preventative healthcare.– Speaker's Deck: mcceastbay.org/nutrition-presentation– More talks on nutrition: mcceastbay.org/nutrition– Learn your body type: propheticmedicine.comWe all know the Hadith about balancing the dates’ heat with the cucumber’s coolness. Let us learn more about food temperaments, Prophetic Nutrition. Sunnah foods, and how to eat according to different body types.About the SpeakerIlham Malick has two Masters’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and she is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on instagram.com/inspired_by_ilhamThis workshop was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Saturday, June 10, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Dribbling Down Barriers: Basketball & Faith | Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-09-01 | - More sessions for Muslim teenagers: http://mcceastbay.org/teens- Documentary about Bilqis: youtube.com/watch?v=wSeElE_CMWk&t=1196s- More special guests hosted at the MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/guestsMeet the first hijabi to beat President Barack Obama at a game.The documentary that Bilqis shows in her talk can be viewed at www.mcceb.org/belqisBilqis Abdul-Qaadir was the highest scorer in high school basketball who led a successful fight for Muslim women to play professionally in Hijab. Her youth talk focuses on her journey rediscovering her Islamic identity after her professional career was abruptly ended because of her hijab.Belqis spoke at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, December 22, 2017.Bilqis's talk is part of MCC's monthly family night series when we invite insightful American-Muslims who are making a positive impact on our community.Biography of Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir:From a young age, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir knew she wanted basketball to be a part of her life. After first picking up a ball at the age of four at a local YMCA, Bilqis’ love for the game began. Living in a practicing Muslim household, Bilqis was to follow her religious beliefs as she grew older. She began wearing a hijab, a traditional head covering for Muslim women, and practiced modesty on the court by covering all skin except her hands.She became a standout at New Leadership Charter School in Springfield, Mass. where she excelled on the court and in the classroom. As class valedictorian, Bilqis also set the Massachusetts state record for both boys and girls, with 3,070 points scored – breaking Connecticut and WNBA star Rebecca Lobo’s previous state record of 2,740. She was also named the state’s 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year and a McDonald’s All-American nominee. She parlayed her skills into a full ride scholarship to the University of Memphis where she played four years (2009-13) and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in exercise science. During her freshman year at Memphis, she was invited to the White House for Ramadan feast and was acknowledged by President Barack Obama as the first Muslim woman to play covered in collegiate basketball. In 2011, Bilqis was awarded the United States Basketball Writers Association “Most Courageous” award at the NCAA Women’s Final Four in recognition as the first Muslim woman to play covered in NCAA history.Bilqis battled through a torn ACL during her freshman season and wrapped up her time as a Tiger in 2013. Using her extra year of NCAA eligibility, Bilqis transferred to Indiana State where she led the Sycamores to a Missouri Valley Conference title on her way to becoming the league’s Newcomer of the Year. She ranks 10th all-time in a single season for points scored (454), was also named First Team All-MVC, Second Team Scholar Athlete and earned a combined seven conference Player, Newcomer and Scholar Athlete of the Week awards.Her goal was to continue playing professionally in Europe, but quickly ended due to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rule prohibiting head gear larger than five inches. Unwilling to stray in her beliefs, Bilqis chose faith over basketball and became an advocate working alongside other Muslim players who began a Change.org petition and with Shirzanan Media and Advocacy Organization as an Athlete Ambassador. Through an op-ed published by TIME, an open letter signed by Olympic, retired and professional athletes, high-level speaking engagements and interviews with BBC Sport - and their 55 million strong audience, Bilqis raised her voice for the next generation while putting her own dream was benched. Both a full-length documentary film "Life Without Basketball" and a 14-minute activist film entitled "FIBA Allow Hijab" have been developed by Pixela Pictura to share Bilqis' story. She has started an online campaign called “Muslim Girls Hoop Too” to raise awareness for Muslim women in sports with emphasis on female basketball players. Through her campaign, Bilqis was once again invited to the White House in March 2015 for the Muslim Leaders Meeting as one of 15 representatives that met with President Obama and his senior officials. That experience led her to an invitation to the 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll where she was able to raise awareness for physical activity under the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign. After earning her master’s degree in May 2015 at Indiana State, Bilqis sought to inspire young Muslim women through sport as an instructor and motivational speaker.In May 2017, FIBA overturned the hijab ban. Bilqis has not decided if she will revive her dream to play professionally, but she will continue to advocate for the human right to sport.
Imam Abu Hanifa Dealt with a Rude Man at His Fathers Funeral | Mohammed Abdul Baseer Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-30 | - Complete video: youtu.be/cEo0dCdZlwI- More Gems series videos: mcceastbay.org/gems- More Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/mohammedMohammed Abdul Baseer speaks about the patience of Imam Abu Hanifah at his parent's funeral.This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on July 1, 2022. More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Umm Salamah (ra) & Umm Ayman (ra) | Women Around the Prophet | Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh | Session 11 Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-30 | In this series, Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh sheds light on the women around the time of our beloved Messenger (saw), the critical role they played in the overall development of their society, right from the beginning. In this session, we learn about Umm Salamah (ra) and Umm Ayman (ra).- Ustadha Nihad's "Women Around the Messenger" series: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/women-series– Ustadha Nihad’s “Forty Hadith Qudsi” series: mcceastbay.org/qudsi– Ustadha’s Nihad’s “Pearls of Islam: The Wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” series: mcceastbay.org/pearls-series– Ustadha Nihad’s Surah al-Kahf series: mcceastbay.org/kahf– Ustadha Nihad’s Juz Amma series: mcceastbay.org/quran-tafseer– Hafidha Nihad’s Sahaba (Companions) Series Sessions: mcceastbay.org/companions-series– Ust. Nohad’s Al-Nawawi Hadith Series: mcceastbay.org/nawawi– More Ustadha Nihad: mcceastbay.org/nihadThis virtual talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Postpartum Recovery in the Sunnah: The Date As Sweet Probiotic For a Newly-Born Baby | Ilham Malick Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-27 | – Complete talk: youtu.be/4bC-AVA67Nw– Sugar in Mouth of a Newborn: Medical Science Takes Time to Catch up to the Sunnah: youtu.be/qNw-iUidtvk?si=MNUdWKFVBdcVJ5ON– More talks on nutrition: mcceastbay.org/nutritionTahnik (تَحْنِيكِ) is an Islamic practice of rubbing the palate of a newborn baby with honey, sweet juice or pressed dates. Originally the date was softened by mastication by the father or a pious person and rubbed on the infant's palate. The Arabic word ḥanak (حنك), pl. aḥnāk (احناك), means 'palate', from which the word taḥnīk (تَحْنِيكِ) is derived.During the lifetime of Muhammad, Muslims would bring their newborns for him to perform taḥnīk upon them.In the collected Ḥadīth books, Sahih Muslim, by Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, Kitab al-Adab (كتاب الآداب) "Book of Etiquette", contains the account of the origin of the ceremonial ritual performed by the newborn's mother or father:"It is recommended to perform taḥnīk on the day of birth; to take the newborn to a righteous person or for parents to perform taḥnīk on them. It is permissible to name the newborn on the day of birth, and it is recommended to use the names 'Abdullah, Ibrahim, and the names of all other prophets, (Peace Be Upon Them)."Anas bin Malik reports this account:"I took 'Abdullah b. Abi Talha Ansari to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) at the time of his birth. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was at that time wearing a woollen cloak and besmearing the camels with tar. He said: Have you got with you the dates? I said: Yes. He took hold of the dates and put them in his mouth and softened them, then opened the mouth of the infant and put that in it and the child began to lick it. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: The Ansar have a liking for the dates, and he (the Holy Prophet) gave him the name of 'Abdullah."The taḥnīk also exercises the muscles of the mouth and helps with the circulation of blood in the mouth - this may help the baby to be able to suck and take mother's milk. It is also credited to prevent neonatal hypoglycemia in newborn babies.Certified Health Coach Ilham Malick shares practical insights on eating a healthy holistic diet in light of Sunnah (prophetic way of living), and how to maintain a healthy weight and practice preventative healthcare.– Speaker's Deck: mcceastbay.org/nutrition-presentation– More talks on nutrition: mcceastbay.org/nutrition– Learn your body type: propheticmedicine.comWe all know the Hadith about balancing the dates’ heat with the cucumber’s coolness. Let us learn more about food temperaments, Prophetic Nutrition. Sunnah foods, and how to eat according to different body types.About the SpeakerIlham Malick has two Masters’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and she is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on instagram.com/inspired_by_ilhamThis workshop was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Saturday, June 10, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Lifes Blessings Are Also a Test From God | Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-27 | - More Islamic visualization content: http://mcceastbay.org/visualizations- Complete talk: youtu.be/JL-8CFHHgMg- More Shaykh Faraz Rabani: http://mcceastbay.org/faraz-rabbani- More sermons & recitations about Surah Kahf: http://mcceastbay.org/the-caveThis sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, May 30, 2013.Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus, and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include the foremost theologian of recent times in Damascus, the late Shaykh Adib al-Kallas (may Allah have mercy on him), as well as his student Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi, one of the leading Hanafi fuqaha of the present age. He returned to Canada in 2007, where he founded SeekersGuidance in order to meet the urgent need to spread Islamic knowledge–both online and on the ground–in a reliable, relevant, inspiring, and accessible manner. He is the author of: Absolute Essentials of Islam: Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation According to the Hanafi School (White Thread Press, 2004.) Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Jumuah Khutbah | Sidi Masoud Qazen Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-26 | Sidi Masoud Qazen delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Masoud: http://mcceastbay.org/masoud Masoud Qazen has over 20 years of experience in business system transformation leadership roles, with demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance business performance and drive transformative change. He has successfully led end-to-end business transformation projects, including strategic initiatives, operational improvements, change management, and cultural change. He attained Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma and Master Trainer in Change Management. Sidi Masoud is a community member, a scientist by profession, and MCC Sunday School Quranic instructor. He spends his days coaching executives to improve problem-solving to bring new products to the market. He has studied Arabic and Quran with many teachers, including scholars from the Bay. In his free time, he tackles the Bay Area mountains with his bike and fellow Muslim biking group. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on August 25, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Love of the Prophet Resides in the Heart of a Believer | Sheikh Abdullah Misra Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-26 | - More Sheikh Abdullah Misra: http://mcceastbay.org/misra- Love of the Prophet Powers the Muslim Ummah (Community) | Sheikh Abdullah Misra: youtu.be/o3J_OP-Mu1cThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 16, 2023.- More Sheikh Abdullah Misra: http://mcceastbay.org/misraShaykh Abdullah Anik Misra was born in Toronto, Canada. Raised in the Hindu tradition, he embraced Islam in 2001 while studying at the University of Toronto, where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration. He then traveled overseas in 2005 to study the Arabic language and Islamic sciences in Tarim, Yemen, for some time, as well as Darul Uloom in Trinidad, West Indies.He spent 12 years in Amman, Jordan, where he focused on Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith Sciences, Prophetic Biography, and Islamic Spirituality while also serving as Director of Programs at the Qasid Arabic Institute. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies (Alimiyya), authorization in the six authentic books of Hadith, and has studied one year of specialized training in issuing Islamic legal verdicts (Ifta’).He also holds a certificate in Islamic Counselling and often works with those with religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD/waswasa). He is an instructor and researcher in the Islamic Sciences and has taught online and in person for several learning institutes and organizations.He is the author of the Seerah Song, the first complete Seerah poem written in rhyming English verse to be used as a teaching tool, performed by Zain Bhikha. He currently resides near Toronto, Canada, with his family.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
If We Are Not Doing the Five Daily Prayers, There Something Wrong With Us | Dr. Ali Ataie Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-26 | - Complete video: youtu.be/yj7VfiqIOqE- More from MCC gems series: http://mcceastbay.org/gems- More from Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieDr. Ali Ataie speaks about the absolute necessity of performing our Salah.The Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsMore Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieAbout Ustadh Ataie:Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of Biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA with his wife Roya and three daughters. - More Dr. Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataieThis sermon was delivered via at Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on June 6, 2013. Watch the complete talk: youtu.be/yj7VfiqIOqEMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Saints Are Sinners Who Keep Trying | Shaykh Alaeddin Elbakri Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-26 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/vda539LHcmg- More from Shaykh Alaeddin: http://mcceastbay.org/alaeddin- More from the Gems Series: mcceastbay.org/gems- More Getting Ramadan for Ramadan reminders: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-readySheikh Alaeddin Elbakri gives spiritual insights about the remorseless cycle that Shaitan tricks the penitent sinner into by paralyzing him or her into guilt even after receiving Divine certainty of pardon from his or her Creator for committing that sin. This is clip in the MCC Gems Series from a talk by Shaykh Alaeddin about developing sparking ourselves to do better this Islamic new year: youtu.be/vda539LHcmgThe Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on September 22, 2017. Watch the entire lecture at youtu.be/vda539LHcmgShaykh Alauddin Elbakri began his study of Islam at a young age in North Africa and continued his education in the Islamic sciences in Jordan, learning from predominant scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities, serving as Imam at several Islamic centers and establishing full-time and weekend Islamic schools. Having been trained in both the Islamic sciences and secular education, Shaykh Alauddin has the ability to appeal to various audiences and his main focus is in helping Muslims develop a deep understanding of the self, life and faith.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Interfaith Q&A: Can a Non-Muslim Be a Martyr?: Medgar Evers, the Mississippi Martyr | Dr. Ali Ataie Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-26 | - Complete interfaith program: youtu.be/vVGiHoPZa0A- More Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie- More MCC interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith- More the Gems Project: http://mcceastbay.org/gemsThis interfaith event was delivered at Islamic Center of North East Valley (ICNEV) in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 28, 2018. It was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California. Watch the entire presentation: youtu.be/vVGiHoPZa0AUstadh Ali Ataie is a teacher and researcher of the Islamic sciences, specializing in theology and biblical interpretation. He has been both a guest lecturer and guest instructor at several colleges and universities such as California Polytechnic State University, UC Davis , UC Berkeley, and Cal State East Bay. He holds a Masters’ Degree in Biblical Studies from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, and is working on a PhD in Islamic Biblical Hermeneutics. His comprehensive knowledge of the Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions is matched by few. Ustadh Ali is certified in Arabic, Hebrew, and Biblical Greek, and fluent in Farsi.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Jumuah Khutbah | Sidi Abdullah Qureshi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-25 | Sidi Abdullah Qureshi delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Abdullah: mcceastbay.org/abdullah-qureshiThis sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on August 25, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Surah Al-Hujurat: The Chapter on Morality and Character | Shaykh Talal Ahdab Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-25 | Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers a sermon giving comforting practical and spiritual insights. -More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on August 25, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Do Like the Prophet When the Weight of Life Gets to You: Private Contemplative Prayer & Seek Help Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-25 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/FhZRfeDt81I- More from Gems series: mcceastbay.org/gems - More from Ustadha Dr. Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania - More talks for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/women- Womanhood Defined Retreat: http://mcceastbay.org/womanhood-retreatUstadha Dr. Rania Awaad gives spiritual insights about how God protected the great woman who would be behind the greatest man ﷺ. This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California November 28, 2021. Watch the entire talk "Lady Khadija (RA): The Great Woman Behind the Greatest Man ﷺ" at youtu.be/FhZRfeDt81IThe Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, workshops, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gems Ustadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S., Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus, Syria at the age of 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus, interspersed between her high school, college and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijaazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars, including many female scholars. She has received Ijaazah to teach Tajwid in both the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar, Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh, Adab and Ihsan. Currently, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation, Rabata, and is on faculty of Zaytuna College where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh, women’s issues in fiqh, and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz progam.Ustadha Rania also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to conduct research on this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other on-going endeavors include the compilation of manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program which trains young women how to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid, Shafi’i Fiqh, Ihsan, marriage and raising children since 1999.Learn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.htmlMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Muslim Appreciation Proclamation at Dublin City Council | Sobia Qureshi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-24 | The Dublin City Council joins communities throughout California in recognizing August 2023 as Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month. - More Proclamation recordings: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamationSister Sobia Qureshi speaks on behalf of the Dublin-area Muslim community.Mayor Melissa Hernandez speaks about the Proclamation on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Council Chambers. The Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made, and continue to make, toward the advancement of the state and the nation.The Proclamation recognizes the MCC East Bay as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Dublin residents and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education, and fellowship. The full text of the proclamation is below.The Dublin City Council follows in the steps of other City Councils in the San Francisco Bay Area, like Pleasanton, San Ramon, Santa Clara, Union City, Oakland, San Jose, and Redwood City.A special thanks to Zahra Billoo and Musa Tariq from CAIR San Francisco for facilitating this and other Proclamations in the Bay Area. - More community & social justice issues in the American-Muslim community: http://mcceastbay.org/community - More CAIR-MCC co-sponsored talks: http://mcceastbay.org/cair- More MCC interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith- More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman- Watch Dublin '22 Proclamation: youtu.be/7XumvlsRzKY- Watch Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon & Livermore '22 Proclamations: youtu.be/u5xITaHl37A- Watch Dublin '21 Proclamation: youtu.be/5yLuSj2w-w0- Watch San Ramon '21 Proclamation: youtu.be/K4dnP1NXFv4- Watch Pleasanton 21' Proclamation: youtu.be/ZX_MdpThzekMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbayay.org/calendar
Satans Tricks Against the Repentant Sinner | Dr. Haifaa Younis Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-24 | - Complete talk: youtu.be/LdAAZDKVG44- More sessions for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/women- More Ustadha Haifaa: http://mcceastbay.org/haifaa- More Islamic visualization content: http://mcceastbay.org/visualizationsDr. Haifaa Younis shares comforting insights about not allowing Satan to paralyze us and instead be certain in the Mercy and Grace of our Creator.This was in response to a sincere question about feeling discouraged by sin during a talk she gave at MCC. Watch Dr. Haifaa's talk at youtu.be/LdAAZDKVG44The Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, workshops, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on September 10, 2021. Watch the entire talk at youtu.be/LdAAZDKVG44Ustadha Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). From the United States, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) and Al-Huda Qur’an Memorization School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) where she completed the memorization of the Qur’an. She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute and currently teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Qur’an and their practical relevance in our day-to-day living. Additionally, she offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with an outward expression of practice. Dr. Haifaa is passionate about spreading the word of Allah (SBW) and igniting the love of Islam and the Qur’an through her teachings. Learn more about her at jannahinstitute.comMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Incorporating Surah Al-Kahf in Your Life | Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-23 | - More Shaykh Faraz: http://mcceastbay.org/faraz-rabbani- More sermons & recitations about Surah Kahf: http://mcceastbay.org/the-caveShaykh Faraz Rabbani delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights and lessons from Surah Al Kahf. Surah al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, al-kahf; meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt). It is considered by many to be among the most important Qur'anic Surahs due to its doctrine, spirituality, guidance, and storytelling. Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said "Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next." -As-Sunan al-KubraThis sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, May 30, 2013.Shaykh Faraz Rabbani spent ten years studying with some of the leading scholars of recent times, first in Damascus, and then in Amman, Jordan. His teachers include the foremost theologian of recent times in Damascus, the late Shaykh Adib al-Kallas (may Allah have mercy on him), as well as his student Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi, one of the leading Hanafi fuqaha of the present age. He returned to Canada in 2007, where he founded SeekersGuidance in order to meet the urgent need to spread Islamic knowledge–both online and on the ground–in a reliable, relevant, inspiring, and accessible manner. He is the author of: Absolute Essentials of Islam: Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation According to the Hanafi School (White Thread Press, 2004.) Since 2011, Shaykh Faraz has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Seeing Pure Love for the Prophet Refracted in a Man with Down Syndrome in India | Abdullah Misra Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-22 | - More Sheikh Abdullah Misra: http://mcceastbay.org/misra- Love of the Prophet Powers the Muslim Ummah (Community): youtu.be/o3J_OP-Mu1cThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 16, 2023.- More Sheikh Abdullah Misra: http://mcceastbay.org/misraShaykh Abdullah Anik Misra was born in Toronto, Canada. Raised in the Hindu tradition, he embraced Islam in 2001 while studying at the University of Toronto, where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration. He then traveled overseas in 2005 to study the Arabic language and Islamic sciences in Tarim, Yemen, for some time, as well as Darul Uloom in Trinidad, West Indies.He spent 12 years in Amman, Jordan, where he focused on Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith Sciences, Prophetic Biography, and Islamic Spirituality while also serving as Director of Programs at the Qasid Arabic Institute. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies (Alimiyya), authorization in the six authentic books of Hadith, and has studied one year of specialized training in issuing Islamic legal verdicts (Ifta’).He also holds a certificate in Islamic Counselling and often works with those with religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD/waswasa). He is an instructor and researcher in the Islamic Sciences and has taught online and in person for several learning institutes and organizations.He is the author of the Seerah Song, the first complete Seerah poem written in rhyming English verse to be used as a teaching tool, performed by Zain Bhikha. He currently resides near Toronto, Canada, with his family.More MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Teen Muslim Jeopardy Night | Sidi Hisham Izzeld Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-22 | - More sessions for Muslim teenagers: http://mcceastbay.org/teens- More sessions for young Muslim children: http://mcceastbay.org/children- More Islamic marriage talks & workshops: http://mcceastbay.org/marriage- More Islamic parenting workshops: http://mcceastbay.org/parentingFor MCC congregation's middle and high schoolers boys & girls, Sidi Hisham Izzeldin facilitates an Islamic Jeopardy evening.Hisham Izzeldin An influencer, an engineer, and a filmmaker. Hisham Izzeldin founded and created the channel "70 Things I Learned." An inspirational and positive Instagram channel geared towards the youth. Hisham has over 15 years of experience working with the youth. He has taught in various Sunday Schools, presented in many Muslim conferences and camps, and created multiple youth programs throughout the bay area. Hisham is also a Senior design engineer at Intel and a filmmaker. In addition to his Electrical Engineering degree from UC Davis, He attended the Film and TV program in De Anza College. His work includes the YouTube Series "100 Muslims 1 Question" and the Video Clip for "Jummah Mubaraka" By Native Deen. Hisham is currently the President of the West Valley Muslim Association. He is married with three boys, Yaseen, 22, Ibrahim, 18, and Mohamed, 9.This youth session was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Saturday, August 20, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Day of His Wedding Became the Day of His Funeral | Sidi Mahdy Amine Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-21 | - More Sidi Mahdy: http://mcceastbay.org/mahdyMahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. He also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta'leef Collective.“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”More Sidi Mahdi: mcceastbay.org/mahdyUstadh Mahdy Amine was born and raised in Chicago. Attending Universal School, he served as captain of the high school basketball team, then graduated from Loyola University Chicago at the age of 19 with a double bachelor in economics and political science, and after that from the University of Minnesota School of Law-all while serving as President of the Muslim Students Association at each respective institution. Concurrent with his studies and work, Mahdy helped found CAIR Chicago, has been teaching for nearly 20 years, and served as a member of the band Noorification, which released two albums, and four music videos, and performed at over 100 national and international venues. Mahdy is married, has three little girls, and is blessed to be a survivor. In 2012, Mahdy resigned from his job as Corporate Counsel for Dell Corporation to attend Zaytuna College, the first-ever accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US, graduating with the first class in 2014. He then visited and studied briefly in Tarim, Yemen. Mahdy currently works as Senior Vice President, General Counsel of a global cancer diagnostic and research laboratory, teaches Islamic Studies at Ilm Tree, a home school co-op in Lafayette, CA, regularly delivers sermons at various communities, and serves as Convert Care Coordinator at Ta'leef Collective in Fremont, California.This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, August 18, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Racing Against Satan to Prevent Distraction in Our Daily Prayers | Shaykh Faraz Khan Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-20 | Shaykh Faraz Khan talks about outdoing the Devil bringing thoughts and distractions in our mind while in worship in our five daily prayers.This is anecdote in the MCC Gems Series from a sermon about striving to do better in our Salah: youtu.be/hascuYr7F_8- More from MCC gems series: http://mcceastbay.org/gems- More Br. Shaykh Faraz: http://mcceastbay.org/farazSh. Yahya Ammar ibn Yasir was a close companion of Prophet Muhammad, the son of martyrs for the cause of Islam, a fearless warrior, and a devoted Muslim until his death.The Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, panels, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a more deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 4, 2022. Watch the entire sermon: youtu.be/hascuYr7F_8- Talks & Sermons on Salah: http://mcceastbay.org/salahSalah (Arabic: صَلاة, plural salawat, also known as namāz (Persian: نماز) and also spelled salat, are prayers performed by Muslims. Facing the qibla, the direction of the Kaaba with respect to those praying, Muslims pray first standing and later kneeling or sitting on the ground, reciting prescribed prayers and phrases from the Quran as they bow and prostrate themselves in between. Salah is composed of prescribed repetitive cycles of bows and prostrations, called rakat (sing. rak'ah). The number of rak'ahs, also known as units of prayer, varies from prayer to prayer. Ritual purity and wudu are prerequisites for performing the prayers.The daily obligatory prayers collectively form the second of the five pillars in Islam, observed five times every day at prescribed times. These are Fajr (observed at dawn), Zuhr (observed at noon), Asr (observed late in the afternoon), Maghrib (observed after sunset), and Isha (observed at dusk). Salah can be performed either in solitude, or collectively (known as jama'ah). When performed in jama'ah, worshippers line up in parallel rows behind a leader, known as the imam. Special prayers are exclusively performed in congregation, such as the Friday prayer and the Eid prayers, and are coupled with two sermons each, delivered by the imam.- Talks & Sermons on Salah: http://mcceastbay.org/salahMore MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
God Defends You: When You Stop Fighting Even When Youre in the Right | Ustadha Dr. Haifaa Younis Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-20 | - Full video "Questions & Answers With Muslim Women Scholars": youtu.be/OB2eY0vD7ew- More from Gems Series: mcceastbay.org/gems- More Ustadha Haifaa: http://mcceastbay.org/haifaa- More Islamic visualization content: http://mcceastbay.org/visualizations- More talks for women: http://mcceastbay.org/women- More Ustadha Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai- More talks in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation: http://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundationDr. Haifaa Younis gives comforting spiritual insights about eschewing argument for a greater goal.The MCC Gems Series is a youth-initiated effort at the MCC aimed at providing viewers with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom and memorable anecdotes from the hundreds of hours of talks, sermons, workshops, and lectures at the MCC to help you cultivate a deeper love, understanding, and connection with your Creator and your faith. The talks span a range of topics from spiritual knowledge to current events from MCC's vast video library. If you enjoy this youth-run effort, please like and share and watch more at mcceastbay.org/gemsThis talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on September 26, 2022. Watch the entire talk at http://mcceastbay.org/inspiredUstadha Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). From the United States, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she graduated from the Mecca Institute of Islamic Studies (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) and Al-Huda Qur’an Memorization School (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) where she completed the memorization of the Qur’an. She is the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute and currently teaches seminars on the thematic commentary of various chapters of the Holy Qur’an and their practical relevance in our day-to-day living. Additionally, she offers retreats on key topics that inspire hearts, combining the inner essence of Islam with an outward expression of practice. Dr. Haifaa is passionate about spreading the word of Allah (SBW) and igniting the love of Islam and the Qur’an through her teachings. Learn more about her at jannahinstitute.com- More Ustadha Haifaa: http://mcceastbay.org/haifaaMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Rise of Haram Addictions in the Muslim Community Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-20 | - Watch complete talk "Pornography & Sex Addiction is Now an Epidemic in the Muslim Community": youtu.be/tYQUf2Dofsg- More Sr. Hina: http://mcceastbay.org/hina- More talks about various forms of use in Muslim Community: http://mcceastbay.org/abuse- More Islamic parenting: http://mcceastbay.org/parenting- Learn more about struggling with porn: @PurifyYourGaze - "Help Your Kids Confront ‘The-P-Word’: Pornography" by Hina Khan-Mukhtar: seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/confront-pornBased on her popular 1997 parenting article "Raising Children with Deen and Dunya," Hina Khan-Mukhtar gives spiritual and practical insights road-mapping ten ingredients to raise God-conscious children in the West:1.) Dua, Dua, Dua2.) Suhba (companionship) will make you or break you.3.) The Prophet (salallaahu alaihi wasallam) was a living, breathing reality in our lives.4.) Having fun wasn’t “haraam” in our home, but we kept the home environment as pure as possible.5.) Our parents didn’t just “talk the talk”, they “walked the walk”.6.) I wasn’t afraid to be the Bad Guy, but I never behaved badly.7.) I always kept them close by.9.) Talk to your kids…with love.8.) We didn’t spoil our kids nor did we praise them too much.10.) They had a pious father who engaged them.Read her amazing article: hinakm.com/raising-children-with-deen-and-dunya- Watch complete talk "Positive & Practical Islamic Parenting": youtu.be/-YYocpecQkI- More Sr. Hina: http://mcceastbay.org/hina- More Islamic parenting: http://mcceastbay.org/parentingSr. Hina delivered this seminar on May 7, 2016 at Institute of Knowledge in Diamond Bar, California. This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.Subscrib to MCGP's YouTube channel for more excellent content like this: youtube.com/@mcgp811Hina Khan-Mukhtar is a married mother of three young men and one of the founders of the homeschooling co-operative known as ILM Tree in Lafayette, California, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to teaching Language Arts to elementary, middle, and high school students, she is also involved in interfaith dialogue. Hina was a monthly contributor to The Muslim Observer’s “Raising Our Ummah” column. She also writes for Seeker’s Guidance, where she shares parenting advice and ideas for nurturing spiritual traditions in childhood. Learn more about her at hinakm.comMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
The Prophets Approach to Mental Health | Dr. Rania Awaad Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-19 | - More sessions on mental health: http://mcceastbay.org/mental-health- More sessions for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/women- More Ustadha Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania- More Maristan sessions: http://mcceastbay.org/maristanUstadha Dr. Rania Awaad provides spiritual and practical mental health insights and coping tools from the Sunnah.This lecture was delivered via Maristan on June 23, 2023. It was delivered at The Muslim Unity Center. Please subscribe to The Muslim Unity Center's channel on YouTube: youtube.com/@mucmichigan48302Grounded in Islamic traditions, Maristan aims to lead professional clinical care, education, and research in advancing holistic, mental, and spiritual wellness.Ustadha Rania AwaadRaised in the U.S., Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus, Syria, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus, interspersed between her high school, college, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijaazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars, including many female scholars. She has received Ijaazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh, Adab and Ihsan. Currently, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation, Rabata, and is on the faculty of Zaytuna College, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh, women’s issues in fiqh, and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program.Ustadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to conduct research on this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She currently serves as the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid, Shafi’i Fiqh, Ihsan, marriage, and raising children since 1999.Learn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University's Affiliate Chaplain. In the community, she serves as the Executive Director of Maristan.org, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. In addition, she is faculty of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College and The Islamic Seminary of America. She is also a Senior Fellow for Yaqeen Institute and the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaadMore MCC East Bay: Calendar of Events: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
400-Acre Land Purchase Update (08.19.23) | Pervez Qureshi Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-19 | MCC has requested and received a 30-day extension in closing the Livermore property so MCC can complete its due diligence.In the 13 years since occupying its present facility, MCC has experienced fantastic community growth at its Pleasanton community center - tripling and quadrupling the number of families it originally served as part of its founding mandate. Alhamdulliah.MCC has embarking on an exciting growth opportunity to purchase 400 acres of land that will allow us to serve the Bay Area Muslim community better and keep up with our growth path for future generations. Longtime MCC Trustee Sidi Pervez Qureshi speaks about this unique opportunity. - Donate to this multi-generational project: http://mcceastbay.org/livermore- Learn more about this project: http://mcceastbay.org/growth- Commit to a Karze-e-Hasana Project loan: http://mcceastbay.org/loan- More Muslim Community Center East Bay campaigns: http://mcceastbay.org/appealsQuestions? contact@mcceastbay.orgThis talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, August 18, 2023.More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterSupport MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
إدمان المواد الإباحية والجنس أصبح الآن وباءً في المجتمع الإسلامي | حينا خان مختار Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-19 | - شاهد الحديث الكامل "الأبوة الإسلامية الإيجابية والعملية": youtu.be/-YYocpecQkI- المزيد الأخت هينا: http://mcceastbay.org/hina- المزيد من الأبوة الإسلامية: http://mcceastbay.org/parenting- تعرف على المزيد حول النضال مع الإباحية: PurifyYourGaze- "ساعد أطفالك على مواجهة" The-P-Word ": المواد الإباحية" بقلم هينا خان مختار: seekersguidance.org/articles/prophetic-guidance/confront-pornاستنادًا إلى مقالها الأبوي الشهير عام 1997 بعنوان "تربية الأطفال مع الدين والدنيا" ، تقدم هينا خان-مختار رؤى روحية وعملية لرسم خرائط لعشرة مكونات لتربية الأطفال المهتمين بالله في الغرب:1.) دعاء ، دعاء ، دعاء2.) الصحبة تجعلك أو تنكسر.3) كان النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) حقيقة حية تتنفس في حياتنا.4.) المتعة لم تكن "محرمة" في بيتنا ، لكننا حافظنا على البيئة المنزلية نقية قدر الإمكان.5.) لم يكن آباؤنا "يتحدثون فقط" ، بل "ساروا في الطريق".6.) لم أكن خائفًا من أن أكون الرجل السيئ ، لكني لم أتصرف بشكل سيء أبدًا.7.) أبقيتهم بالقرب مني دائمًا.9.) تحدث إلى أطفالك ... بحب.8.) لم نفسد أطفالنا ولم نمدحهم كثيرًا.10) كان لهم أب تقوى خطبهم.اقرأ مقالها المذهل: hinakm.com/raising-children-with-deen-and-dunya- شاهد الحديث الكامل "الأبوة الإسلامية الإيجابية والعملية": youtu.be/-YYocpecQkI- المزيد الأخت هينا: http://mcceastbay.org/hina- المزيد من الأبوة الإسلامية: http://mcceastbay.org/parentingقدمت الأخت هينا هذه الندوة في 7 مايو 2016 في معهد المعرفة في Diamond Bar ، كاليفورنيا. تم تقديم هذا الحديث عبر مركز الجالية الإسلامية - إيست باي (MCC East Bay) في بليسانتون ، كاليفورنيا.اشترك في قناة MCGP على YouTube للحصول على المزيد من المحتوى الممتاز مثل هذا: youtube.com/@mcgp811هينا خان - مختار متزوجة وأم لثلاثة شبان وأحد مؤسسي جمعية التعليم المنزلي التعاونية المعروفة باسم ILM Tree في لافاييت ، كاليفورنيا ، والتي تخدم الآن أكثر من 35 عائلة للتعليم المنزلي في إيست باي. بالإضافة إلى تدريس فنون اللغة لطلاب المدارس الابتدائية والمتوسطة والثانوية ، فهي تشارك أيضًا في الحوار بين الأديان. كانت هينا مساهمة شهرية في عمود "رفع أمتنا" للمسلسل أوبزيرفر. تكتب أيضًا في موقع Seeker’s Guidance ، حيث تشارك نصائح وأفكارًا عن الأبوة والأمومة لتغذية التقاليد الروحية في مرحلة الطفولة. تعرف على المزيد عنها على hinakm.comالمزيد من MCC East Bay:تقويم الأحداث: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendarالتحديثات الأسبوعية: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletterدعم مركز عملائي: mcceastbay.org/sadaqaالفيسبوك: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasantonInstagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Mindfulness & Generosity: Simple Ways to Jannah | Sidi Shaan Mukhtar Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-19 | Sidi Shaan Mukhtar gives a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan - More sessions for Muslim teenagers: http://mcceastbay.org/teens Shaan Mukhtar was raised in the MCC community and from a young age had been involved in youth programs throughout the Bay Area. He has helped start various high school MSA and youth Halaqas at different mosques. He is currently a senior at UC Davis where he is finishing up his undergraduate degree. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, June 2, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
Seven Ways to Get Comfortable on the Day of Judgement | Sidi Mahdy Amine Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay 2023-08-19 | Sidi Mahdy Amine gives a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Mahdy: http://mcceastbay.org/mahdy Mahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. He also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta'leef Collective. “I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.” More Sidi Mahdi: mcceastbay.org/mahdy Ustadh Mahdy Amine was born and raised in Chicago. Attending Universal School, he served as captain of the high school basketball team, then graduated from Loyola University Chicago at the age of 19 with a double bachelor in economics and political science, and after that from the University of Minnesota School of Law-all while serving as President of the Muslim Students Association at each respective institution. Concurrent with his studies and work, Mahdy helped found CAIR Chicago, has been teaching for nearly 20 years, and served as a member of the band Noorification, which released two albums, and four music videos, and performed at over 100 national and international venues. Mahdy is married, has three little girls, and is blessed to be a survivor. In 2012, Mahdy resigned from his job as Corporate Counsel for Dell Corporation to attend Zaytuna College, the first-ever accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US, graduating with the first class in 2014. He then visited and studied briefly in Tarim, Yemen. Mahdy currently works as Senior Vice President, General Counsel of a global cancer diagnostic and research laboratory, teaches Islamic Studies at Ilm Tree, a home school co-op in Lafayette, CA, regularly delivers sermons at various communities, and serves as Convert Care Coordinator at Ta'leef Collective in Fremont, California. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, August 18, 2023. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton Instagram: instagram.com/mcceastbay
