21:26
And they say: “(Allah) Most Gracious has begotten offspring.” Glory to Him! they are (but) servants raised to honour.
In Qurʾānic discourse, references to the claim that God has taken a child or children are generally understood as addressing certain theological beliefs held by different communities. One example is the belief among some of the pagan Quraysh that angels were “daughters of God” (cf. Qurʾān 37:149–153; 43:16–17). Another example is the Christian doctrine concerning the divine sonship of Jesus (cf. Qurʾān 4:171). Some commentators report that a particular verse addressing this issue was revealed in relation to the tribe of Khuzāʿah, who regarded angels as daughters of God and worshipped them in hopes of gaining their intercession; in this interpretation, the phrase “honored servants” refers to the angels (Qurṭubī).
Within Islamic theology, some scholars acknowledge that the term “Father” may occasionally be used metaphorically or symbolically in a limited sense to describe God’s relationship to creation. However, they reject the notion that any being could possess a distinct ontological status as God’s literal offspring. Similarly, Islamic teachings reject claims that certain groups possess an exclusive status as “children of God,” such as the assertion mentioned in Qurʾān 5:18, where Jews and Christians are described as claiming to be God’s children and beloved. The Qurʾān responds by emphasizing that all human beings are created by God and are subject to divine justice and mercy, as God forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills (Qurʾān 5:18)
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein; Dagli, Caner K.; Dakake, Maria Massi; Lumbard, Joseph E.B.; Rustom, Mohammed.The Study Quran (p. 815). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.