In 1026, the Great Mosque of Samarra, located in present-day Iraq, was under construction. This mosque was notable for its unique architectural style, including the famous minaret known as the Malwiya. The mosque represented the height of Islamic architecture and became a symbol of the cultural and religious significance of the Abbasid Caliphate.

The Great Mosque of Samarra inspired poets and writers in the Islamic Golden Age, who celebrated the beauty of architecture and the divine in their works. Poets like Al-Mutanabbi drew upon the grandeur of such structures, weaving them into their verses and reflecting the cultural pride of the Islamic world.