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.
Mr. Keene left the group in 2011 and is now president of the National Rifle Association. He was replaced by Mr. Cardenas, a former chairman of the Florida Republican Party who also runs a Washington lobbying firm, Cardenas Partners. Mr. Cardenasâs position at the conservative union is unpaid.