What is the meaning of the hadith: “When you see a followed desire” up to his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): “So stick to your own private affair and leave the general public alone”?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him): “When you see a followed desire, a heeded stinginess, and the approval of every person with his own opinion,” up to his saying: “So stick to your own private affair and leave the general public alone”? He asks: What is its meaning, and what is intended by “the general public”? And does

Answer:
it mean that you do not get swept away with the people. It means that you adhere to the truth and do not get swept away with the people. You hold fast to the truth and are patient upon it. You enjoin good and forbid evil. You call to Allah. You leave off enjoining good and forbidding evil and calling to Allah. But it means that you do not get swept away with the people. You say: “Everyone is on this. I will not hold back. I will hold myself back.” And you remain such that and you call to Allah the Exalted and Majestic, yes.