Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ

<strong>Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.</strong>

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 224, Grade: <a href="https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/08/30/talab-ilm-wajib-faridah/"><strong><em>Sahih</em></strong></a>