Friday Prayer at ICCNC
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for a very timely and important lecture series, “Science and Religion” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush every other Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Join us for a family picnic potluck to celebrate Eid al-Mab’ath! We invite you to a day of fellowship and joy at Lafayette Reservoir, as we mark the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation from God, signifying the beginning of his prophethood.
Please bring your favorite dishes and drinks to share with others.
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks" John Muir.
Location 3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette, CA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
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. Soroushs’ classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Join us for a joyous celebration of Imam Mahdi's (AS) Birthday and the ICCNC's 29th Anniversary on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM at ICCNC.
The program includes prayer, dinner, a lecture by guest speaker Dr. Hamid Mavani titled "Rediscovering Our Common Humanity: Role of the Messiah (al-Mahdi) and Jesus Christ”, review of the last year’s accomplishments, volunteers appreciation, and music.
We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you!
Tickets: General $10, Children 5 yrs and under are free. Please register and purchase your tickets by Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
For more information, please contact us at info@iccnc.org or 510-832-7600.
Hamid Mavani is an Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Bayan Islamic Graduate School. His expertise in Islamic Studies stems from both academic training at Universities as well as specialized theological training at the traditional seminaries in the Muslim world. His primary fields of interest include Islamic legal theory, women and Shi‘i law, Islamic theology and political thought, Islam and secularity, intra-Muslim discourse, and environmental ethics. He is the author of a book published by Routledge in June 2013 titled, Religious Authority and Political Thought in Twelver Shi‘ism: From Ali to Post-Khomeini and is co-author with Dr. Ahmad Kazemi Moussavi of Islamic Legal Methodology: A New Perspective on Uşŭl al-Fiqh, published by IIIT. Dr. Mavani’s scholarship also includes translations of Islamic texts from Arabic and Persian into English. In this regard, he finished translating from Persian a ground-breaking work by Ayatollah Mohsen Kadivar on Islam, apostasy, and blasphemy titled, Blasphemy and Apostasy in Islam: Debates in Shi’a Jurisprudence, published by Edinburgh University Press.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, marks the 13th of Rajab 1446 A.H., the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS). To celebrate this occasion, the ICCNC is organizing two special meal distribution events for unhoused individuals in Oakland:
Tuesday, January 14th at 12:00 noon
Wednesday, January 15th at 12:00 noon
We invite you to join us in these acts of service, Insha'Allah.
Imam Ali (AS) is revered by all Muslims as a model of compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for the less fortunate. His life serves as a powerful testament to these virtues. The following quotes from his teachings eloquently demonstrate his profound emphasis on the importance of compassion, generosity, and social responsibility towards those in need."
"The best of deeds is to feed the hungry and visit the sick." (Nahj al-Balagha, Letter 53)
"The best of men are those who help the needy." (Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 193)
"The wealth of a believer does not diminish due to charity." (Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 230)
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, marks the 13th of Rajab 1446 A.H., the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS). To celebrate this occasion, the ICCNC is organizing two special meal distribution events for unhoused individuals in Oakland:
Tuesday, January 14th at 12:00 noon
Wednesday, January 15th at 12:00 noon
We invite you to join us in these acts of service, Insha'Allah.
Imam Ali (AS) is revered by all Muslims as a model of compassion, empathy, and unwavering support for the less fortunate. His life serves as a powerful testament to these virtues. The following quotes from his teachings eloquently demonstrate his profound emphasis on the importance of compassion, generosity, and social responsibility towards those in need."
"The best of deeds is to feed the hungry and visit the sick." (Nahj al-Balagha, Letter 53)
"The best of men are those who help the needy." (Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 193)
"The wealth of a believer does not diminish due to charity." (Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 230)
Please join us for a very timely and important lecture series, “Science and Religion” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush every other Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lecture will be held in person on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM PST at the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California.
Following the lecture, there will be a luncheon at the Center with Dr. Soroush to celebrate another successful year of lectures and discussions . Please click here to purchase your tickets for the luncheon by Friday, January 10, to ensure your spot.
The lecture will also be live-streamed via Zoom and ICCNC’s YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Prayer is a central practice in every religion, serving various purposes. People pray to express gratitude, offer praise, seek forgiveness, and make requests.
Petitionary prayer, where individuals ask God for something, has been a subject of significant philosophical inquiry, particularly among Farsi-speaking communities. To delve deeper into this topic, the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) hosted a debate (in Farsi) on August 10, 2024, between Dr. Arash Naraghi and Dr. Amir Akrami. However, time constraints limited the discussion, leaving many audience questions unanswered.
To address these questions, ICCNC has invited two prominent Muslim philosophers, Dr. Arash Naraghi and Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush, for follow-up conversations. These discussions will be streamed on the ICCNC YouTube Channel on January 4th and 11th, 2025, at 10:30 AM (LA Time).
January 4th: Dr. Hassan Masoud will converse with Dr. Naraghi (in Farsi).
January 11th: Dr. Yaser Mirdamadi will discuss the topic with Dr. Soroush (in Farsi).
To better understand the nuances of petitionary prayer, Dr. Masoud has prepared a concise introduction with links to other resources, available here.
ICCNC encourages you to join these insightful conversations to deepen your understanding of this important aspect of our faith and our relationship with God.
Dr. Arash Naraghi is a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Moravian University. He holds two Ph.D. degrees: one in Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Religion) from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and another in Pharmacology from Tehran University, Iran.
His research interests span a wide range, including:
Applied Ethics: Social Ethics, Ethics of Human Rights, Ethics of Gender and Sexuality
Meta-Ethics: The Logic of Moral Dilemmas
Philosophy of Religion: God's Foreknowledge, Arguments for the Existence of God, the Problem of Evil
Islamic Philosophy: Reformist Movements in Contemporary Islam, Models of Reconstruction/Reform of Islamic Thought
Islamic Mysticism (with a focus on the Khurassan School: Al-Ghazali, Rumi, Abu Saeed Abul-Khayr)
Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Erasmus Prize in 2004. He has been recognized globally for his intellectual impact, appearing on lists such as Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" (2005) and Prospect Magazine's "World's Top 100 Public Intellectuals" (2008). Foreign Policy Magazine further solidified his standing, ranking him 45th among the world's elite intellectuals in a 2009 public poll.
A distinguished academic, Dr. Soroush has held visiting professorships at esteemed institutions including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, and the International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Netherlands. He currently resides in Northern California, where he continues to engage in scholarly pursuits and deliver lectures on Islam, Sufism (particularly the work of Rumi), philosophy, and contemporary issues.
Dr. Hassan Masoud teaches philosophy and logic at the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Hassan Masoud has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Alberta, Canada, with a focus on logic and theory of knowledge. He also has a MA in Logic from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Dr. Yaser Mirdamadi is a researcher in medical ethics at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. In 2019, he received Ph.D. in Islamic and Middle East Studies from the University of Edinborough. He has a MA in Muslim Cultures from Aga Khan University, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations (AKU-ISMC) London, UK, and a MA in Islamic Theology from Ferdowsi University Mashhad, Iran. Also, Dr. Mirdamadi completed a Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to a Master’s degree) in Classical Islamic studies from Hawza Ilmiyya (Islamic Seminary), Mashhad, Iran.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
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. Soroushs’ classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Prayer is a central practice in every religion, serving various purposes. People pray to express gratitude, offer praise, seek forgiveness, and make requests.
Petitionary prayer, where individuals ask God for something, has been a subject of significant philosophical inquiry, particularly among Farsi-speaking communities. To delve deeper into this topic, the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) hosted a debate (in Farsi) on August 10, 2024, between Dr. Arash Naraghi and Dr. Amir Akrami. However, time constraints limited the discussion, leaving many audience questions unanswered.
To address these questions, ICCNC has invited two prominent Muslim philosophers, Dr. Arash Naraghi and Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush, for follow-up conversations. These discussions will be streamed on the ICCNC YouTube Channel on January 4th and 11th, 2025, at 10:30 AM (LA Time).
January 4th: Dr. Hassan Masoud will converse with Dr. Naraghi (in Farsi).
January 11th: Dr. Yaser Mirdamadi will discuss the topic with Dr. Soroush (in Farsi).
To better understand the nuances of petitionary prayer, Dr. Masoud has prepared a concise introduction with links to other resources, available here.
ICCNC encourages you to join these insightful conversations to deepen your understanding of this important aspect of our faith and our relationship with God.
Dr. Arash Naraghi is a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Moravian University. He holds two Ph.D. degrees: one in Philosophy (Ethics and Philosophy of Religion) from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and another in Pharmacology from Tehran University, Iran.
His research interests span a wide range, including:
Applied Ethics: Social Ethics, Ethics of Human Rights, Ethics of Gender and Sexuality
Meta-Ethics: The Logic of Moral Dilemmas
Philosophy of Religion: God's Foreknowledge, Arguments for the Existence of God, the Problem of Evil
Islamic Philosophy: Reformist Movements in Contemporary Islam, Models of Reconstruction/Reform of Islamic Thought
Islamic Mysticism (with a focus on the Khurassan School: Al-Ghazali, Rumi, Abu Saeed Abul-Khayr)
Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Erasmus Prize in 2004. He has been recognized globally for his intellectual impact, appearing on lists such as Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" (2005) and Prospect Magazine's "World's Top 100 Public Intellectuals" (2008). Foreign Policy Magazine further solidified his standing, ranking him 45th among the world's elite intellectuals in a 2009 public poll.
A distinguished academic, Dr. Soroush has held visiting professorships at esteemed institutions including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, and the International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Netherlands. He currently resides in Northern California, where he continues to engage in scholarly pursuits and deliver lectures on Islam, Sufism (particularly the work of Rumi), philosophy, and contemporary issues.
Dr. Hassan Masoud teaches philosophy and logic at the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Hassan Masoud has a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Alberta, Canada, with a focus on logic and theory of knowledge. He also has a MA in Logic from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Dr. Yaser Mirdamadi is a researcher in medical ethics at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. In 2019, he received Ph.D. in Islamic and Middle East Studies from the University of Edinborough. He has a MA in Muslim Cultures from Aga Khan University, Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations (AKU-ISMC) London, UK, and a MA in Islamic Theology from Ferdowsi University Mashhad, Iran. Also, Dr. Mirdamadi completed a Level 3 Diploma (equivalent to a Master’s degree) in Classical Islamic studies from Hawza Ilmiyya (Islamic Seminary), Mashhad, Iran.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for a very timely and important lecture series, “Science and Religion” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush every other Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for a very timely and important lecture series, “Science and Religion” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush every other Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for a very timely and important lecture series, “Science and Religion” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush every other Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
For over 20 years, the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, Kehilla Community Synagogue, and Montclair Presbyterian Church have come together each fall to share our stories, spiritual insights, and food during the Harvest Gathering. This tradition has fostered a strong bond of mutual trust and support among our communities.
Join us for this year's Harvest Gathering, featuring speakers and open discussions on the theme, "Discord and Unity Within the Three Faith Traditions.” We want to hear from you.
Secure parking is available for the participants at the Scottish Rite Center Parking on 1558 Madison Street.
A main dish with vegan options will be provided by the Islamic Cultural Center.
Members of Montclair Presbyterian Church are asked to bring salad - enough for your party plus six more people.
Members of Kehilla (and members of the Jewish community) are asked to bring desserts - enough for your party plus six more people.
“Sixth Book of Mathnavi” lectures will be conducted every other Sunday starting at 11:00 AM PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.
Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM.
The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
Please join us for a very timely and important lecture series, “Science and Religion” in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush every other Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
We also appreciate your support of Dr. Soroush’s classes by paying a $10 fee per class by clicking here.