Is intention a condition for the validity of the act, or for the perfection of faith?

Question:

Actions are by intentions

الأعمال بالنيات

Is it from the perfection of faith, or from its validity (the acts)?

Answer:
Acts of worship are not valid except with intention:

Actions are only by intentions

إنما الأعمال بالنيات

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