# Power and the Test of Life (Part 2/5) | The Illusion of Control

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Podcast: [Reflect on the Quran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reflect-on-the-quran-7655429)
Published: 2026-03-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Part 2 – The Illusion of Control | Surah Al-Mulk (67:1–2) In this second reflection of the series, we return to the opening message of the verse: that all power and control ultimately belong to Allah. After hearing the Arabic recitation and English translation, you’ll be guided to reflect on what it might mean to truly live with that awareness — and how it could reshape the way you hold your plans, expectations, and worries about the future. This short Quran reflection offers space to pause, think, and examine the tension between what we believe and how we often live. Part of a 5-part series exploring Surah Al-Mulk (67:1–2), these reflections invite you to engage more deeply with the Quran through calm, guided prompts.

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