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.
Tom Storey is the President, Hospitality and Ed Kaufman is General Counsel, and Lourie Zak is the Chief Financial Officer completing the current executive management team. The company officially became SONIFI Solutions on June 25, 2013 with an announcement at the HITEC trade show.