His saying (peace and blessings be upon him): [Consult your heart] — is the address for the general public?

The questioner : The honorable Shaykh, regarding the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Does this hadith apply to every person?

The Shaykh : No, this is not done by every person; rather, it is done by the one who is upon sound fitrah (the innate natural disposition). The saying of the Messenger: is not for everyone, because if an open sinner were to consult his heart, what would be the result?

The questioner : He would follow his desires.

The Shaykh : His heart would advise him that this is good, that this sin is good, but the intended meaning is the one who is sound in fitrah.
Or it can be said: This Messenger knew from this man that he was upon fitrah, so he said: addressing him alone.