Sayyiduna Sahl bin Sa’d (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: As long as people hasten in breaking the fast, they will remain upon goodness.
Hadith Referenceاللؤلؤ والمرجان / كتاب الصيام / 667
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:«صحیح»
Hadith Takhrij«صحیح، أخرجه البخاري في: 30 كتاب الصوم: 45 باب تعجيل الإفطار»
Brief Explanation
Hafiz Ibn Hajar states in Fath al-Bari that in this hadith is a refutation of those who delay breaking the fast and wait for the appearance of the stars, which is the practice of the Jews and Christians, regarding which the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) expressed his severe displeasure. (Raaz)