Are the ignorant about religious matters and the layman not brought to account for the things they do not know about?

Q 3: Are the ignorant about religious matters and the layman not brought to account for the things they do not know about? Is acquiring religious knowledge Wajib (obligatory) in their case?

A: It is impermissible for a person to remain ignorant. They have to learn what they must know about their Din (religion) and gain religious knowledge from scholars. Allah (Exalted be He) says: So ask the people of the Scripture, if you do not know. Therefore, (Part No. 11; Page No. 16) if a person remains ignorant about their Din while there are scholars they can ask and learn about Al-Haqq (the Truth) from, then they are sinners.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.