It is narrated from Abdullah bin Shaqiq, he says: I asked Sayyida Aisha Siddiqa (may Allah be pleased with her): Which companion was most beloved to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? She said: Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). I asked: Who was beloved after him? She said: Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). I said: After him? She said: Sayyiduna Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him). I asked: Who after him? But this time she remained silent.