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Q: We work for Aramco Oil Company, and there are eight of us that have to work in the depth of the sea for about half a month consecutively. My question is: is it valid for us to offer Jumu‘ah (Friday) Prayer although we are not permanent residents or live there always, and the number of us is as mentioned previously, or should we offer Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer instead? Please advise us and may Allah keep you safe.

A: If the reality is as mentioned, and you are neither residents nor living among residents, and that you work in an isolated area in the depth of the sea for a period (Part No. 8; Page No. 220) of fifteen days, the prayer obligatory on you to perform during this time will be Zhuhr not Jumu‘ah Prayer.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.