Sayyiduna Wathilah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates: The Messenger of Allah commanded us to acquire understanding of the religion (that is, religious learning).
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir; its chain contains Bakkar bin Tamim, who is majhul (unknown).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب العلم / 476
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه الامام الطبراني فى معجمه الكبير 3391»