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What is the meaning of Ya Hu?

The phrase “Ya Hu” (or Ya Hū, meaning "O He") is a very deep and simple invocation in Islamic mysticism (ʿirfān). It essentially refers to the divine essence of God without using a specific name or attribute, but rather with the pronoun “He,” which implies God's absolute and mysterious presence.

Meaning of “Ya Hu”:

Ya: A vocative particle, meaning "O..."

Hu (Hū): A third-person singular pronoun, meaning “He.”
In the language of the Qur’an and Islamic mysticism, “Hu” is one of the subtle references to the divine essence that transcends all names and attributes.

Its place in mysticism:

1. In Ibn Arabi’s mysticism: Ibn Arabi speaks of “Hu” as a reference to God’s essence, which is present in all things while remaining hidden from all things.

2. A silent or intuitive dhikr: Some mystics use “Ya Hu” as a dhikr (remembrance) for self-effacement and affirmation of God, especially at the stage of annihilation of the ego (fanāʾ al-nafs).

3. In Sufism: In certain Sufi orders like the Naqshbandiyya or Qadiriyya, the dhikr “Hu” is used in silent or heart-based remembrance, sometimes without even speaking it aloud.

Similarity to “Allah”:

In some mystical poetry, “Hu” replaces “Allah” because it’s simpler to say and refers to the hidden essence of God.

For example, in Rumi’s poetry we read:

> Har kasi ku dur mānd az asl-e khish
Bāz juyad ruzegār-e vasl-e khish
Hu hu hu hu hu hu hu hu