It is narrated from Ibrahim al-Nakha'i that Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) gave Alqamah the kunyah "Abu Shibl" while no child had yet been born to him. When he was asked about this, he related that Alqamah had narrated to him from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had given him the kunyah "Abu Abd al-Rahman" before any child was born to him.