Yes the Islamic countries were strong, but when the mongols took Baghdad the Muslim rulers rushed to swear allegiance(out of fear) not just to the Khan but to Hulagu the general who took Baghdad.
Prince of Mosul boasted that he would take Hulagu by the ears, but saved his own life by saying he would take the ear to fix golden earrings on them. Another prince Muslim prince gave Hulagu a pair of socks with his face on them so that Hulagu would walk on the prices face everyday.
So no the Islamic countries were not the dominant countries at the time.
source: Battles that Changed History


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