CharacterBee · Education & IT Services

Character comes first.

We make books that help children grow up with good character: Islamic, moral and self-development titles, many of them given away for free. We also design and build websites, apps and software for schools and companies.

Ilmbee book 12: Prophet Muhammad Ilmbee book 29: The Nine Signs to Pharaoh Ilmbee book 1: Allah Is the Creator Ilmbee book 52: The Woman and the Cat Ilmbee book 91: The Night Journey

Our projects and books

About us

A small team that makes books and software.

Our books are for children, teenagers and families. We write and edit them ourselves: Islamic titles, moral stories, and motivational and self-development reading. We print them, sell them, and give many away through sponsored campaigns.

Our software work is for schools and companies: websites, mobile apps, school systems and custom tools. Our own projects, Aayaath and Ilmbee, run on platforms we built ourselves.

“Character comes first. That is our tagline, and it is also the test we apply to everything: what we write, how we build, and how we treat everyone who trusts us.”
Javid Ahmed Khateeb UmriFounder & Director
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100
picture books in Ilmbee Series 01, for ages 4 to 11
3
Aayaath books: one each for kids, teenagers and young adults
1,000
copies distributed in every city an Aayaath campaign reaches
4
reading levels inside every Ilmbee book

From our live projects, aayaath.com and ilmbee.com.

What we do

Three disciplines.
One purpose.

Book publishing & sales

Islamic, moral, motivational and self-development books — written, designed and printed in-house, sold to families, schools and bookstores.

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Free book distribution

Sponsor-funded campaigns that place beneficial books in homes, masajid, schools and communities — completely free of cost.

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Islamic book writing

Research-backed, scholar-reviewed manuscripts for children, teens and adults — from Seerah and Aqeedah to Akhlaq and daily duas.

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Islamic content creation

Scripts, illustrated series, social content, curricula and learning material crafted for institutions and da'wah organisations.

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Moral & self-development

Books and programmes on discipline, confidence, gratitude and purpose — built for young minds and working professionals alike.

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Training & courses Soon

Workshops for teachers, parenting circles, character-education programmes and online courses — launching shortly.

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Student counselling

One-to-one guidance for students on study habits, confidence, friendships and faith.

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Parenting guidance

Sessions and parenting circles that help mothers and fathers raise children with good character, patience and faith.

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Youth mentoring

Mentors who listen to teenagers and guide them on identity, purpose, goals and the everyday choices that shape character.

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Career & study guidance

Help choosing subjects, courses and careers, with a clear and practical plan for the next steps.

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Family & marriage counselling

Caring, private guidance for couples and families, rooted in Islamic values and practical wisdom.

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Counselling for schools

Wellbeing and counselling programmes for schools: sessions for students, training for teachers and workshops for parents.

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Web & mobile apps

Fast, beautiful products for iOS, Android and the web — from first sketch to App Store launch and beyond.

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Platforms for schools

Learning management, admissions, fees, attendance and parent apps — one connected system that teachers actually enjoy.

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Products for companies

Custom software, internal tools and SaaS products designed around your workflows — built to scale with your business.

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EdTech & digital learning

Reading platforms, quiz engines, progress tracking and digital libraries — like the ones powering Aayaath and Ilmbee.

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UI/UX & brand design

Research, interface design and identity systems that make your product clear, trustworthy and a pleasure to use.

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Cloud, care & support

Hosting, security, performance and ongoing maintenance — so your platform stays fast and online while you focus on people.

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Why CharacterBee

Most publishers only print. Most software studios only write code. We write the books, build the platforms they live on, and give many of them away for free.

One team, under one roof

Our own writers, editors and developers work side by side, so a book and the app it lives in come from the same people.

Checked before it's printed

Our Islamic titles are checked for accuracy before publication, and the Aayaath content is scholar-approved.

1,000 free books in every city an Aayaath campaign reaches

Free books, paid for by sponsors

Sponsors fund the printing, and the books go to families, masjids and schools at no cost to them.

Work you can open today

Aayaath and Ilmbee run on platforms we designed and built ourselves. Open them and see how we work.

Our library

Books that shape who we become.

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How a book is made

From a blank page to a family's bookshelf.

Every book we publish goes through the same six steps, from the first idea to the day it reaches its readers.

  1. 01

    Research

    We choose the topic and study it from reliable sources, keeping the reader's age in mind.

  2. 02

    Write

    Our writers draft it in clear, simple language that suits the children, teens or adults it's for.

  3. 03

    Review

    Editors check every line, and the Islamic content is checked for accuracy before anything moves on.

  4. 04

    Illustrate & design

    Illustrations, layout and cover come together, so the book is a pleasure to hold and to read.

  5. 05

    Print

    The finished book goes to print, whether it's for sale or for a campaign's run of 1,000 copies.

  6. 06

    Reach readers

    Families and schools buy it, and sponsors help us give it away free in cities and schools.

AayaathQuran understanding initiative

Understanding the Quran, one verse a day.

Most of us learned to recite the Quran long before we understood it. Aayaath is built to change that, with three printed books, one for each age, each with simple translations and a verse for every day.

اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ

“Read in the name of your Lord who created.” Surah Al-ʿAlaq, 96:1
Level 1Kids
Flowers of Quran book cover

Short Quranic phrases with simple meanings and illustrations.

Level 2Teens
Pearls of Quran book cover

Verses with plain translations and questions to think about.

Level 3Youth
Aayaatul Quran book cover

A daily companion with simplified translations, made for steady reading.

How a city campaign works

  1. 1Sponsors fund a city.
  2. 2We print 1,000 copies.
  3. 3The books are distributed in that city.
  • Scholar-approved content
  • A Reading Garden to track progress
  • Quizzes, with certificates
Ilmbee

One hundred books, in order.

Ilmbee is an illustrated library of Islamic books for children aged 4 to 11. The books are meant to be read in sequence, each one building on the last, across Aqeedah, the Prophets, Seerah, duas and dhikr, akhlaq, Allah's creation, and Ramadan and Hajj.

  • 4reading levels in every book
  • 4child profiles, each with its own progress
  • 0apps to install. It runs in the browser and works offline.
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Series 01: 100 books for ages 4 to 11. Play the Ilmbee memory game

Coming next

Ilmbee Teens

The next Ilmbee series is for teenagers. Leave your email and we'll let you know when it launches.

Play & learn

Little games, big lessons.

Five quick games for children and families: catch good deeds, rebuild an Ilmbee cover, make words in the hive, choose what you would do, and match words from the Quran. Free, with no ads and no sign-up.

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From our studio

Apps & platforms, built with intention.

A growing family of products for learners, families and institutions. More are being published soon.

Aayaath

Quran understanding for every age

Live

Ilmbee

100 Islamic ebooks for kids

Live

School Suite

Admissions, fees & parent app

Coming soon

Daily Duas

Duas & dhikr for little ones

Coming soon

Habit Hive

Character habits for teens

Coming soon

CB Academy

Courses & teacher training

Coming soon
See how we built Aayaath and Ilmbee

Islamic campaigns

Knowledge given freely, reaching further.

Sponsor a campaign
Masjid an-Nabawi at duskOngoing

1,000 Books per City

Aayaath's flagship drive — a thousand Quran-understanding books distributed free in every city we enter.

6,800 of 10,000 books68%
Library shelves filled with booksSchools

A Library in Every School

Character-building book sets gifted to under-resourced schools, with reading plans for teachers.

45 of 100 schools45%
White-domed masjid under a blue skySeasonal

Ramadan Reading Drive

Family reading kits, daily reflections and duas shared across masajid and communities every Ramadan.

8,200 of 10,000 kits82%

How we build

A calm, clear process — from idea to impact.

  1. 01

    Listen

    We learn your people, goals and constraints before a single line is written.

  2. 02

    Shape

    Research, outline and design — shared early so you see it take form.

  3. 03

    Craft

    Writers, scholars and engineers build it with care and review every detail.

  4. 04

    Launch & grow

    We ship, measure and keep improving — long after launch day.

Team

Who you'll be working with.

The people who write, edit, print and build at CharacterBee.

  1. 01

    Javid Ahmed Khateeb Umri

    Founder & Director

    Started CharacterBee and sets the direction for everything we make.

  2. 02

    Abdullah Ashraf

    Head of Technology

    Leads our developers and the software behind our products and client work.

  3. 03

    Adnan

    Chief Editor

    Edits our books so every page reads clearly and correctly.

  4. 04

    Yahya

    Operations Head

    Handles printing, logistics and the day-to-day running of our campaigns.

  5. 05

    Faizan

    Software Developer

    Builds and maintains features across our apps and platforms.

Kind words

What our partners say.

Read our books or worked with us? Share your experience

“Our students now look forward to their daily verse. The Aayaath books made the Quran feel close and understandable — parents noticed the change at home within weeks.”
FFatima S.Principal, partner school
“CharacterBee rebuilt our admissions and parent app in under three months. It is fast, simple, and our staff actually use it. A rare team that cares about the outcome.”
RRashid M.Director, education group
“Sponsoring a book campaign with them was effortless — clear reporting, real photos, and books that genuinely reached families who needed them.”
HHassan A.Campaign sponsor

Coming soon

Courses & training, made with heart.

Teacher training, parenting circles, Quran-understanding classes and character-education programmes. Be the first to know when enrolment opens.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can't find what you need? See all questions or write to us — we reply within a day.

What is CharacterBee?

CharacterBee is a small team in India that writes, prints and distributes Islamic and moral books for children and families, offers counselling for students and families, and designs and builds websites, apps and software for schools and companies. Its own projects are Aayaath, for understanding the Quran, and Ilmbee, a library of 100 illustrated Islamic books for children.

How can I receive free books?

Families, masajid and schools can request books through our campaigns. Share your city and the number of readers via the contact form, and we'll let you know the nearest distribution.

Can I sponsor a book campaign?

Yes. You can sponsor a city, a school library or a Ramadan drive. Every sponsor receives distribution updates and photos.

Do you build software for schools outside India?

Absolutely. Our team works remotely with schools and companies worldwide, with overlap across Indian and GCC time zones.

Is your Islamic content reviewed?

Every Islamic title is reviewed by qualified scholars before publication, and translations are kept simple and faithful.

Can you write a book for our organisation?

Yes — from children's series to curricula and guides. We handle research, writing, illustration, design and print.

Contact

Tell us what you're working on.

A book, a sponsorship, a school system or an app. Write a few lines here, or message us on WhatsApp if that's easier.

What's it about?

Books and orders Sponsoring free books A website or app Counselling Something else