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.'" (IT)
English reference (IT): Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3890 (IT)
Arabic reference (IT): Book 49, Hadith 4264 (IT)