Hadithcore
Riyad as-Salihin, 1385

Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who goes forth in search of knowledge is considered as struggling in the Cause of Allah until he returns." <b>[At- Tirmidhi]</b>.

وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏

‏من خرج في طلب العلم، فهو في سبيل الله حتى يرجع‏

‏ رواه الترمذي وقال‏:‏ حديث حسن‏.‏

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In-Book Reference
Book 12, Hadith 10
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) Going out in pursuit of knowledge is a form of Jihad in the cause of Allah.<br> 2) A seeker of knowledge enjoys the care and protection of his Lord, for he is like a fighter in the cause of Allah, until he returns home.