What was considered previous or vital (very important) to the Bedouins?

Herding was considered vital for Bedouins.

Explanation:

The Bedouins were a group of tribes and nomadic groups that live migrating between the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa. They are originally from Arabia saldita and it is possible to see evidence of their passage across the continent. They were very influential nomads, but their influence and culture diminished after the first world war.

As the Bedouins lived in constant migration, agriculture was not advantageous for them, which made herding vital for their survival mainly in raising sheep.