If we study the above Tradition, and we put aside any pre-judgments, we can make use of this Tradition to show that all of the positions which Aaron had among the Bani Israel in respect to Moses, Ali had except as to the Prophet because no other conditions exist in the Tradition.
Thus, we can conclude that:
1. Ali was the choice of the ummah after the Prophet (as Aaron had such a position).
2. Ali was the minister and consultant or special assistant to the Prophet and a partner in his leadership because the Quran has proven this for Aaron (see 20:2932).
3. Ali was the successor to the Prophet and as long as he was present, no one else could take this position, as Aaron had this in relation to Moses.
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