Muslim Daily Religiosity Assessment Scale (MUDRAS): A new instrument for Muslim religiosity research and practice.

Although there are many scales for measuring Muslims' religiosity, a literature search indicated that there are limited references directed toward assessing Muslims' daily actions and behaviors in accordance with the teachings and practice of Islam. Our goal in the present study is to fill this gap. To achieve this goal, 3 stages of instrument development (item generation, scale development, and instrument testing) were undertaken through 2 studies. The results of the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the existence of 3 dimensions in the proposed measurement instrument (which I referred to as Muslim Daily Religiosity Assessment Scale, MUDRAS); the dimensions are sinful acts, recommended acts, and engaging in bodily worship. The combined findings from the 2 studies reported here provide initial evidence that MUDRAS exhibits excellent psychometric properties. Last, the usefulness of MUDRAS for individual Muslims, counselors, clinically trained clergymen, and implications for psychological research is discussed.