Seeking Knowledge Is Obligatory

Chapter 1 — Knowledge and Learning

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Said by: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Arabic:

طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ

English translation:

Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.

Reference: Al-Kafi, Kitab Fadhl al-'Ilm — [reference — to be verified]

💡 Explanation: Learning is not optional or only for scholars. Every Muslim — man and woman, young and old — has a duty to learn what they need for their faith and their life. Start with the basics, and keep learning step by step.

💡 Remember:

Learning is not optional or only for scholars.