Wine-making had been banned, and under strict surveillance...

[Hahaha]

Wine-making had been banned, and under strict surveillance, anyone caught making wine was executed.
When grape harvest season arrived, a Bektashi began filling large jars with grape juice. Informed of this, the sultan came to the Bektashi's place and angrily asked:
"Why are you filling these jars with grape juice?"
Caught off guard, the Bektashi nervously replied, "I'm filling them so they'll turn into vinegar."
The sultan, softening a bit, said, "You say vinegar, but what if it turns into wine?"
Seeing the sultan's softened demeanor, the Bektashi smiled and said, "Well, that's up to God!"

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