What physical characteristics of Sai Baba contributed to the confusion about his religious background?

The text describes physical attributes that made it impossible to definitively label Sai Baba as either Hindu or Muslim. Chapter 7 points out this ambiguity by stating that if one considered Him a Muslim, the fact that His ears were pierced was a contradiction, as this is a Hindu custom. Conversely, if one were to call Him a Hindu, His circumcision was evident, a practice not associated with Hindus. This extraordinary combination of physical marks was part of His enigmatic nature, reinforcing the idea that He was a holy incarnation beyond such distinctions.