Combining the Two Prayers in the Rain

The questioner:
Is it permissible to combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers, and the Maghrib and Isha' prayers, in the rain?

The Shaykh:
It is permissible if the cause is present and the rain makes things difficult for people. It is reported that combining the Dhuhr and Asr, and the Maghrib and Isha', is allowed. Some scholars said it is permissible only for the Maghrib and Isha', because the Dhuhr and Asr are during the day and do not involve hardship. However, this is not a good view, as hardship exists even during the day. If the weather is good but the roads are difficult due to mud, it is permissible for Muslims to combine. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) combined the Dhuhr and Asr, and the Maghrib and Isha', in Madinah. Ibn Abbas said— or some say he combined them because of the heat in the markets. It was said that there was a general illness that made things difficult for people, so he (peace and blessings be upon him) combined them. So, the conclusion is that if there is an illness or severe cold, it is permissible to combine for the sake of Allah the Exalted, or in travel, or in rain, or in… There is no harm. Yes.

The questioner:
Matters, how?

The Shaykh:
Yes.

The questioner:
Four, in…

The Shaykh:
Whether it is in the Dhuhr or Asr, whether it is in the Dhuhr or the ride, combining by bringing forward or combining by delaying, yes.