1255 In this section we have the reasons why the treaties with treacherous Pagan foes were denounced. The clause introducing the exception is a parenthetical clause. The word "Pagans" must be connected with verse 8 which follows. In that verse the word kayfa resumes the clause introduced by the word kayfa at the beginning of verse 7. The exceptional Pagan tribes which remained true to their word were the Bariu Hamzah and the Banu Kinana, who swore their treaty near the Sacred Masque and faithfully observed it They were to be given the full benefit of their fidelity even though their kindred tribes were treacherous.