Relationship between rectification and purification of Heart, Actions and Intentions

 Mutarrif bin ‘Abd-Allāh [may Allāh have mercy on him] said:

 *“Rectification of the heart is by way of rectifying the actions. Rectification of the actions is by way of rectifying the intention.”*

Hilyat ul-Awliyā’a, 2/199 | Abu Nuaym al-Asfahāni [may Allāh have mercy on him]