(Second chain) In this it is stated: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, had given the believers concession in this matter due to the scarcity of clothes, then he, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade it. By concession, this hadith was meant: The water for ghusl is used only when semen is discharged.
Hadith Takhrij«حديث صحيح دون قوله: لقلة ثيابھم ۔ أخرجه ابوداود: 214، وانظر الحديث بالطريق الاول ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 21105 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 21422»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The concession for not performing the ritual bath (ghusl) was due to the scarcity of clothing. However, there does not seem to be any relevance as to what connection the lack of clothing has with not performing the ritual bath (ghusl). In any case, this statement is weak.