In 680, the Umayyad Caliphate established the Diwan in Damascus, formalizing the patronage of poets and integrating pre-Islamic poetic traditions into Islamic court culture. This registry served as a means to document and support artistic expression, fostering a rich literary environment. The establishment of the Diwan highlighted the importance of poetry in Islamic culture and its role in shaping societal values and identity.

The establishment of the Diwan in Umayyad Damascus in 680 institutionalized the poet's role as a political commentator. This preservation of the qasida form set standards for Arabic literary excellence, influencing Persian and Turkish poetry and enriching the cultural landscape.