What is the legal basis for prioritizing a wife in financial support over parents and relatives, and how does a man balance his commitment to his wife, with whom he has lived for a short period, with his devotion to his parents and siblings, with whom he has lived for many long years, especially if his family is in need?

Evidence for prioritizing a wife's maintenance over others includes the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying, "Give charity...", in which he states, "Give it as charity to your wife." It is also considered a form of compensation for the enjoyment derived [from the marriage]. However, this does not preclude the existence of scholarly disagreement on this matter.