Seeking Knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim. Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 224, Grade: Sahih