Is it permissible to split a surah between the two rak'ahs?

Question : I mean splitting a surah, splitting a surah between the two rak'ahs. Is it permissible or not?

Answer : Yes, it is permissible. It is permissible unless there is a connection to what came before. In that case, one should not do it. For example, if one were to say . In this case, one should not stop at this point, because the meaning is disconnected from part to part. However, if there is no prohibition in stopping, there is no harm. The evidence for this is that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) recited in the Maghrib prayer from Surat al-A'raf, splitting it between the two rak'ahs. This indicates the permissibility of splitting a surah between the two rak'ahs. However, one should observe the rules regarding lengthening, medium length, and shortening, as is known in the description of the prayer.