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.
In 1990, the then seven-store Raymour acquired Flanigan's Furniture, which operated 14 stores in the Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y. areas. Bernard Goldberg remained chairman of the retailer until his death, although he had not been active in the business in recent years, the company said.