Around 713, the technology of papermaking began to spread from China to the Islamic world, particularly through the Silk Road. This innovation took root in cities like Baghdad, where paper became a vital medium for recording knowledge and literature. The introduction of paper significantly impacted the dissemination of poetry and prose, allowing for greater accessibility and preservation of literary works.

The advent of paper revolutionized the way poetry was composed, shared, and preserved. Poets such as Al-Farazdaq and Jarir benefited from this new medium, as their works could be more easily circulated and anthologized. This shift not only facilitated the growth of literary culture in the Islamic world but also influenced later European literary practices as paper became the standard for writing.