The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning to 'call out' or to 'summon', and Muslims regard this as a profound act of worship. There is a special emphasis on du'a in Muslim spirituality and early Muslims took great care to record the supplications of Muhammad and transmit them to subsequent generations.
Raymour & Flanigan is currently headed by two of Goldberg's sons - President and CEO Neil Goldberg and Executive Vice President Steve Goldberg - as well as his nephew, Executive Vice President Michael Goldberg, as of 2010.
Pier 1 building Photo courtesy of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co.â. Pier 1 Imports Inc. has named Alasdair James, 46, as president and CEO, starting May 1. James comes to Pier 1 from Sears Holdings, where he has been president of Kmart since 2014. He has 15 years of retail experience in the U.S., the United Kingdom and China.