What is the ruling on traveling for the sake of seeking knowledge?
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Question:
His saying (peace and blessings be upon him)Jami` at-Tirmidhi 326Sahih (Darussalam) Does that mean it is forbidden to travel for the sake of seeking knowledge?
Answer:
For the sake of prayer. One travels for the sake of prayer. As for traveling for the sake of seeking knowledge, for the sake of trade, for the sake of maintaining family ties, or for the sake of travel—meaning permissible travel—there is no harm. Yes. This is permissible. Yes.
His saying (peace and blessings be upon him)
A mount is not saddled (for a journey) except to three Masajid
لا تشد الرحال إلا إلى ثلاثة مساجدAnswer:
For the sake of prayer. One travels for the sake of prayer. As for traveling for the sake of seeking knowledge, for the sake of trade, for the sake of maintaining family ties, or for the sake of travel—meaning permissible travel—there is no harm. Yes. This is permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم شد الرحال من أجل طلب العلم؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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