The ruling on dividing a long surah between the two rak'ahs
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Question:
And other than that, is there a specific amount in the division? That is, should he recite a surah like al-Kahf in the first rak'ah, and in the second... meaning the surah?
Answer:
There is no objection to dividing a surah like al-Hujurat or something similar between the two rak'ahs, because this is more convenient for the ma'mumin (those praying behind the imam). So he divides a surah like al-Hujurat or Qaf, or a general surah, between the two rak'ahs. This is undoubtedly more convenient for the worshippers, especially with recitation in a measured, deliberate manner (tartil). Dividing it between the two rak'ahs is more convenient for the worshippers.
And other than that, is there a specific amount in the division? That is, should he recite a surah like al-Kahf in the first rak'ah, and in the second... meaning the surah?
Answer:
There is no objection to dividing a surah like al-Hujurat or something similar between the two rak'ahs, because this is more convenient for the ma'mumin (those praying behind the imam). So he divides a surah like al-Hujurat or Qaf, or a general surah, between the two rak'ahs. This is undoubtedly more convenient for the worshippers, especially with recitation in a measured, deliberate manner (tartil). Dividing it between the two rak'ahs is more convenient for the worshippers.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب صفة الصلاة - 2 — islamhouse.com (56:28)
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