A DOCUMENTARY will delve into the lives of two brothers whose lives have taken very different paths - while one was converting to Islam, the other was at an English Defence League demo in Dudley protesting against the opening of a mosque.

Abdul-Rahmaan Tobin was born and raised in Dudley and used to go by the name of Sean - until December 2009, when he made the decision to revert.

"It wasn't a spur of the moment decision," the 33-year-old said.

"I'd been thinking about it for a number of years. I was interested in the many historical things that Islam had brought to civilisation. But at 22, I wasn't ready to let go of clubbing, drinking and gambling, I wanted to have my fun first.

"As I grew up, I realised that didn't fulfil me any more so I took the leap of faith.

"My life has changed now, I've moved to Birmingham, my circle of friends has changed, I have discipline, I'm aspiring to spirituality and I work for a charity - I'm surrounded by positivity."

His brother, Lee Hadley, said: "When he first told me I was shocked because he's white and English, it's not a normal thing to do. I wouldn't say I supported him, I don't agree with it really but he's still my brother.

"It's up to Sean - I don't call him Abdul - what he wants to do."

Four months after Abdul-Rahmaan converted, Lee attended an EDL demo in Dudley, where violence erupted between riot police and the group, who were protesting against a plans for a mosque in Dudley.

The 30-year-old, who lives in Cradley Heath, said: "I've been to two EDL protests in Dudley and about eight others around the country. I went because of what I was seeing on the news about terrorists made me a bit angry and I wanted to hear what other people had to say.

"I wouldn't say I was a member but I would say I support them.

"I'd never disown Sean but we have drifted away since he became Muslim."

The brothers will feature in an episode of Channel 4's documentary series, Extremely British Muslims, which Lee admitted he was "scared" to watch.

Abdul-Rahmaan added: "The programme will show the differences between me and my brother. When I asked him about taking part, he was ok about it. He said he did it for me, which I appreciate. He was a natural, he really speaks his mind and says how he feels.

"He is a good kid, he's a family man. He has a lot of questions, he has a hard time accepting that Islam promotes peace and he looks at other aspects, the negative side that he hears about in the media. But he's open about it and I respect that about him."

The show will air on Thursday, March 16 at 10pm.