Establishing Jumu`ah Prayer in an unpopulated village by Bedouins from the desert

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Q: What is the ruling on holding Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer in an unpopulated village? Bedouins from the desert attend the village mosque only for Jum'ah Prayers. What is the ruling on holding Jum`ah Prayers in another unpopulated village (Part No. 7; Page No. 64) where only three workers live?

Q: If the case is as mentioned in the question, it is impermissible to hold Jumu`ah Prayer in a unpopulated village wherein no one permanently resides. The Jumu`ah Prayer is not obligatory upon nomadic Bedouins who must pray the Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer in its stead; that is, they are to offer four Rak`ahs (units of Prayer).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.