Ruling without knowledge and speaking about Allah without knowledge

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Does issuing a fatwa without knowledge count as speaking about Allah without knowledge?

Answer:
Without a doubt, it is speaking about Allah without knowledge. A fatwa issued without knowledge is a form of speaking about Allah without knowledge, because the person declares things lawful and forbidden, saying that Allah has made such-and-such lawful and such-and-such forbidden. Yes. It is not permissible for a person to issue a fatwa without knowledge. May you be in good health. In fact, the Companions would decline to issue fatwas, and they were the most knowledgeable of the community. They would say, "Go to so-and-so," or "Go to so-and-so." Yes. In terms of issuing fatwas, it is easy. Yes.