Is Jumu`ah Prayer waived for watchmen, or should they perform it at their workplaces?

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Q 9: Is Jumu`ah (Friday) Prayer waived for watchmen, or should they perform it at their workplaces, noting that the number of watchmen at each site is less than ten?

A 9: If one's work requires them to remain on duty to maintain security, then they are exempted from performing Jumu`ah Prayer. It is sufficient for them to perform Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer instead. It is not permissible to perform Jumu`ah Prayer at one's workplace, as no such situation is reported from the Prophet.May Allah grant us success. May Allah's peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and Companions!