وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ اللَّغْوِ مُعْرِضُونَ
avoid vain talk,
Agha Ali Puya Commentary
Commentary on Quran 23:3
[Pooya/Ali Commentary 23:3] Laghw means vain, unprofitable and unworthy words and actions. According to Imam Ali all that which is without the remembrance of Allah is vain (laghw). According to the scholars of the school of Ahl ul Bayt music is produced by vain words and sounds, therefore should be treated as "laghw". There are several types of vain entertainments and enjoyments which are becoming popular among the Muslims. As there is no element of godliness in them nor any benefit, material or spiritual, they should not become a pastime for the true believers.