Mukhtasar Bukhari (Abridged) 1523 — Book of Virtues of the Companions

Narrated from Sayyiduna Amr bin Al-Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) appointed me as the commander of the army in the battle of Dhat-us-Salasil. So I came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and asked, "Who is the most beloved to you among the people?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied, "Aisha." I asked, "Among the men?" He said, "Her father (Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him)." I asked, "Then who?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Then Umar bin Khattab." And in this way, he mentioned the names of several men.