It is narrated from Sayyiduna Amr bin al-As (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), who among people is most beloved to you?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her)." It was said: "And among men (who is most beloved)?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him)." Then it was asked: "Then who after him?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Then Sayyiduna Abu Ubaydah bin al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him)."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند عمرو بن العاص رضي الله عنه / 7345
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
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