<p>This research aims to examine the relationship between Qur’anic exceptions and the foundational principles of REBT. It demonstrates that the Qur’an employs exception as a therapeutic and cognitive tool to shape human thinking and correct irrational beliefs, highlighting its role not only as a religious text but also as a comprehensive framework for adapting cognition and behavior. In contrast, REBT seeks to dispute irrational beliefs that lead to psychological distress and to replace them with more rational alternatives, revealing significant points of convergence between the Qur’an and REBT. In this context, exception is conceptualized as a mental process that enables individuals to adapt their understanding by distinguishing truth from illusion, paralleling the REBT process of disputing irrational beliefs. The Qur’anic exception thus functions as a divinely guided cognitive mechanism for adapting irrational ideas into rational ones. Each exception in the Qur’an serves both to challenge a widespread or erroneous assumption and to adapt the believer’s perspective toward a deeper and more accurate truth. The term “Ellā” (except) appears in its various forms more than 764 times in the Qur’an. The Qur’an helps individuals adapt their epistemic boundaries and avoid the delusion of possessing knowledge that belongs solely to Allah, in a way comparable to how an REBT therapist disputes irrational beliefs. The findings indicate that Qur’anic exceptions adapt irrational beliefs toward more rational and balanced modes of thinking, supporting their relevance for use in counseling and educational contexts to adapt rigid cognitive patterns.</p>