Taqwa is demanded from the Mu-mineen, till death, in external acts relevant to Commandments and Prohibitions, and germane to internal Akhlaaq and Aqaaid – Commands and Proscriptions.
Just as you have left drinking liquor – this being connected to external Taqwa – so too is it necessary to leave Takabbur (haughtiness) which is connected to internal Taqwa.
Allah is Present. That Ahkamul Haakimeen Being (the Most Authoritative Authority) is watching that you took away money from the pocket of someone else.
(Moulana Maseehullah Rahmatullahi alaih)