It is narrated from Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), she said that one day Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: By Allah! There is no one on the face of the earth more beloved to me than Umar. After saying this, he went out, and when he returned, he said: Daughter! How did I take the oath? I said to him: (You took the oath in this way). Then he said: (Umar) is dearest to me, however, (in being beloved) children are more deserving.