Will they, then,- ascribe divinity, side by side with Him, unto beings that cannot create anything since they themselves are created -

Do they indeed ascribe to Him as partners things that can create nothing, but are themselves created?

Attribute they as partners to Allah those who created naught, but are themselves created,

Do they associate (with Him) that which has created naught, while they are themselves created?

Do they associate with Him those who create nothing and they are [themselves] created?