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That's not the case, Arabs may have been Poor and Primitive at first. But they captured much of Africa, Middle East and Persia and soon borrowed other people's Culture and Ideas. This made them Rich and Prosperous. You should think about it from the perspective of Trade. Arabs were the Middle-men who held an Important place in Trade. They controlled the Trade routes of Silk Road from Asia to Europe.
So even Indian Kings and Chinese Kings would have to at-least "Pretend" that Arab Kings were Great and praise them, Even if they knew that was not the case. Otherwise, They wouldn't sell their Goods. Its the same way no Nation in the world today wants to be an enemy of Saudis - Because of their Oil. Back then, Control over Trade Routes connecting Europe and Asia was like "Oil". In the 9th Century, Influence of Arabs was huge in Middle east, Europe and Africa.
Arab and Persian Philosophers had gained Monopoly over Medicine, Science, Arts and Warfare. So it was a time when Europe and Arabs were Superior to Chinese and Indians and it was beginning to show. Why ? Because of advent in Gunpowder, Cannons, Guns, Chain Mail, Damascus Steel and Trade Routes. You should look at this Video from this Perspective.
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