1884 — Abū Bakr ibn Abī Dāwud narrated to us: al-Musayyib ibn Wādih narrated to us: al-Mutamir—that is, Ibn Sulaymān—narrated to us, from Humayd, from Anas, who said: The Prophet ﷺ was asked, “Which person is dearest to you?” He replied, “Aisha.” The questioner said, “We are not asking you about your family.” He replied, “Then her father.”