Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Feb
18
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

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Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Feb
25
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Annual Ramadan Open House and Iftar Sharing
Feb
28
5:00 PM17:00

Annual Ramadan Open House and Iftar Sharing

We warmly invite people of all faiths and backgrounds to join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, for Iftar (breaking fast), a brief lecture, and time in community as we celebrate this sacred month.

Program: lecture by ICCNC’s Resident Scholar Dr. Ahmad Rashid Salim, congregational sunset (Maghreb) prayer, and Iftar.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Mar
4
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush: Interpretation of Al-Ghazali's "The Alchemy of Happiness" - via Zoom
Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00

Dr. Soroush: Interpretation of Al-Ghazali's "The Alchemy of Happiness" - via Zoom

Please join us for the monthly discussion of Al-Ghazali’s “The Alchemy of Happiness” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Mar
11
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Mar
18
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Mar
25
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Feb
11
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Feb
8
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Dr. Soroush: Interpretation of Al-Ghazali's "The Alchemy of Happiness" - via zoom
Feb
7
4:00 PM16:00

Dr. Soroush: Interpretation of Al-Ghazali's "The Alchemy of Happiness" - via zoom

Please join us for the monthly discussion of Al-Ghazali’s “The Alchemy of Happiness” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Dua Kumayl with ICCNC’s Resident Scholar Dr. Ahmad Rashid Salim_ Via Zoom
Feb
5
7:00 PM19:00

Dua Kumayl with ICCNC’s Resident Scholar Dr. Ahmad Rashid Salim_ Via Zoom

Please join us for our monthly reflection and recitation of du’a Kumayl. This month’s gathering will hold a special prayer for the innocent lives lost in Iran and for the protection of its people from further devastation. Join us in praying for healing and hope during a time of intense hurt and harm. The event will be via Zoom

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Feb
4
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Feb
1
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Jan
28
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Jan
21
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Jan
14
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Jan
11
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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celebrate Eid al-Mab’ath
Jan
10
5:30 PM17:30

celebrate Eid al-Mab’ath

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
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Please join us on Saturday, January 10th at 5:30 PM (PST) to celebrate Eid al-Mab’ath, the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation from God, signifying the beginning of his prophethood. A kids program will be available during the event.

The guest speakers for the event are Mr. Abdolali Bazargan (Farsi) and ICCNC’s Resident Scholar Dr. Ahmad Rashid Salim (English).

secure parking is available for the participants at the Scottish Rite Center Parking on 1558 Madison Street.

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Jan
7
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Jan
4
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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Annual Holiday Meal Event
Dec
27
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Holiday Meal Event

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
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As part of our holiday outreach efforts, ICCNC will be participating in the preparation and distribution of hot meals for individuals in need and those experiencing food insecurity on December 27. We warmly invite you to join us as a volunteer in this meaningful and charitable initiative. Your participation is welcome and every contribution helps bring care, dignity, and warmth to our community during the holiday season.

Sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AADA62BABF85-60852782-ecap

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Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused
Dec
24
10:00 AM10:00

Food Pantry and Meal Preparation for the Unhoused

  • ICCNC | Tax ID (EIN): 94-3068250 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM to cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland.

Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at suzaun.hirbod@iccnc.org.

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Dr. Soroush:  "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom
Dec
21
10:00 AM10:00

Dr. Soroush: "Existential reading of the Qur’an" via Zoom

Please join us for a weekly lecture series by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush “Existential reading of the Qur’an” in Farsi.

This meeting will be streamed via Zoom and YouTube. For Zoom, please take a minute to register before entering the class by clicking here. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.

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A problem-centered and thought-provoking dialogue with Mohammadreza Salamat and Dr. Mostafa Malekian
Dec
21
7:00 AM07:00

A problem-centered and thought-provoking dialogue with Mohammadreza Salamat and Dr. Mostafa Malekian

Join us on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 7:00 AM (PST) for a problem-centered and thought-provoking dialogue with Mohammadreza Salamat and Dr. Mostafa Malekian titled: “Prayer on the Scale of Rationality and Spirituality”

This program will be streamed live on the ICCNC YouTube Channel.

Biographies

Mostafa Malekian was born on June 2, 1956, in Shahreza, Isfahan Province. He initially studied mechanical engineering at the University of Tabriz but left the field after two years to pursue his true interest in the humanities. He then ranked first in the national entrance exam and entered the Department of Islamic Philosophy at the University of Tehran.

After graduating in 1979, he continued his studies in Islamic philosophy and mysticism at the Qom Seminary while also beginning a master’s program in philosophy, which he later left in favor of independent study. Over time, his interests shifted increasingly toward Western philosophy.

Malekian lived in Qom from 1979 to 1997 and taught at several major Iranian universities, including the University of Tehran, Imam Sadiq University, Tarbiat Modares University, and Sharif University of Technology. Since 2009, his teaching activities have been limited to non-governmental institutions.

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