Knowledge constantly evolves to address increasingly complex questions posed by society. Similarly, maqasid al-syariah, a theory continuously developed by experts, seeks to meet these challenges. One such expert is Jamaluddin ‘Athiyah, a scholar who has contributed to the advancement of maqasid built upon the foundation of classical and early contemporary ideas. This qualitative study employs a literary approach by utilising content analysis to analyse the collected data. The findings reveal that Jamaluddin ‘Athiyah’s conceptualisation of maqasid differs from previous perspectives. Noteworthy discussions in his theory include the role of human cognition and the position of illah in the process of determining maqasid al-syariah. Ultimately, ...