Ruling on combining the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers for the sake of rain

Question:
If the day is rainy and very cold, should the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers be combined (in the 'Asr time)?

Answer:
If there is rain that makes things difficult for people or causes the roads to become slippery, there is no blame on combining the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers, and the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers, because the Sunnah and authentic reports from the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) have come regarding this .