Quran-39:20 Surah Az-zumar English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

لَٰكِنِ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوۡاْ رَبَّهُمۡ لَهُمۡ غُرَفٞ مِّن فَوۡقِهَا غُرَفٞ مَّبۡنِيَّةٞ تَجۡرِي مِن تَحۡتِهَا ٱلۡأَنۡهَٰرُۖ وَعۡدَ ٱللَّهِ لَا يُخۡلِفُ ٱللَّهُ ٱلۡمِيعَادَ

Transliteration:( Laakinil lazeenat taqaw Rabbahum lahum ghurafum min fawqihaa ghurafum mabniyyatun tajree min tahtihal anhaar; wa'dal laah; laa yukhliful laahul mee'aad )

20.But those who fear their[54] Lord, for them are lofty chambers, over which are built further chambers, heneath which flow streams. That is the promise of Allah. And Allah does not break [55] His Promise. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

(20) But those who have feared their Lord - for them are chambers,[1347] above them chambers built high, beneath which rivers flow. [This is] the promise of Allāh. Allāh does not fail in [His] promise. (Saheen International Translation)

Surah Az-Zumar Ayat 20 Tafsir (Commentry)



  • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
  • Ibn Kathir
  • Ala-Madudi
  • Shaheen International

📖 Commentary of Surah Az-Zumar – Verse 20

"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."

✅ [54] Fear That Includes Belief and Righteous Action

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.

✅ [55] Allah’s Promise Is Certain and Unbreakable

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.

Ibn-Kathir

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.

Ala-Maududi

(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.

(20) But those who have feared their Lord - for them are chambers,[1347] above them chambers built high, beneath which rivers flow. [This is] the promise of Allāh. Allāh does not fail in [His] promise.

[1347]- i.e., elevated rooms, dwellings or palaces.

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