Narrated Anas [May Allah be pleased with him]:
"It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Who is the most beloved of the people to you?' He said: ''Aishah.' It was said: 'From the men?' He said: 'Her father.'" (ES)
English reference (ES): Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3890 (ES)
Arabic reference (ES): Book 49, Hadith 4264 (ES)