What is the difference between Hizbollah and Hezbollah in terms of religious affiliations, geographic focus and objectives? I thought I understood the distinction, but they seem to be used interchangably in articles on the conflict in Lebanon. I thought the two groups were distinct, but I am beginnig to wonder if it is just two different spellings for the same organization. This is a serious question. I'm not looking for a bunch of anti-Muslim ranting. Thanks.
2006-08-02 08:41:32 · 6 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Just two of many spellings, the Arabic does not translate or transliterate well, general meaning is party of god.
2006-08-02 08:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In languages which do not use the Roman alphabet (like ours does), it is difficult to translate proper names into Romanized letters. For example, I bet you've seen both Mao Zedong and Mao Tse-Tung; it's the same person, but the only difference is in translation of his Chinese name. Same deal with Hezbollah/Hizbollah - it just depends on who's doing the translating.
2006-08-02 08:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mike L 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's the same group, but since the word is Arabic (I think), it gets translated differently.
2006-08-02 09:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I thought they were the same. I have seen as many different spellings for it as you can imagine; Hezbullah, Hezballah, Hizbullah, etc..
2006-08-02 08:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by Wig 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same, it's just the spelling! Hezbollah, Hezbollah. Just checked with Check Spelling. Anyway you spell it, they are terrorist that want to kill you and yours.
2006-08-02 08:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by Pey 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the next thing is shezbollah
2006-08-02 09:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by jredfearn08 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋