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Muslim Community Center - East Bay Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC) is a space for religious, educational, social, and recreatio
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The Muslim Community Center - East Bay serves a diverse Muslim population in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Tri-valley area. We provide a safe place for individuals with multiple points of entry to learn, pray, socialize and utilize a space situated at intellectual and spiritual crossroads.

09/07/2026

This is Madness: Having Love For Allah in the Same Heart That Loves This Worthless World | Ustadh Abdul Baseer

- Complete sermon: https://youtu.be/OQlf07f12QY
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The first part of this narration has been authentically narrated in other Hadith sources. The words of this version are as follows:

Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi ﷺ said, “Women [His beloved wives] and good scent [‘itr] has been made beloved to me. The coolness of my eyes lie in Salah”

(Sunan Nasai; Al Mujtaba, Hadith: 3939, Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 2, pg. 160. Declared authentic by Imam Hakim and Hafiz Dhahabi concurs.)

According to a well-known tradition, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that three things from this worldly life were made dear to him: fragrance, women, and prayer.

1. Fragrance (Perfume)
The Prophet (ﷺ) loved sweet and clean smells.He encouraged using good scents, especially on Fridays or when meeting others.

A good smell reflects cleanliness and a pleasing presence.

2. Women (Spouses)
This refers to his deep love and respect for his wives and family life.Islam teaches kindness, care, and love toward wives and family members.

The Prophet (ﷺ) was gentle, helpful, and loving at home.

3. Prayer (Salah)
Prayer is the formal daily worship in Islam.

The Prophet (ﷺ) called prayer the "coolness of my eyes," meaning it brought him deep peace and comfort.

Whenever he felt stressed or sad, he turned to prayer to find relief and connect with God.

This Khutbah was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Mohammed Abdul Baseer is an engineer and a former president of Islamic Society of East Bay (ISEB) in Fremont. He has been active in the Bay Area Muslim community since the early 1990s. Br. Baseer and his family live in Fremont.

Brother Mohammed Abdul Baseer delivers a sermon giving comforting practical and spiritual insights.

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On Judgment Day, Allah will dip the richest person destined for hell in fire once and they will claim they never experienced comfort, while the poorest person dipped in paradise once will claim they never experienced hardship, revealing how the hereafter completely erases the memory and significance of worldly experiences.

The Root of Evil and Path to Love
The Prophet Muhammad taught that love of this world is the root of all evil, causing people to lie, steal, deceive, and follow base desires, and advised that to gain Allah's love, one must not love this world, while to gain people's love, one must not long for others' belongings.

The Prophet instructed believers to live in this world like a stranger or traveler, recognizing the hereafter as the true destination that is much closer than realized, with Earth revolving at 1,040 mph around the Sun, the solar system at 500,000 mph around the Milky Way center, and the Milky Way at over 1 million mph through the universe.

Divine Design and Deception
Allah deliberately made this life attractive with desires for women, children, wealth, and possessions as a test and deception compared to the hereafter, which is the true excellent abode, and the love of this world cannot coexist with the love of Allah in one's heart.
What the Righteous Love
The Prophet's companions Abu Bakr, Omar, and Ali expressed their deepest loves as serving others, sacrificing for Allah, and repenting, which the angel Gabriel confirmed are the things Allah loves in believers, contrasting with worldly attachments.

The Prophet Muhammad declared his love for women for their qualities, perfume, and prayer as the coolness of his eyes, demonstrating how righteous love focuses on spiritual connection rather than worldly possession.
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09/07/2026

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Divine Purpose of Trials
- The Arabic word for trial (miba) derives from a root meaning "to hit a target", revealing that afflictions are divinely ordained tests designed for believers to respond with appropriate faith and patience, not random misfortunes.
- Allah explicitly promises to test believers with fear, hunger, and loss of life, money, and fruits (Quran 2:155), establishing that hardship is an intentional mechanism to test deeds rather than punish.

Prescribed Response to Affliction
- Believers must seek help through two specific practices—patience and salah (prayer)—as Allah declares He is with those who practice them (Quran 2:153), making these the primary tools for enduring trials.
- The correct response when afflicted is the declaration "Indeed we belong to Allah and to Him we will return" (Quran 2:155-156), which Allah identifies as the statement of those who receive glad tidings for their patience.

Source of Strength
- The speaker's personal experience of enduring his sister's death revealed that the Quran is the only source of true strength to overcome tribulations, not personal resilience or human capacity.

Community Obligations
- The Prophet Muhammad (saw) established five rights Muslims have over one another, including attending funerals and visiting the sick, which serve dual purposes of strengthening community bonds and creating da'wah opportunities for non-Muslims.

This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on January 31, 2025.

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09/07/2026

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Spiritual Authenticity vs. Performative Religion
- The world needs Muslim leadership rooted in Prophetic practice and morality rather than performative piety that seeks recognition and fame from people instead of Allah, a crisis amplified by social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Sincere believers progress through three stages: mlas (purifying intention), mlas (Allah helps sincerity), and mtas (Allah curates their life), forming the path toward authentic spiritual development.

Divine Support and Human Action
- Islam's foundational principle states Allah helps those who help themselves, exemplified by making dua while actively searching for a job, with Allah's help bringing baraka and blessing to human effort.

Historical Examples of Sacrifice
- Abu Dharr made a sacrificial deal by giving his entire garden of 500-600 palm trees to obtain a single tree for an orphan boy, earning a promise of many trees in paradise from the Prophet.
- An orphan boy in Medina who owned only a plot of land sought the Prophet's help when his neighbor refused to give him a palm tree, demonstrating the importance of seeking justice for the vulnerable.
- Fatima's mother delivered food to the Prophet in the cave of Hira while pregnant, and Ali took the Prophet's place to protect him, exemplifying the sincerity Muslims should emulate.

Family Unity in Faith
- Abu Dharr's wife supported his decision to give away their wealth, praising it as a great bargain and encouraging their children to return dates they had collected, trusting in paradise instead of worldly possessions.

Prophetic Compassion
- The Prophet Muhammad advocated for orphans with compassion and empathy as he was an orphan himself, going to great lengths to help them and ease their lives.
- The Prophet repeatedly asked Abu Dharr "How many lush palm trees are for you in paradise?", using a specific term for the most fruitful part, expressing joy and pride in Abu Dharr's sacrifice.

Eternal Trade-offs
- The stories of Abu Dharr and Suhayb demonstrate the value of sacrificing worldly possessions for Allah's sake and the reward of paradise, with the Prophet affirming Suhayb's amazing trade through divine revelation.

Self-Reflection Call
- These stories prompt self-reflection on one's spiritual state, sincerity, and the realness of Allah's promises, encouraging Muslims to make sacrifices for faith and prioritize the hereafter over worldly gains.

This talk was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on April 24 2026.

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09/07/2026

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Technology's Impact on Youth Development
- 75% of Gen Z believe they could marry an AI chatbot like Joy AI, with chatbots replacing human relationships and causing two documented suicides where bots told children "I miss you, I love you" before they killed themselves.
- TikTok has reduced children's attention span to 30 seconds, making traditional engagement methods like books and pamphlets ineffective for reaching youth.

Prophetic Model vs Modern Childhood
- Prophet Muhammad's childhood involved learning multiple languages, traveling, horseback riding, and collecting arrows—a stark contrast to today's phone-based childhood that keeps children disconnected from physical world engagement.
- Prophet's teachings emphasize engaging with Allah's signs in the heavens and earth through physical activities and observation, while prolonged technology use creates distance from these Divine signs.

Parental Responsibility Framework
- Hadith "Each one of you is a shepherd and responsible for your flock" establishes parents' duty to protect children from technology's negative impacts as wolves threatening the flock.
- AI chatbot crisis affects youth worldwide and specifically within the Muslim community, representing a massive crisis requiring immediate parental intervention.

This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California October 3, 2025.

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Sidi Ahmed Khan is a graduate of Zaytuna College, focusing on Islamic studies and Biblical Studies. Hafiz Ahmed is the Co-Founder of Qul AI, an Arabic AI Tutor. He founded The Creative Minority Podcast, a podcast that addresses contemporary issues for Muslims. He is also the founder of Umran.co, an online aggregator service dedicated to distributing the top Muslim podcasts, lectures, and video series.

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09/07/2026

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The Khutbah’s core message is that because life is brief, we must prioritize worship‑ful submission to God by shaping our environment, habits, and relationships toward spiritual values—rejecting worldly distractions and harmful influences—to achieve true success, freedom, and lasting happiness.

🕌 00:00 Life is fleeting; prioritize spiritual values over temporary worldly possessions.
🕌 02:13 True success lies in worshipful submission to God, granting freedom and noble humanity by aligning desire, intellect, and wisdom.
🪞05:25 Recognize our mortality, reject worldly illusion, and constantly self‑reflect to align our actions, relationships, and worship with God’s guidance.
🕌 07:42 Modern science on testosterone decline from gold and alcohol’s brain damage echoes Islamic warnings, reminding us that unseen environmental influences shape us and our children.
🎵 09:42 Choose books over screens to avoid harmful ideas, even as catchy tunes get stuck in your head.
🍎 11:54 Our surroundings dictate our habits, so shaping a wholesome environment—away from harmful screens—guides children toward true happiness and righteousness.
🙏 13:51 True submission to God means recognizing life's brevity, aligning your surroundings with spiritual goals, and building habits that ease the path to divine return.
🕊️ 16:08 Seek divine guidance to protect truth, unite believers, uplift the oppressed, and nurture faith in children and scholars.

This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on October 3, 2025.

Recordings of talks and Friday sermons (Jumu'ah Khutbahs) that Sidi Mahdy Amine has delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay in Pleasanton, CA.

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Mahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. Ustadh Mahdi 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.”

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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.

Sayd Mahdy Amine is married, has three little girls and two boys, and he 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.

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S. M. Amine is Founder of Paradigm Parents. Ustadh Amine is a father of five and has been married for over 20 years. He studied the liberal arts and law, and has spent his life balancing career, community, and parenting. His parenting approach is shaped by a love of wisdom, a commitment to balance, and belief in the power of simplicity: translating timeless truths into tiny tools. Learn more about him at https://paradigmparents.com

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09/07/2026

Happiness in the Qur'an: He Who Knows Herself is Truly Happy | Dr. Rania Awaad

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Ustadha Rania Awaad
Shaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical 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 and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan, 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. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her .RaniaAwaad

This women's conference was delivered at the Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI) in Irvine, California: Women's on January 5, 2024.

09/07/2026

The Concept of the Messiah in Islam (Jesus Son of Mary) | Dr. Ali Ataie

- More Ustadh Ali Ataie: http://mcceastbay.org/ataie

Spiritual Resilience and Divine Wisdom
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned that holding onto faith in difficult times will feel like holding a burning coal, emphasizing the intensity of tribulation believers must endure with sabr (patience) and shukr (gratitude).

Sabr and shukr are identified as the greatest theological virtues mentioned throughout the Qur'an, with the Prophet teaching that the believer's affair is always good through patience in hardship and gratitude in prosperity.

The Quran establishes that gratitude equals increase from Allah, yet warns that few attain the level of shakur (constantly grateful), with the higher spiritual state being grateful even during hardship.

Allah concealed His pleasure in acts of obedience, wrath in disobedience, and friendship among creation, teaching believers never to belittle any act since these Divine responses remain hidden and unknown.

Prophetic Example and Human Dignity
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) buried six of his seven children with his own hands, demonstrating that the most severe tribulations come to prophets and those closest to them in faith.

When receiving distorted greetings from Yahud in Medina, the Prophet responded with "Wa alaykum" (And upon you), maintaining his waqar (dignity) without transgressing, teaching that believers should never be humiliated but can be humble.

The Prophet stood for a Yahudi funeral, emphasizing shared humanity and dignity of all people regardless of faith, rejecting supremacist mentality while encouraging Muslims to serve humanity as the best Ummah (community).

Transformation and Gentle Conduct
Sayyidna Umar (RA) approached the Prophet with the most evil intention to kill him, yet later became a beloved companion now in a paradise garden, demonstrating Allah's power to change hearts and the importance of seeking guidance for all.

When Aisha (RA) reacted strongly to insults, the Prophet reminded her of his gentle response, teaching that gentleness is part of Allah's mercy and essential even in animosity.

Quranic Depth and Practical Wisdom
The Quran employs paranomasia (rhetorical device) contrasting "sham'anu wa 'asayna" (We hear and obey) with actual disobedience, revealing the linguistic beauty and rhetorical depth as an ocean of meaning.

True patience manifests when tribulation first strikes, not after composure is regained, establishing the immediate response as the measure of authentic sabr.

The Qur'an warns believers will hear much harmful content from the People of the Book (Jews and Christians), but patience, perseverance, and Taqwa (God-consciousness) will be the determining factor in all affairs.

This amazing sermon was streamed live on May 8, 2026 at the Memphis Islamic Center (MIC) in Memphis, Tennessee. For more great content like this, subscribe to their channel at https://www.youtube.com/

09/06/2026

Young Muslims: Be the First & Break Harmful Family Traditions by Having a Simple Wedding | Imam Bilal Yusuf

- Complete sermon: https://youtu.be/B2xyXU4PL4E
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Break harmful family traditions and set positive examples, especially during celebrations, because being the first to uphold true values brings rewards while repeating negative habits only worsens problems.

🌟 00:00 Be the first in your family to break harmful traditions and uphold true values, especially at celebrations.
🚀 00:32 Being the first to set a positive example earns rewards, while repeating harmful habits only compounds problems.

This Khutbah was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 4, 2026.

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09/06/2026

Choose Your Spouse Wisely—Or Suffer Deeply | Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

- Complete video: https://youtu.be/S7l30gF3tp0
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Shaykh Hamza Yusuf tells the insightful story about Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him)’s visits to his son’s home and meeting his first and second wife.

The story gives insights into how to have a worldview and mentality that is optimistic without a modicum of entitlement and instead total reliance on God, in calamity and times of ease.

Shaykh Hamza delivered this sermon at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) Pleasanton, California on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf is a leading proponent of classical learning in Islam. He is president of Zaytuna College and has taught courses on Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, astronomy, logic, theology, prophetic biography, and hadith, as well as other subjects. He has published numerous articles and translations, including The Prayer of the Oppressed and Purification of the Heart. He also serves as vice president for the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, an international initiative that seeks to address the root causes that can lead to radicalism and militancy.

Prophet Ibrahim known as Prophet Abraham in the Hebrew Bible, is recognized as a prophet and messenger in Islam of Allah (God). Abraham plays a prominent role as an example of faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Muslim belief, Abraham fulfilled all the commandments and trials wherein God nurtured him throughout his lifetime.

As a result of his unwavering faith in God, Abraham was promised by God to be a leader to all the nations of the world. The Quran extols Abraham as a model, an exemplar, obedient and not an idolator. In this sense, Abraham has been described as representing "primordial man in universal surrender to the Divine Reality before its fragmentation into religions separated from each other by differences in form". The Islamic holy day Eid al-Adha is celebrated in memory of the bravery of Abraham, and Muslims perform the pilgrimage to pay homage at the Ka'bah in the Hijazi city of Mecca, which they believe Abraham had set up and reformed. Muslims believe that the prophet Abraham became the leader of the righteous in his time, and that it was through him that people of both the Arabian Peninsula (Adnanites in particular) and Israel came. Abraham, in the belief of Islam, was instrumental in cleansing the world of idolatry at the time. Paganism was cleared out by Abraham in both Arabia and Canaan. He spiritually purified both places as well as physically sanctifying the houses of worship. Abraham and Ismail (Ishmael) further established the rites of pilgrimage, or Ḥajj, which are still followed by Muslims today. Muslims maintain that Abraham further asked God to bless both the lines of his progeny, of Ismail and Ishaq (Isaac), and to keep all of his descendants in the protection 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, 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 https://www.mcceastbay.org/gems

This Eid ul-Adha Khutbah 2021/1442 was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

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09/06/2026

In What Situations Are Lying Permissible in Islam? | Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

- Complete sermon: https://youtu.be/9PpMKZhbR4I-
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Islam generally prohibits lying, but the Prophet Muhammad granted strict concessions permitting it in three specific situations: to reconcile between people, during times of war, and between spouses to increase affection and harmony. These exceptions are narrowly restricted to preventing major harm or achieving a greater good rather than serving as a general license for deception.

Shaykh Ubaydullah Evans gives comforting spiritual insights about when a Muslim is allowed to lie to reconcile between people and to conveys something good or says something good.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said "A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good." [Muslim]

This is clip from a sermon in which Ustadh Evans spoke the powerful advice the Prophet gave when he entered in Madina: https://youtu.be/9PpMKZhbR4I-

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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 https://www.mcceastbay.org/gems

This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 11, 2022.

Narrated that Umm Kalthoom bint ‘Uqbah said: I never heard the Messenger of Allah grant a concession allowing any kind of lying except in three cases: a man who says something intending thereby to bring about reconciliation; a man who says something at the time of war; and a man talking to his wife or a woman talking to her husband. (Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in as-Saheehah, 545)

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Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion, Ustadh Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam under the private tutelage of local scholars while simultaneously pursuing a degree in journalism from Columbia.

Since then he has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE), in Tarim, Yemen, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program.

Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) at times. Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UbaydullahEvans

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