inclination to songs and singing.
The Majority of Mufassirs (exegete of the Qur'an) explained idle talk as referring to singing, while others adopted the view that it refers to every sound pertaining to false means of entertainment, such as the musical instruments of the pipe, the Rababa, the lute, the violin and the like. All these divert people from the path of Allah and cause those infatiuated with them to lead others and even themselves to misguidance.
It was authentically reported on the authority of `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud (the honorable Sahaby and one of the knowledgeable people among the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him)) that he swore by Allah that idle talk refers to singing, and he said: "Singing brings hypocrisy forth in the heart as water nurtures plants."
The Ayah indicates that meaning as Allah says: to mislead (men) from the Path of Allâh without knowledge meaning that singing renders its listeners blind as it makes the hearts diseased, hardened, and lets people follow their lustful desires and divert them from the Truth if they become more and more inclined to it. and takes it (the Path of Allâh or the Verses of the Qur'ân) by way of mockery. This means that those who listen to singing as if they have incurred the wrath of Allah by taking His religion as mockery and fun. The word "Sabiel" i.e., way, might be said in the masculine or feminine form, as singing and music lead people to be careless of Allah's ordinances and commands, and can no longer bear listening to the recitation of the Qur'an, because they become accustomed to the tempting and dissolute sound of singing and musical instruments. This is one of Allah's instant punishments for those who disobey Him.
Hence, the Mu'min (believer) whether a man or a woman should be on their guard against falling victims to such a sin. Furthermore, there are many Hadiths that all indicate the prohibition of singing and musical instruments as a means to greater evil and bad consequences. It is worth mentioning that the knowledgeable scholar Ibn AlQayyim (may Allah be merciful with him) in his book, "Ighathat AlLahfan" gives considerable elaboration on the ruling of songs and musical instruments. For those who want to read more in this regard, they can refer to the said book which is greatly beneficial with regard to the issue in question. And Allah is the only One whose Help is sought. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions.