What is the ruling on what some groups do by designating specific days and lighting candles in hope of victory from Allah?

Al-Halabi : On the occasion of this question, it reminds me of something I read in a newspaper yesterday or the day before, where some Islamic groups are calling on the residents of one of the cities in this country to fast on such-and-such a day, carry torches, and go up on the rooftops with the intention of seeking inspiration for victory or something like that... No.

The Shaykh : Strange!
Al-Halabi : Yes, they carry torches to...

The Shaykh : I have heard about this so-called fasting, but what about torches?
Al-Halabi : This is yesterday's newspaper; it says they carry torches and stand on the rooftops calling upon Allah for victory and so on.

The questioner : Excuse me, is the one calling for this an Islamic group?
Al-Halabi : Yes, of course, an Islamic group.

Another questioner : This is imitating the Christians.
Al-Halabi : Yes, exactly.

The Shaykh : That is exactly it, and by Allah, it is strange. I have heard about the fasting and seen it in some mosques, but with this description as well, Allahu Akbar. This, my brothers, is proof of what we have said and always say: that Muslims today are acting out of ignorance, not in accordance with the rulings of the religion, because they do not know the rulings of the religion, and one who lacks something cannot give it. Therefore, we say that purification and education are necessary; learning the correct knowledge and being educated upon this correct knowledge is necessary, otherwise the Muslims will not stand firm.