Why was it so hard for people to tell if Sai Baba was a Hindu or a Muslim?

Chapter 7 details the perplexing nature of Sai Baba's identity, which transcended conventional religious labels. If one called Him a Hindu, He looked like a Muslim (Yavana), but if called a Muslim, He bore the noble marks of a Hindu. The text highlights specific contradictions: He lived in a mosque, a Muslim practice, yet maintained a sacred fire (Dhuni) day and night, allowed the ringing of bells and blowing of conches, and had bhajans performed, all of which are Hindu customs. Physically, his ears were pierced like a Hindu, but he was also circumcised, a Muslim practice. This ambiguity led the author to conclude that Sai Baba's incarnation was holy and beyond the distinctions of Hindu or Muslim.