Maulana Arif Awan is an early graduate of Hijaz College. Since qualifying as a Solicitor, he worked in law firms before establishing his own, which specialises in property and commercial law. Maulana Arif has taught at Hijaz College and the Hijaz Diploma course over the years and has often been an inspiration to students at Hijaz for advancing in his religious and secular studies. Maulana Arif is married with enjoys spending his free time with his family.