What is the meaning of the author's (may Allah have mercy on him) statement: "As for reciting a single surah in two rak'ahs together, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) rarely did this"?

The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: What is the meaning of the author's (may Allah have mercy on him) statement: "As for reciting a single surah in two rak'ahs together, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) rarely did this"?

The Shaykh:
Yes, because it was mentioned to you that he only did this while traveling. He recited Surah al-Zalzalah in the two rak'ahs while traveling. Yes, what is the question?

The questioner:
He says, may Allah keep you safe: What is the meaning of the author's (may Allah have mercy on him) statement: "As for reciting a single surah in two rak'ahs together, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) rarely did this"?

The Shaykh:
He means reciting it in its entirety; he did not do so except while traveling. He recited Surah al-Zalzalah, and I think one of the two protective surahs, in two rak'ahs while traveling. As for dividing the surah between the two rak'ahs, there is no harm in that. Yes.