Transliteration:( Laakinil lazeenat taqaw Rabbahum lahum ghurafum min fawqihaa ghurafum mabniyyatun tajree min tahtihal anhaar; wa'dal laah; laa yukhliful laahul mee'aad )
"But those who fear their [54] Lord, for them are lofty chambers, over which are built further chambers, beneath which flow streams. That is the promise of Allah. And Allah does not break [55] His Promise."
The phrase “fear their Lord” refers to those who demonstrate taqwa both in belief and in action.
It is not mere verbal fear—it involves firm faith and a life committed to righteous deeds.
Thus, this verse includes both dimensions of piety: inner conviction and outward obedience.
Such individuals are rewarded with lofty chambers in Paradise, elevated above others, with even more chambers built upon them, signifying honor, status, and closeness to Allah.
This part of the verse reassures believers that Allah never breaks His promises.
Just as it is impossible for Allah to have a partner, it is equally impossible for Him to go back on His word—especially His promises of Paradise to the Prophets and the righteous.
We also learn from this that Paradise has levels, and the higher a person’s taqwa, the loftier his place in Jannah.
The elevation of Paradise’s chambers reflects the elevation of the soul in devotion and obedience.
The tafsir of Surah Az-Zumar verse 20 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Zumar ayat 19 which provides the complete commentary from verse 19 through 20.
(39:20) But those who fear their Lord shall have lofty mansions built over one another beneath which rivers flow. This is Allah’s promise and never does Allah fail to fulfil His promise.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
[1347]- i.e., elevated rooms, dwellings or palaces.
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