Is there a sect in Islam that follows the the Quran to the exclusion of hadith?

Question

In christianity protestants are Sola scriptura.

Is there a similar muslim group who follow the same kind of belief that the Quran is all that needed, and disregard other texts (such as Hadith)?

Answer 1

Yes, they are called Quranists. They are not one sect but individuals following the ideology that Qur'an is sufficient. Ghulam Ahmed Pervez (1903-1985) and Abdullah Chakralawi (d: 1930) have been main proponents and pioneers of this view in Indian Subcontinent. Their books are written in Urdu language and can be found here.