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.
Rayburn Is Dead; Served 17 Years As House Speaker By UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL Bonham, Tex., Nov. 16 -- House Speaker Sam Rayburn died of cancer in his sleep today. He was 79 years old. President Kennedy led the nation, Republicans and Democrats alike, in mourning Mr. Rayburn as a great American. Mr. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman will lead mourners at the funeral Saturday in Bonham.