Description
We developed this brief measure of Muslim religious involvement for use in epidemiological studies. The
14-item scale covers the major Muslim practices and intrinsic religiosity ( Koenig et al., 2013 ).
Sample
The MRS measure is currently being field-tested in samples of medical patients with colorectal cancer and
those receiving hemodialysis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Reliability
Internal Consistency
No information on internal consistency is currently available.
Test/C0Retest
No information on test /C0retest reliability is currently available.
Validity
The MRS measure has strong face validity based on the item content developed by Muslim mental health pro-
fessionals and theologians.
Convergent/Concurrent
No information on convergent/concurrent validity is currently available.
Divergent/Discriminant
No information on divergent/discriminant validity is currently available.
Construct/Factor Analytic
No information on construct/factor analytic validity is currently available.
Criterion/Predictive
No information on criterion/predictive validity is currently available.
Location
Koenig, H.G., Sehlo, M., Khalifa, D.A., & Zaben, F. (2013). A 14-item scale assessing Muslim religious practices
and intrinsic commitment. Unpublished manuscript. Durham, NC: Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health.
Results and Comments
This measure has been developed in conjunction with Islamic theologians and mental health professionals.
In order to establish its psychometric properties, the MRS is currently being field-tested in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia, in two samples of medical patients with colon cancer and with end-stage renal disease.
MUSLIM RELIGIOSITY SCALE
(1)How long have you been a Muslim?
(a)Since birth 1. No 2. Yes
(b)If no, how many years have you been a
Muslim? [if not Muslim, put ‘0’]
_____ _____ years
(2)How often do you attend group religious services for
worship and prayer at Mosque or in small group at
work or in your home (obligatory prayers) (Fard)?
1.5 times/day
2.1 to 4 times/day3.Several times/week
4.Several times/month
5.Never
(3)How often do you pray alone in private
(Nawafl)?
1.Never
2.Rarely
3.Occasionally
4.Often
5.Very often552 19. MEASURES OF RELIGIOSITY
V. VICES AND VIRTUES