What Goodword Books does

Goodword Books is a privately held Islamic children's book publisher founded in 1976 and headquartered in Noida, India, with an 11–50 employee footprint. The company produces and sells a catalog of more than 200 titles spanning Quran stories, Seerah (biography of Prophet Muhammad), Sahabah/Sahabiyat companion stories, Hadith collections, Arabic-language learning curricula (including the Madinah Arabic Reader series authored by Professor Abdur Rahim and the Ultimate Arabic course), Islamic board games, quiz cards, and the Goodword Islamic Studies textbook series for grades 1–10. Products are published in multiple formats (board books, hardcovers, activity books, flash cards, games) and languages including English, Arabic, Urdu, and Hindi, organized by age band from 0–5 through 13+ years.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at goodwordbooks.com that supports more than 50 currencies for global checkout, alongside a wholesale programme serving Islamic schools, retailers, and distributors, with a dedicated USA/Canada order contact (Mr. Khaja Kaleemuddin via cpsusa.net and +1 617-960-7156). Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram), an email newsletter, a blog, and book-fair participation. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time physical-product sales — there is no disclosed subscription, SaaS, or licensing model. The technology stack is a standard Shopify-style e-commerce site with no proprietary technology, no mobile application of substance, no APIs or SDKs, and no AI/ML capabilities in evidence.

The business is self-funded with no disclosed venture or institutional capital, no parent company, no acquisitions, and no publicly available financials. It is led by founders associated with the Goodword brand and the works of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, and the customer base is highly diversified across individual Muslim families, Islamic schools, homeschool families, and gift buyers, with no named enterprise customers and no visible revenue concentration.

Name

Goodword Books

Legal name

Goodword Books

Website

https://goodwordbooks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Goodword Books is a privately held, India-based Islamic children's book publisher (founded 1976) selling 200+ titles in Quran stories, Seerah, Arabic learning, and Islamic studies via a global direct-to-consumer storefront and a wholesale programme serving schools and retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Book Retailers and News Dealers (459210)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Religious & Values-Based Publishing (MPAJAFAL), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious & Spiritual Books Retail (CRALAAAE), Religious & Specialty Publishing Distribution (CRAOALAD), Children’s Activity & Practice Books (Workbooks, Puzzles, Handwriting) (EDAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Children's book publishing
• Islamic education materials
• Arabic language learning
• Quran storybooks
• Religious educational publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: Goodword Books generates revenue through direct sales of published Islamic children's books, board books, Arabic learning materials, and educational games to individual consumers, families, schools, and wholesale buyers. Products are sold on a one-time purchase basis with prices ranging from under $1 to gift bundles at $59.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Goodword Books publishes and sells a comprehensive range of Islamic children's literature, including Quran storybooks, Seerah (Prophet Muhammad's life) stories, Arabic language learning materials, Islamic board games, quiz cards, gift boxes, and Islamic school textbooks for grades 1-10. The catalog spans board books, hardcovers, activity books, and flash cards, published in multiple languages (English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi) and sold globally via the company's own e-commerce site.

Product overview

Goodword Books is an award-winning Islamic children's book publisher offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational and inspirational books and learning materials. The core product lines include Quran Stories and Seerah (Prophet Muhammad's life) story collections for children, Arabic Language Learning materials (Madinah Arabic Reader series and Ultimate Arabic courses), Islamic Board Games and Quiz Cards for interactive learning, and comprehensive Islamic Studies textbooks for grades 1-10. The company also publishes The Quran in multiple languages and formats, Sahabah/Sahabiyat companion stories, and gift box bundles. Products are organized by age groups (0-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13+ years), format (board books, activity books, hardbound collections), and theme (Quran stories, Arabic learning, games, school books). The portfolio serves young learners, families, Islamic schools, and individual readers seeking Islamic education materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goodword: Publishing brand for Islamic children's books including Quran stories, Seerah stories, and Arabic learning materials
• Madinah Arabic Readers
• Ultimate Arabic

Products and services

• Quran Stories Collection A comprehensive collection of Quranic storybooks for children, including titles like My First Quran Storybook, Bedtime Quran Stories, 100 Best Quran Stories, and Quran Stories Little Library series.
• Seerah/Prophet Muhammad Stories Collection Storybooks covering the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, including titles like 365 Prophet Muhammad Stories, Goodnight Stories from the Life of Prophet Muhammad, and 101 Seerah Stories and Dua.
• Board Books Series Sturdy board books designed for toddlers and preschoolers featuring Quran stories, Seerah stories, and Islamic teachings with colorful illustrations.
• Madinah Arabic Reader Series A comprehensive Arabic language learning series authored by Professor Abdur Rahim, designed to teach classical Arabic through applied grammar for students preparing for GCE O-Level and A-Level examinations.
• Arabic Learning Books and Flash Cards Arabic language learning materials including alphabet books, flash cards, writing books, and interactive games for young learners.
• Islamic Quiz Cards Interactive quiz card games covering Islamic topics including Quran, Hadith, Prophets, Sahabah, Sahabiyat, Seerah, and Islamic Teachings for educational family gameplay.
• Islamic Board Games Educational board games based on the Quran including Quran Challenge Game, Junior Quran Challenge Game, Five Pillars Games, and Quran Explorer Game.
• The Quran (English and Translations) English translations of the Quran including pocket size editions, Quranic Wisdom, Quran Kareem Roman Urdu Edition, and Quran commentaries.
• Goodword Islamic Studies Series Comprehensive Islamic education textbooks for Grades 1-10 covering Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, and moral values based on Quranic teachings.
• Sahabah and Sahabiyat Stories Collection Stories of the companions of Prophet Muhammad including 365 Sahabah Stories, 101 Sahabiyat Stories and Dua, and individual biographies of companions like Abu Bakr, Umar, Ali, and Uthman.
• 365 Hadith with Stories A collection of 365 hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad) paired with meaningful stories from everyday life, designed for daily reading and spiritual growth.
• Ultimate Arabic Course (Durus ul Lugha Al-Arabia) Advanced Arabic language course designed for English-speaking students to achieve proficiency in understanding the Quran, using Quranic passages to teach vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, preparing students for University of London GCE O-Level and A-Level examinations.
• Gift Boxes and Bundles Curated gift sets including My First Quran Stories Gift Bundle, Inspiring Stories for Young Hearts Gift Bundle, Goodword Islamic Storybook Collection, and My Little Believer Learning Pack.
• Colouring and Activity Books Interactive activity books including Quran Activity Book for Kids, Hadith Activity Book, and colouring books with Islamic themes.
• Inspirational and Moral Values Books Books covering Islamic values, ethics, and inspiration including A Treasury of Islamic Values for Children, Akhlaaq Comes Alive, Islamic Values for Children, and The Secret of Success.
• Calendar and Dua Collections Daily spiritual resources including Quranic Verses Inspirational Calendar, Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad Calendar, 365 Dua with Stories, and My First Book of Dua.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kube Publishing: UK-based Islamic publisher producing children's Islamic books, Quran stories, and educational titles in English; directly competes with Goodword in the global English-language Islamic children's book market.
• Tughra Books: US-based Islamic publisher of children's books, Islamic studies, and inspirational titles; comparable product mix targeting English-speaking Muslim families globally.
• Islamic Foundation (Markfield Institute): UK-based Islamic publisher producing children's Islamic storybooks, educational titles, and Quran resources; comparable to Goodword's children's Islamic literature catalog.
• Learning Roots: UK-based publisher specializing in Islamic children's books, activity books, and games; directly comparable to Goodword's board books, activity books, and game product lines.
• Noorart: US-based retailer and publisher of Islamic children's books, Quran, and Arabic learning materials; competes with Goodword's retail storefront and school curriculum offerings.
• Darussalam International Publications: Large-scale Islamic publisher offering Quran, Seerah, and Islamic studies titles for children and adults; competes head-to-head with Goodword in Islamic educational publishing and Quran translations.
• IIPH (International Islamic Publishing House): Saudi Arabia-based Islamic publisher producing Arabic and English Islamic books including children's titles; competes with Goodword in Arabic learning and Islamic studies.

Others

• Prolance: Distributor serving Islamic publishers and retailers globally; an ecosystem enabler comparable to Goodword's wholesale programme and supply chain partners.

Emerging players

• Dakwah Corner: Malaysia-based Islamic retailer and publisher focused on Malay-speaking Muslim families; a regional emerging player in Islamic children's books with adjacent product overlap to Goodword.

Broad incumbents

• Penguin Random House (Children's Religious Imprints): Major global publisher with religious and children's divisions; broad incumbent that publishes some faith-based children's titles and could expand into the Islamic children's segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/good-word-books

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Investors

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