´It was narrated that Anas said:` "It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, which of the people is most beloved to you?' He said: "Aishah.' It was asked, 'And among men?' He said: 'Her father.'"
Hadith ReferenceSunan Ibn Majah / Chapter: The virtues of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (saws) / Hadith: 101