اذا جاء الموت لطالب العلم وهو علی هذه الحالة مات وهو شهید. If a seeker of knowledge embraces death while he is on learning position, he is regarded as a martyr.
Kanz al-Ummal, Hadith 28693
Rasul Allah Hazrat Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his progeny)Hadith