Description

The Multidimensional Measure of Islamic Spirituality (MMIS) is a psychometric tool designed to assess Islamic spirituality across various dimensions. This scale examines aspects of the spiritual life of Muslims, including faith, worship, moral behavior, and spiritual growth, providing a comprehensive picture of Islamic spirituality.

Purpose

The primary goal of the MMIS is to offer a reliable and valid tool for evaluating Islamic spirituality. It helps researchers and clinicians understand how different aspects of Islamic spirituality affect psychological well-being, religious practice, and interpersonal relationships of Muslims. Additionally, it can be used to study the relationship between spirituality and various psychological and social factors.

Analysis

The MMIS consists of a series of statements that assess various facets of Islamic spirituality. The main dimensions typically examined include:
Faith (Iman): Assesses the degree of belief and trust in Allah and the fundamental teachings of Islam.
Example statements: “My faith in Allah is the foundation of my life.”
Worship (Ibadah): Assesses the frequency and devotion to religious practices such as prayer and fasting.
Example statements: “I pray regularly the five daily prayers.”
Moral Behavior (Akhlaq): Assesses moral behavior and adherence to the ethical teachings of Islam.
Example statements: “I strive to live according to the ethical principles of Islam.”
Spiritual Growth (Ruhaniyat): Assesses the pursuit of spiritual development and inner peace through Islamic spirituality.
Example statements: “Islamic spirituality helps me develop my spiritual self.”

Scoring

The scoring of the MMIS is done using Likert scales, where participants rate each statement on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Responses are collected and analyzed to produce overall scores for each dimension of Islamic spirituality. Higher scores indicate greater spiritual devotion and growth in the corresponding dimensions.

References

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Padela, A. I., & Curlin, F. A. (2013). Religion and disparities: Considering the influences of Islam on the health of American Muslims. Journal of Religion and Health, 52(4), 1333-1345.