The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) is a well-established faith-based Islamic organization registered since 1968, recognized both in Tanzania and internationally. In promoting unity, peace, and harmony, BAKWATA collaborates with various faith groups and local, national government organizations to achieve the following goals:

His Eminence Mufti and Chief Sheikh Dr. Abubakar Zubeir is the head of The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) since 2015