The Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, openly stated his love for them

Under category: How He treated them?

Amr ibn Al-’Aas (a Companion) narrated that the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, put him in charge of the army in the Battle of Thaat As-Salaasil. He said:

‘ “I came to him and asked, “Who is the most beloved of people to you” He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, replied: ‘’Aa’ishah.’ I said: ‘From the men?’ He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, replied: ‘Her father.’ I asked, ‘And then who?’ He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘’Then ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab.’”