Advice for those who rush to issue fatwas among students of knowledge.

Question:
I hope you will offer advice to some of the students of knowledge who rush to issue fatwas, especially the imams and mu'adhdhins of the mosques.

Answer:
Answer: Issuing fatwas is the exclusive domain of scholars. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: "So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know" and "So ask the people of information." The people of fatwa are the people of knowledge and the scholars specialized in it. It is not permissible to ask any student of knowledge, any beginner, or any layperson. This is not permissible; it is speaking about Allah without knowledge. It is not permissible to ask such people, nor is it permissible for such people to issue fatwas regarding hadith or athar. "The boldest of you in issuing fatwa is the boldest of you in entering the Fire." This is because the one who issues a fatwa says that Allah has made such-and-such lawful, and he reports from Allah that He has made such-and-such lawful or forbidden. Thus, he is speaking about Allah without knowledge. If his fatwa is wrong, he is speaking about Allah without knowledge, and Allah will question him about it on the Day of Resurrection.