In 748, the rise of Persian literature began to take shape as the Abbasid Caliphate encouraged the use of Persian alongside Arabic in literary and scholarly works. This cultural shift occurred in regions such as Persia (modern-day Iran), where poets started to write in Persian, leading to the development of a distinct literary tradition. The blending of Arabic and Persian influences enriched the poetic landscape of the time.

The emergence of Persian literature during this time laid the groundwork for future poets like Ferdowsi and Rumi, who would later become central figures in Persian poetry. The incorporation of Persian themes and styles into the broader Islamic literary tradition fostered a unique poetic voice that influenced countless works and movements in both Persian and Arabic literature.