The criterion for combining prayers in the rain

Question:
This questioner says: My question is about the ruling on combining prayers by advancing them in the rain, and what is the criterion for that? May you be rewarded.

Answer:
If the rain makes things difficult for people, or if the roads are slippery and muddy—slippery—it is permissible to combine Maghrib and Isha by advancing them, and likewise Zuhr and Asr according to the correct view. If the roads are harmful to the worshippers due to the intensity of the rain, then it is also permissible to combine them by advancing them according to the correct view. This is because Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: [Al-Hajj:78]. It is also established that he (peace and blessings be upon him) used to combine prayers while resident, without fear, rain, or travel, and then he (peace and blessings be upon him) left that practice. So combining prayers is only for an excuse, and the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction) combined prayers for an excuse, whether it was rain or slippery roads. Yes, meaning: slippery. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you.