Analyze the paradoxical nature of Sai Baba's identity as presented in the seventh chapter, citing specific contradictory examples related to his appearance, residence, and practices.

Chapter 7 masterfully illustrates the paradoxical nature of Sai Baba, emphasizing that he transcended conventional religious labels. For instance, if one called him a Muslim, it was contradicted by his pierced ears, a Hindu custom. Conversely, if one called him a Hindu, the fact of his circumcision was evident. His very residence was a paradox: he lived in a mosque, a Muslim place of worship, yet within it, a sacred Hindu fire (Dhuni) burned day and night. The chapter further details how this mosque hosted activities like the ringing of bells, blowing of conches, and foot-washing worship, all practices antithetical to a traditional mosque. These contradictions served to show that Sai's incarnation was holy and beyond both Hindu and Muslim classifications.