Islamic Center of Contra Costa is also known as "Concord Masjid al Umar-Farooq". It is situated in the city of Contra Costa. Contra Costa County (Spanish for "opposite coast") is a primarily suburban county in the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California. The Islamic Community Center of Contra Costa is a non-profit organization serving about 200 Muslim communities of Contra Costa and nearby areas. The mosque offers daily 5 Salah with Jamat. To learn more visit our About us page. You can check Prayer Schedule or contact us using the site. http://islamiccenterofcontracosta.info/ Islamic Center of Contra Costa also offers ‘Full Time Hifz Program with Home Schooling for students of age 7 and up. This program is taught at the Masjid by qualified Hafiz and school teachers.
The Hifz and Home Schooling Program Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm For any additional details on Fees, Enrollment and eligibility please visit: http://islamiccenterofcontracosta.info/ OR Contact us at: 925-682-4222
The Hifz and Home Schooling Program Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm For any additional details on Fees, Enrollment and eligibility please visit: http://islamiccenterofcontracosta.info/ OR Contact us at: 925-682-4222
NOVEMBER 2013, PRAYER TIME:
Daily Prayers: The prayer is direct supplication of an individual to his Creator. Every Muslim, who reached puberty and is sane and does not have an excuse, such as a woman during menstruation or after child birth, must perform five daily prayers. A day starts from sunset. Therefore the prayers are as follows: 1. Maghrib marks the start of a day and is mandatory immediately after the sun sets. It is 3 Rakaahs and during the first two, one reads loud enough so that one can hear self. 2. Isha becomes mandatory when one can distinguish white from black thread, meaning total darkness. It is 4 Rakaahs and during the first two, one reads loud enough that one can hear self. Together with Maghrib, these two are called "nightly" prayers. 3. Fajr is mandatory immediately when one can distinguish again between white and black threads. This is dawn. It is 2 Rakaahs and they are read loud enough that one can hear self. This marks the middle of the prayers. 4. Dhuhr is mendatory when the objects shade is the most vertical. Depending of the time of the year and the location, this is when an object has no shade. This is noon. It is 4 Rakaahs all read silently. 5. Asr marks the last prayer of the day and is mendatory when the object's shade equals its length. This is afternoon. It is 4 Rakaahs all read silently. Together with Dhuhr, these two represent the "daylight" prayers. In addition to these prayers, there are some highly recommended prayers and optional ones: Shafaa and Witr, Raghibatul Fajr, Shorooq, Eid prayers, Jumuah is mendatory and replaces Dhuhr for residents, Matar, Khaouf, Dead etc. |
I clearly remember that Thursday which started with a very busy and hectic day. Even though, it was Halloween school, work, family, and all other non-ending tasks of life got my day, just like any other day. After we were done with classes, our plan was to work on our Project for our ‘Muslims in America’ class. A project that we were delaying for about a month now. We finally met at the Bart station at around 5:30 PM. A usual ride in BART started. All empty and tired faces and between all those tired faces, four faces were ours. It took us somewhere around 35 to 40 minutes in BART, and we finally got out at Concord BART station. It was kind of cold and dark. We looked at the directions to mosque and started walking. Within about 5 minutes we were at our destination, ready to interview and go home. I wanted to make it a hurry, as I was feeling super tired. As soon as we got there, we asked about the person in charge we had contacted earlier, but unfortunately (or so I thought for the time being) he wasn’t around and we had to wait a bit. I was so nervous to go in and socially introduce myself to other members of the mosque. Even though it was cold, I still wanted to stay out, but my Friend Nazik thought it would be a good idea to go in and take a look around and talk to people which I finally agreed to. As soon as we went in, they greeted us with smiles and hugs of joy. We spoke to females first and they were so inviting and friendly. After meeting them, I seriously have no idea what I was thinking that I didn’t want to go in! They interview went great. Kids were playing around and their playful giggles made my time. The stress of the day was gone in minutes and there I was chatting and laughing with everyone. Soon, the in charge got there, and went out to interview him. He is very nice, polite and gentle. He not only patiently answered all our questions (even stupid ones), but also helped us taking pictures for our project. He was really helpful and knowledgeable. After the interview, they offered us dinner (Pizza and soda). They were very inviting and great host. We wanted to stay and eat with them, but time put constraints forward and we had to leave to catch the next BART to get back home. When I went back to say bye, they all greeted me with their warm wishes. Now when I look back and think about my experience it feels like family and a great place to take time off for yourself. I miss them all so much! Overall, I think it was a great experience, and the more nervous I was, the more inviting and friendly they were