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assalaamu alaikum W R W B,

my knowledge regarding this issue is very little. just posting because the OP seems to be genuinely interested in the issue.

on the issue of the independance of india and creation of pakistan as far as i know, Moulana Husain Ahmed Madani (RA) and Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (RA) have had some significant differences of opinion. Moulana Madani's view was in support of a united India in which the muslims would work together with the hindus as a single nation. Moulana Thanvi (RA) on the other hand appears to have opposed the idea of working with the kuffar. Whether he actually supported the formation of Pakistan or not I do not know. It should be noted that though the views of these elders appear to be opposed to each other, they were sincere in their intentions. Their only aim was the welfare of Islam and the muslims of Hindustan. Some explanation regarding these differences can be found in Shaykhul Hadeeth Moulana Zakariyya (RA)'s book Al-I'tidaal.

A humble request to please correct me if I have made any mistakes. Also a request to all members to contribute positively, and to avoid harshness in our responses.

wassalaam