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Hosted by MCC East Bay
Youth ProgramsAfter Maghrib prayer
Weekly Halaqa & Basketball for Elementary & Middle School Boys
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Muslim Community Center – East Bay, Pleasanton, CA
About this event
For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join Coach Amir Rashad weekly for basketball, a youth halaqa, and a hang-out session to help our young men make connections and bonds, form a brotherhood, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into men.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for grades 3-8 only – no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 boys. Once limited spots are full, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week.
6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. | Fridays | Sep 18 till Dec 18 | Register at mcceastbay.org/middle-boys-hangout
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event, please fill out this form: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Location:
Please refer to the parent whatsApp group for location updates.
Questions? [email protected]
About the Halaqa Facilitator:
Coach Amir Rashad (Quentin Youngblood) is a former Division I athlete and international professional basketball player who competed in Germany, Brazil, and Indonesia. A standout at El Cerrito High School, he became the all-time scoring leader. He earned All-State and USA Honorable Mention All-American honors before serving as team captain at the University of Washington, where he became a Muslim. Rashad has over 18 years of coaching experience, including varsity head coaching roles in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Bahrain. As a trainer, he has developed athletes from middle school to NBA prospects through a holistic, skill-centered approach. He founded Deen Sports Academy.
Questions? [email protected]
⚠️ This is a recurring event (Every Friday). Please check with MCC East Bay to confirm the schedule, as classes may be paused during holidays or special occasions.
