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Qur'an and Sunnah is a often quoted Islamic term regarding the sources of Islam.
Overview
Muslims view that Islam is derived from two sources: One being infallible and containing compresed information, the Qur'an, and another being a detailed explanation of the every day application of the principles established in the Qur'an: The Sunnah, or the living example of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
In other words, following the Qur'an and Sunnah is not a Sunni specific doctrine, it is followed by both Shi'a and Sunnis.
Views
All Muslims belive that the Qur'an in infallble, but they differ on how apply the Sunnah in order to interpret the Qur'an.
Sunni view
Sunni view that all Sahaba are righteous and can be trusted in their transmition of the Sunnah.Shi'a view
Shi'a divide the Sahaba in groups A Shi'ite View of the Companions from Al-Islam.org. and only trust some those who did not oppose the Ahl al-Bayt. Shi'a are known to critisice Umar, the second Sunni Caliph, as having admited that he does not view it necesary to follow Muhammads Sunnah, and cite the hadith of the pen and paper as evidence.Qur'an only view
Qur'an aloners do not attach any importance in following the Sunnah and view the Qur'an to suffice.See also
Rerefences
"Qur'an and Sunnah"