FAQ
Questions, answered.
What people usually ask us about our books, sponsoring a campaign, and building websites, apps and software with us.
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Books
About our books.
What kinds of books do you publish?
What is Aayaath?
Aayaath helps readers understand the Quran, one verse a day. It has three printed books, one each for kids, teenagers and young adults: Flowers of Quran, Pearls of Quran and Aayaatul Quran. You can find it at aayaath.com.
What is Ilmbee?
Ilmbee is a library of 100 illustrated Islamic books for children aged 4 to 11, meant to be read in order. Every book has four reading levels, it runs in the browser and works offline, and the first three books are free. Start reading at ilmbee.com.
Do you have books for teenagers?
Yes. Pearls of Quran, the second Aayaath book, is written for teenagers, and Ilmbee Teens is the next Ilmbee series. Join the Ilmbee Teens waitlist to hear when it launches.
Which book is right for my child's age?
Ilmbee is for children aged 4 to 11. Aayaath has a book for each age: Flowers of Quran for kids, Pearls of Quran for teenagers and Aayaatul Quran for young adults. See our page for parents.
How can I buy your books?
Message us on WhatsApp or use the contact form with the titles and quantities you would like, and we will reply with prices and delivery details.
Can I order in bulk for a school, masjid or organisation?
Yes. Tell us the titles and quantities you need, and we will send you the details.
How can I receive free books?
Families, masjids and schools can request books through our campaigns. Share your city and the number of readers through the contact form, and we will let you know about the nearest distribution.
Is your Islamic content checked?
Our Islamic titles are checked for accuracy before publication, and the Aayaath content is scholar-approved.
Can you write a book for our organisation?
Yes, from children's series to curricula and guides. We can handle research, writing, illustration, design and printing, or just the parts you need. See our education services.
Sponsoring
Sponsoring free books.
How does a city campaign work?
Sponsors fund a city, we print 1,000 copies of the Aayaath books, and they are distributed free of cost in that city.
What can I sponsor?
A family pack, a school, a whole city (1,000 books), or any amount towards the next print run. See the ways to sponsor.
How do I pay?
After you send the sponsor form, we will reply with the amount and how to pay. Nothing is charged through this website.
Will I hear how the campaign went?
Yes. Sponsors receive updates on their campaign, including photos from the distribution.
Can I sponsor on behalf of someone else?
Yes. Mention their name in your message.
Can I choose the city or school?
Tell us which one you have in mind and we will let you know what is possible.
Can I help without giving money?
Yes. You can volunteer at a distribution drive. See our Join us page.
IT projects
Websites, apps and software.
What do you build?
Websites and mobile apps, platforms for schools (admissions, fees, attendance and parent updates), software for companies, and learning platforms like the ones behind Aayaath and Ilmbee. We also do UI/UX and brand design, and look after hosting and support. See our IT services.
How much does a project cost?
It depends on what you need. Tell us about it and we will send a clear quote before any work starts.
How long does a website or app take?
Small websites can be done in a few weeks; larger apps and platforms take longer. You will get a timeline together with the quote.
Can we see work you have built?
Yes. Aayaath and Ilmbee run on platforms we designed and built ourselves. Open them, or read how we built them on our Our work page.
Do you look after the website or app after launch?
Yes. We can take care of hosting and domains, security updates and backups, speed, and fixes and small improvements.
Do you work with schools and companies outside India?
Yes. We can work with you remotely and meet online.
General
Everything else.
What is CharacterBee?
A small team in India that writes, prints and distributes books for children and families, offers counselling and guidance for students and families, and designs and builds websites, apps and software for schools and companies.
Do you offer counselling?
Yes. We offer student counselling, parenting guidance, youth mentoring, career and study guidance, family and marriage counselling, and counselling programmes for schools. See our counselling services or write to us about what you need.
Do you work with schools?
Yes: library book sets, Aayaath and Ilmbee in the classroom, counselling programmes and school software. See our page for schools.
Do you have free printables?
Yes. A reading tracker, a good habits chart, a family screen agreement and an Ilmbee reading map, free to print at home on A4. See our printables.
How can I contact you?
Email ask@characterbee.com, message us on WhatsApp, or use the contact form. WhatsApp is usually fastest.
How soon will you reply?
We usually reply within a day.
Do you offer courses or training?
Courses are coming soon: teacher training, parenting circles, Quran-understanding classes and character-education programmes. Join the waitlist to hear when enrolment opens.
Can I volunteer or work with you?
Yes. See our Join us page to volunteer at a campaign or to work with us.
How do I hear about new books and campaigns?
Add your email to the sign-up at the bottom of any page, and we will write when a new book or campaign launches.
Still have a question?
Write to us or message us on WhatsApp. We usually reply within a day.