Ruling on demonstrations and rising against rulers, and its consequences

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who issues a fatwa without knowledge and causes the death of a single man. So what is the situation now for the one who issues a fatwa permitting demonstrations and rising against the rulers, causing the death of hundreds of people?

Answer:
Who is this mufti? Is he qualified to issue fatwas? He bears the responsibility for the killing and the harm that occurs. May Allah protect us. It is upon a person to know his own standing, fear Allah the Mighty and Majestic, and not issue a fatwa except with knowledge. Yes. He should consult with the scholars and confer with them. This is not an easy matter; it is a serious issue that leads to the fate of a nation, the destruction of a nation, the loss of security, and the dominance of thieves and enemies and attacks. Just a demonstration, and that is it. Yes. It is disobedience to the one in authority, a departure from obedience, and splitting the unity. It has many harms. Yes.