Hadith 6998
Sayyiduna Amr bin Al-Aas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: It was asked, "O Messenger of Allah! Who is the most beloved to you among the people?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "Aisha." It was asked, "Among the men, who?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "Abu Bakr." Then it was asked, "Then who?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "Umar." It was asked, "Then who?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah."