Muhammad bin Abi 'Adi محمد بن أبي عدي · Chapters on Virtues

"I have not seen anyone clearer (in speech) than 'Aishah."

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) appointed him as a leader of the army of Dhatis-Salasil. He said: "So I went to him and said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Who is the most beloved to you among the people?' He said: ''Aishah.' I said: 'From the men?' He said: 'Her father.'"