How did Sai Baba's life and practices challenge the conventional distinctions between Hindu and Muslim identities?

Chapter 7 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra details the profound ambiguity of Sai Baba's religious identity, which defied easy categorization. While he resided in a mosque, a traditionally Muslim space, it contained a perpetually burning sacred fire (Dhuni), and activities like ringing bells, blowing conches, and Bhajan were common, all of which are Hindu practices. Physically, if he was called a Hindu, he appeared like a Yavana (Muslim), but if called a Yavana, he bore the noble marks of a Hindu, including pierced ears. The text notes he was circumcised, a Muslim custom, yet was worshipped by high-caste Brahmins. This chapter portrays him as a holy incarnation who was fundamentally beyond the labels of Hindu or Muslim.