The prison cells were numerous. Some were built of stone, allowing for ventilation. There were also cells known as the "execution chambers."

The prisoners were treated differently. Those imprisoned for minor offenses were given lighter sentences, while those convicted of more serious crimes faced harsher punishments. The judges would often sentence them to prison, or if they were wealthy, they might be fined.

Those imprisoned for political reasons, or those who were considered influential, were often subjected to harsh treatment. News of their imprisonment and the reasons behind it were often suppressed.

When Sultan Pasha arrived, he summoned the prisoners and a number of notables from the city. He informed them of what had happened with Sultan Pasha.

Despite the kindness and generosity shown to him, he was ungrateful and renounced Islam.

He was met with surprise and asked, "Why do you do this?"

Sultan Pasha had harbored disbelief while outwardly professing Islam. The evidence for this was that he was friends with Ibrahim Fawzi, and they would meet at his house to drink.

He said to the prisoners, "If you do not order the imprisonment of Ibrahim Fawzi, then you will be held responsible."

Sultan Pasha was a junior official in the government, while Ibrahim Fawzi was of higher rank.

It so happened that the prisoners were not listening.