What is the ruling on using a pirated Arabic educational program, uploaded online by someone who purchased the original version, bearing in mind whether the ruling changes if the program is old and unavailable or made with stolen software, and does the sin fall away by purchasing the program later or deleting it if one dislikes it?

It is not permissible to copy programs whose owners stipulate the preservation of their rights, except with their permission. This is because these are owned rights, and effort and money were expended in their production. Copying them constitutes a waste of those efforts and funds. However, if there is no text prohibiting downloading and use, then there is no objection. In cases where it is difficult to obtain or purchase the original version, some scholars have permitted copying for personal use only, provided that it is not a means of commercial gain. If the purchaser of the original version grants permission to benefit from it, then there is no harm in downloading it. The rarity of a program or its theft does not permit transgression against it, for the property of the wronged person may not be taken by any means. It is permissible to view programs displayed on the internet for the purpose of purchase, but without downloading them. If they are downloaded without purchase or permission, then they must be deleted or their price paid to their owners. The sin of transgression is absolved by the rights holder's exoneration, or by delivering the usage fee to them, or by giving charity on their behalf.