Akhlāq Scale
Measures the moral teachings and guidelines directing the behavior of Muslims toward Allah, oneself, and others.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Akhlāq Scale was developed by Urfath Nabi, Ishrat Fayaz, Siti Soraya Lin Abdullah Kamal, & Shawkat Ahmad Shah (2025). It is designed to measure Islamic Religious Practices and Moral Values. The scale is intended for use with Muslim Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Akhlāq toward Allah, Akhlāq toward oneself, Akhlāq toward others – caring, Akhlāq toward others – interaction.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Akhlāq toward Allah | 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Akhlāq toward oneself | 5,6,7 | 3 |
| Akhlāq toward others – caring | 8,9,10,11 | 4 |
| Akhlāq toward others – interaction | 12,13,14 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 14 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Akhlāq: 14 – 32
- Moderate Akhlāq: 33 – 51
- High Akhlāq: 52 – 70
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Composite reliability: 0.56 to 0.72.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.