It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Keep your children close to you until the early part of the evening passes. This is the time when the devils spread out."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب / 1231
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : أخرجه البخاري ، كتاب الأشربة : 5623 و مسلم : 2012 و أبوداؤد : 3733 - أنظر الصحيحة : 40»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: The command to restrain children is specific to the early part of the evening; once it becomes somewhat dark, it is permissible for them to go out.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 1231